News & Publications

Soils at contaminated military sites contain numerous chemicals of ecotoxicological concern. A case study shows that an assessment based solely on chemical analyses falls short and cannot adequately predict toxicity. Additional bioassays and bioavailability measurements are necessary to comprehensively assess soil quality.

Risk specialist Alexandra Kroll talks to Katrin Hönegger from SRF Einstein about the significance of current PFAS contamination and assesses the situation.

Suspended matter is an often underestimated but crucial component of aquatic environments. It binds nutrients and pollutants and transports them through the water column. A new study from Lake Geneva shows how significantly the chemical and ecotoxicological quality of these particles can change over time – and what role extreme weather events, tributaries and biological processes play in this.