Environment

Ion Chromatography for Comprehensive Water Quality Assessment

Water quality testing plays a vital role in safeguarding public health, protecting the environment, and ensuring the safe operation of industrial and municipal water systems.

The Hidden Threat of PFAS: Impacts on Health and the Environment, and the Urgent Need for Testing

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of more than 9,000 synthetic compounds characterized by their exceptional chemical and thermal stability.

How to Conduct PFAS Testing

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals that have been widely used in industrial and consumer products since the 1940s.

Funding Available for Oregon Hazelnut Growers to Combat Soil Erosion

This article is published by USDA. Read the original article here.25 June, 2019Release No. 2019-06-032Contact:Marie Vicksta, Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation DistrictPhone: 503-376-7606Email: Marie.Vicksta@or.nacdnet.netTracy Robillard, Oregon NRCS…

Pesticide Analysis in Soil

At present, there are many kinds of pesticides used in agricultural production. The chemical structure and properties of these pesticides are different, the range of concentration fluctuation is large, the composition of soil matrix is extremely compl…

Elemental Metals Analysis in Water

Water is essential to life; therefore, providing access to safe and clean water is a major concern for health development at the local, national, and regional levels. Enhancing water quality by improving sanitation systems needs a profound understandi…

Detection of Organic Components in Atmospheric Aerosols

Atmospheric particles that can be natural or anthropogenic, are defined as a suspension of fine solid or liquid particles in air. They are either emitted or formed in the atmosphere and their particle sizes affect their transport and deposition. Their…

Do You Often Drink Water in Plastic Bottles? This Risk Has to be Mentioned

When you go out thirsty, will you buy plastic bottled water or drinks to quench your thirst? I believe most peoples answer is: yes. But do you know that if you regularly use plastic bottles to drink water, you may consume up to 90,000 "micro pla…

Tags: Plastic Bottled Water, Micro Plastic Particles, Plastic Products, Marine Pollution

How to Test Soil Acidity and Alkalinity? What Are the Hazards of Soil Acidification on Crops?

The soil pH most suitable for the growth and development of various vegetables is different, but slightly acidic soils with a pH of generally 5.5 to 6.5 are suitable for most vegetables. However, soil acidification has become a serious problem in many…

Tags: Soil Acidification, Soil Compaction, Soil Testing

Solutions to Rotten Roots of Fruit Trees and vegetables

In general, there is a commonality for fruits with unsatisfying color or sweetness that the soil has multiple defects such as soil acidification, compaction, and harmful bacteria, leading to various root problems and affecting the absorption and utili…

Tags: Soil Acidification, Soil Compaction, Rotten Roots

The Lead Content in Soil Near Notre Dame after the Fire Is 65 Times Higher than the Reference Value

Image Source: CNNThe fire at Notre Dame in April not only caused serious damage to the world-famous building, but also left a threat to human health. Local police warned that the roof of the church melted by the fire left an extremely high level of le…

Tags: Lead Content, Soil, Notre Dame, Fire