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Status and trends of mercury pollution of the atmosphere and terrestrial ecosystems in Poland
PublikacjaThe goal of this paper is to assess the current status and trends of total mercury (THg) contamination of the atmosphere and terrestrial ecosystems in Poland. The study shows that the reduced domestic and worldwide atmospheric emission of Hg resulted in decreased THg level in the terrestrial biotope and biosphere. Considering that Poland is one of the main Hg emitters in Europe, the THg concentrations in its abiotic environment...
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Association between the long-term exposure to air pollution and depression
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Numerical Analysis of an Impact of Planned Location of Sewage Discharge on Natura 2000 Areas – The Dead Vistula Region Case Study
PublikacjaThis article presents results of an analysis of impact of a designed discharge of contaminated water into the Dead Vistula (Wisła Martwa) in the region of the Isthmus (Przesmyk) with the aim of determination of a possible effect of the pollution onto protected areas of Natura 2000 (bird habitats and sites, especially the Bird Paradise – Ptasi Raj) nature reserve. The analysis was conducted on the basis of the two-dimensional modelling...
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Surface water quality assessment by the use of combination of multivariate statistical classification and expert information
PublikacjaThe present study deals with the assessment of surface water quality from an industrial-urban region located in northern Poland near to the city of Gdansk. Concentrations of thirteen chemicals includingtotal polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), halogenated volatile organic compounds (HVOCs) and major ions in the samples collected at five sampling points during six campaigns were used as variablesthroughout the study. The originality...
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A New Approach for Investigating the Impact of Pesticides and Nutrient Flux from Agricultural Holdings and Land-Use Structures on Baltic Sea Coastal Waters
PublikacjaKnowledge related to land-use management impacts on the Baltic Sea ecosystem is limited. The constant release of pollutants into water bodies has resulted in water quality degradation. Therefore, only the innovative approaches integrated with research will provide accurate solutions and methods for proper environment management and will enable understanding and prediction of the impacts of land-use in the Baltic Sea region. Modelling...
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Aspects of pollution in Gdansk and gdynia Harbours at the coastal zone of the South Baltic Sea
PublikacjaOrganotin compounds (OTC), as well as metals, are toxic to many organisms. Even at very low concentrations OTC and metals can have several negative effects. The paper discusses key issues relating to the location of harbours in the coastal zone (including near the river mouths and semi-closed access to the sea) and the pollution of harbour sediments with heavy metals (e.g. zinc, copper, nickel and lead) and organotin derivatives...
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Surface sediments pollution due to shipwreck s/s “Stuttgart”: a multidisciplinary approach
PublikacjaShipwrecks may pose a serious source of pollution for marine ecosystems. For this reason, it is of great importance to perform a marine ecosystem risk assessment due to plausible wreck presence. One of elements of such an assessment is determining the state of the environment in the vicinity of the wreck. In the work presented, the results of studies on surface sediments samples collected around the s/s Stuttgart ship sunk during...
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Environmental Protection in Energetics, W, E, sem.01, zimowy 22/23
Kursy OnlineThe principle of sustainable development. Non-renewable and renewable energy sources. Environmental aspects of the use of different energy sources. Atmospheric pollution. Methods of reducing the emission of pollutants into the atmosphere. Waste and hazardous waste. Water and Wastewater. Legal aspects of environmental protection.
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Water-Lubricated Sintered Bronze Journal Bearings—Theoretical and Experimental Research
PublikacjaWater lubricated bearings are used from many years in shipbuilding, hydro power and other industries because of their advantages such as: extensive serviceable life, low coefficient of friction, longevity of shaft sleeve, good abrasion resistance, low maintenance required, unit simplicity, no danger of pollution and low price. Various types of water lubricated sliding bearings have been tested at the Technical University of Gdansk...
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Aspects of the biomonitoring studies using mosses and lichens as indicatorsof metal pollution.
PublikacjaWykazano, wbrew wszelkim ograniczeniom, że mchy i porosty są dobrymi narzędziami służącymi do monitorowania zanieczyszczenia powietrza. Najlepsze rezultaty przynoszą badania w których stosuje się zarówno mchy jak i porosty łącznie, ponieważ rośliny te różnią się retencją i przyswajalnością metali.W pracy przedstawiono pasywną oraz aktywną formę monitoringu z wykorzystaniem biowskaźników i omówiono zalety oraz ograniczenia...
