People, pollution and pathogens–Global change impacts in mountain freshwater ecosystems
Mountain catchments provide for the livelihood of more than half of humankind, and have
become a key destination for tourist and recreation activities globally. Mountain ecosystems …
become a key destination for tourist and recreation activities globally. Mountain ecosystems …
Assessment of anthropogenic threats to Chilean Mediterranean freshwater ecosystems: Literature review and expert opinions
Anthropogenic threats and their impacts on aquatic ecosystems have traditionally been
evaluated only through literature reviews. Within the last decade, however, expert opinions …
evaluated only through literature reviews. Within the last decade, however, expert opinions …
The use of fluctuating asymmetry as a measure of environmentally induced developmental instability: A meta-analysis
EB De Anna, A Bonisoli-Alquati, TA Mousseau - Ecological Indicators, 2013 - Elsevier
Random and subtle deviations from bilateral symmetry (fluctuating asymmetry) have long
been of interest to biologists who wish to study the susceptibility of organisms to changes in …
been of interest to biologists who wish to study the susceptibility of organisms to changes in …
Persisting impact of historical mining activity to metal (Pb, Zn, Cd, Tl, Hg) and metalloid (As, Sb) enrichment in sediments of the Gardon River, Southern France
E Resongles, C Casiot, R Freydier, L Dezileau… - Science of the Total …, 2014 - Elsevier
In this study, we assessed past and present influence of ancient mining activity on metal
(loid) enrichment in sediments of a former mining watershed (Gardon River, SE France), that …
(loid) enrichment in sediments of a former mining watershed (Gardon River, SE France), that …
The legacy of metallurgical atmospheric contamination in a mountainous catchment: A delayed response of Pb contamination
Metal-rich fumes emitted during ore smelting contribute to widespread anthropogenic
contamination. Environmental archives (such as lake sediments) record fallouts deposited …
contamination. Environmental archives (such as lake sediments) record fallouts deposited …
Metal pollution trajectories and mixture risk assessed by combining dated cores and subsurface sediments along a major European river (Rhône River, France)
AM Dendievel, B Mourier, A Dabrin, H Delile… - Environment …, 2020 - Elsevier
In European rivers, research and monitoring programmes have targeted metal pollution from
bed and floodplain sediments since the mid-20 th century by using various sampling and …
bed and floodplain sediments since the mid-20 th century by using various sampling and …
Trace metals from historical mining sites and past metallurgical activity remain bioavailable to wildlife today
Throughout history, ancient human societies exploited mineral resources all over the world,
even in areas that are now protected and considered to be relatively pristine. Here, we show …
even in areas that are now protected and considered to be relatively pristine. Here, we show …
A 10,000-year record of trace metal and metalloid (Cu, Hg, Sb, Pb) deposition in a western Alpine lake (Lake Robert, France): Deciphering local and regional mining …
F Elbaz-Poulichet, S Guédron, D Anne-Lise… - Quaternary Science …, 2020 - Elsevier
Concentrations of trace metals and metalloids (Cu, Hg, Sb, Pb), major elements, stable Pb
and C isotope ratios, total organic carbon (TOC), C/N atomic ratios, were analyzed in two …
and C isotope ratios, total organic carbon (TOC), C/N atomic ratios, were analyzed in two …
Human health risk assessment for exposure to heavy metals via dietary intake of rainbow trout in the influence area of a smelting facility located in Peru
Abandoned mining–metallurgical sites can significantly impact the environment and human
health by accumulating heavy metals in aquatic ecosystems. The water in the sub-basin …
health by accumulating heavy metals in aquatic ecosystems. The water in the sub-basin …
Pb dispersion pathways in mountain soils contaminated by ancient mining and smelting activities
F Guillevic, M Rossi, AL Develle, L Spadini… - Applied …, 2023 - Elsevier
Over the last millennia, mining and smelting activities have produced large amounts of mine
and metallurgical wastes that remain enriched in potentially toxic trace elements (PTE). A …
and metallurgical wastes that remain enriched in potentially toxic trace elements (PTE). A …