Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Matko Patekar, Ivona Banicek, Josip Rubinic, Jasmina Lukac Reberski, Ivana Boljat, Ana Selak, Marina Filipovic, Josip Terzic
Summary: The study found that Mediterranean freshwater resources are facing increasing pressure due to climate change and anthropogenic activities, with water quality of springs being affected by land use practices. Significant water losses are expected in the future.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kangning Huang, Jiye Leng, Yong Xu, Xinwei Li, Meng Cai, Ran Wang, Chao Ren
Summary: This study introduces a new methodological framework to predict future LCZ maps using the Cellular Automata model, successfully capturing structural changes within cities and providing necessary input datasets for urban climate forecasts.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anu Vijayan, Joseph M. Maina, Rochelle Lawson, Hsing-Chung Chang, Linda J. Beaumont, Peter J. Davies
Summary: Urbanization and climate change are major factors contributing to habitat loss and local extinction rates. Effective management of native vegetation in urban settings requires understanding the impacts of these factors and how species and communities may adapt, as well as identifying climate refugia to support management decisions under urban expansion and climate change pressures.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Linfei Yu, Guoyong Leng
Summary: This study estimated the global biophysical temperature effects of LULCC using CMIP6 climate models and found a historical global warming effect of LULCC at a rate of 0.0025 degrees C/century. Forested/non-forested secondary land, urban land, and cropland have contributed over 70% to LULCC's temperature effect, with land transitions and land management also playing significant roles in the climate impact.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jakub Wojkowski, Andrzej Walega, Dariusz Mlynski, Artur Radecki-Pawlik, Tomas Lepeska, Miko Piniewski, Zbigniew W. Kundzewicz
Summary: This study develops a methodology using nondimensional indicators to forecast shifts in water resources and examines the impact of climate change on water loss. The results suggest that changes in land use have a greater impact on water resources than projected climate change.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Samantha Broadmeadow, Tom Nisbet, Robert Palmer, Louise Webb, Chris Short, Charlotte-Anne Chivers, John Hammond, Martin Lukac, Anne Miller, Richard Gantlett, Joanna Clark
Summary: Natural flood management (NFM) involves restoring and protecting natural hydrology and geomorphology to minimize flood risk. Government agencies have created national maps to target suitable areas for NFM measures, but the effectiveness can be enhanced by involving local stakeholders in the decision-making process.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Subodh Chandra Pal, Indrajit Chowdhuri, Biswajit Das, Rabin Chakrabortty, Paramita Roy, Asish Saha, Manisa Shit
Summary: This study predicts the future flood susceptibility in India using remote sensing data and GIS modeling, showing that by 2100, the maximum monthly rainfall in India will increase, while the conversion of natural vegetation to agricultural and built-up land will also increase.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nathan Johnson, Robert Gross, Iain Staffell
Summary: The study demonstrates that progress has been made in global decarbonisation efforts, but more effort is needed. Significant advancements have been made in some areas, while negligible or negative progress has been observed in others.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Severin Hohensinner, Ulrike Atzler, Monika Berger, Thomas Bozzetta, Christian Hoeberth, Martin Kofler, Leena Rapottnig, Yvonne Sterle, Gertrud Haidvogl
Summary: Land uses have various impacts on flood risks, with research in Austrian catchments showing significant effects on flood regimes. Recent human activities have led to expansions in settlement areas, declines in arable land, and increased potential for flood damages.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Civil
Naomie M. Kayitesi, Alphonce C. Guzha, Gregoire Mariethoz
Summary: This review paper examines the effects of spatiotemporal changes in climate and land use/land cover on river hydro-morphology in tropical regions. Through analyzing 60 case studies, it is found that land use/land cover change has limited impact on hydrological variables, and other factors such as catchment heterogeneity play an important role. Future projections suggest similar trends will continue, though with differences based on land use and climate scenarios. Despite significant changes taking place in tropical regions, there is still limited research on the hydro-morphology responses, highlighting the need for further studies to enhance our understanding.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rachel R. R. Carlson, Jiwei Li, Larry B. B. Crowder, Gregory P. P. Asner
