Article
Environmental Sciences
Jerrod Penn, Wuyang Hu
Summary: Despite the lack of studies on the benefits and costs of pollinator conservation, a survey was conducted among three US universities to assess the benefits of becoming Bee Campus USA certified. The study also examined the impact of reminders on student sustainability fees on willingness to pay. The results showed that the net benefits for each university were mostly positive, with information reminders having little effect on support for pollinator conservation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tien Dung Khong, Yen Dan Tong, Le Thai Hanh Bui
Summary: Bus rapid transit (BRT) systems are cost-effective and efficient transport systems in high-density urban centers. This study examines the economic viability of BRT in Can Tho and calculates the costs and benefits. The results show that the benefits of reducing accident risk, pollution emissions, and other adverse effects are sufficient to offset the costs. The research contributes to the literature on implementing BRT projects and the WTP approach.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ai Chee Yong, Chimgee Chuluunkhuu, Ving Fai Chan, Tai Stephan, Nathan Congdon, Ciaran O'Neill
Summary: The aim of this pilot cost-benefit analysis is to estimate the net benefits of a children's spectacles reimbursement scheme in Mongolia. The survey results suggest that including spectacles in social health insurance may be a cost-effective intervention to address childhood vision impairment in Mongolia.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nik Nor Rahimah Nik Ab Rahim, Jamal Othman, Norlida Hanim Mohd Salleh, Norshamliza Chamhuri
Summary: This study evaluates the feasibility of a sanitary landfill project by including environmental values and applying three policy-relevant methods. The inclusion of environmental values in project appraisals increases the chances of implementing sanitary landfills, providing a new approach to address environmental concerns in developing countries.
Article
Economics
Haakon Vennemo, Orvika Rosnes, Andreas Skulstad
Summary: A large electricity outage has both direct and indirect costs for households. The indirect costs include the loss of access to infrastructure services that depend on electricity. A study on Norwegian households found that the indirect costs add about 50% to the direct costs. This information is crucial for making optimal investments in electricity networks.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jang-Ho Lee, Sangyong Han, Hee Cheol Shin
Summary: The research used the contingent valuation method to estimate households' willingness-to-pay for different types of bike facilities and analyzed the benefits of bike facilities in Goyang city based on this information. Users were found to be most willing to pay for cycle tracks, followed by bike paths shared with pedestrians and bike lanes. This study provides valuable insights for policymakers to understand user preferences for different types of bikeways and to estimate the benefits of investing in bike facilities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Francesca Diluiso, Gianni Guastella, Stefano Pareglio
Summary: The study focuses on urban green spaces in Europe, introducing urban socio-economic indicators and land-use data to improve the accuracy and validity of the benefit transfer function.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ipsita Das, Bridget Rogers, Mani Nepal, Marc Jeuland
Summary: Overcoming cooking fuel stacking is a major challenge in low- and middle-income countries' transition to clean cooking. This study explores the determinants of fuel stacking, the relationship between stacking behavior and fuel preferences, and calculates households' willingness to pay for primary fuels. The findings suggest that household demographic variables and the time burden of fuel collection are associated with stacking, while wealthier households, those with empowered women, and those affected by trade blockades tend to use more LPG. Among primary LPG users, stacking is negatively related to demand for LPG.
ENERGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Kuo-yi Jade Chang, Blake Angell, Kris Rogers, Stephen Jan, Lisa Keay
Summary: The purpose of this study was to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of orientation and mobility (O&M) programs from three perspectives: the general public, the experienced users, and the potential users. The results showed strong community support for the O&M programs, with the highest net present value (NPV) from the general public. Tele-O&M reached break-even in terms of NPV.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Fairus Abd Rahman, Nitanan Koshy Matthew
Summary: Betta livida is an endangered endemic species affected by habitat degradation and exploitation. Despite the lack of literature on wild betta conservation, this study used the contingent valuation method to establish the monetary value for species conservation based on hobbyists' willingness to donate.
