Soil is substantive component of biosphere, which is exposed to plethora of pollutants
including heavy metals. These are added by natural as well as anthropogenic activities …

This study evaluated data from the literature on the presence of heavy metals for the period
of 2010–2022 in the soils of 174 cities across the world. The range values (mg/kg) of Arsenic …

The excess presence of heavy metals in water resources deteriorates the quality and has a
high potential for bioaccumulation and environmental contamination. The study of heavy …

Heavy metals are considered a major pollutant due to their resistance to biodegradation,
toxic effects on organisms, the fact that they can persist for long periods of time in soils and …

Urban environmental risks are related to dynamic and long-term cross-processes arising
from complex interconnected relationships. Although they have various sources, trace …

It is imperative to comprehend the level and spatial distribution of soil pollution with heavy
metals to find sustainable management approaches for affected soils. Selected heavy …

Authors aim to carry out a bibliographic review as an initial approach to state of the art
related to the quality of urban soils, as well as its possible link with human health. This …

Soils are usually the interface between human activity and environmental components that
must be conserved and protected. As a result of rising industrialization and urbanization …

Rapid urbanization and uncontrolled industrial activities in develo** countries have raised
concerns about potentially toxic metal contamination of the environment. This study …

Soil sealing for urban and infrastructure development constitutes the most intense form of
land degradation and affects all ecosystem services. Researchers and policy makers have …