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Assessment of atmospheric inorganic pollution in the urban region of Gdańsk, Northern Poland
PublikacjaProjekt wykonano w przemysłowej części Gdańska w celu zidentyfikowania głównych źródeł zanieczyszczeń. Próbki suchego oraz żywego (w hodowli hydroponicznej) mchu eksponowano równolegle w celu określenia ich właściwości kumulacji w aspekcie badań biomonitoringowych. Analizę chemiczną składu próbek mchu wykonano dzięki zastosowaniu techniki aktywacji neutronowej i reaktorze badawczym w Delft (Holandia). Uzyskane wyniki wskazują,...
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Effect of Microplastics Pollution on Hydrogen Production from Biomass: A Comprehensive Review
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Air Pollution, Oxidative Stress, and the Risk of Development of Type 1 Diabetes
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The influence of global climate change on the environmental fate of anthropogenic pollution released from the permafrost
PublikacjaThis article presents a review of information related to the influence of potential permafrost degradation on the environmental fate of chemical species which are relased and stored, classified as potential influence in future Antarctic environment. Considering all data regarding climate change prediction, this topic may prove important issue for the future state of the Antarctic environment. A detailed survey on soil and permafrost...
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Jakość wód Potoku Oliwskiego i rzeki Redy oraz ich wpływ na przybrzeżne kąpieliska w aspekcie nowych przepisów prawnych.
PublikacjaCharakterystyka rejonów Potoku Oliwskiego i rzeki Reda. Potencjalne źródła zanieczyszczeń badanych obszarów. Aspekty prawne dotyczące oceny jakości wód powierzchniowych i wody w morskich kąpieliskach przybrzeżnych. Badania fizykochemiczne i zanieczyszczenia mikrobiologiczne analizowanych cieków oraz ich wpływ na wody przybrzeżne.
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Determination of Heavy Metals Concentration in Water and Soil at Various Locations in Lahore and their Harmful Impacts on Human and Plants life
PublikacjaHeavy metals poisoning of soil and water has resulted from industrial expansion in Lahore, Pakistan, creating a significant environmental hazard. As a result, monitoring the contamination of soil and water around industrial sites is critical. The fact that higher concentrations of heavy metals have a negative influence on both plants and human life and this cannot be ignored. Higher heavy metal concentrations have a direct impact...
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Recent Advancements in Cyclodextrin-Based Adsorbents for the Removal of Hazardous Pollutants from Waters
PublikacjaWater is an essential substance for the survival on Earth of all living organisms. However, population growth has disturbed the natural phenomenon of living, due to industrial growth to meet ever expanding demands, and, hence, an exponential increase in environmental pollution has been reported in the last few decades. Moreover, water pollution has drawn major attention for its adverse effects on human health and the ecosystem....
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Microbial and chemical quality assessment of the small rivers entering the South Baltic. Part II: Case study on the watercourses in the Puck Bay catchment area
PublikacjaDue to its location, Puck Bay is an area particularly vulnerable to pollution of anthropogenic origin. The aim of the study was to assess the water quality of small watercourses entering the inner part of Puck Bay. The paper presents the results of chemical and microbiological analyses of 10 rivers and canals at their estuaries located on the western shore of the internal Puck Bay. The following environmental parameters were analyzed:...
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Occurrence and seasonal variations of 25 pharmaceutical residues in wastewater and drinking water treatment plants
PublikacjaThousands of tons of pharmaceuticals are introduced into the aqueous environment due to their incomplete elimination during treatment process in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and water treat- ment plants (WTPs). The presence of pharmacologically active compounds in the environment is of a great interest because of their potential to cause negative effects. Furthermore, drugs can undergo different pro- cesses leading to the...
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Organic Pollution in Surface Waters from the Fuglebekken Basin in Svalbard, Norwegian Arctic
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Contamination of Runoff Water at Gdańsk Airport (Poland) by Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
PublikacjaAirport runoff can contain high concentrations of various pollutants, in particular polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), the environmental levels of which have to be monitored. Airport runoff water samples, collected at the Gdańsk-Rębiechowo Airport from 2008 to 2009, were analysed for PAHs and PCBs by gas chromatography. The aromatic fractions were separated by liquid-liquid extraction...
