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View article: A quality index-based methodological perspective to assess surface water geochemical evolution under global change and increasing anthropogenic pressures
A quality index-based methodological perspective to assess surface water geochemical evolution under global change and increasing anthropogenic pressures Open
Effective and sustainable water management is a major challenge under global change and increasing human pressures. Developing reliable and user-friendly tools is essential to evaluate water quality over time and space and to support decis…
View article: A novel integrated strategy for air quality monitoring in volcanic-hydrothermal, wetland, urban and industrial areas
A novel integrated strategy for air quality monitoring in volcanic-hydrothermal, wetland, urban and industrial areas Open
View article: Output of Volcanic SO2 Gases and Their Dispersion in the Atmosphere: The Case of Vulcano Island, Aeolian Archipelago, Italy
Output of Volcanic SO2 Gases and Their Dispersion in the Atmosphere: The Case of Vulcano Island, Aeolian Archipelago, Italy Open
Gases emitted from active volcanic systems constitute a primary natural source of global atmospheric pollution. Atmospheric sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentrations were monitored using a near-continuous network based on Scan-DOAS (Differential…
View article: Water-rock interaction processes and hydrogeological pathways in seismically active areas as revealed by a multi-isotopic (C, S, O, H, B, Sr) approach
Water-rock interaction processes and hydrogeological pathways in seismically active areas as revealed by a multi-isotopic (C, S, O, H, B, Sr) approach Open
View article: Traditional and low-cost technical approaches for investigating greenhouse gases and particulate matter distribution along an urban-to-rural transect (Greve River Basin, Central Italy)
Traditional and low-cost technical approaches for investigating greenhouse gases and particulate matter distribution along an urban-to-rural transect (Greve River Basin, Central Italy) Open
Human activities, largely tied to fossil fuels and intensive agriculture, emit massive amounts of climate-altering species and harmful pollutants into the atmosphere that affect soil, ecosystems, and water. Air quality monitoring is crucia…
View article: Monitoring air pollutants in urbanized hydrothermal areas: challenges and benefits of traditional measurement strategies
Monitoring air pollutants in urbanized hydrothermal areas: challenges and benefits of traditional measurement strategies Open
View article: Testing sewage sludge and landfill leachate in novel biocovers: A soil column experiment to quantify landfill gas abatement
Testing sewage sludge and landfill leachate in novel biocovers: A soil column experiment to quantify landfill gas abatement Open
View article: Trash to treasure: Gamification and informed recycling behavior
Trash to treasure: Gamification and informed recycling behavior Open
View article: Active Moss Biomonitoring of Mercury in the Mine-Polluted Area of Abbadia San Salvatore (Mt. Amiata, Central Italy)
Active Moss Biomonitoring of Mercury in the Mine-Polluted Area of Abbadia San Salvatore (Mt. Amiata, Central Italy) Open
Active biomonitoring of mercury (Hg) using non-indigenous moss bags was performed for the first time within and around the former Hg mining area of Abbadia San Salvatore (Mt. Amiata, central Italy). The purpose was to discern the Hg spatia…
View article: The perennially ice-covered Lake Enigma, Antarctica supports unique microbial communities
The perennially ice-covered Lake Enigma, Antarctica supports unique microbial communities Open
Northern Foothills of Victoria Land, Antarctica contains numerous hydrological formations, ranging from small surface streams and ponds fed by glacial or snow meltwater to permafrost lakes containing briny pockets. Here we describe the dis…
View article: Integrated geochemical and microbiological assessments of Astroni lakes reveals Campi Flegrei unrest signatures
Integrated geochemical and microbiological assessments of Astroni lakes reveals Campi Flegrei unrest signatures Open
Astroni volcano in the Campi Flegrei caldera (southern Italy) is a 2 km wide, densely vegetated tuff ring and hosting several volcanic structures, including tuff cones, scoriae cones, lava domes, and three small lakes. Geochemical data of …
View article: Development and machine learning-based calibration of low-cost multiparametric stations for the measurement of CO2 and CH4 in air
Development and machine learning-based calibration of low-cost multiparametric stations for the measurement of CO2 and CH4 in air Open
View article: Vulcano International training Summer School of Geochemistry 
Vulcano International training Summer School of Geochemistry  Open
Vulcano Island, an active closed conduit volcano in south Sicily, hosts from 2018 the Vulcano International Training Summer School of Geochemistry. The basic idea is to share scientific knowledge and experiences in a multi-aspect geochemic…
View article: The Emotion Project:  improvement of the geochemical knowledge on geothermal manifestations in Italy
The Emotion Project:  improvement of the geochemical knowledge on geothermal manifestations in Italy Open
Energy request from renewable sources is increasing due to high energy demand and the need of a more sustainable use of the resources. Among renewable sources, geothermal energy represents a powerful tool to reduce the energy dependence on…
View article: Soil processes modify the composition of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from CO2- and CH4-dominated geogenic and landfill gases: A comprehensive study
Soil processes modify the composition of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from CO2- and CH4-dominated geogenic and landfill gases: A comprehensive study Open
View article: Integrated Geochemical and Microbiological Assessments of Astroni Lakes Reveals Campi Flegrei Unrest Signatures
Integrated Geochemical and Microbiological Assessments of Astroni Lakes Reveals Campi Flegrei Unrest Signatures Open
View article: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from diffuse degassing areas: Interstitial soil gases as message bearers from deep hydrothermal reservoirs
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from diffuse degassing areas: Interstitial soil gases as message bearers from deep hydrothermal reservoirs Open
View article: Mercury accumulation efficiency of different biomonitors in indoor environments: the case study of the Central Italian Herbarium (Florence, Italy)
Mercury accumulation efficiency of different biomonitors in indoor environments: the case study of the Central Italian Herbarium (Florence, Italy) Open
Biomonitoring studies are often employed to track airborne pollutants both in outdoor and indoor environments. In this study, the mercury (Hg) sorption by three biomonitors, i.e., Pinus nigra bark, Pseudovernia furfuracea lichen, and Hypnu…
View article: Development and testing of a new flexible, easily and widely applicable chemical water quality index (CWQI)
Development and testing of a new flexible, easily and widely applicable chemical water quality index (CWQI) Open
Water quality indices (WQIs) are numeric parameters that summarize the overall quality status of freshwaters compared to quality standards by aggregating multiple physicochemical data into a single value. Among the available WQIs in the li…
View article: Deep Regional Fluid Pathways in an Extensional Setting: The Role of Transfer Zones in the Hot and Cold Degassing Areas of the Larderello Geothermal System (Northern Apennines, Italy)
Deep Regional Fluid Pathways in an Extensional Setting: The Role of Transfer Zones in the Hot and Cold Degassing Areas of the Larderello Geothermal System (Northern Apennines, Italy) Open
High‐temperature geothermal areas are often characterized by widespread surficial manifestations, whose location is strictly controlled by sets of faults of regional relevance. The geochemical and isotopic signature of the discharged fluid…
View article: Multi-instrumental approach for air quality monitoring: characterization and distribution of greenhouse gases and atmospheric metal deposition in the Greve River Basin (Chianti territory, Central Italy).
