PollutionRemediationPersistentPesticidesGroundwaterInteractionsEffects of pollutantsOrganic matterConcentrationsAgriculturalDepositionInorganicSubstancesDegradeMicrobialEcosystemsContaminantsContaminationChemistryDecompositionSedimentsRadioactiveExposureEnvironmentalNutrientsEmissionsMeSHCarbonExtractionFungiAbstractVariety of organicNumericalUptakeDispersionCropsWater bodiesMigrationEcosystemPredictionAssessmentClimatePersistenceBiomassChemicalFractionsProcessesBiologyInternsRisks
Pollution18
- Soil and water pollution and human health: what should cardiologists worry about? (harvard.edu)
- Pollution of different elements (air, water, soil and subsoil) resulting both from accidental events and from ordinary industrial and civil activities causes negative effects on the human health and on the environment. (scirp.org)
- Pollution in that area is mainly due to contamination of soil and groundwater with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. (scirp.org)
- Skyline High Earth Team tests soil for the impacts of pollution on soil health. (earthteam.net)
- Since the start of the industrial revolution in the 19th century environmental pollution has grown into a global transboundary problem that affects air , water , soil and ecosystems , and is linked directly to human health and well-being ( GMT 3 ). (europa.eu)
- Industrial, municipal and agricultural runoff linked water- soil contamination are well known pollution sources. (edu.in)
- Researchers designed a new soil remediation probe that releases decontamination agents through injection and simultaneously records pollution levels. (europa.eu)
- The objectives of this study are therefore: (1) to understand the growth characteristics of mangroves species planted upon highly eroded shorelines, (2) to assess the effectiveness of different soil amendments in promoting initial mangrove growth, and (3) to examine the pollution level of the study site from the viewpoints of water qualities and biological properties to determine the influence of the surrounding areas on the mangrove area. (hindawi.com)
- This section of the zero pollution monitoring assessment presents available knowledge and trends on soil pollution and associated impacts on health, and assesses progress towards achieving relevant zero pollution targets and policy objectives. (europa.eu)
- Hotspots for human exposure to soil pollution are contaminated sites, certain agricultural and urban soils, and land that has previously been flooded. (europa.eu)
- The infographic above summarises the overall findings on soil pollution. (europa.eu)
- Excess nutrients are another source of soil pollution. (europa.eu)
- The EU soil strategy for 2030 reiterates the zero pollution target that, by 2050, soil pollution should be so low that it no longer harms human health ( EC, 2021 ). (europa.eu)
- Soil pollution affects food security in two ways. (europa.eu)
- Groundwater pollution is imminent in most developing countries as a result of increased anthropogenic activities apart from possible natural pollutants. (scirp.org)
- Concentrations of the FTOHs ranged from 3.5 to 37.9 ng/g (dw) and from 6.5 to 141.0 ng/g (dw), respectively, in the vegetables and soils collected nearby fluorochemical factories, which warrants further investigations on FTOH pollution and food safety concerns for which the developed method will be useful. (bvsalud.org)
- This serves as a reminder to reduce our plastic waste and the pollution of soils. (lu.se)
- Finding fungi that can specifically collect nanoplastics from the soil solution may help other organisms to sustain the pollution better, and perhaps attract bacteria that can break down plastics. (lu.se)
Remediation5
- An EU-funded research consortium has developed and tested new techniques for decontamination and remediation of soils. (europa.eu)
- Current chemical and biological soil remediation techniques are expensive and do not permanently remediate contaminated soils. (europa.eu)
- The UPSOIL (Sustainable soil upgrading by developing cost-effective, biogeochemical remediation approaches) project developed new technologies to treat polluted sites by destroying organic contaminants. (europa.eu)
- Other UPSOIL work developed techniques to decrease overall costs and improve the sustainability of soil remediation processes. (europa.eu)
- The UPSOIL initiative was the first step in development of a new technology for efficient and sustainable soil remediation in Europe. (europa.eu)
Persistent1
Pesticides2
- Herein, we competitively inhibited the binding of MLPs to hydrophobic pollutants, pyrene and dieldrin, in roots by using MLP binding pesticides. (nih.gov)
- Montmorillonite (MT- clay mineral) is widely used for removal of pollutants such as dyes, pesticides and heavy metals. (edu.in)
Groundwater8
- The present paper examines the analysis of a contaminated site, focusing the attention on the negative effects for receptors exposed to soil and groundwater contamination caused by industrial activities. (scirp.org)
