The organoarsenical feed additive roxarsone (ROX) is a ubiquitous threat due to the
unpredictable levels of arsenic (As) released by soil bacteria. The earthworms representing …

Selenium (Se) pollution is mainly caused by anthropogenic activities, and the resulting
biosecurity concerns have garnered significant attention in recent years. Using one …

The majority of the studies on nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) are conducted at a
laboratory-scale, while field-scale evidence is scarce. The objective of this study was to …

In her Science Insider story “US scientists brace for greater scrutiny of risky research”(3
February, p. 422), J. Kaiser explains that recently issued recommendations (1) from the …

Antimony (Sb) is known for its severe and extensive toxicity, and earthworms are considered
important indicator organisms in soil ecosystems. Therefore, the present study investigated …

The presence of mountain shrublands within semi-arid regions is of great importance due to
their function in the preservation of water and soil resources and their contribution to the …

We present a comprehensive study aimed to distinguish between natural and anthropogenic
origin of some potentially toxic elements (PTEs: As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Sb, Sn and Zn) in soil …

Heavy metal pollution is a significant environmental concern with detrimental effects on
ecosystems and human health, and traditional remediation methods may be costly, energy …

Biosurfactant rhamnolipid and “soil ecosystem engineers” earthworms are often used to
remediate contaminated soils. However, the effect of rhamnolipid on earthworm intestinal …

Mining plays a central role in the global economy, making a substantial contribution to
export earnings. Nevertheless, implementing sustainable mining practices that prioritise …