Multi-instrumental approach for air quality monitoring: characterization and distribution of greenhouse gases and atmospheric metal deposition in the Greve River Basin (Chianti territory, Central Italy). Open
Monitoring networks, able to effectively provide high-frequency geochemical data for characterizing the geochemical behavior of the main greenhouse gases (i.e., CO2 and CH4) and pollutants (e.g., heavy metals) are crucial tools for the ass…
View article: The 2021-2022 unrest phase of Vulcano Island volcanic system (Aeolian islands): chemical and isotopic evolution of low-to-high temperature fluid discharges and waters from thermal and cold wells.
The 2021-2022 unrest phase of Vulcano Island volcanic system (Aeolian islands): chemical and isotopic evolution of low-to-high temperature fluid discharges and waters from thermal and cold wells. Open
In summer 2021, a progressive increase of seismic activity and ground deformation was recorded at Vulcano (Aeolian Islands), followed by a strong change in fumarolic gas emission started in September 2021. New gas vents appeared on the cra…
View article: Geochemical tracers and Pb isotopes in environmental matrices: natural and anthropogenic contributions of heavy metals in the Valdinievole sub-basin river system (Tuscany, Italy)
Geochemical tracers and Pb isotopes in environmental matrices: natural and anthropogenic contributions of heavy metals in the Valdinievole sub-basin river system (Tuscany, Italy) Open
View article: Biogeochemical Processes in Soils Affecting Volatile Organic Compounds (Vocs) from Geogenic Sources and Municipal Waste Landfills: A Comprehensive Study
Biogeochemical Processes in Soils Affecting Volatile Organic Compounds (Vocs) from Geogenic Sources and Municipal Waste Landfills: A Comprehensive Study Open
View article: Degradation of biogas in a simulated landfill cover soil at laboratory scale: Compositional changes of main components and volatile organic compounds
Degradation of biogas in a simulated landfill cover soil at laboratory scale: Compositional changes of main components and volatile organic compounds Open
View article: Interplay between abiotic and microbial biofilm‐mediated processes for travertine formation: Insights from a thermal spring (<i>Piscine Carletti</i>, Viterbo, Italy)
Interplay between abiotic and microbial biofilm‐mediated processes for travertine formation: Insights from a thermal spring (<i>Piscine Carletti</i>, Viterbo, Italy) Open
Active hydrothermal travertine systems are ideal environments to investigate how abiotic and biotic processes affect mineralization mechanisms and mineral fabric formation. In this study, a biogeochemical characterization of waters, dissol…
View article: The role of urban streams in the microplastics contamination scenario: the case study of the Mugnone Creek (Florence, Italy)
The role of urban streams in the microplastics contamination scenario: the case study of the Mugnone Creek (Florence, Italy) Open
<p>Due to their spread, abundance and potential impact on food security and human health, microplastics (MPs) are emerging global pollutants. Metropolitan areas are among the main sources of MPs (1 μm - 5 mm); indeed, about …
View article: Occurrence and Quantification of Natural and Microplastic Items in Urban Streams: The Case of Mugnone Creek (Florence, Italy)
Occurrence and Quantification of Natural and Microplastic Items in Urban Streams: The Case of Mugnone Creek (Florence, Italy) Open
The terrestrial environment is an important contributor of microplastics (MPs) to the oceans. Urban streams, strictly interwoven in the city network and to the MPs’ terrestrial source, have a relevant impact on the MP budget of large river…
View article: Exploring Methane Emission Drivers in Wetlands: The Cases of Massaciuccoli and Porta Lakes (Northern Tuscany, Italy)
Exploring Methane Emission Drivers in Wetlands: The Cases of Massaciuccoli and Porta Lakes (Northern Tuscany, Italy) Open
Wetlands are hotspots of CH4 emissions to the atmosphere, mainly sustained by microbial decomposition of organic matter in anoxic sediments. Several knowledge gaps exist on how environmental drivers shape CH4 emissions from these ecosystem…
View article: Low-Cost Air Quality Stations’ Capability to Integrate Reference Stations in Particulate Matter Dynamics Assessment
Low-Cost Air Quality Stations’ Capability to Integrate Reference Stations in Particulate Matter Dynamics Assessment Open
Low-cost air quality stations can provide useful data that can offer a complete picture of urban air quality dynamics, especially when integrated with daily measurements from reference air quality stations. However, the success of such dep…