environmental forensics

Environmental forensics is a scientific field that investigates the cause, source, and timing of environmental contamination or pollution. It involves analyzing samples from soil, water, air, or biological materials to identify pollutants, their origins, and how they spread. This helps determine responsibility, enforce regulations, and guide cleanup efforts. Essentially, environmental forensics acts like detective work for environmental issues, providing critical evidence to understand human activities or natural events that harm ecosystems and public health.