Environmental forensics involves the application of scientific techniques to investigate environmental contamination and identify the sources of pollutants. This field combines knowledge from various disciplines such as chemistry, biology, and geology to analyze environmental samples and provide evidence for legal proceedings.
Environmental forensics helps detect environmental crimes by tracing the origin of pollutants, identifying responsible parties, and determining the extent of contamination. By analyzing contaminants in soil, water, air, or biota, forensic scientists can establish connections between sources of pollution and environmental damage. This information can be crucial in legal cases to hold polluters accountable for their actions and remediate contaminated sites.
