Following recent rapid industrialization, China is now one of the largest producers and
consumers of organic chemicals in the world. This is compounded by variable regulatory …

Due to their low temperatures, the Arctic, Antarctic and Tibetan Plateau are known as the
three polar regions of the Earth. As the most remote regions of the globe, the occurrence of …

Toxicity of polyethylene (PE) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) microplastics (MPs), either virgin
or spiked with chemicals, was evaluated in two short-lived fish using a freshwater species …

Considering how the impact of human activity in Antarctica is growing, the aim of this study
was to conduct the first assessment of pharmaceuticals and personal care products …

Marine ecosystems represent major sinks for persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Yet, while
their regulations fit localized activity and emissions, POPs are mobile and can persist away …

Heavy metals are the most persistent and complex pollutants in nature. They not only reduce
the quality of the atmosphere, water bodies and food crops, but also threaten the health and …

The recent emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has become a critical public health
problem. It is also a concern for industries, since multidrug-resistant microorganisms affect …

This article provides an overview of concentrations of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in
ambient air on a global scale, including recent measurements and an extensive compilation …

This article presents a review of information related to the influence of potential permafrost
degradation on the environmental fate of chemical species which are released and stored …

Mercury (Hg) is a globally important pollutant that can negatively impact metabolic,
endocrine and immune systems of marine biota. Seabirds are long-lived marine top …