Passive sampling techniques have emerged as indispensable tools in the monitoring of environmental pollutants. These methods involve the in situ accumulation of contaminants over extended periods, ...

Humans have had a significant effect on the natural world. Our activities have had wide-reaching and long-lasting consequences for the planet. Pollutants can be found in all environments, and come ...

Not all plastics are the same. When it comes to recycling, it is important to find out exactly which material you are dealing with. A newly developed method could help to achieve this. Researchers ...

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are significant contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including methane (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2), and nitrous oxide (N2O). Traditional methods for ...

A rare element discovered in Great Barrier Reef coral skeletons will help scientists understand the environmental history of nearby regions. Researchers at The University of Queensland's Sustainable ...

Poor air quality causes more deaths annually than HIV/AIDS and malaria combined. A lack of low-cost environmental monitoring equipment prevents individuals from taking action to improve air quality.

Please define the meaning of “risk” from the perspective of environmental monitoring. Risk assessment consists of the identification of hazards and the analysis and evaluation of risks associated with ...

Amphibian biodiversity is declining worldwide and collecting information about their habitats and populations via monitoring is vital for conservation efforts. However, it is difficult to accurately ...

'Forests are among the most important ecosystems in nature, constantly evolving, yet their monitoring is often delayed,' says an expert. Climate change, pests, and human activity are transforming ...

Cleanrooms aren’t as clean as you may think. New research has found multiple taxonomic groups of microbial signatures that escaped detection by conventional, culture-dependent monitoring methods.