A single procedure for the accurate and precise quantification of the rare earth elements, Sc, Y, Th and Pb in dust and peat for provenance tracing in climate and environmental studies

► Dust provenance tracing in peat bogs allows to study past atmospheric circulation. ► We propose a single digestion method to determine REE in both peat and dust samples. ► The method was developed on rock, soil and plant reference materials. ► The method ensures the precision and accuracy of the source identification.