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Amazonian trees show increased edge effects due to Atlantic Ocean warming and northward displacement of the Intertropical Convergence Zone since 1980
(ELSEVIER, 2019)Recent investigations indicate a warming of Atlantic Ocean surface waters since 1980, probably influenced by anthropic actions, inducing rainfall intensification mainly during the rainy season and slight reductions during ... -
Arsenic removal mediated by acidic pH neutralization and iron precipitation in microbial fuel cells
(ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, 2018)High concentrations of arsenic (As) in natural waters are a growing concern worldwide. In northern Chile, fluvial systems enriched in As from natural and anthropogenic sources have been found to contain microbial communities ... -
Multidecadal environmental pollution in a mega-industrial area in central Chile registered by tree rings
(ELSEVIER, 2019)One of the most polluted areas in Chile is the Ventanas Industrial Area (VIA; 32.74 degrees S / 71.48 degrees W), which started in 1958 and today comprises around 16 industries in an area of ca. 4 km(2). A lack of consistent ... -
Ostreococcus tauri Luminescent Reporter Lines as Biosensors for Detecting Pollution From Copper-Mine Tailing Effluents in Coastal Environments
(FRONTIERS MEDIA SA, 2018)Phytoplankton cells are excellent biosensors for environmental monitoring and toxicity assessments in different natural systems. Green algae, in particular, appear to be more responsive to copper (Cu) disturbances. This ...