The contamination of fresh water is a global concern. The huge impact of natural and
anthropogenic organic substances that are constantly released into the environment …

Aquatic environments are often contaminated with complex mixtures of chemicals that may
pose a risk to ecosystems and human health. This contamination cannot be addressed with …

Organic chemicals can contribute to local and regional losses of freshwater biodiversity and
ecosystem services. However, their overall relevance regarding larger spatial scales …

Abstract In 2005, the European Commission funded the NORMAN project to promote a
permanent network of reference laboratories and research centers, including academia …

Water is a vital resource for natural ecosystems and human life, and assuring a high quality
of water and protecting it from chemical contamination is a major societal goal in the …

Emerging contaminants have been considered one of the main concerns for ensuring the
quality of water around the world. This work presents the results of 10 years of analyses …

Tire wear represents a large source of microplastic entering the aquatic environment,
however little is known about its environmental risks. Here, we provide the first assessment …

The widespread use of pesticides in agriculture can lead to water contamination and cause
adverse effects on non-target organisms. Brazil has been the world's top pesticide market …

A pesticide prioritization approach was developed and implemented in the Pinios River
Basin of Central Greece. It takes under consideration the Level of Environmental Risk …

Growing concern about the adverse environmental and human health effects of a wide
range of micropollutants requires the development of novel tools and approaches to enable …