The first Europeans who explored the coasts of America were already crossing the Atlantic, keeping an eye on these large concentrations of floating seagrass meadows in which their vessels could become entangled and alter their course. However, it has only been in the...
Introduction What matters are facts, not words, when the climate crisis has ceased to be a distant threat. A current global problem that has moved beyond being exclusively an environmental debate because it now directly and dramatically impacts life, the economy and...
Introduction: why calibration is the cornerstone of environmental control "An uncalibrated measurement is an assumption. A calibrated measurement is scientific truth." In the field of environmental monitoring, accuracy is not a luxury, it is a necessity. Strategic...
Introduction Energy powers the world: from the electricity that lights our homes to the fuel that drives industry and transport, we rely on various energy sources to sustain our way of life and economic and social development. However, behind this apparent convenience...
One of the greatest environmental problems of our time is noise: excessive sound or noise pollution. Although it doesn't accumulate or transmit, noise is sound pollution that has become a serious problem for our health if we are subjected to prolonged exposure. Often...
Air quality is a key factor in public health and environmental protection. Aware of this, the European Union has adopted the new European Air Quality Directive, officially known as Directive (EU) 2024/2881, which sets stricter standards to improve air quality across...
It is impossible to imagine a world without plastics, medicines, fertilizers, or fuels. The petrochemical industry is the backbone of modern life, providing the essential materials that sustain our daily lives. However, this progress comes at an invisible cost: a...
The air quality is a determinant factor in achieving sports goals as it directly impacts the health of athletes. Air pollution can alter lung capacity, increase thermal stress, and reduce muscle oxygenation, which directly impacts performance and recovery capacity of...
It is impossible to remain indifferent to the significant impact that our waste is having on both human health and the planet. There are solutions, but the growth of the population and urbanisation, along with inadequate waste management in landfills worldwide, make...