Environmental monitoring

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003985",
  "term": "Environmental monitoring",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The systematic collection and analysis of data on environmental parameters over time to assess the state of the environment and detect changes. This involves measuring concentrations of pollutants, physical conditions, and biological indicators in air, water, soil, and living organisms. Data from monitoring programs are used to evaluate compliance with regulations and track environmental trends.",
  "synonyms": [
    "ambient monitoring"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "exposure"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2001, 73, 993. 'Risk assessment for occupational exposure to chemicals. A review of current methodology (IUPAC Technical Report)' on page 1022 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200173060993)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/environmental-monitoring/"
}