Heavy metal sources and associated ecological and human health risks in coastal islands of the Ganges–Brahmaputra–Meghna delta, Bangladesh
2026
The coastal islands of the Ganges–Brahmaputra–Meghna delta are ecologically vital but increasingly threatened by rising heavy metal contamination from natural and anthropogenic sources. This study assessed...
Ecotoxicity of emerging pollutants: Interactive impact of polystyrene nanoplastics and Metanil yellow on Artemia salina
2026
Increasing concern surrounds the impact of pollutants on marine ecosystems, particularly the combined effects of nanoplastics and synthetic dyes. This present study evaluated the toxicity of 100 nm...
Impacts of drilling on soil and groundwater heavy metal pollution: A comprehensive review
2026
This review focuses on the environmental consequences of drilling activities, specifically concerning soil and groundwater contamination, biodiversity loss, and air and water pollution. Drilling operations...
Assessment of As, Pb, Cr and Cd in surface water systems accounting for dry and wet season and ecotoxic effect in Elodea canadensis in the historic mining district of Taxco, Mexico
2026
The article examines the seasonal dynamics of As, Pb, Cr, and Cd in the surface waters of the Taxco mining district in Guerrero, located in southwestern Mexico. It quantifies the concentrations of these...
Tracking the source: First evidence of Benzothiazoles in outdoor airport aerosol
2026
The aviation sector is crucial to support worldwide connections, and it is esteemed to grow in the following years. Monitoring of aviation pollution has gained importance, but poor attention is brought...
Haloacid dehalogenase–mediated dehalogenation and hydrolysis of oxadiazon and oxyfluorfen mitigate environmental risks in rice production
2026
Protoporphyrinogen oxidase herbicides, such as oxadiazon (ODZ) and oxyfluorfen (OFF), were widely used to control field weeds for crop production. However, their excessive use can lead to its accumulation...
Biodegradable and conventional microplastics as vectors of extracellular ARGs in WWTP effluents: Mechanistic and differential global health risk
2026
Microplastics (MPs) in wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluents created a unique microenvironment for extracellular antibiotic resistance genes (eARGs) within extracellular DNA (eDNA). However, the...
Adsorption and fate of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from landfill leachate onto aquifer media under the influence of dissolved organic matter
2026
As a primary solid waste treatment method, landfills risk groundwater pollution via leachate leakage, which aids pollutant transport through aquifer media. However, research on the adsorption mechanisms...
Integrated multi-omics analysis reveals mechanistic insights into the combined toxicity of copper and tebuconazole at environmentally relevant concentrations in Opsariichthys bidens
2026
Freshwater organisms are routinely exposed to complex mixtures of pollutants, yet current risk assessments largely fail to account for their combined effects. Here, a comprehensive approach was employed...
Dual-source fingerprints and ecological risks of quinolone antibiotics in the Yellow Sea: Implications for resistance and management
2026
Quinolone antibiotics (QNs), owing to their persistence and capacity to promote antimicrobial resistance, have become emerging contaminants of global concern. This study systematically investigated...
Transformation dynamics and predictive modeling of Cr(VI) in agricultural soils under different pollution levels
2026
Quantifying hexavalent Chromium [Cr(VI)] transformation in soils under different pollution levels is critical for accurate environmental risk assessment. This study investigated Cr(VI) transformation...
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) biomass characterization for a potential exploration as an agriculture soil enhancer: Linking multi-location biogeochemical profiles to ecotoxicological safety
2026
Water hyacinth (WH) is an invasive aquatic species for which no universal biomass management strategy exists, although many developing countries use it in agriculture with limited understanding of its...
Environmental challenges of herbicide safeners and the sustainability solutions
2026
Herbicide safeners are crucial for enhancing crop selectivity and maintaining weed control efficacy. However, their environmental behavior and ecological risks—such as potential toxicity to non-target...
Exposure risks of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and potential targets and mechanisms for lung and skin cancer induction: An integrated study based on GBD 2021 and computational toxicology
2026
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread environmental carcinogens with significant but poorly quantified global health impacts. Integrating Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 data, network...
Target-tunable colorimetric sensor array based with mixed-valence cerium-centered metal-organic framework nanozyme for on-site sensitive detection of pyridaphenthion bioaccumulation in crops
2026
Pyridaphenthion, as a broad-spectrum insecticide, warrants attention regarding its residue in crops and toxicity. Herein, a mixed-valence cerium-based metal-organic framework (CeMOF) nanozyme was synthesized...
Rethinking plastics through microbial biodegradation and circular economy innovation – A review
2026
The global plastic crisis has evolved into a complex socio-environmental emergency, driven by unsustainable production patterns, weak waste management infrastructure, and the ecological persistence...
Ecological and climatic significance of Dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP) Beyond Algal Bloom: A comprehensive review
2026
Algal blooms contribute significantly to dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP) formation. The distribution and products of DMSP play a vital role in the marine food chain and global climate regulation....
Nanostructured bi-metallic biochar: An innovative approach for arsenic (III) removal from contaminated water
2025
Possessing variable valence states, the element Arsenic (As) is intimidating the quality of the ecology and human health severely. In this study, eliminating As (III) from water-based solutions with...
Reconstructing the past environmental conditions of southwestern India using estuarine sediment core
2025
Geological archives can be examined via multiple proxies to uncover significant information about historical environmental changes. In comparison to single proxy approach, the use of multiple proxies...
Assessment of the ecotoxicity of extracts from sugarcane bagasse biochars activated with zinc chloride
2025
Biochar derived from the pyrolysis of biomass is recognized for its carbon sequestration capacity. By adding physical or chemical activation steps, its properties can be enhanced, resulting in activated...
The plastisphere ecology: Assessing the impact of different pollution sources on microbial community composition, function and assembly in aquatic ecosystems
2025
In aquatic ecosystems microplastics (MPs) provide new habitat for microbes, forming the plastisphere. While, the effect of different pollution sources on microbiome compositions, functions and assembly...
Characterization of nitrifying bacteria and exploring a novel approach for toxicity monitoring in water
2025
A novel methodology has been developed to detect toxicity by harnessing the capabilities of nitrifying bacteria, ensuring the accurate identification of harmful chemicals in water. This innovative method...
Fluorinated liquid crystal monomer (FLCM) induces kidney dysfunction by disrupting PPARα-mediated fatty acid oxidation: In vivo, in vitro, and in silico assays
2025
Fluorinated liquid crystal monomers (FLCMs) are ubiquitous in our daily life as being the units of liquid crystal displays, yet their toxicological impacts remain largely unexplored. Herein, this study...
Ecotoxicological impacts of synthetic microfiber pollutants and development of sustainable mitigation strategies
2025
Microfibers are one of the most widespread, persistent, and increasingly common pollutants in wastewater accounting for 85 % of global shoreline pollution, and are found in 54 % of individual fish species....
Fate of trace elements and emerging environmental pollutants (benzotriazoles and benzothiazoles) from a glacier-fed river in the mixing zone of an Arctic fjord system
2025
The fate of organic and inorganic pollutants was studied in the Arctic, in the mixing zone of freshwater and seawater of a glacier-fed river and a fjord (Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard). Concentrations of trace...