Environmental Pollution, Vol. 91, No. 1, pp. 135-137, 1996 Copyright © 1995 Elsevier Science Limited Printed in Great Britain. All rights reserved ELSEVIER
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY As a service to its readers, Environmental Pollution will provide a Selected Bibliography in alternate issues. Complete abstracts for five papers of special merit or interest and about twenty key citations will be presented for articles from other journals that are related to various aspects of environmental pollution. Section 46, Environmental Health and Pollution Control, of Excerpta Medica will be used as the source for the papers cited in the Selected Bibliography. It is becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with the literature that relates to the many aspects of environmental pollution. It is hoped that the Selected Bibliography will be very useful to our readers in keeping abreast of the literature.
Performance characteristics of a fish monitor for detection of toxic substances. I: Laboratory trials. Baldwin I. G., Harman M. M. I. and Neville D. A. WRc plc, Henley Road, Medmenham, Marlow, Bucks SL7 2HD, UK. Water Res., 1994, 28(10) 2191-2199. Summ. in Engl.
useful as a biochemical indicator for identification of BKME exposure. Lead, titanium and zinc in air particulate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during and after Kuwait oil fires. Sadiq M. and Mian A.A. Water Resources/Environmental Div., Research Institute, King Fahd Univ. Petroleum/Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia. Sci. Total Environ., 1994, 152(2) 113-118. Summ. in Engl.
The results of a laboratory assessment of the performance characteristics of a fish monitor, designed for the detection of toxic pollution events at drinking water intakes, are presented. The equipment assessed was developed by WRc in the UK and monitors significant changes in fish ventilation frequency as an indicator of the occurrence of a toxic pollutant. Rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri) were used in these trials being most commonly used in operation. Data from a trial period of 1 year were analysed to establish sensitivity to ten test substances and the estimated rate of false responses for the sensitivities quoted. Comparison with trout acute toxicity data (96 h LCs0) show responses at between 10 and 250% of the LCs0 with a response within 40 min. Comparison is also with 24 h SNARLs (suggested no adverse response levels) for humans where this is available. The monitor is capable of responding at concentrations below or close to these levels where the test substance could be expected to produce acute toxic symptoms, but the concentration of response may be considerably higher than the SNARL where toxic symptoms are of a chronic, long-term nature. The estimated rate of false responses for the monitor was between 1 in 3 and 1 in 5 months.
The 1991 Gulf Crisis had the potential to enhance atmospheric metal concentrations and this study was designed to investigate this probability. Total suspended (TSP) and inhalable (PM10) particulate were collected and analyzed for lead, titanium and zinc which were determined in aliquot samples using an inductively coupled argon plasma analyzer (ICAP). Significant (P < 0.01) daily variations were found for lead, titanium and zinc concentrations (expressed as ng m -3) in air particulate. Concentrations of lead in the TSP samples were higher than in the inhalable fraction (PM10). The maximum mean concentration of lead was found in TSP samples collected during June 1991, which gradually decreased through December 1991, and spiked again during June 1992. The distributions of zinc and titanium in the air particulate samples were similar to that of lead. Lack of statistically significant differences in lead titanium and zinc concentrations between 1991 and 1992 suggest limited inputs of these metals from the Kuwait oil fires, to the air particulate in Dhahran. A yearly mean of 282 + 144 ng of lead m -3 air was calculated from the data for inhalable particulate collected in Dhahran. Lead poisoning is a chronic problem and automobile emissions may constitute a significant source of lead in air particulate in the Gulf region. Further monitoring of children, especially in the cities, for lead contamination is recommended.
Suitability of carboxylated porphyrin profiles as a biochemical indicator in whitefish (Coregonus elupeaformis) exposed to bleached kraft pulp mill effluent. Xu H., Lesage S. and Munkittrick K. R. National Water Research Institute, 867 Lakeshore Blvd, Burlington, L7R 4A6, Canada. Environ. Toxicol. Water Qual., 1994, 9(3) 223-230. Summ. in Engl.
Evaluation of heavy-metal ion toxicity in fish cells using a combined stress protein and cytotoxicity assay. Ryan J. A. and Hightower L. E. Department of Molecular/Cell Biology, Marine/Freshwater Biomed. Sci. Ctr., University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-3044, USA. Environ. Toxicol. Chem., 1994, 13(8) 1231-1240. Summ in Engl.