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Solid phase microextraction–comprehensive twodimensional gas chromatography–time-of-flight mass spectrometry: a new tool for determining PAHs in airport runoff water samples
Publikacjafundamental aspect of airport operations is the pollution caused by airport runoff waters. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are one of the most important groups of xenobiotics which are commonly found in runoff water originating from airports. Only very limited data on the analysis of airport runoff water have been published until now. Therefore, a reliable and accurate analytical method based on headspace solid-phase microextraction...
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Hydrophobic (deep) eutectic solvents (HDESs) as extractants for removal of pollutants from water and wastewater – A review
PublikacjaDeep eutectic solvents (DESs) are a new generation of solvents that attracted increasing attention in diverse applications. In last years, growing number of studies on hydrophobic (deep) eutectic solvents (HDESs) as an alternative extractants for various chemicals from aqueous environments have been reported. This article provides an overview on the usage of HDESs in liquid–liquid extraction (LLE) of different pollutants from water...
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STORMWATER AS AN ALTERNATIVE WATER SOURCE: QUALITY CHANGES WITH RAINFALL DURATION AND IMPLICATIONS FOR TREATMENT APPROACHES
PublikacjaThe pressure on the world’s water resources is rapidly increasing due to population growth and climatic changes. Valorisation of stormwater as a water resource for non-potable reuse can reduce high-quality water demands and save it for potable uses. In this context, not only roof runoff but also drained stormwater outflow, representing considerably higher pollution levels, should be considered as a potential resource. We analysed...
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Advanced super-hydrophobic polymer-based porous absorbents for the treatment of oil-polluted water
PublikacjaThe threat of environmental pollution caused by spilled oil is rapidly increasing along with the expansion of oil exploration, the development of maritime activities and industrial growth. Oil spill incidents usually affect seriously the ecosystem and human life. Therefore, the treatment and recovery of the oil spill have been considered as an ultra-important issue to protect the environment and to minimize its negative impacts...
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Seashore sediment and water chemistry at the Admiralty Bay (King George Island, Maritime Antarctica) – geochemical analysis and correlations between the concentrations of chemical species
PublikacjaThis study covers water and sediment chemical characteristics by the western shore of Admiralty Bay (King George Island, Antarctica) in 2016. Chemical processes between sediment and water have been described based on the determination of ions, metals, non-metals, and TOC concentrations. Rock weathering is an important source of Fe, Ni, Co, Al in the seashore area. The PCA shows the impact of acidification in the release metals...
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Corrosion monitoring as a factor increasing the safety of hydrotechnical infrastructure
PublikacjaWater distribution systems at KGHM S.A. are of great importance for the efficient production of copper and environmental protection. For failures leading to perforation and leakage, the corrosion processes are responsible. This paper aims to assess corrosion on the basis of the analysis of the exposure of the Hydrotechnical Plant pipelines. To this end, the system of transfer and deposition of post-flotation waste as well as the...
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Reliability of flue gas desulphurisation installations - the essential condition of efficient air pollution control
PublikacjaW celu minimalizacji niekorzystnego wpływu SO2 i SO3 na środowisko naturalne w wielu instalacjach skrubery odsiarczające gaz spalinowy (FGD) stosowane są do usuwania tlenków siarki z gazów wylotowych. Ostre warunki pracy skruberów i dodatkowego osprzętu powodują problemy korozyjne w powszechnie stosowanych materiałach konstrukcyjnych a awarie wywierają długookresowy wpływ na środowisko. Opisano najnowsze doświadczenia związane...
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Influence of Exhaust System Setup on Working Zone Pollution by Dust during Sawing of Particleboards
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Identification of chemical pollution problems and causes in the Baltic See in relation to socio-economic drivers
PublikacjaOpisano możliwość wykorzystania nowego narzędzia do zintegrowanej oceny stanu środowiska w akwenie Morza Bałtyckiego. Takie możliwości stwarza narzędzie znane jako DPSIR czyli Drivers (sfery działalności człowieka będące źródłem potencjalnych zznieczyszczeń)-Pressures (ksenobiotyki i specyficzne czynniki szkodliwe emitowane do środowiska)-Stata (stann środowiska)- Impact (efekty niekorzystego oddziaływania na część ożywioną i nieożywioną...
