Equally at national and the highest international levels, few issues in technology
governance are more vexed than those around the precautionary principle. Often using …

Molecular studies about cyanide biodegradation have been mainly focused on the hydrolytic
pathways catalyzed by the cyanide dihydratase CynD or the nitrilase NitC. In some …

Although there is not a universally accepted definition, the concept of urban pollution refers
to the presence or introduction in cities and urban areas of poisonous or harmful …

In this work, atmospheric pollutant emissions of NO x, SO x, CO, particulate matter (PM), total
organic compounds (TOC), and CO 2 from larger stationary sources of pollutants in Brazil …

For human pharmaceuticals, sewage treatment plants (STPs) are a major point of entry to
surface waters. The receiving waters provide vital functions. Modeling the impact of STPs on …

Maintaining the magnitude and intensity of human activities within the carrying capacity of
resources and the environment is the core of the sustainable development theory. Therefore …

In a recent paper, Sörme et al.(Environ. Impact Assess. Rev., 56, 2016), took a first step
towards an indicator of a national chemical footprint, and applied it to Sweden. Using …

Executive summary Far-reaching changes to the structure and function of the Earth's natural
systems represent a growing threat to human health. And yet, global health has mainly …

Water authorities and drinking water companies are challenged with the question if, where
and how to abate contaminants of emerging concern in the urban water cycle. The most …

Scientists and decision makers need accurate, accessible and fast tools to assess and
prioritize the persistence (POV) and environmental long-range transport potential (LRTP) of …