Diffusive gradients in thin films (DGT) represent an innovative passive sampling method that has transformed environmental monitoring by providing in situ, minimally invasive measurements of labile ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Is colourimetry the future of soil carbon measurement?New research led by Dr Yassine Bouslihim at the National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA) in Rabat suggests that soil colour ...

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.