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GIS for remote sensing, analysis and visualisation of marine pollution and other marine ecosystem components
PublikacjaW artykule przedstawiono koncepcję oraz prototyp morskiego systemu GIS do zdalnego monitorowania w czasie rzeczywistym zanieczyszczeń środowiska morskiego. System pozwala na gromadzenie i integrowanie danych z różnego rodzaju sensorów, takich jak echosondy jednowiązkowe, sonary boczne i echosondy wielowiązkowe.
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Interactive visualization of marine pollution monitoring and forecasting data via a Web-based GIS
PublikacjaArtykuł prezentuje zastosowanie sieciowego Systemu Informacji Geograficznej do monitoringu i prezentacji wyników modelowania plam ropy na morzu. Omawiany system wykorzystuje technologie ESRI ArcIMS (Arc Internet Map Server) oraz Open Source GeoServer z biblioteką klienta OpenLayers w celu wizualizacji i mapowania rozprzestrzeniania się wycieku ropy w dwóch wybranych obszarach Morza Egejskiego w Grecji. Przedstawiony GIS stanowi...
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Health impacts of indoor air pollution from household solid fuel on children and women
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An assessment of wastewater pollution, treatment efficiency and management in a semi-arid urban area of Pakistan
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How Important Is Research on Pollution Levels in Antarctica? Historical Approach, Difficulties and Current Trends
PublikacjaDespite the fact that Antarctica is a continent notably free from large negative impact of human activities, literature data can be the basis for concluding that this is not an area free from anthropogenic pollutants. Pollutants, which are identified in various elements of the environment of Antarctica, are mostly connected with long-range atmospheric transport (LRAT) and deposition in this area. The study presents: a historical...
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Environmental Impacts of Renewable Energy Technologies
PublikacjaNowadays, fossil fuels are the main sources energy from which electricity is obtained. But these sources will not last forever, so in due course renewable energies will have to replace them in this role. All energy sources have some impact on our environment. Fossil fuels — coal, oil, and natural gas — do substantially more harm than renewable energy sources by most measures, including air and water pollution, damage to public...
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Results of the effect of mixtures of ketoprofen with three cations on the germination of Sorghum bicolor (sorghum) seeds
Dane BadawczeThe research data includes an attempt to verify whether the addition of cations (sodium, ammonium and potassium) at levels found in the environment would affect the toxicity of pharmaceuticals to Sorghum Bicolor grain. Ion concentrations were selected based on studies of water samples collected in water bodies receiving wastewater from wastewater treatment...
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Results of the effect of mixtures of ketoprofen with three anions on the germination of Sorghum bicolor (sorghum) seeds
Dane BadawczeThe research data includes an attempt to verify whether the addition of anions (bromide, chloride and fluoride) at levels found in the environment would affect the toxicity of pharmaceuticals to Sorghum Bicolor grain. Ion concentrations were selected based on studies of water samples collected in water bodies receiving wastewater from wastewater treatment...
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Elucidation of transformation pathway of ketoprofen, ibuprofen, and furosemide in surface water and their occurrence in the aqueous environment using UHPLC-QTOF-MS
PublikacjaThe identification and determination of transformation products (TPs) of pharmaceuticals is essential nowadays, in order to track their fate in the aqueous environment and, thus, to estimate the actual pollution. However, this is a challenging task due to the necessity to apply high-resolution instruments enable to detect known and unknown compounds. This work presents the use of liquid chromatography quadrupole time-of-flight...
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Warunki hydrogeochemiczne i podatność na zanieczyszczenie wód podziemnych w zlewni górnej Raduni
PublikacjaThe paper presents results of long-term studies in the Kashubian Lake district that have been completed with data gathered over the last five years. The purpose of this research was to assess a temporal variability of groundwater chemical composition and to analyze risk of pollutant migration to subsurface water. Investigation indicates local, however, significant anthropogenic influence on a shallow aquifers.The assessment of...
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Preparation of platinum modified titanium dioxide nanoparticles with the use of laser ablation in water
PublikacjaWe report on the preparation method of nanocrystalline titanium dioxide modified with platinum by using nanosecond laser ablation in liquid (LAL). Titania in the form of anatase crystals has been prepared in a two-stage process. Initially, irradiation by laser beam of a titanium metal plate fixed in a glass container filled with deionized water was conducted. After that, the ablation process was continued, with the use of a platinum...
