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Concrete construction, while essential for development, presents significant environmental challenges in developing countries. This study investigates the applicability of the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to prioritize environmental risks associated with concrete construction projects in these...

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The reuse of sludge for agricultural purposes is one of the strategies used worldwide to reduce landfill disposal whilst restoring the fertility of the soil, in a circular economy approach. This agricultural practice in Italy is regulated by the Italian Legislative Decree (LD) No. 99 of January 27,...

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On June 25, 2021, Nauru informed the Council of International Seabed Authority that its sponsored entity Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. intended to apply for approval of a plan of work for exploitation in the international seabed area and requested the Council to complete the adoption of relevant regula...

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Abstract This editorial provides an update on research & innovation (R&I) needs that can support EFSA's regulatory science in the coming years. The paper presents research needs for EFSA's work in a number of domains: omics technologies; gut microbiome; new approach methodologies (...

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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health concern. Antimicrobial residues enter wastewater where their continued presence can lead to an increased risk of AMR while also causing environmental harm when untreated wastewater is discharged into the environment. This research presents the...

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Adult Chrysoperla sinica Tjeder is a common pollen feeder in maize fields. They are thus directly exposed to insecticidal proteins by consumption of genetically engineered maize pollen containing Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) proteins. Here we assessed the potential effects of Cry1Ab/2Aj- or Cry1Ac-co...

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The present study investigates the extent and spatial distribution of metal concentration in stream sediments that flow into Keban Dam Lake, Turkey. Sediment samples were analysed for trace and potentially toxic elements (PTEs), including V, Cr, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Pb, Tl, Th, and U. Enrichment Factor (...

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The combustion of hard coal and lignite in power and combined heat and power plants generates significant amounts of coal fly ash (CFA), a waste material with variable properties. CFA naturally contains radionuclides, specifically naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORMs), which pose potenti...

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the widespread use of single-use personal protective equipment (PPE), such as masks and gloves, led to their increasing appearance in natural environments. These items continue to be detected in plastic pollution surveys, raising concerns about their ecological impacts,...

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Geopolymers are a relatively new type of material that can be produced from waste. They may contain hazardous compounds, such as heavy metals, which pose environmental risks if released. This study presents the results of heavy metal release from molded geopolymer composites over time and evaluates...

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This paper presents a pilot project conducted by ISPRA and ARPA Campania to develop a monitoring protocol to detect the presence of genetically modified (GM) oilseed rape (<i>Brassica napus</i>) plants resulting from accidental seed dispersal during transportation from entry points to st...

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Tire wear particles (TWPs) and associated contaminants, including microplastics, benzothiazoles, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N′-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD), its byproduct 6PPD-Quinone (6PPDQ), and heavy metals, are emerging pollutants in aquatic ecosystems. 6P...

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Omics technologies has opened new possibilities to assess environmental risks and to understand the mode(s) of action of pollutants. Coupled to dose-response experimental designs, they allow a non-targeted assessment of organism responses at the molecular level along an exposure gradient. However, d...

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