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Environmental Sciences
Yatai Men, Jianpeng Li, Xinlei Liu, Yaojie Li, Ke Jiang, Zhihan Luo, Rui Xiong, Hefa Cheng, Shu Tao, Guofeng Shen
Summary: Indoor air quality is crucial to human health, especially in rural areas where household air pollution from solid fuel use is often overlooked. A study found that indoor PM2.5 is influenced by internal sources and outdoor PM2.5, with different relationships between indoor and outdoor levels in heating and non-heating seasons.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Gabriel O. Dida, Patrick O. Lutta, Paul O. Abuom, Tomislav Mestrovic, Douglas N. Anyona
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of indoor air pollution on respiratory outcomes among women and children in Trans Nzoia County. The results showed that the use of wood fuel was associated with an increased risk of coughing, phlegm, breathing difficulties, eye problems, and headaches, and was significantly related to indoor cooking and house type.
ARCHIVES OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Elsai Mati Asefa, Mekuria Teshome Mergia
Summary: Due to the majority of people spending most of their time in microenvironments, indoor air pollution (IAP) has gained more attention than outdoor air pollution. In Ethiopia, there is a higher concentration of IAP, with levels of particulate matters and gaseous pollutants exceeding the annual WHO exposure guidelines. The concentration of pollutants is influenced by geographical location, stove type, and household activities, with biomass fuel emissions and poor ventilation being the major contributors to high pollutant levels. Although improved cookstove technology has been proposed, further research is needed to understand the relationship between indoor air pollution and its health effects.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ning Li, Qiuxia Song, Wanying Su, Xianwei Guo, Hao Wang, Qiwei Liang, Mingming Liang, Guangbo Qu, Xiuxiu Ding, Xiaoqin Zhou, Yehuan Sun
Summary: Research shows a significant positive relationship between the use of solid fuel indoors and depression, with a higher risk observed for household solid fuels compared to biomass fuels. Additionally, using solid fuel for cooking and heating also increases the risk of depression.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Yangmei Zhang, Xiaoye Zhang, Junting Zhong, Junying Sun, Xiaojing Shen, Zhouxiang Zhang, Wanyun Xu, Yaqiang Wang, Linlin Liang, Yusi Liu, Xinyao Hu, Ming He, Yijun Pang, Huarong Zhao, Sanxue Ren, Zongbo Shi
Summary: Regional transport is a major contributor to carbonaceous aerosol in Chinese megacities. This study focused on quantifying the sources of carbonaceous aerosol in a rural area in Northern China and found that fossil fuel combustion was the dominant source during heavy pollution events. The emissions of solid fuel carbonaceous aerosols from rural areas can impact the air quality in downwind cities, emphasizing the importance of transitioning to cleaner energy sources.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sudha Ramachandra Rao, Grace A. Chitra, G. Elavarasu, P. Kamaraj, Kanagasabai Kaliaperumal, Prabhdeep Kaur
Summary: This study found a high prevalence of biomass fuel and mosquito coil use in rural areas of India, and it was associated with poor respiratory health. Therefore, community education and the promotion of cleaner fuels and alternative mosquito control methods are important for reducing indoor air pollution and improving respiratory health.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Construction & Building Technology
Vidhiben Patel, Andrew Foster, Alison Salem, Amit Kumar, Vineet Kumar, Biplab Biswas, Mehdi Mirsaeidi, Naresh Kumar
Summary: Increased exposure to solid fuel is associated with a higher likelihood of active TB history, as well as significant associations with TB for subjects using solid fuel and kerosene for heating and cooking. Smokers and solid fuel-exposed individuals are four times more likely to have a history of active TB compared to non-smokers and unexposed subjects.
