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Association between air pollution and hospital admissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a time series analysis in Dingxi, China, 2018–2020
Until now, evidence for acute effects of ambient air pollution exposure on hospital admissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in...
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Modelling of possible tanker accident oil spills in the Istanbul Strait in order to demonstrate the dispersion and toxic effects of oil pollution
Countries located on the Black Sea coast perform most of their sea trade through the Istanbul Strait (IS). Approximately 50,000 ships pass through...
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Mechanistic insights into the health benefits of fish-oil supplementation against fine particulate matter air pollution: a randomized controlled trial
Background:Dietary fish-oil supplementation might attenuate the associations between fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) and subclinical biomarkers....
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Assessing the ecological impact of industrial noise pollution on wildlife behavior in Okomu Forest Reserve, Nigeria
The study identified sources and established the levels of industrial noise in Okomu National Park with the aim of determining the impact of...
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A systematic review of the impacts of oil spillage on residents of oil-producing communities in Nigeria
Oil spillage is common in oil-producing communities of Nigeria, and it impacts negatively on the residents of these communities. This study analysed...
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Impact of petroleum hydrocarbon and heavy metal pollution on coral reefs and mangroves: a review
Pollution by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, and chromium is impairing marine ecosystems. Here, we review the...
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Socio-economic baseline for oil-impacted communities in Ogoniland: towards a restoration framework in Niger Delta, Nigeria
This study documents the socio-economic baselines in selected oil-impacted communities prior to the commencement of the Ogoni clean-up and...
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The impacts of earthquakes on air pollution and strategies for mitigation: a case study of Turkey
This study delves into the repercussions of the 2023 earthquake in Turkey, particularity its impact on air pollution. A year post-event, it is...
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Modelling fuel oil transformation on geographically different seacoasts and assessing their self-cleansing capacity
The present paper considers the results of long-term (up to 17 years) in situ and laboratory research carried out on oiled French, Spanish, and...
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Water Pollution
This chapter introduces key aspects associated with water pollution. Drinking water and wastewater discharge guidelines are compared. A range of...
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Role of air pollution in chronic kidney disease: an update on evidence, mechanisms and mitigation strategies
Air pollution results from a variable and complex mixture of harmful gases and suspended particles and is the most worrisome of all environmental...
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Microbial bioremediation of the oil polluted environment and the sustainable development goals of pillar Planet of the Agenda 2030
Sustainable development is a concept that is based on the development of the human society without compromising the natural resources, which should...
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Association between short-term ambient air pollution and outpatient visits for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Lanzhou, 2013–19
Evidence between air pollution and hospital visits for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) is inconsistent and...
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High temperature and solar radiation in the Red Sea enhance the dissolution of crude oil from surface films
The Red Sea is a hotspot of biodiversity susceptible to oil pollution. Besides, it is one of the warmest seas on the Earth with highly transparent...
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Urbanization and residents’ health: from the perspective of environmental pollution
The development of urbanization has important implications for the environment and the human health. However, it is still lacking a comprehensive...
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Impacts of Particulate Matter Pollution on Plants
In the current Anthropocene era of rapid urbanization and industrialization, air pollution is one of the major issues the world is currently facing....
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Addressing global environmental pollution using environmental control techniques: a focus on environmental policy and preventive environmental management
Global environmental pollution presents formidable obstacles to the long-term viability of the planet. This study synthesized current relevant...
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Air pollution in Iran: The current status and potential solutions
Air pollution has been integrated into global challenges over the last few years due to its negative impact on the health of human beings, increasing...
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Ecological risk assessment of metal pollution in the surface sediments of delta region, Egypt
The surface sediments from eleven sectors perpendicular to the Egyptian Mediterranean Sea coast, along the delta region, have been assessed. These...
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Neuropathological profile of the African Giant Rat brain (Cricetomys gambianus) after natural exposure to heavy metal environmental pollution in the Nigerian Niger Delta
Pollution by heavy metals is a threat to public health because of the adverse effects on multiple organ systems including the brain. Here, we used...