Article
Environmental Studies
Francisco Alcon, Maria Dolores de-Miguel, Jose Miguel Martinez-Paz
Summary: This paper aims to design an assessment procedure for implementing agricultural measures to mitigate diffuse pollution, by comparing the effectiveness and cost of different measures. The case study used the degradation of the Mar Menor lagoon in southeastern Spain and the proposed agricultural measures as an example. The results show that specific actions are needed to reduce the gap between real and perceived cost-effectiveness for successful adoption of good agricultural practices.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Haileyesus Girma, Jean Huge, Mesfin Gebrehiwot, Steven Van Passel
Summary: Lakes play a crucial role in providing social, economic, and ecological benefits, but are facing threats such as shrinking size and declining water quality due to human activities. This study in Ethiopia found that a significant portion of respondents are willing to pay and contribute labor to restore Lake Ziway. The economic values derived from the study can serve as important input for policymakers in developing evidence-based decision-making for lake management and restoration.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Changsok Yoo, Yelim Kim, Jee Hoon Sohn
Summary: This study focuses on estimating the social cost induced by Gaming Disorder (GD) for policy design and decisions in public healthcare in South Korea. Using the contingent valuation method, the study estimates that the excessive medical diagnosis cost due to the false positive problem is about four times more than the annual medical cost for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) treatment in South Korea, emphasizing the need for strong scientific proof and cautious policy approach on GD.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yuan Zhao, Weihua Yu, Dingwei Guo, Xiaoping He
Summary: This study empirically investigates the costs and factors associated with households' voluntary participation in interruption management. Results show that households' willingness to accept (WTA) is influenced by the duration of interruption and the type of terminal appliance. Interestingly, most households are willing to participate even with low compensation amounts. The findings suggest that considering household heterogeneity and accurately targeting specific terminal appliances can help reduce welfare losses caused by demand-side management.
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tatyana Novikova, Maria Kaneva, Mokhidilkhon Zafarjonova
Summary: This study uses a combination of cost-benefit analysis and efficiency study of public-private partnerships to evaluate social infrastructure projects. The evaluation results show low financial efficiency but high returns for private investors. The economic analysis reveals significant economic indicators and social benefits, leading to noticeable improvement in population health.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Achille De Battisti, Paolo Formaglio, Sergio Ferro, Mustafa Al Aukidy, Paola Verlicchi
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paola Verlicchi, Mustafa Al Aukidy, Giacomo Zanni
Article
Environmental Sciences
C. Corbau, E. Zambello, I Rodella, K. Utizi, W. Nardin, U. Simeoni
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2019)
Review
Environmental Sciences
A. Ghirardini, P. Verlicchi
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yuri Taddia, Corinne Corbau, Elena Zambello, Alberto Pellegrinelli
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paola Verlicchi, Estefania C. Aviles Sacoto, Giacomo Zanni
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paola Verlicchi, Andrea Ghirardini
Review
Environmental Sciences
A. Ghirardini, V. Grillini, P. Verlicchi
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Paola Verlicchi, Vittoria Grillini
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuri Taddia, Laura Gonzalez-Garcia, Elena Zambello, Alberto Pellegrinelli
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vittoria Grillini, Paola Verlicchi, Giacomo Zanni
Summary: This study investigates the potential exploitation of activated carbon-based technologies and advanced oxidation processes for the polishing treatment of hospital effluent. By combining SWOT and SOR analysis, it is found that both technologies have strengths and opportunities, and further research and development could improve their potential applications.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Corinne Corbau, Elena Zambello, William Nardin, Umberto Simeoni
Summary: This study describes the evolution of the lagoons in the Po Delta, Italy, and the historical changes of the salt marshes using historical maps and aerial data. The research reveals that most of the lagoons were formed between 1892 and 1934, with more recent developments between 1978 and 1988. The lagoons reached their current shape and dimensions by 1955. The analysis also shows that the Po Delta lagoons have experienced erosion and environmental degradation over the past 120 years.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2022)
