Abstract Microplastics (MPs;< 5 mm) released into freshwaters undergo changes in their
density that make them highly bioavailable to the fauna in the sediments. In fine sediments …

Unsustainable anthropogenic activities over the last few decades have resulted in
alterations of the global climate. It can be perceived through changes in the rainfall patterns …

The short-term effects of soil amendments on the structure, diversity and function of a
nematode community of Miscanthus× giganteus was investigated. Crop was cultivated on …

Ore mining is among the most environmentally destructive anthropogenic practices,
particularly in developing countries. Correct assessment of its impacts on soil ecosystems …

Heavy metals are persistent pollutants, the concentrations of which have increased in many
natural environments as a result of anthropogenic activities. Accumulation of heavy metals in …

The addition of organic matter rich materials to agricultural soil is currently a common
practice to improve its quality and fertility. However, the input of organic matter rich waste …

Hypoxia and anoxia have become a key threat to shallow coastal seas. Much is known
about their impact on macrofauna, less on meiofauna. In an attempt to shed more light on …

Organochlorine pesticides are still widely used in many regions of the world, despite their
toxic properties to many organisms, including humans, and their high environmental …

In addition to an increase in mean temperature, climate change models predict decreasing
amplitudes of daily temperature fluctuations. In temperate regions, where daily and seasonal …

Oil water-soluble fractions (WSFs) compounds have low persistence in water; evaporating in
a matter of hours to days. Nonetheless, they pose high toxicity to exposed biota. Their effects …