Economy scars: heavy metals in soil of industrial Mariupol as mirror

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The book explores the relationship between soil contamination by heavy metals in Mariupol's industrial zones and the city's economic changes from 2003 to 2017. It compiles long-term monitoring data to create a comprehensive database and visual representation of soil pollution trends. The study analyzes how economic crises and enterprise issues correlate with fluctuations in soil contamination, revealing that alterations in production capacity do not consistently result in reduced pollution levels. Each enterprise's impact on soil health is examined in detail.