The contamination of soil with organic pollutants has been accelerated by agricultural and
industrial development and poses a major threat to global ecosystems and human health …

Mining activities are notorious for their environmental impact, with acid mine drainage (AMD)
being among the most significant issues. Specifically, AMD has recently been a topical issue …

Agricultural as well as industrial processes, such as mining and textile activities, are just a
few examples of anthropogenic activities that have a long-term negative impact on the …

Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) are over-consumed daily, and are
transported along several pathways, including municipal and industrial wastewater to the …

Particulate matter (PM) pollution poses a significant risk to many ecosystems; as sessile
organisms, plants are at particular risk from PM pollution since they cannot move away from …

Emerging pollutants such as natural and manufactured chemicals, insecticides, pesticides,
surfactants, and other biological agents such as personal care products, cosmetics …

Continuous rise in application of pesticides in the agro-ecosystems in order to ensure food
supply to the ever-growing population is of greater concern to the human health and the …

Petroleum product is an essential resource for energy, that has been exploited by wide
range of industries and regular life. A carbonaceous contamination of marine and terrestrial …

In the current era of rapid industrialization, the foremost challenge is the management of
industrial wastes. Activities such as mining and industrialization spill over a large quantity of …

Abstract Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) have become a very serious issue for the
environment because of their toxicity, resistance to conventional degradation mechanisms …