Isotopic biomonitoring of anthropic carbon emissions in a megalopolis
Atmospheric pollution has become a serious threat for human health and the environment. However, the deployment, operation and maintenance of monitoring networks can represent a high cost for local governments. In certain locations, the use of naturally occurring plants for monitoring pollution can...
Main Authors: | Edison A. Díaz-Álvarez, Erick de la Barrera |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2020-05-01
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Series: | PeerJ |
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/9283.pdf |
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