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Zayra Christine Satyro, Carla Farias, Luiz Antonio Candido, Jose Augusto Veiga
Summary: In the Amazon, the presence of rivers and cities has a significant impact on mesoscale convective systems and the development of Squall Lines. This study demonstrates that the river intensifies the Squall Line over the city, while the urban structure dictates the intensity of this effect.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
George Atisa, Alexis E. Racelis
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Chemistry, Physical
Marc Florent, Konrad Rotnicki, Natalia Przybylska, Malgorzata Sliwinska-Bartkowiak, Teresa J. Bandosz
Summary: The trends in the value and shift of a water melting point in nanoporous carbons of distinctive surface chemistry were analyzed. The surface chemistry and porosity of carbons affect the behavior of water, with hydrophobic carbons showing smaller decreases in melting point compared to hydrophilic carbons.
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Engineering, Chemical
Ettore Virga, Klara Zvab, Wiebe M. de Vos
Summary: This study investigates the effect of membrane surface chemistry on fouling in surface water treatment for polyelectrolyte multilayer based nanofiltration membranes. Different surface chemistries were found to affect the adsorption of various foulants, with zwitterionic phosphatidylcholine surface chemistry demonstrating excellent fouling resistance.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Xuerong Li, Morgan Fatowe, Leila Lemos, Natalia Quinete
Summary: PFAS were detected in tap water and surface water samples from various locations in South and Central Florida, with higher concentrations observed in polluted river and coastal estuary areas. These findings provide important information for the development of more stringent screening levels to protect human health and the environment in Florida.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Rakesh Kadaverugu
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EARTH SCIENCE INFORMATICS
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xuanxuan Wang, Yaning Chen, Gonghuan Fang, Zhi Li, Yongchang Liu
Summary: Central Asia is facing a severe water crisis that is limiting the achievement of sustainable development goals in the region. This study provides a multi-perspective analysis of the water crisis, considering factors such as water stress, safe drinking water access, water pollution, climate change, population growth, poverty, urbanization, and transboundary river management. The results indicate that the water crisis is intensifying in Central Asia, with Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan being classified as severely water stressed countries. Human activities have a significant impact on the water crisis, especially factors such as cultivated land area and population. The research emphasizes the importance of sustainable water resource management and highlights the need for effective action to address the worsening water security situation in Central Asia.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Lloyd B. Potter, Darrel M. Tremaine, Jay L. Banner
Summary: The variations in residential water consumption are strongly associated with the presence of swimming pools and the value of the residential property. Additionally, the size of the residential parcel and household income are positively correlated with water consumption. Therefore, conservation efforts should focus on higher-valued housing and residences with swimming pools, and consider implementing tiered pricing.
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Environmental Sciences
Nan Wang, Jiayue Chen, Tong He, Xinliang Xu, Luo Liu, Zongyao Sun, Zhi Qiao, Dongrui Han
Summary: Accelerated urbanization and frequent heatwaves in China have led to significant differences in urban and rural temperatures, with urbanization having a stronger effect on land surface temperature than on air temperature. Wind speed and precipitation play a more significant role in influencing the urban-rural temperature difference in air temperature under heatwave conditions, highlighting the need for comprehensive measures to address the risks associated with temperature rise in extreme climate scenarios.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Haolin Wu, Longfei Han, Tingfang Li
Summary: Urbanization has caused significant changes in the natural environment, leading to climate-related issues such as the urban heat island effect and posing a major threat to public health. However, the impact of urbanization on climate and its connection with human thermal comfort are still not well understood. This study examined the effects of urbanization on air temperature, extreme hot events, and human-perceived heat stress in an urbanized area in China. The results showed that urbanization exacerbated the warming effect and increased nighttime air temperature, leading to the urban heat island effect. There was also an increase in extreme hot events, and urbanization significantly contributed to the occurrence, duration, and intensity of these events. Additionally, urbanization worsened nighttime heat stress on people, with a significant increase in the nighttime heat stress index.
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Water Resources
Dounia Dib, Nawel Ababsa, Dalila Addad, Kenza Kadi, Abdelkader Khiari, Mounia Oualdjaoui
Summary: The study aimed to demonstrate the importance of conservation protocols through the evolution of water chemistry. Analysis of ninety-nine samples representing three types of water (tap, spring, and mineral water) showed that pH and alkalinity were most vulnerable to time effects, while chloride and sulfate concentrations were less evolved. PCA analysis found that water type composition was a significant factor, with surface waters being excessively mineralized and groundwater showing variations in pH and magnesium parameters.
APPLIED WATER SCIENCE
(2021)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
I Palazzoli, A. Montanari, S. Ceola
Summary: This study analyzes the impact of urbanization on surface water loss using remotely sensed data and provides insights into the patterns of surface water loss at different spatial scales. The research confirms a higher frequency of surface water loss near urban areas and identifies the influence of climatic conditions with more widespread losses in arid regions.
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Environmental Sciences
Audrey R. Douglas, Dorina Murgulet, Megan Greige, Kousik Das, J. David Felix, Hussain A. Abdulla
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FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
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Agronomy
Miriam Calderon, Chuanyu Yang, Veronica Ancona
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Environmental Sciences
Qianwen Yu, Zehao Sun, Junyuan Shen, Xia Xu, Qingye Han, Min Zhu
Summary: Rapid urbanization has resulted in increased water consumption and wastewater discharge. Balancing the relationship between urbanization and water pollution is crucial for sustainable development. However, this relationship cannot be solely analyzed from the perspective of population urbanization due to regional disparities in economic development and resource distribution in China.
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Environmental Sciences
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Environmental Sciences
C. L. Harclerode, T. J. Gentry, J. A. Aitkenhead-Peterson
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(2013)
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(2012)
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Soil Science
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Environmental Sciences
M. K. Steele, J. A. Aitkenhead-Peterson
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(2011)
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Soil Science
Ma. del Carmen A. Gonzalez-Chavez, Jacqueline A. Aitkenhead-Peterson, Terry J. Gentry, David Zuberer, Frank Hons, Richard Loeppert
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2010)
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Soil Science
Jacqueline A. Aitkenhead-Peterson, Danielle M. Cioce
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Soil Science
M. Kate Steele, Jacqueline A. Aitkenhead-Peterson
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(2012)
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Plant Sciences
Bhavana Viswanathan, Astrid Volder, W. Todd Watson, Jacqueline A. Aitkenhead-Peterson
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2011)
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Environmental Sciences
K. Jordan McCrary, Cara L. Harclerode Case, Terry J. Gentry, Jacqueline A. Aitkenhead-Peterson
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2013)
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Biodiversity Conservation
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Horticulture
Tim R. Pannkuk, Jacqueline A. Aitkenhead-Peterson, Kurt Steinke, James C. Thomas, David R. Chalmers, Richard H. White
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Horticulture
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