- In particular the attention has been focused on a specific migration way: if pollutants in the soil or in the groundwater undergo a phase change, they spread and get to the soil surface, causing a dispersion of vapors in the atmosphere. (scirp.org)
- The analysis of the resulting estimates is an excellent aid to draw interesting conclusions and to verify if the soil and groundwater pollutants volatilization affects the human health considerably. (scirp.org)
- P. Morra, L. Leonardelli and G. Spadoni, "The Volatilization of Pollutants from Soil and Groundwater: Its Importance in Assessing Risk for Human Health for a Real Contaminated Site," Journal of Environmental Protection , Vol. 2 No. 9, 2011, pp. 1192-1206. (scirp.org)
- In this context, dealing with contaminated sites and local groundwater problems will only be a minor aspect of the very complex integrated management of soil and water resources. (eugris.info)
- After elevated concentrations of perfluorooctanoate (PFO) were found in river and groundwater in the vicinity of a fluoropolymer manufacturing facility, numerous soils at adjacent sites were sampled in 2007. (springer.com)
- This course will introduce the learner to some of the sampling techniques and analytical methods used to determine common pollutants in groundwater, sediment and soil. (bcit.ca)
- Demonstrate the use of sampling techniques and to determine common pollutants in groundwater, sediment and soil. (bcit.ca)
Interactions3
- The interactions between autotrophs and soil organisms and selected groups of animals with close ecological and evolutionary connections with plants (e.g., herbivores and pollinators) will be explored in lecture and laboratory. (mcgill.ca)
- Machine learning (ML) models were developed for understanding the root uptake of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) under complex PFAS-crop-soil interactions. (bvsalud.org)
- Such interactions and reactions determine, for example, the transport and bioavailability of nutrients and pollutants in the environment, and whether soil organic material breaks down into carbon dioxide or is stored in soils for longer periods of time. (lu.se)
Effects of pollutants2
- Effects of pollutants on Enchytraeidae (Enchytraeus sp. (iso.org)
- Determination of the effects of pollutants on soil flora. (standards.govt.nz)
Organic matter1
Concentrations4
- Thus far, efficient cultivation methods for the production of safe crops with lower concentrations of hydrophobic pollutants have not been developed. (nih.gov)
- The soil must therefore be analysed to determine its characteristics and the total concentrations of pollutants. (hal.science)
- PFO concentrations up to 600 µg/kg were detected in the soils, and PFO concentrations typically decreased toward deeper soil depths. (springer.com)
- The soils' PFO concentrations reflect the deposition data. (springer.com)
Agricultural2
- Hydrophobic pollutants are still present in agricultural soil. (nih.gov)
- The fertilizer, struvite, offers a triple win for sustainability and crop production, as it recycles nutrients from wastewater streams, reduces leaching of phosphorus and nitrogen in agricultural soils, and maintains or improves soybean yield compared to conventional phosphorus fertilizers. (sciencedaily.com)
Deposition3
- However, mangroves explicitly promote sediment deposition, stimulate soil stability, and protect shoreline from erosion [ 3 , 9 - 11 ]. (hindawi.com)
- Nicholson, I.A. . 1981 Wet deposition and the movement of pollutants through forests. (nerc.ac.uk)
- They lead to ecosystem eutrophication and reduced biodiversity, and result from fertiliser and manure application or from the deposition of certain air pollutants. (europa.eu)
Inorganic3
- Our results shows that adsorption of CV to the mineral surface resulted in release of inorganic ions to the soil solution, increasing the solution electrical conductivity and therefore also the real part of the complex conductivity. (iucc.ac.il)
- Using the Revil induced polarization model, we were able to show that the contribution of the adsorbed CV to the polarization of the soil is negligible, and that the main process affecting the polarization is the decrease in the density of the inorganic surface species. (iucc.ac.il)
- This article provides detailed information on the types, synthesis and uses of montmorillonite (MT- clay mineral) for a variety of organic and inorganic pollutants contaminating water and soil. (edu.in)
Substances3
- Substances which pollute the soil. (harvard.edu)
- ISO 16387:2004 describes a method for determining the effects of substances or contaminated soils on reproduction and on survival of the worm Enchytraeus albidus ( Enchytraeidae ). (iso.org)
- The animals are exposed to the substances by dermal and alimentary uptake using a defined artificial soil substrate to which specified amounts of that substance are added, or by using a soil substrate of unknown quality. (iso.org)
