Heavy metals are one of the major chemical pollutant groups in urban runoff. The
application of porous concrete is a potential alternative to conventional runoff management …

The worldwide spread of the SARS-CoV-2 caused an unprecedented lockdown measures in
most countries with consequences on the world society, economy, and sanitary systems …

Rapid urbanization and reclamation processes in coastal areas have resulted in serious
pollution to the aquatic environment. Less is known on the geochemical fractions and …

Brazil maintains its position at the top of the global ranking of plastic producers, yet recycling
efforts have been incipient. Recent data reveals an annual production of approximately 14 …

This study investigated the influence of heavy metals on bacterial community structure in a
uranium mine. Soils from three differently polluted ditches (Yangchang ditch, Zhongchang …

Using benthic foraminifera, we evaluate the ecological quality status (EcoQS) of transitional
waters of the Guanabara Bay (SE Brazil) by applying the diversity-based index exp (H′ bc) …

Population growth has led to the intensification of average daily traffic (ADT), highlighting
vehicles as one of the major sources of heavy metal (HM) pollution in cities. The objective of …

Abstract The Itaipu–Piratiningalagoon system, which is located in Niterói City, Southeastern
Brazil, has suffered significant environmental pressures due to its growing urbanization …

El objetivo principal de este artículo es analizar las tendencias a nivel mundial en el uso de
métodos para evaluar la contaminación por metales pesados (MP) asociados con el …

Harbours are located in major urban centres around the world and are of great economic
importance to the cities in their surroundings. However, the intense traffic of boats and ships …