Television shows with a forensic science theme are a popular genre at the moment. The combination of 'high-tech science', the nerdy/edgy lab experts and the standard mystery solved in 55 minutes is grabbing the attention of TV audiences around the world. In the reaL world, the field of environmental forensics has become an important set of tools for environmental regulation and enforcement of environmental compliance. Besides the trendy high tech, there is a lot of sound, basic science that also goes into nabbing the environmental baddies.
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