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Biological responses to environmental contamination. How can metal pollution impact signal honesty in avian species?
PublikacjaEnvironmental pollution, for example with metals, can significantly affect the ecosystem balance leading to severe changes. Biologically active pigments are relevant for the appearance and condition of birds. Melanin and carotenoid particles are the most frequently deposited pigments in avian integument. They are responsible for the majority of colors of bird plumage. The phenotypic expression can be affected by metal contamination....
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Spatial aspects of urban air quality management: Estimating the impact of micro-scale urban form on pollution dispersion
PublikacjaUrban planning and design solutions affect urban ventilation conditions, thus mitigating the effects of atmospheric pollution. However, these findings are not being implemented in the planning practice to a sufficient extent, partly due to the lack of specific guidelines. Moreover, many urban air quality monitoring (AQM) sites have low represnentativeness and thus do not provide comprehensive data for effective urban air pollution control...
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Organic Compounds: Halogenated
PublikacjaThe entry focuses on halogenated organic compounds, mainly short-chain chlorinated aliphatic organic compounds. It describes their occurrence in the different compartments of the environment and their environmental fate, presents the basic toxicological mechanisms, and discusses the different approaches to remediation processes as applied to soil and water pollution. Finally, basic analytical solutions for the determination of...
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Development and validation of an eco-compatible UV–Vis spectrophotometric method for the determination of Cu2+ in aqueous matrices
PublikacjaCu 2+ are ubiquitous ions in the ecosystem and are responsible of serious environmental pollution. Indeed, the development of sensitive methods for Cu 2+ detection is an urgent demand. In this work, we proposed a new spectrophotometric method for Cu 2+ determination in different water matrices (distilled water, drinking water, wastewater, and river water). The method employs a bio-based organic ligand namely tetrasodium iminodisuccinate...
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Cost-Efficient Measurement Platform and Machine-Learning-Based Sensor Calibration for Precise NO2 Pollution Monitoring
PublikacjaAir quality significantly impacts human health, the environment, and the economy. Precise real-time monitoring of air pollution is crucial for managing associated risks and developing appropriate short- and long-term measures. Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) stands as a common pollutant, with elevated levels posing risks to the human respiratory tract, exacerbating respiratory infections and asthma, and potentially leading to chronic lung...
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Relationship between seawater pollution and qualitative changes in the extracted proteins from mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis
PublikacjaCelem badań było znalezienie wiarygodnego bioznacznika dla oceny poziomu zanieczyszczenia wody morskiej. W tym celu porównano:-zawartość żelaza (Fe) oraz miedzi (Cu)-białek-poziomu aktywności przeciwutleniającejmałży (Mytilus galloprovincialis)zebranych z rejonów zanieczyszczonych i niezanieczyszczonych bułgarskiej strefy ekonomicznej Morza Czarnego.W badanich wykorzystano takie techniki analityczne jak: -spektroskopia w podczerwieni...
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Determination of PAHs, PCBs, minerals, trace elements and fatty acids in Rapana thomasiana as an indication of pollution
PublikacjaW trakcie badań wykorzystano różne metodyki analityczne do oznaczania zawartości szerokiego spektrum składników (anality z grupy WWA i PCB), metali ciężkich i innych pierwiastków oraz kwasów tłuszczowych w próbkach tkanek miękkich mięczaków morskich pochodzących z miejsc o różnym poziomie antropopresji (obszary zanieczyszczone i niezanieczyszczone w bułgarskiej strefie przybrzeżnej Morza Czarnego).Analiza statystyczna uzyskanych...
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Health outcomes of road-traffic pollution among exposed roadside workers in Rawalpindi City, Pakistan
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A comprehensive assessment of environmental pollution by means of heavy metal analysis for oysters' reefs at Hab River Delta, Balochistan, Pakistan
PublikacjaThe heavy metal pollution status of oyster reefs has been assessed with respect to ten metals pollutants in seawater, sediments, and tissues of above two oysters (soft tissues and shells) for assessing the pollution status in a short food chain in Hab River Delta. The results showed that heavy metals accumulated in M. bilineata were higher than those in M. cuttackensis. Simultaneously, the population of M. bilineata species has...