Publications by authors named "Irina Nikolayevna Myagkaya"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the distribution of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) like Cr, Fe, Ni, Cu, and others in soils near the Sarala gold-ore group in Khakassia, Russia, focusing on their health risks due to past mining activities.
- High concentrations of PTEs were detected, particularly mercury (Hg) and arsenic (As), posing moderate to significant ecological risks, with arsenic identified as a carcinogen for both adults and children.
- The research highlights the sources of soil pollution, indicating that waste tailings are the most significant contributors, and provides critical data to inform state-level decisions on managing contaminated land.