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CRITICAL REVIEW MATERIALS

The Critical Review was established in 1971 as a way for authors to explore in-depth topical—and often controversial—environmental issues, with an emphasis on reviewing and critiquing existing literature on the topic. The hundreds of references often found in Critical Reviews over the years testifies to their exhaustive nature.

The Critical Review is published each year in the Journal (usually the June issue) and presented at A&WMA Annual Conference, where a panel of experts and the general public are invited to engage in a discussion of the issues. Based on the comments and discussion at the Annual Conference session, a follow-up Critical Review Discussion is prepared and published in the Journal (usually in the September or October issue).

Below is a list of the more than 30 Critical Reviews published in the Journal since 1971. Reviews are available for free to A&WMA members in electronic format (nonmembers can view the introductions for free). Reprints of reviews can be purchased from the Journal’s Editorial Offices. Click here for ordering instructions.

2008

Introduction to the A&WMA 2008 Critical Review

2008 Critical Review -- Prospects for Future Climate Change and the Reasons for Early Action

Supplemental Material to the A&WMA 2008 Critical Review "Prospects for Future Climate Change and the Reasons for Early Action"

2007

Introduction to the A&WMA 2007 Critical Review

2007 Critical Review -- Will the Circle Be Unbroken: A History of the U.S. National Ambient Air Quality Standards

2007 Critical Review Discussion

2006

Introduction to the A&WMA 2006 Critical Review

2006 Critical Review -- Health Effects of Fine Particulate Air Pollution: Lines that Connect

2006 Critical Review Discussion

2005 

Introduction to the A&WMA 2005 Critical Review

2005 Critical Review -- Nanoparticles and the Environment

2005 Critical Review Discussion

2004 

Introduction to the A&WMA 2004 Critical Review

2004 Critical Review -- Megacities and Atmospheric Pollution

2004 Critical Review Discussion

Online Version of the 2004 Critical Review on Megacities and Atmospheric Pollution -- Air Quality in Selected Megacities [large file]

2003 

Introduction to the A&WMA 2003 Critical Review

2003 Critical Review -- Separation and Capture of CO2 from Large Stationary Sources and Sequestration in Geological Formations: Coalbeds and Deep Saline Aquifers

2003 Critical Review Discussion

2002 

Introduction to the A&WMA 2002 Critical Review

2002 Critical Review -- Visibility: Science and Regulation

2002 Critical Review Discussion

2001 

Introduction to the A&WMA 2001 Critical Review

2001 Critical Review -- Diesel Engines: Environmental Impact and Control

2001 Critical Review Discussion

2000 

Introduction to the Air & Waste Management Association’s 30th Annual Critical Review (2000)

2000 Critical Review -- Combustion Aerosols: Factors Governing Their Size and Composition and Implications to Human Health

2000 Critical Review Discussion

1999 

Introduction to the A&WMA 1999 Critical Review

Overview of the A&WMA 1999 Critical Review

1999 Critical Review -- Mercury Measurement and Its Control: What We Know, Have Learned, and Need to Further Investigate

1999 Critical Review Discussion

1998 

Introduction to the A&WMA 1998 Critical Review

1998 Critical Review -- Assessment of Risk from Multimedia Exposure of Children to Environmental Chemicals

1998 Critical Review Discussion

1997 

Introduction to the A&WMA 1997 Critical Review

1997 Critical Review -- Ambient Particles and Health: Lines that Divide

1997 Critical Review Discussion


 

All Critical Reviews from issues prior to 1997 are available by reprint.

 

1996

Physical/Chemical Treatment of Organically contaminated Soils and Sediments
R. D. Fox

1995

Measurement Methods to Determine Compliance with Ambient Air Quality Standards for Suspended Particles
J. C. Chow

1994

Sustainable Development by Design: Review of Life Cycle Design and Related Approaches
G. A. Keoleain and D. Menery

1993

Global Climate Change and Sustainable Development
J. Firor and J.E. Jacobsen

1992

Industrial Pollution Prevention
H. Freeman, T. Hartin, J. Springer, P. Randall, M.A. Curran, and K. Stone

1991

Increasing the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Environmental Decisions: Benefit Cost Analysis and Effluent Fees
L. Lave and H. Gruenspecht

1990

Soil Remediation: Techniques in Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites
R. C. Sims

1989

Health Effects of Ozone
M. Lippman

1988

Ozone Air Quality Models
J. H. Seinfeld

1987

Incineration of Hazardous Waste
E. T. Oppelt

1986

The Regulation of Toxic Air Pollutants
J. A. Cannon

1985

Effects of Air Pollution on Forests
S. B. McLaughlin

1984

Source-Receptor Relationships for Acid Deposition: Pure and Simple?
G. M. Hidy

1983

Toxic Substances in the Atmospheric Environment
B. D. Goldstein

1982

Indoor/Outdoor Air Quality Regulations
J. E. Yocom

1981

Motor Vehicle Inspecting/Maintenance Programs
J. C. Elston

1980

Advances in the Analysis of Air Contaminants
M. Katz

1979

Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling
D. B. Turner

1978

Health Effects of Exposure to Low Levels of Regulated Air Pollutants
B. G. Ferris

1977

Prevention of Significant Deterioration
A. C. Stern

1976

Air Pollution Index Systems in the United States and Canada
W. R. Ott and G.C. Thom

1976

Status Report on Federal Regulations for New Source Performance Standards
M. D. High

1975

Effect of Air Pollution Control Regulations on Land Use Planning
J. J. Roberts, E.J. Croke, and S. Booras

1974

Regulations for Control of Odors
G. Leonardos

1974

Regulations for the Control of Hydrocarbon Emissions from Stationary Sources
M. Feldstein

1973

Regulations for Control of Sulfur Dioxide Emissions
R. B. Engdahl

1973

Regulations for Control of Particulate Matter Emissions
W.C.L. Hemeon

1972

Solutions for Feedlot Odor Control Problems
R. M. Bethea

1971

National Air Quality Standards for Automotive Pollutants
J. M. Heuss, G.J. Nebel, and J.M. Colucci