Impact Of Industrial Pollution Research Articles

Retraction Note: The impact of industrial pollution on the populations of small mammals in Northern Kazakhstan.

Retraction Note: The impact of industrial pollution on the populations of small mammals in Northern Kazakhstan.

Metal resistance of Sorbus gorodkovii Pojark in the impact zone of the “Pechenganickel”

The results of influence of industrial pollution on vegetative growth and pollen fertility of Sorbus gorodkovii (Gorodkov,s rowan) in the impact area of the Pechenganickel plant (city of Zapolyarny), are presented. Five experimental sites with S. gorodkovii were laid in the vicinity of processing plant. Leaf measurements (leaf length and the total length of 2 middle leaflets of a compound leaf) were carried out every 7 days in June and July. Samples of S. gorodkovii inflorescences with mature pollen were selected from each experimental site. Studies of pollen fertility were carried out by acetocarmine method. It was found that S. gorodkovii is resistant to chronical pollution of the environment by heavy metals. Leaves growth was significantly inhibited only in the beginning of their ontogenesis. Pollen fertility in the vicinity of the processing plant in the city of Zapolyarny, was high. Obtained data confirms the previous results of some authors that in Subarctic climate and impact of industrial pollution in the Kola Peninsula, trees rapidly adapted to anthropogenic stress and increases resistance to heavy metals.

Climate and industrial pollution determine the seasonal and spatial mercury variations in the China's Weihe River

Natural processes and human activities impact mercury (Hg) pollution in rivers. Investigating the individual contributions and interactions of factors affecting variations in Hg concentrations, particularly under climate change, is crucial for safeguarding watershed ecosystems and human health. We collected 381 water samples from China's Weihe River Basin (WRB) during dry and wet seasons to assess the total Hg (THg) concentration. Results revealed high Hg concentrations in the WRB (0.1–2200.9 ng/L, mean 126.2 ± 335.5 ng/L), with higher levels during the wet season (wet season: 249.1 ± 453.5 ng/L, dry season: 12.7 ± 14.0 ng/L), particularly in the mainstream and southern tributaries of the Weihe River. Industrial pollution (contributing 26.2 %) and precipitation (contributing 33.5 %) drove spatial heterogeneity in THg concentrations during the dry and wet seasons, respectively. Notably, combined explanatory power increased to 47.9 % when interaction was considered, highlighting the amplifying effect of climate change, particularly precipitation, on the impact of industrial pollution. The middle and downstream of the Weihe River, especially the Guanzhong urban agglomeration, were identified as high-risk regions for Hg pollution. With ongoing climate change the risk of Hg exposure in the WRB is expected to escalate. This study lays a robust scientific foundation for the effective management of Hg pollution in analogous river systems worldwide.

The impact of industrial pollution on the populations of small mammals in Northern Kazakhstan.

The relevance of the article lies in the significant reduction of the mammal population in the areas of heavy industry enterprises located in Kazakhstan. The aim of the research is to investigate the technogenic pollution's impact level on the representatives of the species of Rodents and Insectivores order in Northern Kazakhstan. The result of the work on the analysis of the species composition of small mammals in the technogenic territories of Northern Kazakhstan in comparison with the control zone in 2021 is presented. Technogenic sites were located in the vicinity of industrial enterprises. The following methods were used in the study: complex analysis, the method of record lines, and the method of statistical data processing. During the study, 15 species of animals were noted at all sites: 11 species of the Rodentia order and 4 species of representatives of the Eulipotyphla order. The registered animals were classified according to their distance from the emission sources. The dominance index was calculated. The calculation results were marked by low indicators in the impact and buffer territories and an increase in the background and control areas. All plots have dominant species. With the increase in anthropogenic influence and the approximation of the sources of emissions, the number of small mammal species decreases, the structure is simplified, and biodiversity is reduced.