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Paola Verlicchi, Vittoria Grillini
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marina Gutierrez, Paola Verlicchi, Dragana Mutavdzic Pavlovic
Summary: The use of powdered activated carbon (PAC) as an absorbent shows promise for upgrading wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) to remove pharmaceuticals. However, the mechanisms of PAC adsorption, particularly in relation to wastewater nature, remain incompletely understood. This study tested the adsorption of three pharmaceuticals onto PAC in different water matrices and found that the adsorption affinity was primarily determined by the physicochemical properties of the pharmaceuticals. The results varied depending on the water matrix and compound, indicating the complex nature of adsorption in WWTPs.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Chiara Schmid, Luca Cozzarini, Elena Zambello
Summary: The study critically retraces the history of microplastics and identifies unresolved issues as well as potential solutions. It also reviews the presence of marine litter in various environments globally, with a specific focus on defining, classifying, and characterizing micro and macro plastics.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Arfan Arshad, Ali Mirchi, Javier Vilcaez, Muhammad Umar Akbar, Kaveh Madani
Summary: High-resolution, continuous groundwater data is crucial for adaptive aquifer management. This study presents a predictive modeling framework that incorporates covariates and existing observations to estimate groundwater level changes. The framework outperforms other methods and provides reliable estimates for unmonitored sites. The study also examines groundwater level changes in different regions and highlights the importance of effective aquifer management.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Lihua Chen, Jie Deng, Wenzhe Yang, Hang Chen
Summary: A new grid-based distributed karst hydrological model (GDKHM) is developed to simulate streamflow in the flood-prone karst area of Southwest China. The results show that the GDKHM performs well in predicting floods and capturing the spatial variability of karst system.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Faruk Gurbuz, Avinash Mudireddy, Ricardo Mantilla, Shaoping Xiao
Summary: Machine learning algorithms have shown better performance in streamflow prediction compared to traditional hydrological models. In this study, researchers proposed a methodology to test and benchmark ML algorithms using artificial data generated by physically-based hydrological models. They found that deep learning algorithms can correctly identify the relationship between streamflow and rainfall in certain conditions, but fail to outperform traditional prediction methods in other scenarios.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Yadong Ji, Jianyu Fu, Bingjun Liu, Zeqin Huang, Xuejin Tan
Summary: This study distinguishes the uncertainty in drought projection into scenario uncertainty, model uncertainty, and internal variability uncertainty. The results show that the estimation of total uncertainty reaches a minimum in the mid-21st century and that model uncertainty is dominant in tropical regions.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Z. R. van Leeuwen, M. J. Klaar, M. W. Smith, L. E. Brown
Summary: This study quantifies the effectiveness of leaky dams in reducing flood peak magnitude using a transfer function noise modelling approach. The results show that leaky dams have a significant but highly variable impact on flood peak magnitude, and managing expectations should consider event size and type.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Zeda Yin, Yasaman Saadati, M. Hadi Amini, Linlong Bian, Beichao Hu
Summary: Combined sewer overflows pose significant threats to public health and the environment, and various strategies have been proposed to mitigate their adverse effects. Smart control strategies have gained traction due to their cost-effectiveness but face challenges in balancing precision and computational efficiency. To address this, we propose exploring machine learning models and the inversion of neural networks for more efficient CSO prediction and optimization.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Qimou Zhang, Jiacong Huang, Jing Zhang, Rui Qian, Zhen Cui, Junfeng Gao
Summary: This study developed a N-cycling model for lowland rural rivers covered by macrophytes and investigated the N imports, exports, and response to sediment dredging. The findings showed a considerable N retention ability in the study river, with significant N imports from connected rivers and surrounding polders. Sediment dredging increased particulate nitrogen resuspension and settling rates, while decreasing ammonia nitrogen release, denitrification, and macrophyte uptake rates.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Xue Li, Yingyin Zhou, Jian Sha, Man Zhang, Zhong-Liang Wang
