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Environmental Sciences
Noelia Dominguez-Morueco, Susana Pedraza-Diaz, Maria del Carmen Gonzalez-Caballero, Marta Esteban-Lopez, Mercedes de Alba-Gonzalez, Andromachi Katsonouri, Tiina Santonen, Ana Canas-Portilla, Argelia Castano
Summary: A risk assessment was conducted to estimate the risk associated with methylmercury exposure of vulnerable European populations using Human Biomonitoring data. The assessment showed that in certain European regions, the risk of exposure to methylmercury for children/adolescents and women of childbearing age is close to or exceeds the exposure guidance values.
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Engineering, Environmental
Lin Jiang, Ruihuan Zhang, Lina Zhang, Rui Zheng, Maosheng Zhong
Summary: A new risk assessment strategy for mercury-contaminated sites was proposed using bioaccessible fractions and soil Hg vapor concentrations. Experimental results showed a significant decrease in Hg risk for oral ingestion and inhalation pathways when using this strategy.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chunjie Wang, Zhangwei Wang, Xiaoshan Zhang, Yu Gao, Huan Zhang, Xuan Liu, Yi Zhang
Summary: During the 2022 Beijing Olympic Winter Games, atmospheric mercury levels in Beijing were monitored. The main sources were found to be central/southeastern Hebei, Tianjin, and southern Beijing. The risk from particulate bound mercury was higher than gaseous elemental mercury, and children were more sensitive to mercury exposure.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ying Qing, Yongzhen Li, Jiaqi Yang, Shichun Li, Kaixin Gu, Yunxia Bao, Yuhao Zhan, Kai He, Xiaoying Wang, Yanfei Li
Summary: This study comprehensively analyzed the concentrations of total mercury (THg) in eight food items and methylmercury (MeHg) in aquatic foods, and explored the dietary exposure risks across China. The results showed that plant-based foods were the primary source of mercury exposure in the diet, while aquatic foods contained higher concentrations of methylmercury. Monte Carlo simulations indicated that approximately 6.4% and 7.0% of residents in China exceeded the health-based guidance value for dietary mercury exposure, with higher exposure risks in Southwest and South China. Overall, this study provides a comprehensive understanding of dietary mercury exposure risks in China and highlights the need for further attention to mercury exposure in the diet.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eugene Ansah, Jesper Leth Bak, Peter Sorensen, Godfred Darko
Summary: Mercury usage in Artisanal Small Scale Gold Mining is a significant contributor to mercury contamination in the environment. This study establishes the pools and fluxes of mercury in Ghana, a country with a large small scale gold mining sector, by estimating mercury losses, deposition using a global long-range transport model, and measuring mercury levels in soils and water. The study also develops a model to assess regional increases in soil and water concentrations due to human activities and simulates future scenarios. The model shows that anthropogenic sources contribute to a 22% increase in soil concentrations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paulo Cesar Basta, Ana Claudia Santiago de Vasconcellos, Gustavo Hallwass, Decio Yokota, Daniel De Oliveira d'El Rei Pinto, Danicley Saraiva de Aguiar, Ciro Campos de Souza, Marcelo Oliveira-da-Costa
Summary: Mercury contamination in the Amazon has increased in recent years, especially due to gold-mining activities. Our study found that more than one-fifth of fish sold in urban centers had mercury levels above safe limits. The risk of mercury contamination was 14 times higher in carnivorous fish compared to noncarnivorous fish. The analysis showed that the daily mercury intake from fish consumption exceeded recommended levels in all population groups, especially in women of childbearing age and young children. Different types of fish carry different risks, requiring appropriate nutritional guidelines.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Benedetto Schiavo, Ofelia Morton-Bermea, Elias Salgado-Martinez, Rocio Garcia-Martinez, Elizabeth Hernandez-Alvarez
Summary: This study investigated atmospheric mercury concentrations in Mexico City and compared them with other pollutants. The results showed that the GEM concentrations in Mexico City were similar or slightly elevated compared to global levels, but significantly lower than in contaminated areas. Atmospheric mercury emissions were mainly influenced by sunlight radiation and meteorological conditions, and were primarily from urban combustion and industrial plants. Residents in Mexico City were not at significant noncarcinogenic health risk from exposure to these mercury pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lisa Ghezzi, Simone Arrighi, Roberto Giannecchini, Monica Bini, Marta Valerio, Riccardo Petrini
