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Acetylcholinesterase inhibition and micronucleus frequency in oysters (Crassostrea corteziensis) exposed to chlorpyrifos [PDF]

Invertebrate Survival Journal, 2014
Chlorpyrifos (CPF) is an Organophosphorous pesticide (OP) that has been widely used for both agricultural and domestic pest control. To date, there is little information regarding the effects of this pesticide on aquatic organisms, particularly oysters ...
A B Benitez-Trinidad, Y Y Bernal-Hernández, C L Moreno-Hernández, I M Medina-Díaz, M L Robledo-Marenco, B S Barrón-Vivanco, D Domínguez-Ojeda, C A Romero-Bañuelos, M I Girón-Pérez, A E Rojas-García   +9 more
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Biological treatment of pesticide-containing wastewater from coffee crops: selection and optimization of a biomixture and biobed design

Frontiers in Microbiology
The biopurification systems (BPS) or biobeds are employed for the treatment of pesticide-containing wastewater of agricultural origin. The use of these devices for pesticide removal requires the proper optimization of the composition of biomixtures (BPS ...
Fernando Oviedo-Matamoros, Marta E. Pérez-Villanueva, Mario Masís-Mora, Rónald Aguilar-Álvarez, Didier Ramírez-Morales, Michael Méndez-Rivera, Carlos E. Rodríguez-Rodríguez   +6 more
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Exposure to tributyltin chloride induces penis and vas deferens development and increases RXR expression in females of the purple snail (Plicopurpura pansa) [PDF]

Invertebrate Survival Journal, 2014
Tributyltin (TBT) and its derivatives are widely used as antifouling paints for ships, resulting in their being released into the marine environment.
D Domínguez-Ojeda, A E Rojas-García, M L Robledo-Marenco, B S Barrón-Vivanco, I M Medina-Díaz   +4 more
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Producción y caracterización fisicoquímica y textural de biocarbones: Influencia del tipo de horno de pirólisis

Cuadernos de investigación UNED
RESUMEN. Introducción: El biocarbón es un material carbonoso con potencial para mejorar la fertilidad de los suelos y contribuir a la sostenibilidad agrícola.
Irene Espinoza-Marín, Cristina Chinchilla-Soto, Mayela Monge-Muñoz, Wilson Beita-Sandí, Juan Chin-Pampillo   +4 more
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Sea Port SO₂ Atmospheric Emissions Influence on Air Quality and Exposure at Veracruz, Mexico

Atmosphere, 2022
In this work, we identify the current atmospheric sulfur dioxide emissions of the Veracruz port, an important Mexican seaport experiencing rapid growth, and its influence on the surrounding areas.
Gilberto Fuentes García, Rodolfo Sosa Echeverría, Agustín García Reynoso, José María Baldasano Recio, Víctor Magaña Rueda, Armando Retama Hernández, Jonathan D. W. Kahl   +6 more
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Determination of leachate toxicity through acute toxicity using Daphnia pulex and anaerobic toxicity assays

Ingeniería e Investigación, 2017
The municipal solid waste (MSW) of large cities, in particular in developing countries, is mainly disposed of in landfills (LFs), whose inadequate management generates the emission of greenhouse gases and the production of leachates with high ...
Patricia Torres Lozada, Yazmín Stefhany Carabalí Rivera, Luz Edith Barba Ho   +2 more
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Incorporación de tributos ambientales como mecanismo para disminuir la contaminación ambiental minera en el Perú [PDF]

, 2018
RESUMEN En el presente trabajo de investigación busca establecer el problema de la contaminación medioambiental que ocasionan las actividades del sector minero y su repercusión en la salud pública.
Vereau Murga, Alberto Paul
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Relocating Citizens From Urban Environments Exposed to Hazardous Levels of Contamination: A Rapid Scoping Review

Risk, Hazards &Crisis in Public Policy, Volume 16, Issue 4, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Hazardous levels of contaminants produced by anthropogenic activities are increasingly pervading residential environs and urban areas. Hazardous contamination can pose significant health risks for citizens dwelling in exposure pathways.
Rosina Johnson, Ginny Sargent, Caitlin Pilbeam, Jane Desborough   +3 more
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Impacto medioambiental en las actividades físico-deportivas : estrategias y experiencias del profesor de Educación Física de Santiago Centro y Norte para enfrentar la contaminación ambiental [PDF]

, 2017
Tesis (Profesor de Educación Física, Licenciado en Educación)El siguiente seminario de grado fue realizado para determinar el impacto de la contaminación ambiental en las actividades físicas deportivas en las comunas de Santiago Centro y Norte.
Cáceres Hunt, Isidora Sofía, Fierro Maldonado, Daniela Alejandra, García Ogaz, Aratxa Belén, Hurtado Ramírez, María Catalina, Navarro Bustos, Sebastían Raúl, Riveros Cáceres, Bernardita Isabel, Valenzuela Meynard, Nicole Andrea, Zelada Giroz, Gonzalo Javier   +7 more
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The Impact of Sustainable Nitrogen Management on the Health Risks of Unsafe Drinking Water and the Mediating Role of Food Production

Review of Policy Research, Volume 42, Issue 6, Page 1496-1508, November 2025.
ABSTRACT This study adopts a policy‐centric perspective to explore the complex relationship between sustainable nitrogen management (SNM) and the health risks associated with unsafe drinking water. The critical policy challenge lies in balancing the essential role of nitrogen fertilizers in achieving high agricultural productivity with their ...
Mingean Park, Joonwoo Lee, Preston Varkpeh, Daniel J. Mallinson   +3 more
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