Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are legacy pollutants of considerable public health
concern. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons arise from natural and anthropogenic sources …

The presence of heavy metals in food is a threat to human health. Exposure to heavy metals
as a result of consumption of contaminated vegetables, as well as their toxicity, is a serious …

The term “Total petroleum hydrocarbons”(TPH) is used to describe a complex mixture of
petroleum-based hydrocarbons primarily derived from crude oil. Those compounds are …

Arsenic contamination in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem is a serious environmental issue.
Both natural and anthropogenic processes can introduce it into the environment. The …

A comparative analysis of industrial composting facilities processing Vegetal Residues,
Sewage Sludge, Municipal Solid Waste, Agri-food Waste or Olive Mill Waste was performed …

Urban agriculture is growing in cities across the United States. It has the potential to provide
multiple benefits, including increased food security. Concerns about soil contamination in …

We launched the VegeSafe program in 2013 to assist Australians concerned about
exposure to contaminants in their soils and gardens. VegeSafe analyses garden soils …

Accumulation of heavy metals in soil and agricultural products is of great concern as it not
only affects crop growth and yield but also food safety and marketability. The aim of the …

Soil toxicity is a major environmental issue that leads to numerous harmful effects on plants
and human beings. Every year a huge amount of Pb is dumped into the environment either …

Pesticides containing lead and arsenic were widely used in the US through the 20th century.
Legacy contamination from this use poses a health risk as interest in cultivation of …