The Bohai Sea: A Pollution Hotspot

The Bohai Sea: A Pollution Hotspot

Pollution hotspots are areas which are subject to particularly severe pollution loads. We mainly find them in enclosed or semi-enclosed bodies of water like bays or river mouths where water exchange is restricted, leading to the accumulation of pollutants. The Bohai...
Lead Toxicity in Children

Lead Toxicity in Children

Lead is a potent neurotoxin that causes irreparable harm to children’s brain. According to the WHO, there is no known safe level of lead in the blood.  According to recent study by Unicef and Pure Earth,  lead poisoning is affecting children on a wider scale than ever...
What is Chemical Speciation?

What is Chemical Speciation?

The toxicity of an element or a compound depends on the species (or forms) it exists as. Understanding and identifying different chemical species is fundamental to addressing their impact on health and environment. When we hear the word ‘toxic’, certain chemical...