Publications by authors named "Jochen Wirsing"
Article Synopsis
- Metal contamination in Arctic areas is a public health concern due to mining activities and permafrost thaw, which releases heavy metals from soils into food and water sources.
- The study evaluated soil concentrations of heavy metals like arsenic, chromium, mercury, nickel, and lead using over 1,000 samples from the USGS Alaskan Geochemical Database.
- Findings showed uneven sampling across regions, with metal concentrations often exceeding average US soil levels, particularly in deeper layers, highlighting significant research gaps concerning heavy metal mobilization in thawing permafrost and its implications for local communities.
