What we do
The Environmental Chemistry Group (ECG) considers all aspects of the complex relationships between chemistry and the environment. The ECG aims to understand the behaviour of chemical species in the water, soil and atmospheric environments; exploring their sources, reactions, transport and in particular their effects on each of these environments. Chemicals may be of natural, anthropogenic, biogenic or geochemical origin.
AIMS
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To promote the interests and expertise of members.
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To facilitate scientific discussion relating to environmental chemistry.
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To provide expert advice both within the RSC and externally.
Activities
Publication of the biannual ECG Bulletin, which is available online.
The Distinguished Guest Lecture (DGL) & Symposium, at which a number of invited speakers address a specific topic for a general audience, in support of the DGL award to an eminent figure in the field. The group also organises meetings and events of more specialist interest. Recent events have included:
Silent Spring: The legacy of Rachel Carson
Contaminated Land: Chemistry, toxicology, pollutant transport
Environmental chemistry: A historical perspective
Atmospheric & Environmental Chemistry Forum for early career researchers
Advances in the analysis of complex environmental matrices
Schools research kits for environmental science (RSC IYC Legacy Project)
Community
We also have an online community, which is based on MyRSC, for anyone who shares our interests.