Soil contamination and human health: recent contributions
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DOI: 10.1007/s10653-021-01075-x
Abstract: This collection of papers submitted to this Special Issue is mainly an outcome of the Session SSS 8.5, EGU2018 ‘‘Soil contamination and human health: advances and problems of risk assessment’’, the European Geosciences Union (EGU)… read more here.
Keywords: human health; health recent; health; contamination human ... See more keywords
Perceived Benefits of Participation and Risks of Soil Contamination in St. Louis Urban Community Gardens
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DOI: 10.1007/s10900-017-0459-8
Abstract: Community gardens are credited for promoting health within neighborhoods, by increasing healthy food intake and exercise frequency. These benefits, however, are potentially undermined as urban soils are often contaminated from industrial legacies. The purpose of… read more here.
Keywords: perceived benefits; community; soil contamination; community gardens ... See more keywords
Soil contamination in Colombian playgrounds: effects of vehicles, construction, and traffic
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-09965-w
Abstract: The presence of potentially hazardous elements (PHEs) in playground soils is generally associated with anthropogenic sources such as vehicle traffic, industries, construction sites, and biomass burning. Studies indicate that PHEs are harmful to human health… read more here.
Keywords: traffic; microscopy; construction; soil contamination ... See more keywords
Mine tailings influencing soil contamination by potentially toxic elements
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DOI: 10.1007/s12665-016-6376-9
Abstract: The potentially hazardous contents of mine tailings can pose a serious threat to the environment. Tailings dispersed around the abandoned Monica mine (Bustarviejo) in the Autonomous Region of Madrid (Central Spain) were studied to determine… read more here.
Keywords: toxic elements; soil; influencing soil; tailings influencing ... See more keywords
Assessment of sugar beet lime measure efficiency for soil contamination in a Mediterranean Ecosystem. The case study of Guadiamar Green Corridor (SW Spain)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.catena.2019.03.014
Abstract: Abstract Contamination has been identified as one of the main threats for soil conservation worldwide. Availability of high-quality information on soil contamination, its impacts and effects is still required at global level. Well documented case… read more here.
Keywords: soil; guadiamar; case; contamination ... See more keywords
Using plant litter decomposition as an indicator of ecosystem response to soil contamination
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2021.107554
Abstract: Abstract The inventory and remediation of contaminated sites have emerged as top environmental priorities worldwide. A large body of evidence has accumulated to show how soil contamination affects biological communities and ecological processes. This knowledge… read more here.
Keywords: soil; ecosystem; litter decomposition; soil contamination ... See more keywords
Soil contamination from lead battery manufacturing and recycling in seven African countries
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2017.11.055
Abstract: ABSTRACT Lead battery recycling is a growing hazardous industry throughout Africa. We investigated potential soil contamination inside and outside formal sector recycling plants in seven countries. We collected 118 soil samples at 15 recycling plants… read more here.
Keywords: soil contamination; battery; lead battery;
Integrating portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) measurement uncertainty for accurate soil contamination mapping
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DOI: 10.1016/j.geoderma.2020.114712
Abstract: Abstract A significant reduction in the costs associated with contamination assessments can be achieved if traditional soil sampling for contaminated-site characterization is complemented by real-time sampling using proximal soil sensors. Real-time sampling using a portable… read more here.
Keywords: soil; portable ray; uncertainty; contamination ... See more keywords
Shedding proportion of Toxoplasma gondii-like oocysts in feral cats and soil contamination in Oyo State, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1016/j.parepi.2020.e00181
Abstract: Toxoplasmosis, a disease caused by the intracellular protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii, is transmitted through several hosts with cats serving as its definitive host. Oocysts are released with cat faeces into the environment (e.g. soil); an… read more here.
Keywords: gondii; gondii like; cats soil; like oocysts ... See more keywords
Soil contamination assessment and potential sources of heavy metals of alpu plain Eskişehir Turkey.
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DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2021.1876218
Abstract: Soil is the basic component of the biosphere and is exposed to many contaminants, including heavy metals, which are mainly affected by natural and human activities. Heavy metals in the soil are included in the… read more here.
Keywords: potential sources; alpu plain; heavy metals; soil ... See more keywords
Impact of soil contamination on the growth and shape of ant nests
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DOI: 10.1098/rsos.180267
Abstract: As entomopathogens are detrimental to the development or even survival of insect societies, ant colonies should avoid digging into a substrate that is contaminated by fungal spores. Here, we test the hypotheses that Myrmica rubra… read more here.
Keywords: shape; fungal spores; contamination growth; impact soil ... See more keywords