Summary: High-resolution climate data is crucial for predicting regional climate and water environment changes. In this study, a two-step downscaling method was developed to enhance the spatial resolution of GCM data and improve the accuracy for small basins. The method combined medium-resolution climate data with high-resolution topographic data to capture spatial and temporal details. The downscaled climate data were then used to simulate the impacts of climate change on hydrology and water quality in a small basin. The results demonstrated the effectiveness of the downscaling method for spatially differentiated simulations.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Tongqing Shen, Peng Jiang, Jiahui Zhao, Xuegao Chen, Hui Lin, Bin Yang, Changhai Tan, Ying Zhang, Xinting Fu, Zhongbo Yu
Summary: This study evaluates the long-term interannual dynamics of permafrost distribution and active layer thickness on the Tibetan Plateau, and predicts future degradation trends. The results show that permafrost area has been decreasing and active layer thickness has been increasing, with an accelerated degradation observed in recent decades. This has significant implications for local water cycle processes, water ecology, and water security.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Chi Zhang, Xu Zhang, Qiuhong Tang, Deliang Chen, Jinchuan Huang, Shaohong Wu, Yubo Liu
Summary: Precipitation over the Tibetan Plateau is influenced by systems such as the Asian monsoons, the westerlies, and local circulations. The Indian monsoon, the westerlies, and local circulations are the main systems affecting precipitation over the entire Tibetan Plateau. The East Asian summer monsoon primarily affects the eastern Tibetan Plateau. The Indian monsoon has the greatest influence on precipitation in the southern and central grid cells, while the westerlies have the greatest influence on precipitation in the northern and western grid cells. Local circulations have the strongest influence on the central and eastern grid cells.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Manuel Almeida, Antonio Rodrigues, Pedro Coelho
Summary: This study aimed to improve the accuracy of Total Phosphorus export coefficient models, which are essential for water management. Four different models were applied to 27 agroforestry watersheds in the Mediterranean region. The modeling approach showed significant improvements in predicting the Total Phosphorus diffuse loads.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Yutao Wang, Haojie Yin, Ziyi Wang, Yi Li, Pingping Wang, Longfei Wang
Summary: This study investigated the distribution and transformation of dissolved organic nitrogen (DON) in riverbed sediments impacted by effluent discharge. The authors found that the spectral characteristics of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in surface water and sediment porewater could be used to predict DON variations in riverbed sediments. Random forest and extreme gradient boosting machine learning methods were employed to provide accurate predictions of DON content and properties at different depths. These findings have important implications for wastewater discharge management and river health.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Saba Mirza Alipour, Kolbjorn Engeland, Joao Leal
Summary: This study assesses the uncertainty associated with 100-year flood maps under different scenarios using Monte Carlo simulations. The findings highlight the importance of employing probabilistic approaches for accurate and secure flood maps, with the selection of probability distribution being the primary source of uncertainty in precipitation.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Janine A. de Wit, Marjolein H. J. van Huijgevoort, Jos C. van Dam, Ge A. P. H. van den Eertwegh, Dion van Deijl, Coen J. Ritsema, Ruud P. Bartholomeus
Summary: The study focuses on the hydrological consequences of controlled drainage with subirrigation (CD-SI) on groundwater level, soil moisture content, and soil water potential. The simulations show that CD-SI can improve hydrological conditions for crop growth, but the success depends on subtle differences in geohydrologic characteristics.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Constantin Seidl, Sarah Ann Wheeler, Declan Page
Summary: Water availability and quality issues will become increasingly important in the future due to climate change impacts. Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) is an effective water management tool, but often overlooked. This study analyzes global MAR applications and identifies the key factors for success, providing valuable insights for future design and application.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)