Ghost nets are the result of fishing nets ending up at sea by fishing vessels during operations, repairs, accidental loss, and from aquaculture activities. This is a major threat to the marine environment due to the entrapment of marine species, whic...
The simplest definition of light pollution (LP) is the presence of artificial light at night (ALAN) at inappropriate times, intensity, and inappropriate amounts and colors. All these parameters of anthropogenic light clearly indicate that the presenc...
Reduced mud in the Yoro tidal flat (inner part of Tokyo Bay, Japan) consists of black and highly viscous sediment containing high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The mud is formed through the decomposition of terrestrial plants was...
Contamination of drinking water by potentially toxic elements (PTEs) remains a critical public-health concern in Uganda. This systematic review compiled and harmonized quantitative concentrations (mg/L) for key PTEs, lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), arsenic...
Unsafe disposal of pesticide waste remains a critical environmental and public health issue in developing agricultural systems. This study examined cocoa farmers’ disposal behaviours and their determinants across Nigeria’s major cocoa-pro...
Eutrophication is a major threat to freshwater ecosystems, leading to harmful algal blooms, biodiversity loss, and hypoxia. Excessive nutrient loading, primarily from nitrates and phosphates, is driven by fertilizer runoff, sewage discharge, and agri...
Airborne micro- and nanoplastic particles (MNPs) are increasingly recognized as a potential occupational exposure hazard, yet substance-specific workplace data remain limited. This study quantified airborne MNP concentrations during polyester microfi...
Plastic pollution is a growing environmental crisis, with millions of tons of plastic entering the ocean each year and breaking down into microplastics and nanoplastics. These tiny particles pose a serious threat to marine life, particularly to zoopl...
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) represent an escalating threat in marine and coastal ecosystems, posing increasing risks to ecological balance, public health, and blue economy industries including fisheries, aquaculture, and tourism. This review examines...
Microplastics (MPs)—synthetic polymer particles less than 5 mm in size—have emerged as ubiquitous contaminants in terrestrial and aquatic environments worldwide, raising concerns about their ecological and human health impacts. While rese...
This study examined the seasonal and spatial distribution of heavy metals (Cd, Pb, and Ni) in relation to environmental parameters in five regions of Greater Cairo, Egypt (Helwan, Al-Azhar, Al-Orman, Al-Orman Center, and Al-Moqattam) between 2023 and...
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a major public health concern, as prolonged exposure to indoor environments can significantly affect users’ well-being. In this context, the research proposes a sampling protocol, developed in compliance with ISO 160...
The study investigates Greek consumers’ beliefs and their assessment of the risks associated with consuming potatoes they perceive as contaminated with pesticide residues, aiming to understand the relationship between perceived risk and actual...
The general spread of water safety awareness and enforcement often masks the escalating risks of emerging contaminants (ECs) that evade standard detection and monitoring techniques. Traditional monitoring infrastructures depend heavily on localized l...
There has been a decline in the age at which girls experience menarche worldwide. Research suggests that exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals is linked to negative health consequences, including early onset of menarche. This systematic review e...
Rapid urbanisation and intensified poultry production have increased chicken feather waste (CFW), posing environmental concerns due to its recalcitrant keratin content. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of Actinomycetes, specifically Strepto...
In the last 32 years (1993–2024), the application of electric fields in soil management (soil electrokinetic, SEK) has undergone several stages of optimization and intensification. SEK has used both alternating current (AC) and direct current (...
Kitchen waste management strongly affects greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, especially in small municipalities with limited treatment options. This study assessed alternative strategies for Aya Town, Japan, by integrating life cycle assessment (LCA) wi...
Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are persistent environmental pollutants widely used in industrial applications due to their thermal stability and chemical resistance. However, their persistence in the environment and potential health risk...
Environmental Protection Plans (EPPs) are vital for mitigating the socio-ecological impacts of quarry operations, especially in emerging economies like Thailand, where rapid industrialization often intensifies air, water, noise, and land degradation....
For Sentinel-5P products, the European Space Agency (ESA) validates the data collected by the TROPOMI instrument onboard the Sentinel-5P satellite using a network of ground stations and various techniques such as ZSL-DOAS, Pandora, and MAXDOAS [...]
Monitoring air quality is crucial on a global level. However, it is important to acknowledge the limitations of satellite-derived data in measuring gas concentrations. The Sentinel-5 satellite estimates pollutant density within an atmospheric column...
Cyanuric acid (CYA) is widely used as a chlorine stabilizer in swimming pools, but concentrations above 75 mg L−1 cause overstabilization and loss of disinfection capacity. This study evaluated CYA removal by advanced oxidation processes, inclu...
There is an urgent need for an updated and relevant soil information system (SIS) to sustainably use and manage the land across Africa. Accurate data on soil pollution is essential for effective decision-making in soil health monitoring and managemen...
