Heavy metal contamination in the Harz mountains is a legacy of historical metal ore mining, processing and smelting. Since heavy metals exhibit toxic effects towards ecosystems, knowledge of heavy metal concentrations in the environment is important for assessing environmental risks. The aim of this study was to investigate the contamination of the Innerste River catchment of the Harz...
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is a vital source of income for many rural communities in Sierra Leone, particularly young people and single mothers. However, the sector’s reliance on mercury for gold extraction poses significant environmental and health challenges. Mercury is used for amalgamation due to its efficiency and low cost, but its release into water bodies, soil, and...
Land-cover change (LUCC) affects soil quality and soil organic carbon (SOC) distribution. SOC sequestration is dependent on climate. Studies in Texas were interested in SOC distribution, how it is influenced by long-term management practices, and understanding their effects on total carbon (C) distribution. There is a need to develop a SOC distribution and LUCC intersecting index for...
