Pt. 1. Introductory concepts. Introduction to environmental chemistry ; Chemistry fundamentals, Part A ; Chemistry fundamentals, Part B. -- Pt. 2. The chemistry of natural environmental processes. The chemistry of processes in the atmosphere ; The chemistry of processes in the lithosphere ; The chemistry of processes in the hydrosphere ; Natural biochemical processes and organisms in the biosphere. -- Pt. 3. Effects, treatment and prevention of pollution. Effects of pollutants on the chemistry of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere ; Effects of pollutants on the biosphere: biodegradability, toxicity, and risks ; Physiochemical and physical treatment of pollutants and wastes ; Biological treatment of pollutants and wastes ; The minimization and prevention of pollution ; Green chemistry.