Summary: Turbidity from land-based runoff can have both negative and positive effects on coral bleaching during ocean heatwaves. This study used high-resolution satellite data to examine the relationship between turbidity and coral bleaching severity in Hawaii. The results showed that the effect of turbidity on bleaching severity weakened at higher temperatures, but still had a slightly negative impact in urban settings. Additionally, interactions between temperature and local variables like turbidity and wave energy were found to be the most significant drivers of bleaching severity.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Xiaoyang Li, Lei Zou, Jun Xia, Ming Dou, Hongwei Li, Zhihong Song
Summary: This study analyzed the interannual variation and spatial distribution characteristics of evapotranspiration (ET) in China from 2005 to 2020 using the Priestley-Taylor Jet Propulsion Laboratory (PT-JPL) model. The contributions of climate change and land use/land cover change (LUCC) to ET variation were quantified, and the results showed that climate change had a greater impact on ET than LUCC. Temperature and net radiation were identified as the most critical factors affecting ET on a national scale.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Syed Amir Manzoor, Geoffrey Griffiths, Martin Lukac
Summary: Global change drivers such as land use and climate changes interact in their effects on biodiversity, impacting the spread of invasive species. A study on Rhododendron ponticum in Wales found that habitat suitability may decrease by 2030 in most scenarios, but extreme scenarios involving accelerated land use change and greenhouse gas emissions could lead to an increase in habitat suitability. Regional policy-based land use change projections are crucial for assessing the potential expansion or retreat of invasive species in the future.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Melissa S. Bukovsky, Jing Gao, Linda O. Mearns, Brian C. O'Neill
Summary: This study assessed the combined impacts of GHG-forced climate change and projected land-use changes in regional climate projections. The research found that different societal trends in land-use changes can significantly affect climate projections in various ways. Effects of urbanization and agricultural land-use changes on future climate warming were particularly notable, with urban areas experiencing greater temperature increases.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Dwi Novitasari, Sarjiya, Sasongko Pramono Hadi, Rachmawan Budiarto, Deendarlianto
Summary: Hydropower plants will be the dominant source of power in Indonesia to achieve renewable energy targets. The island of Sulawesi has the largest potential for hydropower development. However, the impact of climate and land-use changes on these plants has not been considered in current planning. This study analyzes water availability in hydropower plants in Sulawesi by considering these factors.
ENERGY STRATEGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rama Pulicharla, Francois Proulx, Sonja Behmel, Jean-B Serodes, Manuel J. Rodriguez
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of contaminants of emerging interest in surface water and drinking water in five drinking water treatment plants in Quebec, Canada. Seven targeted CEI were analyzed in the water samples, showing varying concentration levels and removal efficiencies among the treatment plants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Water Resources
John McGrath, Mahnoush Maleki, Christian Bouchard, Genevieve Pelletier, Manuel J. Rodriguez
Summary: This study presents a methodology for estimating free residual chlorine concentrations in water distribution systems, incorporating different degradation kinetics based on pipe material, age, and diameter. Field sampling and laboratory tests were conducted to estimate bulk kinetic constants, with results showing that pipe wall kinetics tend to dominate the degradation process in older pipes. The developed methodology can enhance the prediction of FRCC through hydraulic and water quality modeling.
URBAN WATER JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Water Resources
Haroon R. Mian, Guangji Hu, Kasun Hewage, Manuel J. Rodriguez, Rehan Sadiq
Summary: A study developed GRNN-based models to predict the occurrence of three unregulated DBPs and successfully validated the results. The GRNN models exhibited better prediction accuracy compared to multiple linear regression models.
URBAN WATER JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Carlos Pena-Guzman, Maria Andrea Dominguez-Sanchez, Manuel Rodriguez, Rama Pulicharla, Karen Mora-Cabrera
Summary: COVID-19 has had a significant impact on global health and economy, leading researchers to focus on the distribution and transmission pathways of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the urban water cycle. Studies have shown that wastewater treatment plants are a key focus for virus research, while studies on the virus in bodies of water are relatively scarce.