The Impact of Industrial Pollution on Water Quality in India’s Major River: An Analytical Study

The ramifications of industrial contamination on water quality have become a paramount apprehension for the administration and interested parties. The government has implemented several measures to curb industrial pollution.  Enforcing laws and regulations, erecting wastewater treatment plants. Advocating for cleaner production technologies. However, these interventions have been insufficient, and the issue of industrial pollution persists. The impact of industrial contamination on water quality in the major rivers of India is a critical matter. It demands immediate attention and intervention from all stakeholders. Need to ensure the availability of uncontaminated water for both the present and future generations.

Diversity but Not Overall Abundance of Moths and Butterflies (Insecta: Lepidoptera) Decreases around Two Arctic Polluters.

Alarming reports on the rapid decline of insects during the past decades call for the exploration of potential drivers of this process. Here, we test the hypothesis that the overall abundance and diversity of moths and butterflies (Lepidoptera) decrease under the impact of industrial pollution in the fragile arctic environment. For this purpose, experienced collectors netted adult Lepidoptera at five tundra sites located 0.5 to 45.3 km from the ore-roasting plant in Zapolyarnyy and at five forest sites located 1.4 to 37.8 km from the copper-nickel smelter at Nikel, in the Murmansk region of Russia. The analysis of the 100 samples collected from 2003 to 2008 and containing 2312 individuals of 122 species revealed that the diversity of Lepidoptera declined significantly near both of these polluters due to both decreases in species richness and changes in the abundance of individual species, whereas the overall abundance of moths and butterflies was independent of the pollution load. These patterns did not differ between Nikel and Zapolyarnyy, and they were consistent with patterns previously found near the copper-nickel smelter at Monchegorsk. The abundances of Lepidoptera species showed variable changes along pollution gradients, from significantly negative to significantly positive, but individual species showed similar density changes around these three polluters. Disproportional increases in the abundance of a few pollution-tolerant species change the community structure and explain why the overall abundance of moths and butterflies does not decline even in localities experiencing extreme loads of sulphur dioxide and heavy metals.

Study on the impact of industrial pollutants on the quality of surface water of Agyara Dam, Alwar (Rajasthan)

In this research work, the author has studied the quality parameters and the effect of industrial pollutantson the quality of surface water of Agyara Dam, Alwar (Rajasthan). Agyara Dam is a surface water reservoirsituated near the Agyara village of Ramgarh tehsil (Alwar) and it is surrounded by number of industrialunits including Matsya Industrial Area (MIA). The water of Agyara Dam has greatly been affected andpolluted by the industrial solid waste and liquid effluents. The surface water specimens were bottledthroughout the period of October-December, 2021 and analyzed by the numerous quality parametersfollowing the standard operating procedures (SOPs). The mean of the quality parameters has showed theconsiderable variations and indicated that the surface water of Agyara Dam has been polluted due to theindustrial activities near it. The water of Agyara Dam was found to be unsafe for human drinking anddomestic purposes as most of the quality parameters do not imitate with the standards of Bureau of IndianStandards (BIS).

Impact of Industrial Pollution of Cadmium on Traditional Crop Planting Areas and Land Management: A Case Study in Northwest China

Cadmium in soils not only reduces crop yield and quality but also threatens the safety of human health and wildlife due to bioaccumulation. Baiyin City, a typical industrial region located in northwest China, was evaluated to examine the spatial distribution of cadmium. We simulated soil cadmium concentrations in the laboratory, based on levels found at local sampling sites, to examine how both Medicago sativa and Zea mays plants accumulate cadmium. The experimental results revealed that cadmium in all soil samples exceeded China’s national standard levels for general farmland; in addition, cadmium accumulation in all tissues of M. sativa and Z. mays exceeded the national fodder standards. Therefore, M. sativa and Z. mays from the study area should not be used for fodder. However, about 36% of the planting area of M. sativa and Z. mays can be used for phytoextraction because of cadmium accumulation. For soil pollution management, we suggest dividing the study area into three different regions, including a non-planting region, a phytoremediation region, and a planting region. Our soil management model can effectively help local people to avoid food safety risks and to realize sustainable development of soil utilization in contaminated areas.

Intelligent Mining of Urban Ventilation Corridors Based on High-Precision Oblique Photographic Images.