The hepatic carboxylated porphyrin profile was studied in whitefish exposed to bleached kraft pulp mill effluent (BKME). The distribution of the porphyrins was different between the samples from the BKME and the reference site, and fish exposed to BKME contained higher amounts of highly carboxylated porphyrins (HCP). The ratios of HCP to protoporphyrin, and coproporphyrin to protoporphyrin, were also significantly different between the two groups. In addition, the cytochrome P-450 activity, liversomatic index, and gonadosomatic index were measured and compared with the prophyrin profile. The results suggest that BKME coul inhibit porphyrinogen decarboxylases, and the porphyrin profile is
All organisms, from bacteria and yeast to humans, respond to physical and chemical stressors by increasing the synthesis of a small group of 'cellular stress proteins'. We have developed a simple in vitro system for quickly screening environmentally relevant stressors to direct stress-induced proteins that are 135
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good candidates for biomarkers. Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis was used to detect stressor-induced, concentrationdependent changes in cellular stress protein levels in two fish cell culture systems, whereas simultaneous in vitro neutral red uptake cytotoxicity assays measured the stressor's effect on cellular physiology. There was a direct concentration-dependent relationship between sublethal cytotoxic effects and the increases in stress protein levels. Increases of 50 to 200% were detected in stress proteins from desert topminnow, Poeciliopsis lucida, hepatoma-derived cell cultures exposed to cadmium (six proteins) or copper (four proteins). Three proteins showed similar increases in winter flounder, Pleuronectes americanus, kidney cell cultures exposed to the same stressors. Increases in the evolutionarily conserved heat-shock protein hsp70 were detected in each experiment; its level increased with increasing stressor concentrations.
Performance characteristics of a fish monitor for detection of toxic substances. II: Field trials. Baldwin I. G., Harman M. M. I., Neville D. A. and George S. G. WRc plc (Medmenham Laboratory), Henley Road, Medmenham, Marlow SL7 2HD, UK. Water Res., 1994, 28(10) 2201-2208. Summ. in Engl.
Following on from the laboratory trials described in the previous paper in this two part series, the field trials presented here sought to determine whether the established performance could be sustained in operation and to identify factors which may cause false responses. The study used data collected at two field test sites over a one year period. The main factors causing false responses were associated with physical disturbance: entry into fish monitor rooms and interruptions in water flow. Sudden changes in water conditions resulting from influences of extreme high tides were also identified as causing responses at one site. There was no evidence of normal changes in river water conditions causing false responses, nor was there any evidence of the occurrence of contaminants at either site. After taking into account responses resulting from the factors mentioned, the false response rate was found to be at or below that estimated from laboratory trials (1 in 3 months).
Effects of prolonged, repeated exposure to ozone, sulfuric acid and their combination in healthy and asthmatic volunteers. Linn W. S., Shamoo D. A., Anderson K. R. et al. Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center, 51 Medical Science Building, 7601 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242, USA. Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med., 1994, 150(2) 431~140. Summ. in Engl.
Organochlorine residues in harbour porpoise and bottlenose dolphins stranded on the coast of Scotland, 1988-1991. Wells D. E., Campbell L. A., Ross H. M. et al. The Scottish Office Agriculture, Fisheries Department, Marine Laboratory, Victoria Road, Aberdeen AB9 8DB, UK. Sci. Total Environ., 1994, 151(1) 77-99. Summ. in Engl.
Mercury in the umbifical cord: Implications for risk assessment for Minamata disease. Dalgard C., Grandjean P., Jorgensen P. J. and Weihe P. Institute of Community Health, Winslowparken 17, 5000 Odense C, Denmark. Environ. Health Perspect., 1994, 102(6-7) 548-550. Summ. in Engl.
