Rare earth elements (REEs) are metals including the 15 lanthanides together with Yttrium
and Scandium. China is the leading country in their exploitation and production (∼ 90%) …

Cadmium and lead soil contamination is a widespread environmental problem that requires
profound and sustainable solutions. These toxic elements can be naturally occurring on the …

People spend increasing amounts of time at home, yet the indoor home environment
remains understudied in terms of potential exposure to toxic trace metals. We evaluated …

Environmental impacts caused by mine dam ruptures or inappropriate tailing depositions
represent a global concern. An ecological risk assessment was performed in 18 areas …

The current progress in the improvement of membrane materials enlarges the utilizations
and necessities for innovative, more efficient, resistant, and highly specialized separation …

The widespread use of rare earth elements (REEs) in agriculture and high-tech industry
resulted in significant release of REEs into the environment. However, there is a scarcity of …

This study reviews the sources and factors impacting soil quality in Ghana and the
associated health and environmental implications. After sourcing 386 materials from …

Soil and water conservation practices are key to agroecosystems sustainability and avoiding
diffuse pollution. Here, we compare the impacts of different types of mulch, barley straw …

Abstract Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are crucial for a low-carbon economy but overuse
pollutes ecosystems. Studying their behavior and source in agricultural soils provides vital …

The hormetic effect of rare earth elements (REEs) has been found in a variety of crops and
has been promoting crop growth for decades. Spraying leaves with REEs can enhance the …