With the advancement of urbanization and the impact of industrial pollution, the issue of urban ventilation has attracted increasing attention. Research on urban ventilation corridors is a hotspot in the field of urban planning. Traditional studies on ventilation corridors mostly focus on qualitative or simulated research on urban climate issues such as the intensified urban heat island effect, serious environmental pollution, and insufficient climate adaptability. Based on the high-precision urban remote sensing image data obtained by aeromagnetic oblique photography, this paper calculates the frontal area density of the city with reference to the urban wind statistics. Based on the existing urban patterns, template matching technology was used to automatically excavate urban ventilation corridors, which provides scientific and reasonable algorithmic support for the rapid construction of potential urban ventilation corridor paths. It also provides technical methods and decision basis for low-carbon urban planning, ecological planning and microclimate optimization design. This method was proved to be effective through experiments in Deqing city, Zhejiang Province, China.

Ecosystem services and impact of industrial pollution on urban health: evidence from Durgapur, West Bengal, India.

Industrialization, urbanization, and rapid socioeconomic growth are the prime factors regarding development of an urban city. These activities deteriorate the environment slowly by increasing harmful pollutants and the impact of which will be observed in near future in terms of several natural calamities, disease, and ecological consequences. Various urban ecosystems like urban forestry, wetland, grassland, parks/gardens etc. arethe main criteria of urban health in respect to delivering multiple of benefits to the surrounding biota. Butthese regulatory systems have been affected severely through different industrial pollution stresses resulting into deterioration of their physicochemical quality and biotic diversity. The study revealed that the annual average air pollution index (API) exceeded the higher threshold value (i.e. >100) during the study period and recognized Durgapur as the severely polluted region in West Bengal, India. The characteristics of major air pollutants like SO2, NOx, and suspended particulate matter (SPM) and their temporal trends have been evaluated. The objective of this study was to detect the effect of industrial pollution on the aforesaid urban ecosystems in terms of variable ecological services such as purification of polluted air, atmospheric regulation, reduction of noise, proper drainage of rainwater, and sewage treatment. The outcome of this review work was to evaluate thoroughly the physiological, biochemical, and morphological symptoms of plant species under air pollution stress. On the other hand, the effect of air pollution on human and animal populations regarding various diseases (like bronchitis, cardiopulmonary arrest, cancer, liver and kidney dysfunction) has also been discussed.

Impact of Industrial Pollution on Radial Growth of Conifers in a Former Mining Area in the Eastern Carpathians (Northern Romania)

The research aims to evaluate the impact of local industrial pollution on radial growth in affected Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) and silver fir (Abies alba Mill.) stands in the Tarnița study area in Suceava. For northeastern Romania, the Tarnița mining operation constituted a hotspot of industrial pollution. The primary processing of non-ferrous ores containing heavy metals in the form of complex sulfides was the main cause of pollution in the Tarnița region from 1968 to 1990. Air pollution of Tarnița induced substantial tree growth reduction from 1978 to 1990, causing a decline in tree health and vitality. Growth decline in stands located over 6 km from the pollution source was weaker or absent. Spruce trees were much less affected by the phenomenon of local pollution than fir trees. We analyzed the dynamics of resilience indices and average radial growth indices and found that the period in which the trees suffered the most from local pollution was between 1978 and 1984. Growth recovery of the intensively polluted stand was observed after the 1990s when the environmental condition improved because of a significant reduction in air pollution.

The impact of industrial pollution on urban groundwater resources

The impact of industrial pollution on urban groundwater resources

Social, Economic and Health Impact of Industrial Pollution in Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu

