Mining activities, as essential components of industrial development, play a crucial role in
the economy. However, they often entail significant environmental consequences, notably …

(1) Background: Leaded petrol became a worldwide vehicle fuel during the 20th century.
While leaded petrol was totally banned on 30 August 2021, its lead (Pb) dust legacy remains …

Heavy metal contamination stemming from lead and zinc mining and processing operations
is a prevalent and pressing environmental issue. This review article explores the …

As climate change exacerbates water scarcity, rainwater harvesting for household irrigation
and gardening becomes an increasingly common practice. However, the use and quality of …

Community gardens have been seen sprouting up in and around urban settings such as
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh over the past several decades. Due to the long histories of …

Flood disasters can induce the mass transport of soils and sediments. This has the potential
to distribute contaminants and present novel combinations to new locations–including …

This commentary considers the long arc of lead (Pb) poisoning from antiquity to the 21st
century. While Pb exposure is commonly attributed to paint or water, this article aims to …

In contexts of regulatory neglect, it often falls to concerned individuals and community
groups to identify and reduce people's exposure to health-threatening pollutants in urban …

Evaluating the stabilized lead (Pb)-contaminated soils through sampling and laboratory
testing involves costly and time-consuming processes. Therefore, this study employed a low …

A method development pilot study examining citizen science tools for assessing lead in
childcare settings identified plastic food toys as an unexpected potential source of lead and …