This study used tree bark as a biomonitor to evaluate the spatial distribution of atmospheric Hg pollution at Monte Amiata, Italy, one of five mining regions worldwide that together account for two-thirds of the world’s Hg ore deposits. The study is expected to show that the simple collection and analysis of tree bark is useful in accessing spatial patterns of atmospheric Hg pollution at polluted sites. This information can then be used to develop and optimize monitoring programs to further assess Hg contamination in air, soil and water.

Biomonitoring of Atmospheric Mercury Pollution using Tree Bark at the Monte Amiata Mercury Mining District in Southern Tuscany, Italy / Beutel, M.; Chiarantini, L.; Rimondi, V.; Costagliola, P.; Benvenuti, M.; Lattanzi, P.. - STAMPA. - (2014), pp. 276-276. (Intervento presentato al convegno Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry North America 35th Annual Meeting tenutosi a Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada) nel 9–13 November 2014).

Biomonitoring of Atmospheric Mercury Pollution using Tree Bark at the Monte Amiata Mercury Mining District in Southern Tuscany, Italy

RIMONDI, VALENTINA;COSTAGLIOLA, PILARIO;BENVENUTI, MARCO;
2014

Abstract

This study used tree bark as a biomonitor to evaluate the spatial distribution of atmospheric Hg pollution at Monte Amiata, Italy, one of five mining regions worldwide that together account for two-thirds of the world’s Hg ore deposits. The study is expected to show that the simple collection and analysis of tree bark is useful in accessing spatial patterns of atmospheric Hg pollution at polluted sites. This information can then be used to develop and optimize monitoring programs to further assess Hg contamination in air, soil and water.
2014
Abstract book of the 25th annual SETAC North America Conference
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry North America 35th Annual Meeting
Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada)
Beutel, M.; Chiarantini, L.; Rimondi, V.; Costagliola, P.; Benvenuti, M.; Lattanzi, P.
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