Degrade2
Microbial5
- In this paper, biomarkers were applied for identification of oil-type pollutants in surface soil and their microbial changes were investigated. (ac.rs)
- TY - JOUR AU - Grujić, Svetlana AU - Jovančićević, Branimir AU - Polić, Predrag S. AU - Wehner, H. PY - 2003 UR - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5396 AB - In this paper, biomarkers were applied for identification of oil-type pollutants in surface soil and their microbial changes were investigated. (ac.rs)
- article{ author = "Grujić, Svetlana and Jovančićević, Branimir and Polić, Predrag S. and Wehner, H.", year = "2003", abstract = "In this paper, biomarkers were applied for identification of oil-type pollutants in surface soil and their microbial changes were investigated. (ac.rs)
- Active treatment is followed by a recovery period, when microbial population changes should further decrease organic contamination and heavy metals in the soil. (europa.eu)
- This highlights the need for further studies that can explain how the microbial stress response might affect soil functions," says Micaela Mafla Endara. (lu.se)
Ecosystems4
- Although Europe's pollutant releases are expected to continue declining, European ecosystems and citizens are likely to be affected by developments in other regions. (europa.eu)
- The 6th Framework Programme (FP6) for Research, Technology Development and Demonstration with its sub-priority "Global Change and Ecosystems" covers under the issue "The Water Cycle and Soil-related Aspects" numerous aspects for which the findings and results of FP5 projects must be of highest relevance. (eugris.info)
- This support will help reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants, improve climate resilience, and protect and sustainably manage natural resources and ecosystems. (gc.ca)
- Depending on their chemical composition, their effects may include: acidification of lakes and streams, change in the nutrient balance in coastal waters and large river basins, depletion of nutrients in soil, damage to sensitive forests and farm crops or effects on diversity of ecosystems [ 7 ]. (springer.com)
Contaminants1
Contamination3
- The Cucurbitaceae family accumulates hydrophobic pollutants through roots, resulting in the contamination of aerial parts. (nih.gov)
- Major latex-like proteins (MLPs), found in the Cucurbitaceae family, play an important role in the contamination by binding to these hydrophobic pollutants. (nih.gov)
- For example, repeated pesticide application is a significant issue because it lowers soil biodiversity and resilience, and could lead to the contamination of food and feed. (europa.eu)
Chemistry1
- This includes the assessment of airborne pollutant emissions, transport, and depletion and the related chemistry. (environmental-expert.com)
Decomposition1
- The data suggest that PFO might be released in the course of litter decomposition and transported toward deeper soil regions only gradually. (springer.com)
Sediments3
- Perfluorinated chemicals in sediments, particulate matter, soil and water samples from The Netherlands. (springer.com)
- The environmental mass spectrometry laboratory has over 30 years of experience in the analysis of soil and sediments, and gas samples. (ncl.ac.uk)
- It is used for the characterisation of evolved volatiles during the thermal analysis of a variety of samples , including soils and sediments as well as some engineered materials. (ncl.ac.uk)
Radioactive1
- Results of search for 'su:{Soil pollutants, Radioactive. (who.int)
Exposure3
- It also poses risks to human health - both indirectly through the consumption of contaminated food and drinking water, and directly through exposure to contaminated soil. (europa.eu)
- Toxic air is responsible for an alarming 40,000 deaths a year in the U.K. The most affected are people with respiratory problems and children , who can be maimed for life due to exposure to pollutants at an early age. (naturalnews.com)
- Joseph G, Schramm PJ, Vaidyanathan A, Breysse P, Goodwin B. " Evidence on the Use of Indoor Air Filtration as an Intervention for Wildfire Smoke Pollutant Exposure [PDF - 3.61 MB] " BRACE Technical Report Series 2020. (cdc.gov)
Environmental1
- W. A. Jury, W. F. Spencer and W. J. Farmer, "Behaviour Assessment Model for Trace Organics in Soil: I. Model Description," Journal of Environmental Quality, Vol. 12, No. 4, 1983, pp. 558-564. (scirp.org)
Nutrients1
- The three most common are soil, nutrients, and bacteria. (medlineplus.gov)
Emissions2
- For example, despite a fall in air pollutant emissions there has not been an equivalent improvement in air quality across Europe, partly as a result of the transboundary transport of air pollutants. (europa.eu)
- This book describes the development of cost effective abatement strategies aimed at the control of air pollutant emissions in Europe, with a focus on ground level ozone. (environmental-expert.com)
