Unearthing Earth's secrets: Exploring the environmental legacy of contaminants in soil, water, and sediments

Devendrapandi, Gautham and Balu, Ranjith and Ayyappan, K. and Ayyamperumal, Ramamoorthy and Alhammadi, Salh and Lavanya, Mahimaluru and Senthilkumar, R. and Karthika, P.C. (2024) Unearthing Earth's secrets: Exploring the environmental legacy of contaminants in soil, water, and sediments. Environmental Research, 249. p. 118246. ISSN 00139351

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Abstract

The Earth's history is documented in human civilizations, soil layers, river movement, and quiet sediments throughout millennia. This investigation explores the significant legacy of environmental toxins in these key planet components. Understanding how ancient activity shaped the terrain is crucial as mankind faces environmental issues. This interdisciplinary study uses environmental science, archaeology, and geology to uncover Earth's mysteries. It illuminates the dynamic processes that have built our globe by studying pollutants and soil, water, and sediments. This research follows human actions, both intentional and unintentional, from ancient civilizations through contemporary industrialization and their far-reaching effects. Environmental destiny examines how contaminants affect ecosystems and human health. This study of past contamination helps solve modern problems including pollution cleanup, sustainable land management, and water conservation. This review studies reminds us that our previous activities still affect the ecosystem in a society facing rapid urbanisation and industrialization. It emphasises the importance of environmental stewardship and provides a framework for making educated choices to reduce toxins in soil, water, and sediments. Discovery of Earth's secrets is not only a historical curiosity; it's a necessary step towards a sustainable and peaceful cohabitation with our home planet.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Marine Engineering > Navigation
Divisions: Marine Engineering
Depositing User: Mr IR Admin
Date Deposited: 03 Oct 2024 06:45
Last Modified: 03 Oct 2024 06:45
URI: https://ir.vistas.ac.in/id/eprint/8416

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