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View article: It is not Risky, it is Healthy. Assessing of Soil Enzymatic Activity, Heavy Metal Contamination, and Health Risk for Urban Gardens Land Development in Warsaw, Poland
It is not Risky, it is Healthy. Assessing of Soil Enzymatic Activity, Heavy Metal Contamination, and Health Risk for Urban Gardens Land Development in Warsaw, Poland Open
Urban gardens (UG) in densely populated cities serve as vital spaces, fostering community well‐being, biodiversity, and local food production. Yet, these gardens face a growing threat from air and soil contamination, particularly in cities…
View article: Smart Strip-Till One-Pass Machine: Winter Wheat Sowing Accuracy Assessment
Smart Strip-Till One-Pass Machine: Winter Wheat Sowing Accuracy Assessment Open
Modern agricultural machines are subject to requirements that result from developments in plant cultivation technology and environmental care. Agricultural practice demands multifunctional machines that perform several agrotechnical treatm…
View article: Soil environmental monitoring of repurposed railway line operated for 75 years: Case study in Northeast Poland
Soil environmental monitoring of repurposed railway line operated for 75 years: Case study in Northeast Poland Open
This study examines the environmental implications of repurposing former railway infrastructure into bicycle paths in northeastern Poland. While lauding the commendable initiative for offering eco-friendly transportation alternatives, the …
View article: Is It Possible to Breathe Fresh Air in Health Resorts? A Five-Year Seasonal Evaluation of Benzo(a)pyrene Levels and Health Risk Assessment of Polish Resorts
Is It Possible to Breathe Fresh Air in Health Resorts? A Five-Year Seasonal Evaluation of Benzo(a)pyrene Levels and Health Risk Assessment of Polish Resorts Open
This study examines air quality in Polish health resorts (HR) and its potential health risks, challenging the belief that these environments always provide safe air for recovery. Over five years, air quality was evaluated by measuring conc…
View article: Plastic Pollution in Paradise: Analyzing Plastic Litter on Malta’s Beaches and Assessing the Release of Potentially Toxic Elements
Plastic Pollution in Paradise: Analyzing Plastic Litter on Malta’s Beaches and Assessing the Release of Potentially Toxic Elements Open
This study investigates plastic litter on two beaches in Malta, Golden Bay and Rivera Beach, with a focus on plastic abundance, characteristics, sources, and the influence of human activity on pollution levels. Conducted in March 2023 duri…
View article: Machine learning analysis of PM1 impact on visibility with comprehensive sensitivity evaluation of concentration, composition, and meteorological factors
Machine learning analysis of PM1 impact on visibility with comprehensive sensitivity evaluation of concentration, composition, and meteorological factors Open
View article: Ash from gasification of poultry feathers for heavy metal immobilization under assisted phytostabilization in soils
Ash from gasification of poultry feathers for heavy metal immobilization under assisted phytostabilization in soils Open
The carried-out experiment aimed to assess the influence of ash derived from the thermochemical conversion of feathers (AGF) as a soil amendment, and Dactylis glomerata L. as a test plant in aided phytostabilization of soil strongly contam…
View article: Plastic Pollution in Paradise: Analyzing Plastic Litter on Malta's Beaches and Assessing the Release of Potentially Toxic Elements
Plastic Pollution in Paradise: Analyzing Plastic Litter on Malta's Beaches and Assessing the Release of Potentially Toxic Elements Open
View article: Health Hazard Related to Fine Road Dust in Poland
Health Hazard Related to Fine Road Dust in Poland Open
Air pollution emissions from road vehicles majorly contribute to particulate pollution. This poses significant threats to the environment and human health. Road dust contains various potentially toxic elements, which, when exposed to human…
View article: Unlocking the Saponite Potential in Aided Phytostabilisation of Multi-Metal-Contaminated Soils
Unlocking the Saponite Potential in Aided Phytostabilisation of Multi-Metal-Contaminated Soils Open
Human activities have significantly impacted the environment, resulting in a need to restore degraded areas through various remediation techniques. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of saponite in the aided phytostabilisation …
View article: Assessment of Heavy Metal Inhalation Risks in Urban Environments in Poland: A Case Study
Assessment of Heavy Metal Inhalation Risks in Urban Environments in Poland: A Case Study Open