Article
Development Studies
Francoise Tardif, Flavie St-Pierre, Genevieve Pelletier, Manuel J. Rodriguez
Summary: This study focuses on the management of protection areas in water supply watersheds, including the calculation of overland travel times and river travel times. The estimation of overland travel times requires abundant data and expertise, and has important implications for land use planning.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gyan Chhipi-Shrestha, Manuel Rodriguez, Sonja Behmel, Rama Pulicharla, Francois Proulx, Kasun Hewage, Rehan Sadiq
Summary: Contaminants of Emerging Concern in natural water pose ecological risks, with uncertainties in risk estimates. Classification of ecotoxicity values based on environmental parameters can reduce uncertainty in risk estimates.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elham Ahmadpour, Stephan Halle, Isabelle Valois, Patrick Eddy Ryan, Sami Haddad, Manuel Rodriguez, Badr El Aroussi, Sabrina Simard, Ianis Delpla, Francois Proulx, Robert Tardif, Maximilien Debia
Summary: This study evaluates the spatial and temporal variations in trichloramine and trichloromethane concentrations within indoor swimming pools. The results show significant variations in concentration over time, suggesting that the common practice of collecting a single 2-hour air sample does not accurately represent the true exposure and health risks for workers. A new 8-hour sampling strategy or a full-shift strategy is recommended for accurate assessment.
JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE
(2022)
Article
Information Science & Library Science
Jerome Cerutti, Irene Abi-Zeid, Luc Lamontagne, Roxane Lavoie, Manuel J. Rodriguez
Summary: This paper describes a process of knowledge acquisition and modeling to support complex decision-making for protecting water sources. Through online surveys, interviews, and thematic analysis, structured descriptions of past problems and implemented solutions were gathered and organized. A knowledge-based recommender system prototype, based on case-based reasoning, was developed to guide decision-makers in developing solutions based on past experiences.
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT RESEARCH & PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elham Ahmadpour, Stephane Halle, Isabelle Valois, Patrick Eddy Ryan, Sami Haddad, Manuel Rodriguez, Robert Tardif, Maximilien Debia
Summary: Since 1995, Hery's trichloramine sampling procedure has been widely used to determine trichloramine exposure in indoor swimming pools. This study investigates the effects of different cassette assemblies and sampling flow rates on the levels of measured trichloramine. Laboratory tests and workplace measurements were conducted to evaluate the prefiltering strategies and the influence of flow rates on trichloramine concentrations. The results suggest that using a separable cassette assembly prevents overestimations of trichloramine levels and that there are no significant differences in trichloramine concentrations at different flow rates in swimming pools.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rama Pulicharla, Francois Proulx, Sonja Behmel, Jean-B Serodes, Manuel J. Rodriguez
Summary: This study monitored seven contaminants in an urbanized watershed in Quebec, Canada and found that three of them were consistently detected at various sampling sites with concentrations ranging from a few hundred ng/L. Wastewater treatment plant and septic system discharges were identified as significant sources of CECs, and the concentrations of contaminants were higher in late winter compared to summer.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carlos Pena-Guzman, Alejandro Orduz, Manuel Rodriguez, David Perez
Summary: Accurate measurements of pollution in urban basins are crucial for effective management strategies. Reaeration rates can be determined using various methods, but the results may vary significantly depending on the variables used. Velocity and water depth are the most sensitive hydraulic variables that strongly influence the reaeration rates.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ianis Delpla, Sabrina Simard, Francois Proulx, Jean-Baptiste Serodes, Isabelle Valois, Elham Ahmadpour, Maximilien Debia, Robert Tardif, Sami Haddad, Manuel Rodriguez
Summary: The study monitored the water quality of two indoor swimming pools and found that swimmers' attendance had a significant impact on the levels of DBPs in the pools, particularly when there were more swimmers present. The levels of THMs and HAAs reached their peak during periods of high swimmer attendance.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Julia Cyr-Gagnon, Manuel J. Rodriguez
Summary: Municipalities in Quebec, Canada face challenges in implementing source water protection strategies, especially with the integration of spatially-referenced land use data with water quality data to estimate source water vulnerability. The main focus is on data management and validation for effective source water protection.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Flavie St-Pierre, Francoise Tardif, Manuel J. Rodriguez, Genevieve Pelletier
Summary: The study compares the effectiveness of geographical-based approach and SWAT hydrological model-based approach in estimating water travel times within a watershed. The results suggest that while a geographical-based approach may work for non-point source contamination, it is less suitable for point source contamination, especially during drought conditions. The use of a hydrological-based model is more useful for implementing an emergency plan based on weather events.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESSES-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Development Studies
S. Behmel, M. Damour, R. Ludwig, M. J. Rodriguez
Summary: This paper introduces a holistic, intelligent decision-support system framework for planning, managing, and optimizing surface water quality monitoring programs. The system architecture is designed based on a complex process that requires multiple variables, rules, and subject matter expert knowledge. Through case studies, the feasibility of the IDSS is demonstrated, and future testing plans are outlined for further validation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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)