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Environmental Sciences
Guoao Li, Huanhuan Lu, Wenlei Hu, Jianjun Liu, Mingjun Hu, Jialiu He, Fen Huang
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between indoor and outdoor air pollution and hypertension (HTN) in rural areas of eastern China and explored their potential interactions. The findings revealed a significant positive association between outdoor and indoor air pollution and HTN, as well as a significant negative association between range hood use and HTN. Additionally, outdoor air pollution was found to enhance the positive effects of indoor air pollution on HTN, while PM2.5 and O-3 reduced the protective effect of range hood use on HTN. Females were also found to be more susceptible to both indoor and outdoor air pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin Flanagan, Anna Oudin, John Walles, Asmamaw Abera, Kristoffer Mattisson, Christina Isaxon, Ebba Malmqvist
Summary: Air pollution poses a threat to human health, especially for pregnant women and their developing fetuses. This study in Ethiopia examines the association between ambient and indoor air pollution and adverse birth outcomes. The findings suggest a potential link between ambient NOX and NO2 exposure during pregnancy and increased risk of fetal death and stillbirth.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nan Ji, Ana M. Rule, Robert Weatherholtz, Lynn Crosby, Joseph E. Bunnell, Bill Orem, Raymond Reid, Mathuram Santosham, Laura L. Hammitt, Katherine L. O'Brien
Summary: Some residents of the Navajo Nation have a higher risk of exposure to indoor air pollution, mainly associated with overcrowded houses, nonmobile houses, smokers, pets, and long cooking times. Efforts are needed to identify the factors influencing this and to take measures to reduce risks and potential health impacts.
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rebecca Witinok-Huber, Maggie L. Clark, John Volckens, Bonnie N. Young, Megan L. Benka-Coker, Ethan Walker, Jennifer L. Peel, Casey Quinn, Joshua P. Keller
Summary: Traditional cooking with solid fuels creates household air pollution, leading to millions of premature deaths worldwide. This study analyzed the impact of household and personal variables on exposure to fine particulate matter and black carbon. Stove type was found to have the greatest influence on exposure. Future research should include tracking participants' cooking behaviors and daily activities to further understand exposure variations.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei Du, Shaojie Zhuo, Jinze Wang, Zhihan Luo, Yuanchen Chen, Zhenglu Wang, Nan Lin, Hefa Cheng, Guofeng Shen, Shu Tao
Summary: Exposure to household air pollution from solid fuel use causes millions of premature deaths globally, with direct leakage from stoves believed to be the main cause. On-site measurements using a newly developed method quantitatively evaluated the leakage of gases and particulate matter from different fuel-stove combinations, showing higher indoor leakage from biomass burning compared to coal combustion.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jonathan E. Hickman, Niels Andela, Kostas Tsigaridis, Corinne Galy-Lacaux, Money Ossohou, Susanne E. Bauer
Summary: In low- and middle-income countries, socioeconomic development has led to increased emissions of air pollutants, such as nitrogen oxides, which impact human health. However, in Africa's northern biomass-burning region, decreasing burned area and increasing GDP density have led to reductions in tropospheric NO2 levels during the dry season, showing a unique pathway for potential air quality benefits. This suggests that economic development can play a role in mitigating air pollution during highly polluted months.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ethan S. Walker, Curtis W. Noonan, Erin O. Semmens, Desirae Ware, Paul Smith, Bert B. Boyer, Esther Erdei, Scarlett E. Hopkins, Johnnye Lewis, Annie Belcourt, Tony J. Ward
Summary: Household heating with wood stoves in rural areas of the US can lead to elevated indoor PM2.5 concentrations. Failure to clean chimneys and use of low-quality stoves can significantly increase PM2.5 levels. Regionally appropriate interventions such as upgrading to higher-quality stoves and regular chimney cleaning are essential for improving indoor air quality in rural wood-burning regions.
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Construction & Building Technology
Steven J. Hadeed, Mary Kay O'Rourke, Robert A. Canales, Lorencita Joshweseoma, Gregory Sehongva, Morris Paukgana, Emmanuel Gonzalez-Figueroa, Modhi Alshammari, Jefferey L. Burgess, Robin B. Harris
Summary: This study investigated indoor and outdoor PM2.5 concentrations in a rural solid fuel burning Native American community during heating and non-heating seasons, as well as the associated household characteristics and behavioral factors. Results showed significantly higher indoor PM2.5 concentrations during the heating season, with factors such as heating fuel type, housing type, and indoor humidity playing a role. During the non-heating season, indoor PM2.5 concentrations were associated with behaviors like indoor smoking and burning incense, as well as environmental factors like surrounding area size and building height.
