Heavy metal (loid) s (HMs) play an important role in economic development since they are
used in various branches of industry. However, all industrial activities emit HMs into the …

Mining activity drives economic development and has established itself as one of the main
industrial spheres globally. However, illegal, and artisanal gold mining, which uses mercury …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Chronic exposure to fine particulate matter may cause
adverse health impacts on humans. The impact of fine particulate matter collected in the …

An adequate strategy for water quality improvement must consider a range of political,
economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal (PESTEL) concepts. Nature …

Metal pollution in benthic sediments was fractionated and modelled to quantify the risk of
anthropogenic activities on river ecosystems. In this study, the individual contamination …

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 …

Abstract Hexavalent chromium [Cr (VI)] is one of the priority substances due to being
capable of inducing adverse effects on human health. Understanding hexavalent chromium …

Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in cultivated lands pose serious threats to the environment
and human health. Therefore, improving the understanding of their distinct sources and …

Formaldehyde is categorized as a definitive carcinogen by the International Agency for
Research on Cancer. To the best of our knowledge, no study has assessed the health risks …

Gold mining in Ecuador has been present in the country since Inca times; over the years
interest in the mineral has increased, leading to the creation of legislation to control the …