Summary: An abandoned open green space in the urban setting of the Municipality of Pisa, Italy, has been found to be contaminated with heavy metals, particularly mercury, posing a risk of non-cancerous effects, especially for children. This highlights the need for management planning and water quality monitoring.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Catherine S. Jarnevich, Helen R. Sofaer, Peder Engelstad
Summary: Comparing models estimating suitability for presence versus abundance of invasive plants showed good agreement in assessing relative risk across management units and among species. Patterns of presence and abundance in environmental space can guide modeling decisions and interpretations, with abundance suitability improving risk assessment in certain scenarios. Suitability for presence may better reflect risk of population increase and spread in species at risk of becoming abundant across a wide area.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paloma de Almeida Rodrigues, Rafaela Gomes Ferrari, Denes Kaic Alves do Rosario, Rachel Ann Hauser-Davis, Luciano Neves dos Santos, Carlos Adam Conte-Junior
Summary: This study conducted a health risk assessment on swimming crabs, shrimp, and squid caught in different regions of Guanabara Bay, Brazil, finding potential health risks for children and young women consuming swimming crabs. The study also emphasizes the importance of taking consumption variables into account when assessing food safety.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiayan Ye, Cheng-Shiuan Lee, Oliver N. Shipley, Michael G. Frisk, Nicholas S. Fisher
Summary: By studying the concentrations of heavy metals and trace elements in the muscle tissue of six commonly consumed fish species caught off Long Island, New York, it was found that long-term consumption of these coastal fish could pose health risks, mainly due to mercury exposure. However, concentrations of other trace elements were well below levels considered toxic for humans.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Rune Dietz, Robert J. Letcher, Jon Aars, Magnus Andersen, Andrei Boltunov, Erik W. Born, Tomasz M. Ciesielski, Krishna Das, Sam Dastnai, Andrew E. Derocher, Jean-Pierre Desforges, Igor Eulaers, Steve Ferguson, Ingeborg G. Hallanger, Mads P. Heide-Jorgensen, Lars-Eric Heimburger-Boavida, Paul F. Hoekstra, Bjorn M. Jenssen, Stephen Gustav Kohler, Martin M. Larsen, Ulf Lindstrom, Anna Lippold, Adam Morris, Jacob Nabe-Nielsen, Nynne H. Nielsen, Elizabeth Peacock, Marianna Pinzone, Frank F. Riget, Aqqalu Rosing-Asvid, Heli Routti, Ursula Siebert, Garry Stenson, Gary Stern, Jakob Strand, Jens Sondergaard, Gabriele Treu, Gisli A. Vikingsson, Feiyue Wang, Jeffrey M. Welker, Oystein Wiig, Simon J. Wilson, Christian Sonne
Summary: This study assessed the risk of mercury exposure in Arctic mammal species and found that most populations have low health risks, but certain subpopulations are highly exposed and at risk. However, there are still knowledge gaps in the risk assessment of mercury exposure in Arctic mammals.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Marek Snirc, Ivona Janco, Martin Hauptvogl, Silvia Jakabova, Lenka Demkova, Julius Arvay
Summary: Wild-growing edible mushrooms are biologically valuable but pose a risk due to their high capacity for accumulating potential risk elements and pollutants from the environment.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ibrahim Issifu, Juan Jose Alava, Vicky W. Y. Lam, U. Rashid Sumaila
Summary: This paper analyzes the combined impacts of ocean warming, overfishing, and mercury pollution on marine species in European waters. The study finds that the impacts vary widely depending on different species and their temperature tolerance. The findings suggest that some species are weakened in their resilience to climate change, while mercury contamination exceeds guideline thresholds in certain species. The study highlights the importance of strengthening global efforts to reduce mercury emissions and decrease fishing intensity to maintain effective conservation measures and promote increased resilience of fisheries to climate change and other stressors.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Martin Wiech, Christine Djonne, Jeppe Kolding, Marian Kjellevold, Keno Ferter
