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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sara Lehmann-Konera, Waldemar Kociuba, Stanislaw Chmiel, Lukasz Franczak, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: The surface water chemistry in the Svalbard Archipelago is influenced by the geology of the catchment and long-range transport of atmospheric pollutants. The dissolved trace elements in the Scott River mainly come from natural sources, with exceptions like Zinc originating from atmospheric pollutants. Changes in hydro-meteorological conditions and the presence of seabird colonies affect the transport of trace elements within the catchment.
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Environmental Sciences
Haowen Zheng, Mengyang Liu, Rainer Lohmann, Daning Li, Simon Vojta, Samuel Katz, Weimin Wang, Hongwei Ke, Chunhui Wang, Minggang Cai
Summary: The seasonal monsoon variations have a significant impact on the atmospheric transport of semi-volatile organic pollutants over the South China Sea (SCS). In 2017, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were analyzed over the basin and island areas in the SCS. The composition and sources of gaseous PAHs showed differences in space and time among the basin and island areas. Combustion sources, including a petroleum source near the island areas, were identified as the main sources of PAHs in the SCS. Air mass back trajectories and potential source contribution factor analysis revealed strong biomass burning signals from the Indochina Peninsula and other Southeast Asian countries. Monsoons were found to transport emissions from approximately 90% of the combustion sources to the basin areas, while the island areas were dominated by local emissions. This study highlights the importance of terrestrial sources of PAHs over the SCS under the influence of monsoons.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Sara Lehmann-Konera, Marek Ruman, Marcin Frankowski, Lukasz Ma Larzewski, Krzysztof Raczy, Filip Pawlak, Krystyna Koziol, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: The study shows that the sediment in the glacier forefield primarily comes from anthropogenic sources, while the metals and metalloids deposited on the Calypsostranda marine terrace come from both natural and anthropogenic sources. The correlation matrix and principal component analysis reveal different primary factors affecting rainfall chemistry at each study site.
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Environmental Sciences
Raquel Pinto, Rui Vilarinho, Antonio Paulo Carvalho, Joaquim Agostinho Moreira, Laura Guimaraes, Luis Oliva-Teles
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Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Guangzhi Xu, Lin Wang, Ping Chang, Xiaohui Ma, Shuyu Wang
Summary: The irregular shapes of atmospheric rivers make it difficult to analyze and understand the mechanisms of moisture transport. This study develops a method to composite AR-related variables and reveals the three-dimensional structure and evolutionary features of a typical North Pacific AR. The AR is typically located along and in advance of the surface cold front of an extratropical cyclone, and a mesoscale secondary circulation contributes to the moisture fluxes.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-ATMOSPHERES
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Shivali Gupta, Rakesh Kumar, Akanksha Rajput, Ruby Gorka, Antima Gupta, Nazuk Bhasin, Sudesh Yadav, Anju Verma, Kirpa Ram, Madulika Bhagat
Summary: Microplastic pollution has gained significant attention worldwide due to the overuse and improper disposal of plastic products. While there is extensive research on microplastics in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, recent studies have focused on its presence in air and the potential health impacts. Airborne microplastics have been identified as priority pollutants that can lead to adverse health effects such as neurotoxicity, cancer, and respiratory problems. However, more research is needed to understand their effects on air quality and human health, as well as develop scientific protocols for their characterization.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Water Resources
B. Flem, L. Stalsberg, A. Seither
Summary: This study analyzes the national groundwater management systems in Norway and Sweden and their implementation of the Water Framework Directive (WFD), with emphasis on international river basin districts and transborder cooperation. The findings offer recommendations for authorities and policy-makers on how to improve transboundary groundwater management.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY-REGIONAL STUDIES
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lulu Chen, Jintai Lin, Randall Martin, Mingxi Du, Hongjian Weng, Hao Kong, Ruijing Ni, Jun Meng, Yuhang Zhang, Lijuan Zhang, Aaron van Donkelaar
Summary: This study reveals the significant transboundary effects of global fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on public health, with poorer regions experiencing the worst impact. International collaborative strategies should be implemented to reduce transboundary mortality caused by PM2.5, taking historical responsibility and inequality into account.
