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It is fascinating to observe the potential hazards associated with mining and quarrying activities, despite the limited number of comprehensive studies conducted in Algeria to evaluate their environmental impact. This particular investigation focuses on El M'cif quarry in Chekfa, located within the Nil watershed in Jijel, a region situated in the North‐East of Algeria. The primary objective is to...
Air pollution is a serious issue that has an impact on human health all over the world. Improving air quality is a main part of environmental sustainability, and it begins with identifying contaminants and their sources. This paper examines air quality in urban areas and the background levels of pollutants in Kuwait by analyzing pollutant data from a number of fixed monitoring stations managed by...
Microplastics are the basic particles (1 µm–1 mm), derived from degradation of polymers with maximum molecular weight via various sources. They occur in a variety of shapes and sizes, in the form of domains, particles, and fibers. Release of Microplastics in the ecosystem, due to deterioration of macroplastics are now being considered as major toxic pollutants. Accumulation of microplastics in the...