Clay-polymer nanocomposites (CPNs) have been studied for two decades as sorbents for
water pollutants, but their applicability remains limited. Our aim in this review is to present …

Pesticide impacts are usually discussed in the context of applied amounts while
disregarding the large but environmentally relevant variations in substance-specific toxicity …

Over the last two decades, nonylphenols (NPs) have become to be known as a priority
hazardous substance due primarily to its estrogenicity and ubiquitous occurrence in the …

Aquatic ecosystems are at risk of being impaired by various organic chemicals, however
comprehensive large-scale evaluations of waterbodies' status and trends are rare. Here …

Neonicotinoid mixtures are common in streams worldwide, but corresponding ecological
responses are poorly understood. We combined experimental and observational studies to …

Neonicotinoids are the most widely used insecticides worldwide. However, the widespread
usage of neonicotinoids has sparked concerns over their effects on non-target ecosystems …

Expressing temporal changes in the use of pesticides, based not only on amounts (masses)
but also on their toxicity for different species groups, was proposed as a sensible approach …

Neonicotinoids are the fastest-growing insecticide accounting for over 25% of the global
pesticide market and are capable of controlling a range of pests that damage croplands …

A complete ban on pesticide use in sensitive areas, such as nature conservation areas
(NCA), is currently being debated in the EU as part of the Sustainable Use Regulation. NCA …

Pesticides pose a threat to the environment, but because of the substantial number of
compounds, a comprehensive assessment of pesticides and an evaluation of the risk that …