The effect of agricultural discharge on striped bass (Morone saxatilis) in California's Sacramento-San Joaquin drainage. Bailey H. C., Alexander C., Digiorgio C. et al. Department of Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA. Ecotoxicology, 1994, 3(2) 123-142. Suture. in Engl. Nematode test to estimate the hazard potential of solved contaminations. Debus R. and Niemann R. Fraunhofer-Ist Umweltchem Oxotoxikol, D-57392 Schmallenberg, Germany. Chemosphere, 1994, 29(3) 611-621. Summ. in Engl. The role of cypress leaves in promoting growth of cofiform organisms in a holding reservoir. Paspaliaris P. and Hodgson B. Department of Microbiology, Unversity of Melbourne, Parkville, Vic. 3052, Australia. Water Res., 1994, 28(10) 2147-2151. Summ. in Engl. Occurrence and distribution of organochiorine compounds in sediment and rivers of striped bass (Morone saxatilis) from the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary. Pereira W. E., Hostettler F. D., Cashman J. R. and Nishioka R. S. US Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. Mar. Pollut. Bull., 1994, 28(7) 434--441. Summ. in Engl. Effect of elevated concentrations of CD and ZN in soil on spring wheat yield and the metal contents of the plants. Dudka S., Piotrowska M. and Chlopecka A. Environmental/Resource Studies Prog., Trent University, Peterborough, Ont. K9J 7B8, Canada. Water Air Soil Pollut., 1994, 76(3-4) 333-341. Summ. in Engl. Atmospheric PCB deposition in Finland during 1970s and 1980s on the basis of concentrations in ombrotrophic peat mosses (Sphagnum). Himberg K. K. and Pakarinen P. National Bureau of Investigation, Crime Laboratory, Suvilahdenkatu 10 A, FIN-00580 Helsinki, Finland. Chemosphere, 1994, 29(3) 431-440. Summ. in Engl. The persistence of insecticidal chemicals in soils treated with granular formulations of aldicarb and their uptake by potato plants. Chapman R. A., Harris C. R., Tolman J. H. and Dubois D. Department of Environmental Biology, Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ont. N1G 2WI, Canada. Environ. Sci. Health Part B Pestic Food Contamin. Agric. Wastes, 1994 29(5) 895-916. Summ. in Engl. Assessing toxicity of spent pig fitter using a seed germination technique. Tam N. F. Y. and Tiquia S. Department of Biology and Chemistry, City Polytechnic of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Resour. Conserv. Recycl., 1994, 11(1--4) 261-274. Summ. in Engl. Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons in the leaves of the evergreen tree Laurus nobilis. Lodovici M., Dolara P., Taiti S. et al.
Dept. of Pharmacology/Toxicology, Viale Morgagni 65, Florence, Italy. Sci. Total Environ., 1994, 153(1-2) 61-68. Summ. in Engl.
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Seasonal and local variations of metal concentrations in the seagrass Posidonia oceanica (L.) delile in the Antikyra Gulf, Greece. Malea P., Haritonidis S. and Kevrekidis T.
Levels of polychiorodibenzo-p--dioxins and dibenzofurans in crab tissues from the Newark/Raritan Bay system. Cai Z., Ramanujam V. M. S., Gross M. L. et al.
Department of Botany, University of Thessaloniki, P.O. Box 109, GR-54006 Thessaloniki, Greece. Sci. Total Environ., 1994, 153(3) 225-235. Summ. in Engl.
Department of Chemistry, Midwest Center for Mass Spectrometry, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA. Environ. Sci. Technol., 1994, 28(8) 1528-1534. Summ. in Engl.
Response of Boreal forest tree canopy cover to chronic gamma
irradiation. Amiro B. D. Environmental Science Branch, AECL Research, Whiteshell Laboratories, Pinawa, Man. ROE 1L0 Canada. J. Environ. Radioact., 1994, 24(2) 181-197. Summ. in Engl. Use of aquatic mosses for monitoring artificial radionuclides downstream of the nuclear power plant of Bugey (River Rhone, France). Beaugelin-Seiller K., Baudin J. P. and Brottet D.
Institut protection Surete Nucleaire, Dept Protection de l'Environnement, Installations, IPSN and CEA, 13108 SaintPaul-Lez-Durance Cedex France. J. Environ. Radioact., 1994, 24(3) 217-233. Summ. in Engl.
PCB accumulation in Lake Michigan coho and chinook salmon: Individual-based models using allometric relationships.
Stow C. A. and Carpenter S. R. Centre for Limnology, University of Wisconsin, 680 North Park Street, Madison, WI53706, USA. Environ. Sci. Technol., 1994, 28(8) 1543-1549. Summ. in Engl. Mitochondrial DNA diversity of brown bullhead from contaminated and relatively pristine sites in the Great Lakes. Murdoch
M. H. and Herbert P. D. N. Department of Zoology, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ont. N1G 2Wl, Canada. Environ. Toxicol. Chem., 1994, 13(8) 1281-1289. Summ. in Engl.
Present century snow core record of organolead pollution in Greenland. Lobinski R., Boutron C. F., Candelone J.-P. et al.
Department of Chemistry, Micro- and Trace Analysis Centre, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk, Belgium. Environ. Sci. Technol., 1994, 28(8) 1467-1471. Summ. in Engl.
Air pollution and daily mortality in residential areas of Beijing, China. Xu X., Gao J., Dockery D. W. and Chen Y. Department of Environmental Health, Harvard School of Public Health, 655 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115, USA. Arch. Environ. Health., 1994, 49(4) 216-222. Summ. in Engl.