Article
Environmental Sciences
Colin Creighton, Jane Waterhouse, Jon C. Day, Jon Brodie
Summary: Coastal and marine ecosystems worldwide face increasing threats from human influences, requiring active restoration to support their values. Australia's Great Barrier Reef is suffering from water quality, climate change, and wetland loss, leading to a decline in its ecological condition. Success in management requires community leadership, a systems approach, targeted investments, and building knowledge while maintaining consensus and political commitment.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jennifer Skerratt, Mark E. Baird, Mathieu Mongin, Robin Ellis, Rachael A. Smith, Melanie Shaw, Andy D. L. Steven
Summary: Pesticides from urban and agricultural runoff are causing pollution in the Great Barrier Reef, with concentrations of the pesticide diuron exceeding water quality guidelines. The diuron load entering the reef waters and its dispersal patterns have been quantified using models. The highest concentrations of diuron were found in the Mackay-Whitsunday region, posing a risk to coral and seagrass habitats. This study provides valuable information for the understanding and management of pesticide pollution in the Great Barrier Reef.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chris M. Roelfsema, Mitchell B. Lyons, Carolina Castro-Sanguino, Eva M. Kovacs, David Callaghan, Magnus Wettle, Kathryn Markey, Rodney Borrego-Acevedo, Paul Tudman, Meredith Roe, Emma Kennedy, Manuel Gonzalez-Rivero, Nicholas Murray, Stuart R. Phinn
Summary: The geomorphic and benthic composition of Australia's Great Barrier Reef are understudied, but crucial for understanding disturbance impacts and recovery potential. Through new research methods and high-resolution maps, there is now a more comprehensive understanding of the spatial extent and ecological characteristics of the Great Barrier Reef.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Larissa Patricio-Valerio, Thomas Schroeder, Michelle J. Devlin, Yi Qin, Scott Smithers
Summary: The Great Barrier Reef is a marine protected area that is affected by both natural and anthropogenic disturbances. Water quality is crucial for the health and protection of the coral ecosystems against various pressures. Monitoring the concentration of Total Suspended Solids (TSS) can help improve the understanding of water quality in the Great Barrier Reef.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Apolline Mariotti, Jacky Croke, Rebecca Bartley, Samuel E. Kelley, Jay Ward, Reka-Hajnalka Fulop, Anna H. Rood, Dylan H. Rood, Alexandru T. Codilean, Klaus Wilcken, Keith Fifield
Summary: This study utilized cosmogenic 10Be data to investigate sediment delivery to the Great Barrier Reef, presenting background sediment yields for 11 catchments and calculating an Accelerated Erosion Factor to identify denudation hotspots. The results showed that 58% of basins have higher modern sediment yields compared to long-term values, indicating potential changes in sediment delivery dynamics.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lesley A. Clementson, Kadija Oubelkheir, Phillip W. Ford, David Blondeau-Patissier
Summary: Distinct absorption peaks were observed in the UV region of water samples collected in Keppel Bay during the presence of sporadic Trichodesmium colonies. The largest absorption coefficients were observed in near-surface samples, indicating the impact of Trichodesmium blooms. The accuracy of satellite retrieved estimates of ocean colour products related to CDOM and particulate absorption coefficients can be significantly affected.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Kelsey E. Roberts, Carly N. Cook, Jutta Beher, Eric A. Treml
Summary: Research indicates that Australia's MPA system is not a single network but rather numerous smaller networks delineated by natural breaks outside the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef. Depending on the dispersal capacity of the taxa of interest, there may be between 25 and 47 individual ecological networks distributed across the Australian marine environment.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Wenhui Zhao, Yi Huang, Steven Siems, Michael Manton
Summary: The study revealed a significant negative correlation between total cloud cover anomaly (TCCA) and lagged sea surface temperature anomaly (SSTA) in the Great Barrier Reef region, which is greater in magnitude and spatial extent compared to the SSTA-ENSO correlation. This suggests that local-scale reduced cloud cover plays a crucial role in the formation of warm shallow water and occurrence of thermal coral bleaching events in the region.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Geography
Tanvi Mihir Oza, Ruth Lane, Maria Fernanda Adame, Ruth Reef
Summary: Intensive sugarcane farming has led to poor water quality and coastal degradation around the Great Barrier Reef. A social-ecological approach was used to investigate farmers' attitudes and perceptions towards nutrient and sediment management, as well as managing coastal wetlands to reduce agricultural runoff. The study provides insights for future policy development, emphasizing the importance of rethinking land tenure, considering ecosystem services, and implementing a payments for ecosystem services model to safeguard the future of the GBR.
GEOGRAPHICAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Mandi C. Thran, Sascha Brune, Jody M. Webster, Dale Dominey-Howes, Daniel Harris
Summary: The study investigates the buffering capacity of the Great Barrier Reef against tsunamis triggered by various sources. It reveals that coral cover has a stronger buffering effect on higher-amplitude tsunamis. The orientation of the shoreline relative to the reef platforms determines the level of protection, with areas behind broad, shallow, coral-covered platforms benefiting the most.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karina Massei, Maria Cecilia Silva Souza, Richarde Marques da Silva, Virginio Henrique de Miranda Lopes Neumann, Valdir do Amaral Vaz Manso, Pedro Costa Guedes Vianna, Antonio Vicente Ferreira Junior, Christianne Maria da Silva Moura, Larissa Fernandes de Lavor, Rafael de Carvalho Araujo, Celso Augusto Guimaraes Santos
Summary: This study evaluates the formation processes and diversity of coral reef species in the Seixas coral reef in northeastern Brazil. Results indicate that the Seixas Reef is a recent coral-algal carbonate formation associated with coastal evolution and sea-level rise. The diversity of benthic organisms settled on a consolidated arenite base and underwent continuous succession processes. Overall, this coral reef is highly vulnerable due to its formation material and exhibits high diversity in certain subsectors.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Evan Hamman, Jon Brodie, Rachel Eberhard, Felicity Deane, Michael Bode
Summary: The quality of water entering the coastal waters of the Great Barrier Reef remains a pressing concern for policy makers. In this paper, the role of regulation in addressing threats to water quality is examined, with a focus on sugarcane and cattle grazing. The study evaluates the approaches adopted by government, including recent legislative measures, and highlights the importance of combining regulation with economic incentives, education, and outreach.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Hilton B. Swan
Summary: This mini review summarizes research on the potential of coral reef-derived DMS oxidation products to regulate the regional climate of the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) according to the CLAW hypothesis. The research suggests that during low wind speeds over exposed coral reefs, plumes of atmospheric DMS and new sulfate-containing nano-particles can be detected on the GBR, potentially providing a coral-mediated mechanism for seeding low-level stratocumulus clouds. However, recent modeling indicates that under current anthropogenic conditions and increased coral bleaching events, the potential for GBR regional climate regulation via DMS oxidation products is weak.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Kamrun Nahar, Justine Baillie, Noor Azwa Zulkarnain
Summary: Herbicides used for weed management on agricultural land in the Great Barrier Reef catchments have negative impacts on the ecosystem, including marine plants and corals. Numerical simulations and computer models can be used to assess herbicide risk, but their effectiveness is limited by a lack of specific herbicide usage data and understanding of herbicide breakdown and transport processes. This paper reviews herbicide risk in the catchments, provides recommendations from the Reef Water Quality Protection Plan, and examines the fate and transport pathways of herbicides to improve modelling accuracy and reliability.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alexandra Garzon-Garcia, Joanne M. Burton, Stephen Lewis, Zoe Bainbridge, Rob De Hayr, Philip Moody, Jon Brodie
Summary: This study found that riverine plumes have the potential to be significant sources of bioavailable nitrogen to the coastal environments of the GBR, with organic matter being a key driver of bioavailability. Conversion of particulate inorganic nitrogen to dissolved inorganic nitrogen was identified as an important process.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Marleen S. Schutter, Christina C. Hicks
Summary: The study found that research on ecosystem services has been steadily growing with increasing diversity, but the growth in citation pattern diversity and richness did not necessarily match. A few key disciplines are crucial for disciplinary integration, but there are opportunities for conservation practice to tap into a broader range of research fields to harness the potential of interdisciplinary work.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Abigail Bennett, Xavier Basurto, John Virdin, Xinyan Lin, Samantha J. Betances, Martin D. Smith, Edward H. Allison, Barbara A. Best, Kelly D. Brownell, Lisa M. Campbell, Christopher D. Golden, Elizabeth Havice, Christina C. Hicks, Peter J. Jacques, Kristin Kleisner, Niels Lindquist, Rafaella Lobo, Grant D. Murray, Michelle Nowlin, Pawan G. Patil, Douglas N. Rader, Stephen E. Roady, Shakuntala H. Thilsted, Sarah Zoubek
Summary: The international development community is not meeting targets for alleviating global malnutrition, despite the crucial role fish plays in food and nutrition security. Shifting focus towards innovative policies and investments that promote nutrition-sensitive and socially equitable capture fisheries and aquaculture is essential for sustainable development.
