27.2. DIWA webinar

Elina Heikkilä, University of Eastern Finland, elina.heikkila@uef.fi The source-to-sea approach is a core concept of Digital Waters research. In DIWA, water systems are studied as an integrated whole that connects the atmosphere, soil, groundwater, surface waters, and the marine environment. While this holistic perspective is adopted in environmental sciences, it

Robel Bekele, University of Oulu. robel.bekele@oulu.fi Emerging contaminants (ECs) are substances that have recently been detected in the environment and pose potential risks to human health and ecosystems. Unlike traditional pollutants, ECs are often not regulated, making their monitoring and management challenging. This blog explores the global occurrence of these