Pollutants, Volume 5, Issue 1

The prevalence of hyperthyroidism in cats has been steadily increasing worldwide since the late 1970s. The main cause of feline hyperthyroidism remains unknown. The underlying cause was studied from the viewpoint of the “One Health” conce...

This study evaluated heavy metal (HM) contamination in sediments from the Malbasag River in the Ormoc City port, Leyte, Philippines. A total of thirty sediment samples were collected randomly from ten locations along the river using an Ekman grab sam...

The recent increase in industrial activities has raised concerns regarding environmental quality in urban areas in Malawi. In this study, the contents of heavy metals [copper (Cu), zinc (Zn) and cadmium (Cd)] were analysed in 15 sites selected from M...

This paper focuses on the environmental impact of urban surface transportation and the influence that driving mode and drivers’ attitudes have on it. This article emphasizes the importance of a respectful attitude toward the environment and ado...

Two sets of sediment samples were collected from the Sarigiol basin, Greece, aiming to evaluate the environmental consequences of the industrial activity in the area by assessing their magnetic properties with the magnetic susceptibility method. Chem...

Air pollution in urban centers comes from anthropogenic activities. Tropospheric ozone (O3) depends on chemical precursors that promote an increase in its production, mainly in wind-dominated and large green areas. It is a gas produced by a series of...

Differences in exposures and resources to manage personal health contribute to persistent inequities in air pollution burden despite vast air quality improvements over the past 2–3 decades in the United States. These factors are, partly, linked...

Acid mine drainage (AMD), which is primarily caused by the exposure of sulfidic minerals to oxygen and water during mining operations, remains a significant contributor to environmental pollution. Numerous technologies have been developed to prevent/...