The impacts of COVID-19 on global environmental pollution since its onset in December
2019 require special attention. The rapid spread of COVID-19 globally has led countries to …

The rise in living standards and the continuous development in the global economy led to
the depletion of resources and increased waste generation per capita. This waste might …

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are pharmaceuticals whose consumption
has increased significantly. They are prescribed as first-line treatment in mental disorders …

Dumping waste materials into aquatic ecosystems leads to pollution, which directly and
indirectly poses a danger to all life forms. Currently, huge quantities of wastes are generated …

The occurrence of microplastics (MPs) in soils can negatively affect soil biodiversity and
function. Soil amendments applied to MP-contaminated soil can alter the overall soil …

Abstract Core characteristics of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedures along
with the quality of implementation vary from country to country and sometimes from project to …

Geopolitical risks and environmental policy have become increasingly important in the
European Union (EU), which is committed to tackling climate change and protecting the …

The reduction of renewable freshwater and the increased variety of water pollutants have
made governments establish well-documented monitoring programs to maintain the quality …

The research on transportation of river microplastics (MPs) mainly focuses on the
estimations of the total contents of river MPs entering the ocean, while the related …

The current prolonged coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has substantially
influenced numerous facets of our daily lives for over two years. Although a number of …