Sources, environmental fate, and impacts of microplastic contamination in agricultural soils: A comprehensive review.

The pervasive presence of microplastics has emerged as a pressing global environmental concern, posing threats to food security and human health upon infiltrating agricultural soils. These microplastics primarily originate from agricultural activities, including fertilizer inputs, compost-based soil remediation, irrigation, and atmospheric deposition. Their remarkable durability and resistance to biodegradation contribute to their persistent presence in the environment.

Radiological risk assessment of outdoorRn andRn around rare earth element and uranium mines from northern Vietnam.

The outdoorRn andRn concentrations at 320 sampling points at 1 m above the ground in different sites surrounding rare earth element (REE) and uranium mines from northern Vietnam were measured using the RAD7. Results showed thatRn concentrations were always higher thanRn concentrations with large variation ranges from 25.7 to 573 Bq mand from 18.