The key characteristic (KCs) framework has been used previously to assess the
carcinogenicity and cardiotoxicity of various chemical and pharmacological agents. Here …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) pollution has emerged as a significant
environmental issue in Bangladesh in the recent years, driven by both economic and …

Ambient polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) originate predominantly from fuel
combustion of motor vehicles and have the potential to affect human health. However, there …

Particulate-bound metals are reported to be toxic upon exposure through multiple pathways.
In this study, both non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic health risks of diverse population age …

The distribution, characteristics, sources and ecological risks of polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAHs) and hopanes in the surface sediments collected along the Qatar coast …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are zones geographically delimited under pre-defined
management goals, seeking to reduce anthropogenic threats to biodiversity. Despite this, in …

Urbanization and industrialization are important transformations shaping the current
statement of the society, enhancing significantly the combustion emissions which are …

South Asia has been experiencing recurring severe air pollution episodes in recent years.
While many previous studies investigated such episodes focusing on individual cities and …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and metals in particulate matter significantly
contribute to the health risks associated with air pollution. Hence, their measurements and …

Abstract In Eswatini, 62.3% of households still rely on solid fuel for cooking, especially wood
(61.8%). Smoke emissions during biomass burning remain the primary source of indoor air …