In recent years, heightened air pollution characterized by elevated levels of particulate matter and potentially toxic metals has become a prominent concern, particularly in densely populated urban areas, which may pose a threat to the hea…
View article: Bentonite as a Functional Material Enhancing Phytostabilization of Post-Industrial Contaminated Soils with Heavy Metals
Bentonite as a Functional Material Enhancing Phytostabilization of Post-Industrial Contaminated Soils with Heavy Metals Open
Growing awareness of the risks posed by pollution of the soil environment is leading to the development of new remediation strategies. The technique of aided phytostabilization, which involves the evaluation of new heavy-metal (HM)-immobil…
View article: Effect of combined contaminants (i.e., microplastics and heavy metals) on the enzymatic activity of soils
Effect of combined contaminants (i.e., microplastics and heavy metals) on the enzymatic activity of soils Open
Emission of heavy metals, resulting from civilization development, has a negative impact on soil environment, causing its pollution. This problem occurs locally and globally. Also recently, a new foreign substance, i.e., microplastic recei…
View article: Flushing of Soils Highly Contaminated with Cd Using Various Washing Agents Derived from Sewage Sludge
Flushing of Soils Highly Contaminated with Cd Using Various Washing Agents Derived from Sewage Sludge Open
The suitability of sewage-sludge derived washing agents (SS_WAs) (dissolved organic matter DOM; humic-like substances HLS; soluble humic substances SHS), was assessed for removing Cd from highly contaminated (300 mg/kg) sandy clay loam and…
View article: Quality of heavy metal-contaminated soil before and after column flushing with washing agents derived from municipal sewage sludge
Quality of heavy metal-contaminated soil before and after column flushing with washing agents derived from municipal sewage sludge Open
View article: Kinetics of Cu, Pb and Zn removal during soil flushing with washing agents derived from sewage sludge
Kinetics of Cu, Pb and Zn removal during soil flushing with washing agents derived from sewage sludge Open
View article: Can the Application of Municipal Sewage Sludge Compost in the Aided Phytostabilization Technique Provide an Effective Waste Management Method?
Can the Application of Municipal Sewage Sludge Compost in the Aided Phytostabilization Technique Provide an Effective Waste Management Method? Open
(1) Background: sewage sludge is a by-product of wastewater treatment, which needs to be managed appropriately, e.g., in composting processes. The application of municipal sewage sludge composts (MSSCs) as a soil amendment is a potential w…
View article: Suitability of environmental indices in assessment of soil remediation with conventional and next generation washing agents
Suitability of environmental indices in assessment of soil remediation with conventional and next generation washing agents Open
View article: New-Generation Washing Agents in Remediation of Metal-Polluted Soils and Methods for Washing Effluent Treatment: A Review
New-Generation Washing Agents in Remediation of Metal-Polluted Soils and Methods for Washing Effluent Treatment: A Review Open
Soil quality is seriously reduced due to chemical pollution, including heavy metal (HM) pollution. To meet quality standards, polluted soils must be remediated. Soil washing/soil flushing offers efficient removal of heavy metals and decrea…
View article: Stabilizate from Autoclaved Municipal Solid Waste as a Source of Valuable Humic Substances in a Waste Circular Economy
Stabilizate from Autoclaved Municipal Solid Waste as a Source of Valuable Humic Substances in a Waste Circular Economy Open
One of the solutions in unsorted municipal waste management is autoclaving, which maximize the amount of waste for recycling. After autoclaving, however, up to 30% of autoclaved waste, called organic remaining fraction (ORF) is still unsta…
View article: Washing agents from sewage sludge: efficiency of Cd removal from highly contaminated soils and effect on soil organic balance
Washing agents from sewage sludge: efficiency of Cd removal from highly contaminated soils and effect on soil organic balance Open
To compare Cd removal from different soils with three washing agents recovered from sewage sludge (dissolved organic matter (DOM), soluble humic-like substances (HLS), soluble humic substances (SHS)). Also, to investigate how washing with …
View article: Characteristics of humic substances from municipal sewage sludge: a case study
Characteristics of humic substances from municipal sewage sludge: a case study Open