Article
Food Science & Technology
David C. Love, Edward H. Allison, Frank Asche, Ben Belton, Richard S. Cottrell, Halley E. Froehlich, Jessica A. Gephart, Christina C. Hicks, David C. Little, Elizabeth M. Nussbaumer, Patricia Pinto da Silva, Florence Poulain, Angel Rubio, Joshua S. Stoll, Michael F. Tlusty, Andrew L. Thorne-Lyman, Max Troell, Wenbo Zhang
Summary: The study found that some seafood supply chains, market segments, companies, etc., have shown greater resilience in responding to disruptions related to COVID-19, but also highlighted the vulnerability of the seafood sector. Recommendations were made based on lessons learned from past experiences to enhance resilience in the industry.
GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY-AGRICULTURE POLICY ECONOMICS AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
John Zachary Koehn, Edward H. Allison, Karen Villeda, Zelin Chen, Marisa Nixon, Emily Crigler, Lily Zhao, Michelle Chow, Bapu Vaitla, Shakuntala H. Thilsted, Joeri Scholtens, Christina C. Hicks, Neil Andrew
Summary: It has been found that some countries have good alignment between their fisheries policies and public health nutrition policies in terms of dietary nutrition, while others do not. Recent policies and involvement of international organizations may contribute to increased coherence among different policies.
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
James P. W. Robinson, Kirsty L. Nash, Julia L. Blanchard, Nis S. Jacobsen, Eva Maire, Nicholas A. J. Graham, M. Aaron MacNeil, Jessica Zamborain-Mason, Edward H. Allison, Christina C. Hicks
Summary: Wild-caught fish are a nutritious source of food that can enhance diet quality for billions of people if strategically managed. This study presents a conceptual foundation for managing fisheries to maximize nutrient yield, and empirically tests the approach using models of North Sea and Baltic Sea fisheries. The research shows that nutrient yield can be enhanced through nutrient-sensitive fisheries management, and highlights the potential for closing nutrient gaps in coastal populations.
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tomas Chaigneau, Sarah Coulthard, Tim M. Daw, Lucy Szaboova, Laura Camfield, F. Stuart I. I. I. I. I. I. Chapin, Des Gasper, Georgina G. Gurney, Christina C. Hicks, Maggie Ibrahim, Thomas James, Lindsey Jones, Nathanial Matthews, Colin McQuistan, Belinda Reyers, Katrina Brown
Summary: Well-being and resilience are considered to be related or even synergistic dimensions of sustainable development, but evidence suggests that they may actually work against each other in practice, highlighting potential trade-offs that could threaten sustainable development outcomes.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Development Studies
Marleen S. Schutter, Christina C. Hicks, Jacob Phelps, Clara Belmont
Summary: This study examines the relationship between ecosystem services preferences and values, revealing a disconnection between the two. Exploring people's reasons for prioritising ecosystem services can improve understanding of underlying values, contribute to reconciling conflicts, and clarify impacts on communities.