Review
Environmental Sciences
A. Kock, H. C. Glanville, A. C. Law, T. Stanton, L. J. Carter, J. C. Taylor
Summary: Pharmaceuticals are an important group of emerging pollutants with the potential to harm wildlife and humans. They have been detected in various types of water bodies and the organisms living in them. Traditional wastewater treatment is unable to completely remove pharmaceuticals, leading to their discharge into aquatic ecosystems. However, little is known about the effects of pharmaceuticals on phytoplankton, especially diatoms, which are crucial organisms in aquatic systems. This review aims to present a synthesis of research on pharmaceutical exposure to diatoms, exploring their ecotoxicity, bioremediation potential, and use as bio-indicators for water quality assessment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Steve Hung Lam Yim, Tao Huang
Summary: Past studies have focused on ground-level air quality, but this study utilized the 3DREAMS system to provide vertical profiles of aerosols in the upper atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) of a high-density city in Asia. The results show opposite diurnal profiles of aerosols between ground-level and upper ABL, and significant spatial variations in aerosol distribution at different locations.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Ashima Awasthi, Madhuri S. Rishi, Ashu Khosla, Shivali Panjgotra
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the groundwater suitability in Gurdaspur district, located along the Indo-Pak international boundary, for drinking and irrigation purposes. By analyzing 111 samples using standard numerical indices and GIS techniques, the study found that the drinking water quality was generally good, with Ca2+ and Mg2+-HCO3- as the main water types. Principal component analysis identified ion exchange, weathering, and agricultural practices as the dominant factors affecting groundwater quality. Additionally, the irrigation water quality index indicated restrictions on agricultural production due to poor water quality.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Angela Maria Da Silva-Lehmkuhl, Saul Blanco, Denise C. Bicudo
Summary: We developed the Trophic Diatom Index for Reservoirs (TDIR) and compared it with other borrowed indices. TDIR showed good performance in classifying the trophic status of reservoirs.
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Environmental Sciences
Adriana Tuduri, Laura Perez Becona, Natalia Venturini, Lorena Rodriguez-Gallego, Felipe Garcia-Rodriguez, Leticia Gonzalez, Carolina Lescano, Soledad Costa, Laura del Puerto, Leandro Bergamino
Summary: The study found that water column trophic indicators reflect short-term water quality changes, while benthic trophic indicators reflect long-term trends. The research also showed that eutrophic conditions in sediment and transitional water bodies are associated with decreasing salinity and increasing total nutrients.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Morgan Mitchell, Aldona Wiacek, Ian Ashpole
Summary: Nova Scotia experiences elevated surface air pollution episodes regularly, with decreasing ozone concentrations in Halifax and Aylesford, while levels have increased at Lake Major. The concentrations of ozone precursors have significantly decreased in Halifax, although there was a deceleration in provincial NOx emissions reduction from 2012 to 2018. Events of long-range transported pollution in Halifax have increased in frequency over the years.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jeff D. Pepin, Andrew J. Robertson, Shari A. Kelley
Summary: Research has found that geothermal systems in the transboundary Mesilla/Conejos-Medanos Basin may contribute a significant amount of dissolved solids to the shallow aquifer system annually. This salinity flux, if it reaches the Rio Grande, could account for a significant portion of the river's salinity. The study also highlights the importance of identifying brackish upflow zones and their potential impacts on international water supplies in the region.
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
N. A. Gashkina
GEOCHEMISTRY INTERNATIONAL
(2017)
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
T. I. Moiseenko, N. A. Gashkina, M. I. Dinu, V. Yu. Khoroshavin, T. A. Kremleva
GEOCHEMISTRY INTERNATIONAL
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
T. I. Moiseenko, B. A. Morgunov, N. A. Gashkina, V. V. Megorskiy, A. A. Pesiakova
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2018)
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Environmental Sciences
T. I. Moiseenko, M. I. Dinu, N. A. Gashkina, V. Jones, V. Y. Khoroshavin, T. A. Kremleva
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2018)
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
N. A. Gashkina
GEOCHEMISTRY INTERNATIONAL
(2018)
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Environmental Sciences
T. I. Moiseenko, M. I. Dinu, T. A. Kremleva, N. A. Gashkina
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Natalia A. Gashkina, Tatyana Moiseenko, Lubov P. Kudryavtseva
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2020)
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Environmental Sciences
Marina Dinu, Tatyana Moiseenko, Dmitry Baranov
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Natalia A. Gashkina, Tatyana I. Moiseenko
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2020)
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Environmental Sciences
Marina Dinu, Valery M. Shkinev, Tatyana Moiseenko, Rustam Kh Dzhenloda, Tatyana Danilova
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Environmental Sciences
Tatyana Moiseenko, Natalia A. Gashkina, Marina Dinu, Tatiana A. Kremleva, Vitaliy Yu Khoroshavin
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Environmental Sciences
Tatyana Moiseenko, Mariya M. Bazova, Natalia A. Gashkina
Summary: The study found that over the past 28 years, the water chemistry of lakes in the Kola Arctic region has shown a long-term response to reduced acid deposition and climate warming, including a decrease in sulfate concentrations, enhanced acid-neutralizing capacity, and an increase in DOC and nutrient concentrations. The main reasons for these trends are reduced strong acid deposition and climate warming.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Tatyana Moiseenko
Summary: This paper reviews the evaluations of the effects of increasing anthropogenic loads on water resources and highlights the link between water quality changes and global anthropogenic loads.
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
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DOKLADY EARTH SCIENCES
(2017)
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
T. I. Moiseenko, N. A. Gashkina
GEOCHEMISTRY INTERNATIONAL
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