Predicting the environmental impact of climate change in extremely sensitive areas, like
western Iberia, requires an understanding of the long-term interactions between climate and …

Since 1973 the International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified asbestos as a
certain carcinogen, but today it is still used in several countries. To date, mesothelioma risk …

Hydrological models are frequently used for water resources management. One of the most
widely used is the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT). However, one weakness of …

Groundwater is a crucial natural resource for regular socio-economic function. Groundwater
vulnerability to pollution can be assessed through Geographical Information System (GIS) …

Serra da Estrela is an elevated granite massif in central Portugal, characterized by extensive
plateau surfaces incised by deep valleys affected by Quaternary glaciation, bounded by …

Iberian lacustrine sediments are a valuable archive to document environmental changes
since the last glacial termination, seen as key for anticipating future climate/environmental …

Groundwater availability, management and protection are great challenges for the
sustainability of groundwater resources in the scattered rural areas of the Atlantic regions of …

Climate change has enhanced the occurrence of rural fires, since changes in the
hydrological cycle have led to the occurrence of increasingly long and frequent periods of …

Volcanic highlands supply water to 40% of the world's population. Soil degradation
threatens this water supply. Studies on geohydrology that affect the effectiveness of land and …

Groundwater pollution is a major environmental concern at global scale. It usually restricts
the use of water resources for domestic, agricultural or industrial purposes, with significant …