Article
Environmental Sciences
D. A. Taskov, T. C. Telfer, D. A. Bengtson, M. A. Rice, D. C. Little, F. J. Murray
Summary: This study uses Jatiluhur reservoir as a case study to examine the negative impacts of unregulated aquaculture expansion on the environment and conflicts with other water-users. The research suggests that there are three main production strategies at the farm level, with significant differences in eutrophication potential, highlighting the need for targeted policy actions. A feed manufacturer-focused policy to reduce total phosphorus levels in formulated diets would have the most impact on improving sustainability.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Travis Warziniack, Mazdak Arabi, Thomas C. Brown, Pamela Froemke, Rohini Ghosh, Shaunie Rasmussen, Ryan Swartzentruber
Summary: Water use in the United States reached its lowest level in 2015 in at least four decades. However, local challenges vary throughout the country, with some areas experiencing increases in groundwater use offsetting decreases in surface water use. Socioeconomic and climate factors have led to increasing rates of water shortages in other regions. This study examines recent trends in freshwater use and projects future freshwater use based on climate and socioeconomic scenarios.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Julia Talbot-Jones, Yigit Saglam
Summary: Market-based mechanisms have been considered the best approach for water governance, but many water markets struggle to meet the strict requirements for efficiency and effectiveness. To foster cooperation between water users, water markets can be redesigned as clubs. Research has shown that in small catchments, group-level trading can increase public good provision, improve social welfare, and reduce free-riding. Additionally, the club model performs best when the number of active traders is low, challenging the common assumption about group size and market performance.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Studies
Xiukang Wang
Summary: This article discusses the challenge of sustainably feeding a population of 9 billion people in 2050 and beyond. It reviews the limitations posed by natural resources on food production, and explores possible options, measures, and strategies. The article emphasizes the importance of region- and country-specific approaches, considering the socioeconomic characteristics and environmental carrying capacity in different parts of the world.
Article
Ecology
Ao Zhou, Wenwu Zhao, Paulo Pereira
Summary: As water demands continue to increase, the contradiction between water supply and demand is becoming increasingly severe, especially in Inner Mongolia's arid and semiarid areas. This study analyzed the temporal and spatial relationships between water supply and demand in the region using the InVEST model and water resources bulletin.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hassan Ghasemi-Mobtaker, Mohammad Sharifi, Nahid Taherzadeh-Shalmaei, Sadegh Afrasiabi
Summary: This study evaluated the energy use and environmental indicators of hydroponic fodder production in the central region of Iran and found that greenhouse cultivation of hydroponic fodder has adverse effects on the environment. The study suggests reducing reliance on non-renewable energy by using renewable energy technologies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zbigniew Kowalczyk, Maciej Kubon
Summary: As global water resources decrease and demand increases, the problem of proper water management becomes more pressing. Poland, one of Europe's largest vegetable producers, including carrots, has limited freshwater resources. Research shows that the water footprint of organic carrot production is over five times lower than conventional production.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mehran Hekmatnia, Ahmad Fatahi Ardakani, Amir Isanezhad, Hamidreza Monibi
Summary: Due to international agriculture crops trade, significant virtual water flows are transferred between nations, known as virtual water trade. Virtual water trade affects the sustainability of freshwater resources worldwide. This study aims to develop a novel virtual water trade classification to achieve global freshwater resources' sustainability. By analyzing the global trade of wheat virtual water, the research classifies global virtual water trade into three sustainability states (strong, balanced, and fragile), and four unsustainable states (critical, high, moderate, and low).
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jan E. Vermaat, Eva Skarbovik, Brian Kronvang, Artti Juutinen, Seppo Hellsten, Katarina Kyllmar, Anne Lyche Solheim, Bjorn Klove
Summary: This paper synthesizes the findings of the BIOWATER project, a five-year study on the effects of bioeconomy on Nordic freshwaters. The study used a catchment perspective and combined various approaches such as comparative analyses, biogeochemical modeling, and ecosystem services assessment. The key findings include the higher nutrient export from agricultural lands compared to natural catchments, the impact of different scenarios on land use patterns and river flow, the similar monetary estimates of societal benefits under contrasting scenarios, and the positive effect of riparian forest cover on the ecological status of rivers in agricultural landscapes.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Steven J. Cooke, Morgan L. Piczak, Elizabeth A. Nyboer, Fernanda Michalski, Abigail Bennett, Aaron A. Koning, Kathy A. Hughes, Yushun Chen, Jinming Wu, Ian G. Cowx, Lois Koehnken, Rajeev Raghavan, Paulo S. Pompeu, Sui Phang, John Valbo-Jorgensen, Mette Bendixen, Aurora Torres, Abebe Getahun, G. Mathias Kondolf, Michael C. Acreman, Andrew M. Song, William W. Taylor
Summary: This article outlines the impact of human activities on the planet's ecosystems and freshwater biodiversity, and presents methods for protecting and restoring them. By better managing resource extraction and reducing overexploitation, as well as strengthening environmental management and restoring ecosystems, the freshwater biodiversity can be effectively protected and restored. The guidance provided in this article will help practitioners adopt scientific, sustainable, and evidence-based approaches to address resource extraction issues.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Chloe Sutcliffe, Jerry Knox, Tim Hess
Summary: The research findings show that growers mainly enhance resilience by maintaining a buffer or "headroom" in their water resources to reduce the risk of water shortages disrupting marketable produce output and financial loss. However, building redundancy conflicts with regulatory and supply chain pressures to maximize water and production efficiency.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sujay S. Kaushal, Gene E. Likens, Michael L. Pace, Jenna E. Reimer, Carly M. Maas, Joseph G. Galella, Ryan M. Utz, Shuiwang Duan, Julia R. Kryger, Alexis M. Yaculak, Walter L. Boger, Nathan W. Bailey, Shahan Haq, Kelsey L. Wood, Barret M. Wessel, Cedric Evan Park, Daniel C. Collison, Belie Y. 'aaqob Aisin, Taylor M. Gedeon, Sona K. Chaudhary, Jacob Widmer, Charles R. Blackwood, Claire M. Bolster, Matthew L. Devilbiss, Diego L. Garrison, Sharon Halevi, Gannon Q. Kese, Emily K. Quach, Christina M. P. Rogelio, Maggie L. Tan, Henry J. S. Wald, Seyram A. Woglo
Summary: Freshwater salinization is a global issue that affects safe drinking water, ecosystem health, infrastructure corrosion, and food production. It arises from human activities and geological sources, impacting both natural and social environments.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guilherme Baggio, Manzoor Qadir, Vladimir Smakhtin
Summary: As global population continues to grow, water demand is expected to rise, leading to water scarcity becoming a global challenge. By 2050, the majority of countries will experience a sharp decline in per capita water resources, especially in low-income and lower-middle-income countries. Water-scarce countries need to take a series of measures, including water conservation, water recycling, and harnessing the potential of unconventional water resources, to ensure sufficient water supply for human use and ecosystems.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jing Li, Kenneth M. Persson
Summary: PSTs, a type of neurotoxin found in freshwater worldwide, require the development of simple and fast screening tools for drinking water monitoring; understanding the toxin profile in source water is crucial for the selection of screening tools.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Gergo Gyalog, Julieth Paola Cubillos Tovar, Emese Bekefi
Summary: This paper presents a comparative overview of aquaculture production changes in the European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean. It analyzes the development tendencies in freshwater aquaculture, focusing on species, diversification, and shifts in trophic levels. The study also examines the impact of freshwater resources and climate conditions on the growth rates of the aquaculture sector in these regions.