Article
Environmental Studies
Marleen S. Schutter, Christina C. Hicks, Jacob Phelps, Claire Waterton
Summary: The blue economy has become a significant concept in international and national marine governance, with various interpretations and support in different arenas. Through persuasion and constructing a 'common sense' narrative, the blue economy maintains its influence internationally, while on the ground, social power relations help sustain its role as a powerful concept.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Megan Meacham, Albert Norstrom, Garry D. Peterson, Erik Andersson, Elena M. Bennett, Reinette (Oonsie) Biggs, Emilie Crouzat, Anna F. Cord, Elin Enfors, Maria R. Felipe-Lucia, Joern Fischer, Maike Hamann, Jan Hanspach, Christina Hicks, Sander Jacobs, Sandra Lavorel, Bruno Locatelli, Berta Martin-Lopez, Tobias Plieninger, Cibele Queiroz
Summary: This paper discusses the different conceptualizations of ecosystem service bundles and showcases the range of benefits of using a bundles approach. It also explores key issues for improving research on ecosystem service bundles and outlines priorities for the future by facilitating comparisons of ecosystem service bundle research.
ECOSYSTEMS AND PEOPLE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kirsty L. Nash, M. Aaron MacNeil, Julia L. Blanchard, Philippa J. Cohen, Anna K. Farmery, N. A. J. Graham, Andrew L. Thorne-Lyman, Reg A. Watson, Christina C. Hicks
Summary: Fish are an important source of nutrients, and the fishing industry has the potential to reduce dietary deficiencies. Foreign fishing relocates more nutrients than international trade in fish. Small island developing states and African nations currently benefit from trade and foreign fishing, but they are also the most vulnerable to future changes in nutrient supplies. Climate change exacerbates vulnerabilities for these countries. Addressing dietary deficiencies requires greater attention to nutrition objectives in fisheries' licensing deals and trade negotiations.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Michelle Tigchelaar, Jim Leape, Fiorenza Micheli, Edward H. Allison, Xavier Basurto, Abigail Bennett, Simon R. Bush, Ling Cao, William W. L. Cheung, Beatrice Crona, Fabrice DeClerck, Jessica Fanzo, Stefan Gelcich, Jessica A. Gephart, Christopher D. Golden, Benjamin S. Halpern, Christina C. Hicks, Malin Jonell, Avinash Kishore, J. Zachary Koehn, David C. Little, Rosamond L. Naylor, Michael J. Phillips, Elizabeth R. Selig, Rebecca E. Short, U. Rashid Sumaila, Shakuntala H. Thilsted, Max Troell, Colette C. C. Wabnitz
Summary: Blue foods play an important role in food and nutrition security, but they are often overlooked in decision-making, policies, and investments. It is crucial to bring blue foods into the heart of the food system, protect and develop their potential, and support the involvement of small-scale actors.
GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY-AGRICULTURE POLICY ECONOMICS AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Lorena N. Rosa, Micheli Duarte de Paula Costa, Debora M. de Freitas
Summary: Mangrove deforestation due to land use conversions poses the greatest threat to coastal ecosystems, making Brazil a high CO2 emitter. Despite the recognized importance of mangroves in providing essential ecosystem services, they have been transformed from carbon sinks to sources. This study models and evaluates the changes in blue carbon stocks and net sequestration potential in mangroves in Santos and Sao Vicente, Brazil, from 1988 to 2050. The findings show an increasing trend in carbon stocks and sequestration potential, emphasizing the role of mangroves in climate change mitigation.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Camille Mellin, Christina C. Hicks, Damien A. Fordham, Christopher D. Golden, Marian Kjellevold, M. Aaron MacNeil, Eva Maire, Sangeeta Mangubhai, David Mouillot, Kirsty L. Nash, Johnstone O. Omukoto, James P. W. Robinson, Rick D. Stuart-Smith, Jessica Zamborain-Mason, Graham J. Edgar, Nicholas A. J. Graham
Summary: This Perspective discusses the potential effects of ocean warming on the provision of human nutrition from coral reef fish. It explores how altered metabolism, microbiome composition, and trophic interactions may change fish nutrient profiles. Climate change is a key stressor threatening coral reefs and their associated fish services, which affects the sustainability of coral reef fisheries. The response of fish nutrient concentrations to warming oceans is still uncertain, but it is likely influenced by both direct and indirect effects. Assessing the nutritional quality of available food in addition to quantity is crucial for food security and malnutrition research. The study also outlines future research priorities and a framework for sustainable reef fisheries in a warming ocean.
