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Environmental Sciences
Panos Panagos, Martin Jiskra, Pasquale Borrelli, Leonidas Liakos, Cristiano Ballabio
Summary: This study investigates the distribution and sources of mercury in EU soils, highlighting mining activities and chlor-alkali industries as major anthropogenic factors contributing to mercury hotspots. It discusses mercury loss due to water erosion, sediment distribution, and the severity of mercury pollution in the Mediterranean Sea region. The research provides valuable insights to support the EU's efforts in reducing soil pollution as part of the Zero Pollution Action Plan and Sustainable Development Goals.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Jiping Li, Hao Cui, Yanhui Guo, Pingping Li, Jiangang Han, Wei Li
Summary: This study investigated the seasonal variation of water quality parameters, heavy metal pollution in surface water and sediment, as well as the ecological risk change in crab ponds in Hung-tse Lake, China. The results showed that nitrogen, phosphorus, etc. in surface water were significantly increased during the growing period of crab. Aquaculture exacerbated the accumulation of heavy metals in sediment, reaching a moderate level of pollution. The risk of ecological damage also showed a gradually increasing moderate level during the growth period of aquatic products.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hong-gil Lee, Yoon Joo Byun, Young-Woo Chun, Hoe-Jung Noh, Dong-Jin Kim, Hyun-Koo Kim, Ji-In Kim
Summary: Metal emissions from traffic-related facilities are lower compared to other sources, yet they can still contaminate soil. Anthropogenic contaminants like Zn, Pb, and Cu were found to be higher in concentrations in these facilities, with sources mainly attributed to vehicle maintenance and nonexhaust/exhaust emissions. The study used contamination factor (Cf) and multivariate analysis to quantify and evaluate the contamination.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hongchen Wu, Jingfu Wang, Jianyang Guo, Xinping Hu, Hongyun Bao, Jingan Chen
Summary: The historical atmospheric heavy metal pollution in southern China over the past 200 years was studied using analysis of a sediment core from Huguangyan Maar Lake. The study found that Zn, Cd, Sb, Tl, and Pb in the lake were closely related to human activities, while Cr and Ni were mainly from the weathering of surrounding basalt. The increase of atmospheric Pb in southern China occurred earlier than in other regions of China, mainly due to war and the use of leaded gasoline. After 2000, atmospheric Pb continued to rise due to continued industrial development.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuqi Shi, Jie Ren, Ziyan Xi, Maimaiti Simayi, Shaodong Xie
Summary: Under the severe summer ozone pollution in China, it is important to differentiate priority control objects based on regional contributing sources for effective control measures. This study evaluated the monthly variations of anthropogenic VOC emissions and identified key summer ozone contributors through the development of seasonal VOC emission inventories and analyzing pivotal VOC species and sources. The results showed that the intense coal and biomass burning for residential heating contributed significantly to winter VOC emissions, while areas with high propensities to form ozone were mainly located in major city clusters and regions. Key species and sources that need to be controlled were identified for more effective and localized ozone control in China.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Annika K. Jagerbrand, Kamiel Spoelstra
Summary: Anthropogenic light is pervasive in human-populated areas and is increasing globally. It has significant consequences for species and ecosystems, with highly variable and complex effects. Many species are negatively affected and exhibit specific responses. Observable effects such as attraction and deterrence are complicated by factors such as behavior type and specific locations. We discuss potential solutions and new technologies to mitigate the ecological effects of anthropogenic light. Implementing frugal lighting practices and turning off lights may be necessary to eliminate these effects, but a simple solution remains elusive.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wengang Cui, Yan Mei, Suihua Liu, Xinding Zhang
Summary: This study evaluated and analyzed the heavy metal pollution in farmland soil in Hongfeng Lake, and found that Hg was the main pollutant factor. Industrial and natural activities were identified as the main pollution sources for Hg, As, Pb, and Cr, while agricultural pollution source was the main contributor to Cd pollution. The health risk assessment model showed that heavy metals posed acceptable carcinogenic risks to humans, with higher risks in children.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wheaton L. Schroeder, Anna S. Baber, Rajib Saha
Summary: Synthetic biology has the potential to revolutionize the biotech industry and our everyday lives, and tools like EuGeneCiD and EuGeneCiM play a crucial role in designing and modeling genetic circuits for future applications. These tools preclude problematic designs and can be used to develop various genetic circuit conceptualizations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sehnaz Sener, Erhan Sener, Cafer Bulut
Summary: Uluabat Lake, one of our country's essential Ramsar areas, is facing significant pressure from environmental pollutants, particularly heavy metal pollution. This study used GIS-based index methods to examine the heavy metal pollution and water quality in the lake. The results revealed that the concentration of As in the lake water exceeded the limit value, making it unsuitable for drinking. However, other metal concentrations were below the specified limit values. Overall, the lake water samples were suitable for drinking water use according to index calculations, but As was moderately contaminated. The enrichment of As, Cr, Ni, Pb, and Cd in lake sediments indicated the impact of anthropogenic pollutants and a decline in sediment quality. The study concluded that environmental pollutants, especially heavy metal pollution, primarily enter the lake water through stream transports, leading to pollution in Uluabat Lake.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
T. F. Ediagbonya, S. Ajayi
Summary: This study examined the contamination level of elements in soil through enrichment factor and contamination factor/pollution index, identifying high concentrations of elements like iron, manganese, and zinc. The overall risk index in all locations was found to be above the edge.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhanfei Zhang, Na Yu, Dingying Liu, Yinghao Zhang
Summary: This study assessed the heavy metal contamination in Dongping Lake using various analysis methods. The results showed that the concentrations of heavy metals in the lake water were below the drinking water quality standard, while the concentrations in the surface sediment exceeded the background values in the soil, with cadmium being the dominant pollutant. The manufacturing industry was identified as the main source of heavy metal contamination in the sediment of Dongping Lake.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ke Liu, Shugui Hou, Shuangye Wu, Wangbin Zhang, Xiang Zou, Jinhai Yu, Jing Song, Xuechun Sun, Renhui Huang, Hongxi Pang, Jiajia Wang
Summary: The study found that the concentrations of heavy metals in Dome A in Antarctica were influenced by human activities, mainly from Australia and South America. By analyzing the relationship between trace element fluxes and sea ice concentration, sea surface temperature, and air temperature, it was revealed that the deposition and transport of atmospheric aerosols at Dome A were influenced by circum-Antarctic atmospheric circulations.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Moumita Dey, Asma Akter, Saiful Islam, Shaikat Chandra Dey, Tasrina Rabia Choudhury, Konica Jannat Fatema, Bilkis Ara Begum
Summary: This study revealed significant heavy metal pollution in the Halda River in Bangladesh, primarily originating from industrial effluents discharged nearby. Various methods indicated that most heavy metals were anthropogenic in nature, with Cd, Cr, Fe, Pb, Cu, and As exceeding the safe limits recommended by WHO.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toke Due Sjogren, Yinliu Wang, Kathrin Rousk
Summary: Nitrogen fixation by moss-associated cyanobacteria is a crucial N source in pristine ecosystems, but its vulnerability to heavy metal pollution varies depending on the dominant moss species.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peleg Astrahan, Achsa Lupu, Edit Leibovici, Shira Ninio
Summary: This study assessed the levels of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX) in Lake Kinneret, Israel. The results showed a wide area dispersion of low atmospheric BTEX levels in the lake's perimeter, influenced by season-based factors like motors and biomass fires. The unstudied waterborne BTEX levels in this lake are influenced by rivers, city runoff, and other unknown factors, which may result in chronic pollution and high toxic levels following bioaccumulation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