The alarming increase in the use of chemically driven pesticides for enhanced crop productivity has severely affected soil fertility, ecosystem balance, and consumer health. Inadequate handling protocols and ineffective remediation strategies have le...
When driving at highway speeds, the airtightness and ventilation mode of the cabin can significantly affect the in-cabin air quality. Accordingly, this study conducted on-road driving experiments along four highways in Tainan City, Taiwan, to examine...
South Korea faces high levels of air pollution and is currently not on track to meet its transport sector 2030 and 2050 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets primarily due to infrastructural limitations. This study examines the potential health b...
Introduction: Increased exposure to air pollution poses a burden to society and healthcare systems worldwide, with increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Indoor concentrations of air pollutants, such as particulate matter, are a public health con...
Soil contamination with heavy metals (HM) poses a risk to human health and can impact different soil functions. This study aimed to determine the influence of heavy metal pollution on the physical and physicochemical characteristics of the two profil...
Increased precipitation and extreme weather due to climate change can remobilize recent and legacy environmental contaminants from soil, sediment, and sewage overflows. Heavy metals are naturally distributed in Earth’s crust, but anthropogenic...
The aim of this study was to devise a methodology for the on-site evaluation of the potential presence of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in incoming waste materials. A novel approach to POP screening was developed, integrating an excitation&nda...
Plastics have been widely used in agriculture, particularly as mulching materials, due to their ability to improve soil conditions and enhance productivity. However, their degradation into microplastics (MPs) raises significant environmental and agro...
Milk and dairy products play a key role in the human diet but may also be vehicles for toxic contaminants, particularly heavy metals and metalloids (HMs), such as lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and arsenic (As). This integrative review examin...
Lead (Pb) is a naturally occurring metal that is environmentally ubiquitous due to industrial activities, such as mining, smelting, and fossil fuel combustion. Exposure to Pb adversely affects the central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, lungs...
This study investigated the extent to which the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) modulated daily surface-level concentrations of ozone (O3), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and sulfur dioxide (SO2) on São Miguel Island, Azores, between 2017 and 2021....
Exposure to potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in commonly used substances remains a serious public health concern, especially in low-regulation environments. This study assessed and compared the concentrations of five PTEs, cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), z...
(1) Background: Dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (dl-PCBs) are persistent organic pollutants (POPs), characterized by high toxicity and strong lipophilicity, which promote their bioaccumulation in human tissues. Their detection in br...
Environmental risk assessment (ERA) for pesticide approval in the context of predatory insects remains inadequate as it often overlooks the influence of agricultural practices. An increasing number of studies have shown that prolonged and synergistic...
Seafood contamination by heavy metals is a growing public health concern, particularly in regions like Tunisia where seafood is a major dietary component. This study assessed concentrations of cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn) in th...
The application of animal manure and organic soil amendments as an alternative to expensive inorganic fertilizers is becoming more prevalent in the USA and worldwide. A field experiment was conducted on Bluegrass–Maury silty loam soil at the Ke...
Agriculture relies on the widespread application of nitrogen fertilisers to improve crop yields and meet the demands of a growing population. However, the excessive use of these fertilisers has led to significant water quality challenges, posing risk...
4-Aminodiphenylamine (4-ADPA) is a common additive in rubber tires, known for its antioxidant properties. It plays a crucial role in enhancing tire durability by preventing issues such as drying, cracking, and degradation from prolonged exposure to e...
Karst aquifer systems are highly vulnerable due to their unique underground water flow characteristics, making them prone to contamination and abandonment. This study compares an active karst water source (Ljubija) with a previously abandoned one (Re...
The metalloid arsenic (As) and the metals lead (Pb) and mercury (Hg), which together we call the “Toxic Triad”, are among the pollutants of greatest global concern, harming the health of millions of people and contributing to biodiversity...
Air quality management concerns the assessment, analysis and mitigation strategies associated with ensuring that air is breathable and non-toxic. Successful management is a cognitively intensive task, knowledge-focused and converges multiple sources...
In this paper, we analyse the effectiveness of microbubble technology in inactivating/reducing gram-negative, gram-positive, and radiation-resistant bacteria, including Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, and Deinococcus radiodurans, respectively, i...
Active and abandoned mining sites are significant sources of heavy metals and metalloid pollution, leading to serious environmental issues. This study assessed the environmental risks posed by potentially toxic elements (PTEs), specifically arsenic (...
The threats posed by Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) impact food safety and, by implication, food security in the polar regions. POPs tend to persist in the environment and the fatty tissues of animals, thereby constituting long-term contaminati...
The use of ultraviolet (UV) for water disinfection is known for its chemical-free process and with no harmful disinfection by-products. Yet, the disinfection process remains time-consuming, and many studies are limited to disinfection of one or two m...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a noteworthy global health issue affecting 10% of the world’s populace. It is increasingly linked to environmental exposures; however, the interplay of toxic metals, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), an...
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