The global impact of water and soil contamination has become a serious issue that affects
the world and all living beings. In this sense, multiple treatment alternatives have been …

Mining operations are important causes of environmental pollution in developing countries
where mining waste management is not adequate. Consequently, heavy metal (loid) s are …

The study area was selected in the Rupsha river basin and the sediment samples were
collected to determine trace metal concentrations of As, Pb, Cd, and Cr along with biological …

Mining environmental liabilities (MEL) are of great concern because of potential risks to
ecosystems and human health. In this research, the environmental risk (RI) related to MEL …

In the Ecuadorian Amazonia, there is a concern about the presence of high concentrations
of cadmium (Cd) in rivers and sediments because of changes in land use and …

Elevated heavy metal (loid) s concentrations in water lower its quality posing a threat to
consumers. This study aims to assess the human health risk caused by heavy metal (loid) s …

Consumption of food grown in contaminated soils may be a significant human exposure
pathway to pollutants, including toxic elements. This study aimed to investigate the pollution …

Groundwater is a strategic resource, which is experiencing a growing threat of
contamination worldwide. This study aimed to assess the vulnerability of the groundwaters …

This study presents a comprehensive literature review exploring the effects of artisanal
mining on wetlands in semi-arid regions of sub-Saharan Africa. The review encompasses …

This study assesses the feasibility of reusing tailings from a gold mining area in southern
Ecuador in concrete block (CB) manufacturing. For this purpose, physical, chemical, and …