NATURE ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Christina C. Hicks, Jessica A. Gephart, J. Zachary Koehn, Shinnosuke Nakayama, Hanna J. Payne, Edward H. Allison, Dyhia Belhbib, Ling Cao, Philippa J. Cohen, Jessica Fanzo, Etienne Fluet-Chouinard, Stefan Gelcich, Christopher D. Golden, Kelvin D. Gorospe, Moenieba Isaacs, Caitlin D. Kuempel, Kai N. Lee, M. Aaron MacNeil, Eva Maire, Jemimah Njuki, Nitya Rao, U. Rashid Sumaila, Elizabeth R. Selig, Shakuntala H. Thilsted, Colette C. C. Wabnitz, Rosamond L. Naylor
Summary: This study finds that economic and political barriers are associated with lower wealth-based benefits, while social barriers are associated with lower welfare-based benefits. The analysis of policy documents reveals a frequent failure to address political and gender-based barriers. However, more just food system outcomes can be achieved by focusing on principles of human rights and inclusive decision-making processes.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
James P. W. Robinson, Eva Maire, Nathalie Bodin, Tessa N. Hempson, Nicholas A. J. Graham, Shaun K. Wilson, M. Aaron MacNeil, Christina C. Hicks
Summary: Climate change has significant impacts on coral reefs, posing a threat to the supply of essential dietary micronutrients from small-scale fisheries to tropical coastal communities. However, the nutritional value of reef fisheries and the effects of climate change on micronutrient availability remain uncertain. In this study, nutrient content in coral reef fishes in Seychelles was measured, revealing that reef fish are important sources of selenium and zinc, and contain levels of calcium, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids comparable to other animal-source foods. Furthermore, experimental fishing showed that iron and zinc are enriched in fishes caught on regime-shifted macroalgal habitats, while selenium and omega-3 fatty acids varied among species. The findings suggest that, if sustainably managed, coral reef fisheries could continue to be significant sources of micronutrients along tropical coastlines despite the escalating climate impacts.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elizabeth Alvarez-Chavez, Stephane Godbout, Mylene Genereux, Caroline Cote, Alain N. Rousseau, Sebastien Fournel
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of alternative filtering materials and bed aeration on the retention of nutrients and fecal bacteria in woodchip bedded stand-off pads for cows. The results showed that the alternative biofilters were more efficient in removing COD, SS, TN, and NO3-N, while conventional biofilters were more efficient for PO4-P removal. Aeration did not have a significant effect under the tested temperature conditions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yike Zhang, Zengyi Ma, Zhuoting Fang, Yuandong Qian, Zhiping Huang, Yilong Ye, Jianhua Yan
Summary: This study investigates the application of oxygen enrichment melting technology in the melting of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash. The results demonstrate that oxygen enrichment technology can reduce energy consumption and operating costs, as well as decrease pollution emissions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liangang Xiao, Mingkai Leng, Philip Greenwood, Rongqin Zhao, Zhixiang Xie, Zengtao You, Junguo Liu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of grazing exclusion on soil organic carbon (SOC) accumulation and vegetation recovery. It finds that grazing exclusion can increase the potential for SOC accumulation, and higher annual precipitation is positively correlated with SOC accumulation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Beatrice Cantoni, Jessica Ianes, Beatrice Bertolo, Selena Ziccardi, Francesco Maffini, Manuela Antonelli
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of ozonation and adsorption as in-series processes compared to standalone processes for the removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) in drinking water. The combination of both processes proves to be more effective than adsorption and ozonation alone. Ozonation improves the adsorption performance of poorly-oxidizable CECs but worsens that of well-oxidizable compounds. This research highlights the importance of considering both processes in the removal of CECs in drinking water treatment plants.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dan Li, Bingjun Liu, Yang Lu, Jianyu Fu
Summary: A new Standardized compound Drought and Saltwater intrusion Index (SDSI) was developed to detect changes in the severity of CDSEs in six estuaries. The study found that saltwater intrusion plays a dominant role in influencing SDSI severity, and CDSEs vary in frequency, duration and severity among different estuaries.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yong-Qiang Li, Rui Sun, Chong-Miao Zhang, Zi-Xuan Liu, Rui-tao Chen, Jian Zhao, Hua-dong Gu, Huan-Cai Yin
