Attempts to secure more energy, food, and infrastructure leave a trail of environmental
contamination and human health hazards. Coal is a fossil fuel and nonrenewable energy …

Nanoscience and technology have enabled better insights into the environmental and
health impacts arising from the mining, production and use of fossil and mineral fuels. Here …

Coal mining and combustion generating huge amounts of bottom and fly ash are major
causes of environmental pollution and health hazards due to the release of polycyclic …

Exposure to coal and coal ashes can cause harmful effects in in vitro and in vivo systems,
mainly by the induction of oxidative damage. The aim of this work was to assess cytotoxic …

Epidemiological studies for hazardous situations resulting from the risk of environmental
and/or occupational exposure to miscellaneous chemicals present several difficulties …

Obesity is an important nutritional disorder worldwide. Its association with environmental
pollution may trigger an increase in oxidative stress and inflammatory parameters. Coal is a …

Epidemiological studies indicate that living in proximity to coal mines is correlated with
numerous diseases including cancer, and that exposure to PM 10 and PM 2.5 components …

A biomarker-based approach using micronucleus (MN)(extranuclear DNA-containing
bodies) frequencies in buccal cells has been proposed to monitor workers exposed to aero …

The aim of the study was to assess of occupational exposure to pesticides in rural workers
using genotoxicity test, bioindicators and clinical evaluation. Blood, urine and buccal …

The Colombian mining industry has witnessed significant growth. Depending on the scale
and mineral extracted, complex chemical mixtures are generated, impacting the health of …