Summary: This study conducted a targeted risk assessment on recreational fishing for nephrops in different locations in Western Norway, by examining actual catches, interviewing fishers about their seafood eating habits, and analyzing mercury levels in captured nephrops. The Hg concentrations in nephrops were generally below the legal maximum level, with higher levels observed in female nephrops compared to males. The targeted risk assessment did not find recreational fishers at risk of exceeding the TWI for MeHg from consuming nephrops alone, but highlighted a general risk due to high fish consumption reported by 70% of fishers.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Ingrid L. Pollet, Marty L. Leonard, Nelson J. O'Driscoll, Neil M. Burgess, Dave Shutler
Article
Environmental Sciences
Romina Juncos, Linda Campbell, Marina Arcagni, Romina Daga, Andrea Rizzo, Maria Arribere, Sergio Ribeiro Guevara
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhe Lu, Pamela A. Martin, Neil M. Burgess, Louise Charmpoux, John E. Elliott, Enzo Baressi, Amila O. De Silva, Shane R. de Solla, Robert J. Letcher
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eve A. M. Gilroy, Derek C. G. Muir, Mark E. McMaster, Colin Darling, Linda M. Campbell, Mehran Alaee, Scott B. Brown, James P. Sherry
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
L. E. King, S. R. de Solla, J. R. Marentette, R. A. Lavoie, T. K. Kyser, L. M. Campbell, M. T. Arts, J. S. Quinn
JOURNAL OF GREAT LAKES RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Raphael A. Lavoie, Linda M. Campbell
ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sarah B. Gewurtz, Pamela A. Martin, Robert J. Letcher, Neil M. Burgess, Louise Champoux, John E. Elliott, Abde Idrissi
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
April Hedd, Ingrid L. Pollet, Robert A. Mauck, Chantelle M. Burke, Mark L. Mallory, Laura A. McFariane Tranquilla, William A. Montevecchi, Gregory J. Robertson, Robert A. Ronconi, Dave Shutler, Sabina I. Wilhelm, Neil M. Burgess
Article
Environmental Sciences
C. R. DeSorbo, N. M. Burgess, C. S. Todd, D. C. Evers, R. A. Bodaly, B. H. Massey, S. E. Mierzykowski, C. P. Persico, R. B. Gray, W. E. Hanson, D. E. Meattey, K. J. Regan
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2018)
Article
Ecology
C. R. DeSorbo, N. M. Burgess, P. E. Nye, J. J. Loukmas, H. A. Brant, M. E. H. Burton, C. P. Persico, D. C. Evers
Article
Environmental Sciences
Allison J. Clark, Andrew L. Labaj, John P. Smol, Linda M. Campbell, Joshua Kurek
Summary: Gold mining activities in Nova Scotia released contaminants into local environments, impacting sedimentary arsenic and mercury levels in nearby urban lakes. While mercury concentrations at Lake Charles have recovered to pre-mining levels since 1990, arsenic levels remain elevated, indicating incomplete geochemical and biological recovery despite the mine district's closure 80 years ago.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ted Ozersky, Andrew J. Bramburger, Ashley K. Elgin, Henry A. Vanderploeg, Jia Wang, Jay A. Austin, Hunter J. Carrick, Louise Chavarie, David C. Depew, Aaron T. Fisk, Stephanie E. Hampton, Elizabeth K. Hinchey, Rebecca L. North, Mathew G. Wells, Marguerite A. Xenopoulos, Maureen L. Coleman, Melissa B. Duhaime, Ayumi Fujisaki-Manome, R. Michael McKay, Guy A. Meadows, Mark D. Rowe, Sapna Sharma, Michael R. Twiss, Arthur Zastepa
Summary: Climate warming is impacting the Laurentian Great Lakes and their watershed by increasing winter air temperatures, decreasing ice cover extent, and changing precipitation patterns. This review highlights the importance of winter studies on the physics, chemistry, and biology of the lakes, emphasizing the significant effects of winter conditions on the Great Lakes ecosystem. Understanding the properties and formation of Great Lakes ice, along with winter measurements of key parameters, are crucial for bridging the winter knowledge gap and improving predictions of future impacts.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-BIOGEOSCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Craig E. Hebert, Neil M. Burgess, John E. Elliott
Summary: The populations of Leach's storm-petrel in the North Atlantic have declined, possibly due to reduced availability of essential nutrients caused by changing marine ecology resulting from global warming. This study found that concentrations of EPA and DHA in storm-petrel eggs did not decrease over time, and even increased on the Atlantic coast. Stable isotopes analysis suggested that storm-petrels foraging in offshore waters may have had increased access to n-3 HUFA.