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Environmental Sciences
Lei Xiang, Tao Xiao, Ce-Hui Mo, Hai-Ming Zhao, Yan-Wen Li, Hui Li, Quan-Ying Cai, Dong-Mei Zhou, Ming-Hung Wong
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2018)
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Environmental Sciences
Nai-Xian Feng, Jiao Yu, Ce-Hui Mo, Hai-Ming Zhao, Yan-Wen Li, Bing-Xiao Wu, Quan-Ying Cai, Hui Li, Dong-Mei Zhou, Ming-Hung Wong
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chan Zhang, Shengchun Wu, Jin Zhang, Peter Christie, Minghung Wong, Peng Liang
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2019)
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Engineering, Environmental
Qingqing Wu, Huchun Tao, Ming Hung Wong
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jin Zhang, Jianyun Zhang, Minyan Wang, Shengchun Wu, Hailong Wang, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Yu Bon Man, Peter Christie, Shengdao Shan, Ming Hung Wong
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jin Zhang, Shengchun Wu, Zhentao Xu, Minyan Wang, Yu Bon Man, Peter Christie, Peng Liang, Shengdao Shan, Ming Hung Wong
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ling-Yun Ding, Ning-Ning He, Sai Yang, Li-Juan Zhang, Peng Liang, Sheng-Chun Wu, Ming Hung Wong, Hu-Chun Tao
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yujie Ben, Caixia Fu, Min Hu, Lei Liu, Ming Hung Wong, Chunmiao Zheng
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Soil Science
Xun Wen Chen, Li Wu, Na Luo, Ce Hui, Ming Hung Wong, Hui Li
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing Fang, Hongxiu Liu, Hongzhi Zhao, Minghung Wong, Shunqing Xu, Zongwei Cai
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wing Yin Mo, Yu Bon Man, Feng Zhang, Ming Hing Wong
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2019)
Review
Fisheries
Zhang Feng, Man Yu Bon, Mo Wing Yin, Wong Ming Hung
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2020)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Siyi Lin, Yu Bon Man, Ka Lai Chow, Chunmiao Zheng, Ming Hung Wong
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jin Zhang, Junwei Jin, Minyan Wang, Ravi Naidu, Yanju Liu, Yu Bon Man, Xinqiang Liang, Ming Hung Wong, Peter Christie, Yan Zhang, Chengfang Song, Shengdao Shan
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuanzhe Ma, Nanchun Zhang, Yanan Li, Haolin Zhao, Fei Zhou, Mingyue Xue, Lihui Lyu, Jing Yang, Yu Ban Man, Fuyong Wu, Dongli Liang
Summary: Lack of understanding of differences in selenium behavior between paddy and dryland soils affects Se biofortification and human health risks. This study found that Se concentration in paddy soil was significantly lower than in dryland soil in Se-rich areas of China. The bioavailability of selenium in rice was lower in Se-rich areas due to higher selenite content. The concentration and availability of selenium in dryland soil were lower than in paddy soil, affecting the biofortification of maize. The study highlights the importance of understanding selenium concentrations and bioavailability in soils for land use decisions.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toshimi Nakajima, Mao Kuragano, Makoto Yamada, Ryo Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared the contribution of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) to river nutrient budgets at nearshore and embayment scales, and found that SGD-derived nutrients become more important at larger spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Liu, Lei Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Ziguang Chen, Jingguang Li
Summary: NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves used for household heating have become a significant source of indoor pollution in Chinese urban areas. The high indoor concentration of NO2 poses potential health risks to residents. It is urgently necessary to establish relevant regulations and implement emission reduction technologies to reduce NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Hans Peter H. Arp, Raoul Wolf, Sarah E. Hale, Sivani Baskaran, Juliane Gluege, Martin Scheringer, Xenia Trier, Ian T. Cousins, Harrie Timmer, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Anna Lennquist, Andre D. Bannink, Gerard J. Stroomberg, Rosa M. A. Sjerps, Rosa Montes, Rosario Rodil, Jose Benito Quintana, Daniel Zahn, Herve Gallard, Tobias Mohr, Ivo Schliebner, Michael Neumann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sediments from Yundang Lagoon, China. The results show four distinct fluorescent components, with protein-like substances being the most prevalent. Additionally, the total fluorescence intensity and LREE concentrations exhibit a synchronized increase from Outer to Inner to Songbai Lake core sediments. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between DOM content and pollution levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Surya Gupta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Christine Alewell
Summary: The objective of this study is to incorporate soil hydraulic properties into the erodibility factor (K) of USLE-type models. By modifying and improving the existing equations for soil texture and permeability, the study successfully included information on saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) into the calculation of K factor. Using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, two independent K factor maps with different spatial resolutions were generated. The results show that the decrease in K factor values has a positive impact on the modeling of soil erosion rates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesmin Akter, Wendy J. M. Smith, Yawen Liu, Ilho Kim, Stuart L. Simpson, Phong Thai, Asja Korajkic, Warish Ahmed