Background: Pollution of air, water and soil poisons the environment and cause diseases. The illness in a social context needs further exploration in this particular context. That also led to a reduction in agricultural production, drinking water contamination, and cause illness to both human and animal. That is how it is contributing to alterations in social structure specifically the social institutions. By studying the problem of pollution, we address the impact of pollution on health, society and the environment as a whole.
 Methods/Design: For the mentioned objectives, the explanatory design was adapted. The study will have three components. A quantitative survey using an interview schedule conducted among the members of the selected villages of Dindigul, district. Specific questions on Social, Economic and Health impacts of industrial pollution will be administered. There will be two different locations, one closer to the Tanneries and villages located 10 Kilometers away from the Tanneries. Even the later villages there are other industries such as handlooms. This will help to understand the difference in the impact of industrial pollution with specific reference to tanneries. Qualitative data aims to conduct in-depth interviews among the village leaders and Focus Group Discussions among the community members. The basic water and soil tests form the villages near tanneries will give additional evidence to understand the physical effects of pollution on the rural environment. The study has received ethical approval from the Institutional Ethics committee.
 Discussion: Due to the industrialization in the city of Dindigul and the surrounding area, the pollution from industrial outlets not only affect the environment, but it also affects the social structure, interactions, and employment.

Impact of industrial pollution on physiological growth and nutrient contents of common green leafy vegetables

The agriculture has been always remaining as backbone of economy. Maintenance of soil and water quality has been pointed out as one of the major contributing factors for sustainability of agricultural production. Conserving the water sources and agricultural lands for getting non-toxic food from plants, the present study has undertaken to investigate the mineral composition and vitamin contents of green leafy vegetables as well as the effect of pollution on plant physiology. Normal soil and water, Industrial non - recycled water and soil were collected from the Thekkampatti village of Karamadai, Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. Industrial recycled water and soil have collected from the Otterpalayam (Annur) of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. The result indicates that industrial non recycled water possess pH of 8.9 shows alkalinity. Industrial water non recycled soil the Chromium (58.0 mg/L) is present in higher quantity. The germination percentage was desirably good in normal soil and followed by water recycled soil cultivated green leaves. In non-recycled soil it was delayed thegermination and percentage also very poor. In case of Amaranthus polygonoides, the germination was completely inhibited by the water recycled soil as well as water non-recycled polluted soil. The impact of pollution present in the non-recycled soil was clearly observed in respective plant leaf numbers, size and shoot length. The present study is also one of the attempts to prove the importance of recycling of industrial pollution as well as the impact of non-recycled heavy metal pollution in common green leafy vegetables growth and nutrients. The industries should follow the recycling process based on the chemicals utilized for their products. The soil and water are need to conserve with efficient recycling methods in order to prevent the pollution which in turn becomes health hazards for the human and other living organisms through crop plants.

Pragmatic approaches to transboundary river governance: Exploring pathways for co‐operation on shared water resources

AbstractTransboundary water governance policies include formulation, establishment, and implementation of progressive water policies, legal frameworks and institutional arrangements and the pragmatic involvement of not only the state actors but also the private actors along with the civil society whose participation in policy‐level discourses are pertinent and significant. Co‐operation on shared water resources could be achieved if continuous dialogues are ensured through consultative processes adopting the framework under community‐based water governance regimes. For this to happen, the community's involvement in policy‐level discourses is very important in exploring the possibilities of pragmatic steps that could be adopted for a greater welfare. Various governance issues concerning the availability of drinking water and its quality; disaster caused by floods and landslides and the overall impact of industrial pollution on the river ecosystem could be managed if major policies reach out to address the struggles and challenges faced by the various marginalized groups in riparian areas. This paper is an endeavor to unearth the possibilities of exploring transboundary water governance through the perspective of culture and how it can contribute to sustainability. In this, the most principal consideration to be acknowledged is that the lived experiences of riparian communities which should be considered as a key parameter in formulating water‐related policies internally and regionally.

Impact of Industrial Pollution on the Age Structure of European Mole (Talpa europaea L.) Populations

Impact of Industrial Pollution on the Age Structure of European Mole (Talpa europaea L.) Populations

The Impact of Industrial Pollution on the Stem Anatomical Characteristics of Woody Plant Undergrowth in the City of Dnipro, Ukraine

The paper examines the influence of industrial emissions of sulphur (IV) and nitrogen (IV) oxides on the percentage of stem anatomical characteristics of the autochthonous woody plant species undergrowth of Acer platanoides L. and Fraxinus excelsior L. in the southern industrial zone of the city of Dnipro (Ukraine). It is ascertained, that the ratio of the primary cortex share to the central cylinder share does not change in the stems of annual shoots of the both studied woody plant species when they are exposed to the influence of the toxic gases. However, there are significant changes in the ratio of shares of histological elements in the undergrowth stems of F. excelsior. The use of both absolute and relevant values of anatomic parameters of the plant vegetative organs is needed to analyse the woody plants resistance to technogenic pollution of the environment.