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ingrid L. Pollet, Jennifer F. Provencher, Laura McFarlane Tranquilla, Neil M. Burgess, Mark L. Mallory
Summary: Mercury is globally distributed and has severe toxic effects on wildlife, particularly on top predators such as seabirds. Our study on mercury concentrations in seabirds from the North Atlantic revealed an increase in mercury levels in recent decades, with some exceeding the threshold for severe adverse effects.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marina Arcagni, Andrea Rizzo, Romina Juncos, Majda Pavlin, Linda M. Campbell, Maria A. Arribere, Milena Horvat, Sergio Ribeiro Guevara
Review
Environmental Sciences
Attila Csaba Kondor, Anna Viktoria Vancsik, Laszlo Bauer, Lili Szabo, Zoltan Szalai, Gergely Jakab, Gabor Maasz, Marta Pedrosa, Maria Jose Sampaio, Ana Rita Lado Ribeiro
Summary: This review provides a critical overview of research on the removal efficiency of priority substances and compounds of emerging concern through bank filtration, discussing influencing factors and future challenges. The findings show that the efficiency of bank filtration is influenced by multiple factors and varies for different substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyan Wang, Shuai Zhang, Huihui Yan, Zhao Ma, Yunshan Zhang, Haining Luo, Xueli Yang
Summary: This study investigated the association between ambient PM2.5, O3 pollution, and ovarian reserve in reproductive-aged Chinese women. The results showed that increased exposure to PM2.5 and O3 was associated with decreased AMH levels, indicating reduced ovarian reserve. Notably, the effects of O3 exposure on ovarian reserve were different from those of PM2.5 exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tingting Ma, Yanjuan Ding, Fengjiao Xu, Chen Zhang, Min Zhou, Ya Tang, Yanrong Chen, Yating Wen, Rufei Chen, Bin Tang, Shigui Wang
Summary: The dragonfly species Orthetrum albistylum can accumulate heavy metals, and its heat shock protein genes have the potential to serve as biomarkers for monitoring environmental pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naoto Ishiwaka, Koya Hashimoto, Masayoshi K. Hiraiwa, Francisco Sanchez-Bayo, Taku Kadoya, Daisuke Hayasaka
Summary: Systemic insecticides and rising temperatures have combined effects on the abundance of Odonata nymphs in paddy fields. The standalone effect of insecticide exposure decreased the Odonata community, while nymphs decreased synergistically with temperature rise in paddy water. However, the impacts of each stressor alone varied among species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Vecchiato, Carlo Barbante, Elena Barbaro, Francois Burgay, Warren R. L. Cairns, Alice Callegaro, David Cappelletti, Federico Dallo, Marianna D'Amico, Matteo Feltracco, Jean-Charles Gallet, Andrea Gambaro, Catherine Larose, Niccolo Maffezzoli, Mauro Mazzola, Ivan Sartorato, Federico Scoto, Clara Turetta, Massimiliano Varde, Zhiyong Xie, Andrea Spolaor
Summary: The Arctic region is facing contamination from long-range pollution and local human activities. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are used as environmental indicators for emission, transport, and deposition processes. Research conducted in the Arctic surface snow in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard from October 2018 to May 2019 shows that long-range inputs of PAHs mainly occur in winter, while the most abundant analyte retene exhibits opposite seasonal trends.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maoshui Zhuo, Zhijie Chen, Xiaoqing Liu, Wei Wei, Yansong Shen, Bing-Jie Ni
Summary: This paper discusses the application of three catalytic processes (photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and biocatalysis) in the management of microplastic pollution, and introduces the efficiency and catalytic mechanisms of different catalysts. It also proposes the development prospects for sustainable management of microplastic pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiyu Chen, Zhenzhen Shi, Qiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a human physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model of diethyl phthalate (DEP) was developed to assess its toxicity. The model considers the distribution and metabolism of DEP and its active metabolite monoethyl phthalate (MEP) in different tissue compartments. Sensitivity analysis and Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) simulations were performed to evaluate the uncertainty and variability of the model parameters. The results suggest that dermal absorption is an important route of exposure to DEP in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bangguo Wang, Lijing Wang, Wenxi Cen, Tao Lyu, Peter Jarvis, Yang Zhang, Yuanxun Zhang, Yinghui Han, Lei Wang, Gang Pan, Kaili Zhang, Wei Fan
