Levels of cadmium and zinc in soil and plants following the toxic spill from a pyrite mine, Aznalcolar, Spain
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The environmental impact of a tailings dam spill in Aznalcollar, Spain is examined, along with an evaluation of the site after two cleanup operations. Soil cadmium and zinc levels remain high; further cleanup efforts are recommended, with mitigation for surrounding wildlife in Donana Natural and National Parks.
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 2003
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Selenium geochemistry and health
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A research that was carried out to understand the biogeochemical controls on the distribution and mobility of environmental selenium (Se) and also assess the Se-related health risks is presented.
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 2007
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The Madison declaration on mercury pollution
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The scientific and technical declarations related to environmental mercury pollution presented by expert panels on environmental mercury pollution is presented.
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 2007
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