This study collected past sampling data on total concentrations of 12 heavy metals (Cd, Pb,
Cr, Hg, Zn, Cu, Ni, Al, Fe, Mn, As, and Co) in surface water bodies, ie, 168 rivers and 71 …

Africa accounts for nearly 30% of the discovered world's mineral reserves, with half of the
world's platinum group metals deposits, 36% of gold, and 20% of cobalt being in Southern …

This review article details the advancements in detecting heavy metals in aquatic
environments using remote sensing methodologies. Heavy metals are significant pollutants …

The study of wetlands is particularly important as these systems act as natural water purifiers
and thus can act as sinks for contaminated particles. Wetland sediments are important as …

There is interconnection between soil quality, water quality, and food safety that is necessary
to evaluate pollution levels in these components. Soil contamination by potentially …

Abstract Wetlands in the Global South are under increasing pressure due to multiple
stressors associated with global change. Water and sediment quality assessments, as well …

Selenium can either be essential or toxic depending on the concentration and oxidation
state. In this study, the concentrations of inorganic selenium [Se (IV)] in water samples were …

Forty-two families of which the vast majority associated with particles> 2000 µm were found.
Sediment particle sizes< 2000 µm had a detrimental effect on biodiversity. The highest …

The pollution of water by lead (Pb (II)) constitutes a substantial threat to the environment and
subsequently to animals and humans. In this study, the efficacy of sugarcane bagasse (SCB) …

Clearance of terrestrial wetland vegetation and rainfall variations affect biodiversity. The
rainfall trend–NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) relationship was examined to …