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility and mechanisms of a chemical-free nanobubble-based AOP for treating organic micropollutants in water. The results show that the oxygen nanobubble AOP has a significantly higher removal efficiency compared to air and nitrogen nanobubbles. The treatment performance is not affected by pH and the presence of ions. Higher initial concentrations of the micropollutant lead to slower treatment processes, but similar removal performance is achieved in the end. The presence of organic matter reduces the removal rate of the micropollutant. The results have practical feasibility for water and wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yingmei Huang, Jicai Yi, Yao Huang, Songxiong Zhong, Bin Zhao, Jing Zhou, Yuxuan Wang, Yiwen Zhu, Yanhong Du, Fangbai Li
Summary: This study investigates the impact of biochar on methylmercury (MeHg) accumulation in rice. The results show that biochar reduces MeHg levels in paddy soils by decreasing bioavailable Hg and microbial Hg methylation. Additionally, biochar decreases the uptake and translocation of MeHg in rice plants, resulting in a reduction of MeHg accumulation in rice grains.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nengde Zeng, Fei Huang, Jiani Du, Chenghao Huang, Qian Yang, Xinhua Zhan, Baoshan Xing
Summary: This study investigates the protein targets and protein-ligand interactions related to PAH contamination in crop xylem sap using computational tools. The results show that phenanthrene has a more pronounced effect on the xylem sap proteins of maize and wheat, with maize DEPs associated with lipid biosynthesis and wheat DEPs exhibiting an increase in ABC transporters. This study provides insights into the regulation and movement of PAHs within plant xylem.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinwei Chen, Hao Ma, Run Wang, Man Wang, Binbin Zhu, Yanqing Cong, Xiayue Zhu, Guoqin Wang, Yi Zhang
Summary: Co3O4/TiO2-NRs electrodes with excellent photoresponse were prepared via plasma-assisted modification of Co3O4 on TiO2. The combination of Co3O4 and TiO2 improved the light utilization efficiency and showed potential for degradation of pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjing Ji, Liying Song, Jing Wang, Hongqing Song
Summary: This study conducted a life-cycle assessment to examine the correlation between natural gas consumption and carbon emissions in different end uses in China. The results showed that both natural gas consumption and life-cycle carbon emissions have been increasing since 2017. Significant variations in NG life-cycle carbon emissions were found across different provinces and sectors, highlighting the need for targeted efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youyi Chen, Boxuan Zhang, Pojun Zhang, Guogui Shi, Hao Liang, Wu Cai, Jingyu Gao, Sumin Zhuang, Kaiyin Luo, Jiaqi Zhu, Chaoxiang Chen, Kunyu Ma, Jinrong Chen, Chun Hu, Xueci Xing
Summary: The synergistic effects of trace sulfadiazine and cast-iron corrosion scales on the formation of disinfection by-products in drinking water distribution systems were investigated. The presence of magnetite resulted in increased concentrations of DBPs due to the higher microbial activity and enhanced microbial extracellular electron transport pathway. The study highlights the importance of considering trace antibiotics pollution and corrosion scales in water sources for DBP control.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Bishwa Raj Pokharel, Vijay Sheri, Manoj Kumar, Zhiyong Zhang, Baohong Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the interactions, uptake, and transport of aluminum nanoparticles (Al-NPs) in plants, highlighting their negative effects on plant growth and development, as well as their potential to alter plant defense systems and gene expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yonglu Wang, Fengsong Zhang, Xiaoyong Liao, Xiao Yang, Guixiang Zhang, Liyun Zhang, Chaojun Wei, Pengge Shi, Jiongxin Wen, Xiaorong Ju, Can Xu, Yang Liu, Ying Lan
Summary: This study aims to explore the effects of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole on soil microflora and the potential mitigation mechanisms to bacterial communities. It was found that increasing the application of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole resulted in increased stress on soil bacterial community structure and diversity. Increasing soil pH was recognized as a key factor in improving the diversity and structure of soil microflora. Supplemental use of nitrapyrin or modified attapulgite can increase soil pH and improve bacterial diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)