Background The global market for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is growing exponentially,
resulting in an increase in mining activities for the metals needed for manufacturing LIBs …

Due to ongoing developmental projects, there is a need for regular monitoring of the impact
of pollutants on the environment. This review documented the challenges and opportunities …

Every country seeks to assure development that satisfies the requirements of the current
generation without jeopardising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs …

Abstract The Naviundu River is exposed to heavy metal pollution from a mineral processing
industry that discharges its effluents into the river. Heavy metals can accumulate in …

The adverse impacts of mining industries on human health, local biodiversity, and food
security are well-documented in the Katangese Copperbelt. However, farmers' perceptions …

Despite steady progress in the development and promotion of the circular economy as a
model, an overwhelming proportion of technological devices discarded by the Global North …

This study critically examines the impact of indoor air quality (IAQ) on occupant health in two
critical care units (ICUs) at Jason Sendwe Hospital (JSH) and General Carrier de Mine …

An indoor climate impacts human comfort, well-being, and safety. Therefore, it remains an
important topic since, nowadays, people spend a significant amount of time indoors …

Mine wastelands can affect soil's properties, leading to stunted plant growth. However, little
is known about the effect of different categories of soil parameters on plant recruitment under …

Environmental context Cobalt is a technologically critical element due to its uses in the
green energy transition, but its cycling is poorly constrained in surface environments. We …