The Impact of Industrial Pollution on the Stem Anatomical Characteristics of Woody Plant Undergrowth in the City of Dnipro, Ukraine

The paper examines the influence of industrial emissions of sulphur (IV) and nitrogen (IV) oxides on the percentage of stem anatomical characteristics of the autochthonous woody plant species undergrowth of Acer platanoides L. and Fraxinus excelsior L. in the southern industrial zone of the city of Dnipro (Ukraine). It is ascertained, that the ratio of the primary cortex share to the central cylinder share does not change in the stems of annual shoots of the both studied woody plant species when they are exposed to the influence of the toxic gases. However, there are significant changes in the ratio of shares of histological elements in the undergrowth stems of F. excelsior. The use of both absolute and relevant values of anatomic parameters of the plant vegetative organs is needed to analyse the woody plants resistance to technogenic pollution of the environment.

The Impact of Industrial Pollution with Toxic Gases on Stem Histological Parameters of Woody Plant Undergrowth under Conditions of the Southern Industrial Zone of the City of Dnipro, Ukraine

The paper examines the influence of industrial emissions of sulphur (IV) and nitrogen (IV) oxides on stem histological parameters of the autochthonous woody plant species undergrowth of Acer platanoides L. and Fraxinus excelsior L., which are natural forest edificators in the steppe zone of Ukraine. It shows that stem anatomical characteristics undergo quantitative changes in the annual undergrowth shoots of the two tree species under anthropogenic burden, with the most significant changes in the area of heavy pollution. Results indicate the decrease of such stem parameters as stem and stele diameters, wood radius and primary cortex thickness under high concentrations of SO2 and NO2 in seedlings of both species. However, this parameter drops in A. platanoides stems by reducing the collenchyme width, whereas it reduces in F. excelsior stems due to cork thickness loss. Another difference in the response of A. platanoides to the influence of phytotoxic pollutants compared to F. excelsior is the depletion of conducting elements of its phloem, which results in thinning the stem secondary cortex. The research findings prove high vulnerability of A. platanoides undergrowth to the chronic SO2 and NO2 exposure. Therefore, this woody species is suggested to be used as a test object in monitoring research on plants of virginal group in the technogenic areas contaminated with sulphur (IV) and nitrogen (IV) oxides.

The Impact of Industrial Pollution with Toxic Gases on Stem Histological Parameters of Woody Plant Undergrowth under Conditions of the Southern Industrial Zone of the City of Dnipro, Ukraine

The paper examines the influence of industrial emissions of sulphur (IV) and nitrogen (IV) oxides on stem histological parameters of the autochthonous woody plant species undergrowth ofAcer platanoidesL. andFraxinus excelsiorL., which are natural forest edificators in the steppe zone of Ukraine. It shows that stem anatomical characteristics undergo quantitative changes in the annual undergrowth shoots of the two tree species under anthropogenic burden, with the most significant changes in the area of heavy pollution. Results indicate the decrease of such stem parameters as stem and stele diameters, wood radius and primary cortex thickness under high concentrations of SO2and NO2in seedlings of both species. However, this parameter drops inA. platanoidesstems by reducing the collenchyme width, whereas it reduces inF. excelsiorstems due to cork thickness loss. Another difference in the response ofA. platanoidesto the influence of phytotoxic pollutants compared toF. excelsioris the depletion of conducting elements of its phloem, which results in thinning the stem secondary cortex. The research findings prove high vulnerability ofA. platanoidesundergrowth to the chronic SO2and NO2exposure. Therefore, this woody species is suggested to be used as a test object in monitoring research on plants of virginal group in the technogenic areas contaminated with sulphur (IV) and nitrogen (IV) oxides.