The multi-isotope biogeochemistry (S, C, N and Pb) of Hypogymnia physodes lichens: air quality approach in the Świętokrzyski National Park, Poland
- Author:
- Ciężka M.M., Górka M., Trzyna A., Modelska M., Łubek A. & Widory D.
- Year:
- 2022
- Journal:
- Isotopes in Environmental and Health Studies
- Pages:
- 58: 340–362
- Url:
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10256016.2022.2110591
The isotope biogeochemistry of bioindicators has widely
demonstrated its added value in environmental issues by
allowing to precisely identify sources of contamination. Most of
the studies are based on studying one or two isotope
systematics. Here, we are presenting an innovative multi-proxy
approach that combines chemistry with both stable (C, S, N) and
radiogenic (Pb) isotope systematics. Using Hypogymnia physodes
bioindicators, we evaluated air quality in the complex
environment of the Świętokrzyski National Park (ŚNP, Poland)
with the ultimate objective of isotopically identifying the sources
responsible for the observed contamination. Combining the
isotope systematics showed that home heating is a major source
of contamination in winter, whereas the contribution of road
traffic increases during the summer. Pb isotope ratios identified
industrial activities as the major source of this metal in the
atmosphere.
- Id:
- 34897
- Submitter:
- zdenek
- Post_time:
- Wednesday, 28 December 2022 22:06