MeSH1
- Soil Pollutants" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) . (harvard.edu)
Carbon4
- they are an essential part of maintaining soil structure, minor carbon sequestration, and maintaining terrestrial ecosystem balance. (wikipedia.org)
- 2010) revealed an importance of soil carbon in initial stage of mangrove growths [ 13 ]. (hindawi.com)
- Healthy soils also play a key role in carbon and nutrient cycles. (europa.eu)
- Heathy soils provide nutritious food, clean drinking water, raw materials and carbon sequestration functions - ecosystem services that are essential for guaranteeing food security, tackling climate change and safeguarding human health ( Montanarella and Panagos, 2021 ). (europa.eu)
Extraction1
- A method based on single-factor experiments and response surface methodology design was developed for simultaneous analysis of three common FTOHs in vegetables and soils, using single extraction, dispersive solid phase extraction cleanup, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry in negative chemical ionization. (bvsalud.org)
Fungi1
Abstract1
- abstract = "The spectral induced polarization (SIP) signature of soil contaminated with organic pollutant was studied. (iucc.ac.il)
Variety of organic1
- Earthworms ingest a variety of organic materials in the soil since they live in terrestrial environments. (wikipedia.org)
Numerical2
- This paper proposes to investigate the transfer of pollutants by means of a quick running numerical tool. (hal.science)
- These mole fractions are thus the input data for the numerical tool to perform the components or pollutants distribution calculation. (hal.science)
Uptake1
- Rhizosphere microbiota are an important factor impacting plant uptake of pollutants. (bvsalud.org)
Dispersion1
- The hydraulic properties of the unsaturated soils and the dispersion characteristics need to be obtained for such an analysis. (vt.edu)
Crops2
- Crops suffer because the soil is contaminated from pollutants. (naturalnews.com)
- The findings give insight into the mechanism underlying low pollutant accumulation, filling the knowledge gap regarding the profound effects of rhizosphere microflora and N transformation processes on antibiotic accumulation in crops. (bvsalud.org)
Water bodies1
- Chairman, Israeli RBCA Committee - joint government-private sector committee to formulate risk assessment procedures for contaminated soils and water bodies. (agri.gov.il)
Migration2
- Regulation of Cu and Zn migration in soil by biochar during snowmelt. (harvard.edu)
- Prediction of subsurface migration of contaminant through soils involves analyses of unsaturated and saturated flow of water and advective dispersive transport of contaminant species. (vt.edu)
Ecosystem2
- Nanoplastics have been proven to induce toxicity in diverse organisms, yet very little is known about how this new pollutant is affecting the soil ecosystem. (lu.se)
- It gives a holistic perspective on pollutants where dispersal, chemical properties, persistence, and effects from cell to ecosystem level, are studied. (lu.se)
Prediction1
- Prediction of organic pollutants transfers in. (hal.science)
Assessment1
- Assessment of preferential flow processes in a forest-reclaimed lignitic mine soil by multicell sampling of drainage water and three tracers. (springer.com)
Climate1
- to present and discuss future short, medium and long-term priority research tasks to pave the way for a holistic approach to the management of soil and water resources under climate change The workshop will directly pick up the thread of the EU workshop held in Orléans in November 2003. (eugris.info)
Persistence1
Biomass1
- They live in a terrestrial environment and have a preference for soil with high biomass content, high humidity, and warm temperature. (wikipedia.org)
Chemical2
- J. Grifoll and Y. Cohen, "Chemical Volatilization from the Soil Matrix: Transport through the Air and Water Phases," Journal of Hazardous Materials, Vol. 37, No. 3, 1994, pp. 445-457. (scirp.org)
- This tool requires chemical information from the contaminated soil sample as input data. (hal.science)
Fractions1
- This information is used to calculate the overall mole fractions (zi) of each pollutant in the contaminated soil. (hal.science)
Processes1
Biology1
- Whether carelessly discarded into nature, leaking from landfills, or scoring from materials such as car tires and synthetic clothes - large amounts of micro- and nanoplastics end up in our soils," says Micaela Mafla Endara, biology researcher at Lund University. (lu.se)
Interns1
- A small team of interns who are vaccinated or otherwise more comfortable meeting in person has begun meeting to test soil samples. (earthteam.net)
Risks1
- At the same time the amount of money available to investigate the risks associated with soil pollutions remains limited. (hal.science)