Summary: The choice of workflow in wastewater surveillance has a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, while having minimal effects on HF183 and no effect on HAdV 40/41 concentrations. Certain components in the workflow can be interchangeable, but factors such as buffer type, chloroform, and homogenization speed can affect the recovery of viruses and bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
Summary: Atmospheric PM2.5, which can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), is associated with cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality. The study found that both the mass concentration of PM2.5 and the DTT activity were higher during the heating season than during the nonheating season. Combustion sources were the primary contributors to DTT activity during the heating season, while secondary formation dominated during the nonheating season. The study also revealed that biomass burning had the highest inherent oxidation potential among all sources investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin L. Murphy, Leah R. Gerber, Chelsea M. Rochman, Beth Polidoro
Summary: Plastic pollution has devastating consequences for marine organisms. This study uses a trait-based framework to develop a vulnerability index for marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles in Hawai'i. The index ranks 63 study species based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution, providing valuable information for species monitoring and management priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
Summary: Growing pressure from climate change and agricultural land use is destabilizing soil microbial community interactions. Little is known about microbial community resistance and adaptation to disturbances, hindering our understanding of recovery latency and implications for ecosystem functioning. This study found that anthropic disturbance and natural disturbance have different effects on the topology and stability of soil microbial networks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunhao Li, Yali Feng, Haoran Li, Yisong Yao, Chenglong Xu, Jinrong Ju, Ruiyu Ma, Haoyu Wang, Shiwei Jiang
Summary: Deep-sea mining poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems and human health by disturbing sediment and transmitting metal ions through the food chain. This study developed a new regenerative adsorption material, OMN@SA, which effectively removes metal ions. The adsorption mechanism and performance of the material for metal ion fixation were investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
Summary: Valsartan, a widely used antihypertensive drug, has been detected in high concentrations in surface waters due to its unchanged excretion and incomplete degradation in wastewater treatment plants. This study investigated the degradation of valsartan and identified 14 degradation byproducts. The acute and chronic toxicity of these byproducts were evaluated in key organisms in the freshwater trophic chain.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation behavior and product formation of two representative pharmaceuticals in simulated estuary water. The study found that the formed transformation products of these pharmaceuticals have potential toxicity on marine organisms, including oxidative stress and damage to cellular components.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
Summary: This study revealed that exposure to lower levels of air pollutants led to decreased pregnancy rates, with PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO emerging as the four most prominent pollutants. Individuals aged 35 and above exhibited heightened susceptibility to pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
Summary: In this study, inverse vulcanized polysulfides (IVP) were synthesized by reacting molten sulfur with 4-vinyl benzyl chloride, and then functionalized using N-methyl D-glucamine (NMDG). The functionalized IVP showed a high mercury adsorption capacity and a machine learning model was developed to predict the amount of mercury removed. Furthermore, the functionalized IVP can be regenerated and reused, providing a sustainable and cost-effective adsorbent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rita Bonfiglio, Renata Sisto, Stefano Casciardi, Valeria Palumbo, Maria Paola Scioli, Erica Giacobbi, Francesca Servadei, Gerry Melino, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca
Summary: This study investigated the presence of aluminum in human colon cancer samples and its potential association with biological processes involved in cancer progression. Aluminum was found in tumor areas of 24% of patients and was associated with epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell death. Additional analyses revealed higher tumor mutational burden and mutations in genes related to EMT and apoptosis in aluminum-positive colon cancers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of aluminum toxicity may improve strategies for the management of colon cancer patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)