In recent years, increasing attention has been given to the application of Nature-based
systems (NbS) for mitigation of environmental pollution in cities. NbS namely bioretention …

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not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Food and Agriculture …

Land-based sources are considered the most important source of microplastic pollution to
marine environment. Stormwater runoff has been identified as one of the main pollutant …

Toxic chemical pollutants such as heavy metals (HMs) are commonly present in urban
stormwater. These pollutants can pose a significant risk to human health and hence a …

Selenium is an essential toxin that functions as essential micronutrient for maintaining good
health with a small safety margin, but is toxic at slightly higher concentrations or doses. It is …

Green infrastructure (GI) mitigates the negative effects of urbanization and provides
hydrological and bioecological benefits. However, these benefits are highly scale …

Constructed wetlands (CWs) are a promising sustainable water-management measure
where hydrology plays a fundamental role as the basic driver of mass and energy. Various …

In urban and suburban areas, stormwater runoff has been identified as a significant
contributor to water quality impairment. The quality of the stormwater and the characteristics …

Constructed wetlands are engineered systems relying on natural microbial, biological,
physical and chemical processes to treat wastewater. Treatment performance tends to …

Acute and chronic bioassays were conducted to determine the effects of copper, lead, and
zinc mixtures on Ceriodaphnia dubia and Daphnia carinata. Copper, lead, and zinc …