Summary: In this study, an electron beam excitation multi-wavelength ultraviolet (EBE-MW-UV) system was established and found to have significantly higher microbial inactivation effects compared to single-wavelength UV-LEDs in water. Mechanism analysis revealed that EBE-MW-UV damaged microbial DNA and proteins, and generated additional reactive oxygen species, leading to microbial inactivation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kaili Ma, Xinxin Han, Qiujuan Li, Yu Kong, Qiaoli Liu, Xu Yan, Yahong Luo, Xiaopin Li, Huiyang Wen, Zhiguo Cao
Summary: This study reveals that the use of a tryptophan-degrading microbial consortium (TDC) can enhance the hydrolysis efficiency of waste activated sludge (WAS), increasing the yield and quality of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and improving the solubilization and release of organic substances from WAS.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ling Xiong, Rui Li
Summary: Incorporating Ecosystem Service Value (ESV) into land use planning can provide informed land management decisions. This study evaluates the ESV of Guizhou Province in China's karst region. The results show an increase in total ESV over the past two decades due to ecological restoration projects.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Geetha Jenifel
Summary: This article discusses the importance of water and the pollution of freshwater resources, and introduces the use of machine learning models and blockchain technology to predict and protect water quality.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stanslaus Terengia Materu, Taotao Chen, Chang Liu, Daocai Chi, Meng Jun
Summary: The study showed that H2SO4-modified biochar can reduce P leaching, increase soil available P, and enhance plant P uptake in alternate wetting and drying irrigation systems. Biochar additions B20A and IAWDB20A-M were effective in improving yield, reducing P leaching, and increasing APB.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amir Nouri, Ali Akbar Zinatizadeh, Sirus Zinadini, Mark Van Loosdrecht
Summary: This study focuses on the development of an air-lift bio-electrochemical reactor (ALBER) with a continuous feeding regime to enhance nitrogen removal from synthetic wastewater. The effect of temperature, hydraulic retention time (HRT), N -NH+4 /TN ratio, and current density on the reactor performance was investigated, and the ALBER achieved a maximum TN removal of 73%. The results suggest that the ALBER has potential for treating industrial wastewater at low temperatures.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peifang Wang, Guoxiang You, Yang Gao, Juan Chen, Xun Wang, Chao Wang
Summary: This study investigated the ecological processes of microbial communities and N- and P-transformation processes in multistage agricultural drainage ditches. The results showed that the microbial communities were co-shaped by agricultural practices and ditch size, which further governed the N and P removal performance.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaofeng Niu, Huan Wang, Tao Wang, Peiyu Zhang, Huan Zhang, Hongxia Wang, Xianghong Kong, Songguang Xie, Jun Xu
Summary: Microorganisms play a critical role in maintaining ecosystem balance, and environmental stressors can affect the assembly processes of microbial communities. The study found that different stressors have opposite effects on microbial community assembly in water and sediment, and warming has different influences compared to herbicides and nutrients.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuqing Tan, Qiming Cheng, Fengwei Lyu, Fei Liu, Linhao Liu, Yihong Su, Shaochun Yuan, Wenyu Xiao, Zhen Liu, Yao Chen
Summary: The exacerbation of global warming, extreme weather events, and rapid urbanization have led to increased flooding in urban areas. China has adopted sponge city as an efficient means of preventing and controlling urban floods. Using a SWMM-FVCOM model, the hydrological reduction and control effect of sponge city construction (SPCC) within a university campus were evaluated. The study found that implementing SPCC effectively mitigates surface runoff and reduces the severity of urban flooding. However, the efficacy of runoff control decreases with longer rainfall return periods.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhonghan Chen, Qiuyan Li, Shibo Yan, Juan Xu, Qiaoyun Lin, Zhuangming Zhao, Ziying He
Summary: Tidal rivers are important biochemical reaction channels, receiving carbon from wastewater and agricultural drains, affecting CO2 emissions. Through modeling and data analysis, researchers explored carbon distribution, emissions, and greenhouse effects, emphasizing the potential of river management to change global CO2 emissions under climate change.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)