This study consists of a review based on 104 papers published between 1980 and 2019,
which dealt with the occurrence of pharmaceuticals, hormones and a selection of …

Hormone steroids are a group of endocrine disruptors, which are excreted by humans and
animals. In this paper, we briefly review the current knowledge on the fate of these steroids …

An Introduction to Organic Geochemistry explores the fate of organic matter of all types,
biogenic and man-made, in the Earth System. investigates the variety of pathways and …

Historically, organic amendments—organic wastes—have been the main source of plant
nutrients, especially N. Their use allows better management of often-finite resources to …

In this paper, evidence from the current literature is presented that addresses either of two
questions: 1) do EDCs in the aquatic environment have the potential to impact the …

Livestock wastes are potential sources of endocrine disrupting compounds to the
environment. Steroidal estrogen hormones such as estradiol, estrone, and estriol are a …

Environmental problems in coastal ecosystems can sometimes be attributed to excess
nutrients flowing from upstream watersheds into estuarine settings. This nutrient over …

Inputs of P are essential for profitable crop and livestock production. However, its export in
watershed runoff can accelerate the eutrophication of receiving fresh waters. The …

Endogenous hormones of human or animal origin have been reaching the environment for
thousands of years, even though to an increasing extent due to growing population and …

Over the last decade, research has examined the endocrine-disrupting action of various
environmental pollutants, including hormones, pharmaceuticals, and surfactants, in sewage …