Chlorophyll a fluorescence is established as a rapid, non-intrusive technique to monitor
photosynthetic performance of plants and algae, as well as to analyze their protective …

We reviewed the literature on the effects of land use changes on mediterranean river
ecosystems (med-rivers) to provide a foundation and directions for future research on …

Reports on pesticides elimination during wastewater treatment are rare since these
substances are typically considered of agricultural rather than of urban origin. In this context …

Continuous input of pharmaceuticals into rivers, through wastewater treatment systems, may
cause adverse effects on the aquatic ecosystems of the receiving waterbodies, due to the …

Despite the potential emissions of heavy metal pollution in Lake Caizi due to extensive
agriculture, urban growth and fishing activities, the risk posed by metal concentrations to …

Given the multitude of pesticides used in agriculture, adjacent streams are typically exposed
to pesticide mixtures. Previous studies analysed the ecological risks of a few pesticide …

Although intensive mining activity and urban sewage discharge are major sources of metal
inputs to Lake Titicaca, the risk posed by metal pollution to wildlife and human populations …

Through an extensive sampling in the Llobregat River basin, the presence of 50 currently
used pesticides in water, sediment, and biota was assessed. Pesticides were detected …

Removal of contaminants in the sewage treatment plants (STPs) can be incomplete causing
their release to the environment. In this paper, the results of an extensive survey on more …

Climate change projections in the Mediterranean region are associated with more frequent
extreme climate conditions, which could alter water availability and impact the delivery of …