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Engineering, Environmental
J. Qian, P. Riede, G. Abbt-Braun, J. Parniske, S. Metzger, T. Morck
Summary: In this study, the efficacy of Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC)-Activated Sludge (AS) treatment in removing organic micropollutants (OMPs) was investigated through batch and pilot plant experiments. The results showed that the treatment was capable of achieving a high removal efficiency for nine OMPs. Additionally, intermittent dosage of PAC was found to stably remove OMPs, suggesting potential cost savings in terms of investment and maintenance.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Cecilia Burzio, Jennifer Ekholm, Oskar Modin, Per Falas, Ola Svahn, Frank Persson, Tim van Erp, David J. I. Gustavsson, Britt -Marie Wilen
Summary: This study compared the removal performances of organic micropollutants by conventional activated sludge (CAS) and aerobic granular sludge (AGS), and analyzed the microbial communities and antimicrobial resistance genes. The results showed that CAS had higher transformation ability for most compounds compared to AGS. Oxic conditions supported the transformation of several micropollutants with faster rates than anoxic conditions. The estimated transformation rates from batch experiments could predict the removal of most micropollutants in the full-scale processes. Although the microbial compositions differed between AGS and CAS, their resistome profiles were similar.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mareike Evers, Ruben-Laurids Lange, Eva Heinz, Marc Wichern
Summary: This study investigated the application of powdered activated carbon (PAC) for removing organic micropollutants (OMP) at two different points in a municipal wastewater treatment plant. The results showed that dosing PAC into the nitrification zone simultaneously reduced the concentrations of BPA, BTRs, METF, and METO by over 80% at a dosage of 20 mg/L. The post-treatment stage requires half the amount of PAC to achieve the same removal rates.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sangki Choi, Heejong Son, Young Mo Kim, Yunho Lee
Summary: A combined process of coagulation and powdered activated carbon (PAC) was tested as an alternative primary wastewater treatment option. The results showed that simultaneous coagulation and PAC treatment achieved higher removal rates of dissolved organic carbon and organic micropollutants.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hana Atallah Al-asad, Janna Parniske, Jueying Qian, Jens Alex, Sreenivasan Ramaswami, Korbinian Kaetzl, Tobias Morck
Summary: This study presents a mathematical method to describe the removal of organic micropollutants and dissolved organic carbon from wastewater using powdered activated carbon. The developed model can predict the adsorption behavior of organic pollutants and simulate the process under different operating conditions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mirna Alameddine, Arno Siraki, Lusine Tonoyan, Mohamed Gamal El-Din
Summary: Powdered activated carbon (PAC) acts as a strong adsorbent and catalyst for ozonation processes in treating micropollutants. The simultaneous addition of ozone (O-3) and PAC enhances the removal and degradation rates of micropollutants, with scavenging actions of hydroxyl radicals ((OH)-O-center dot) and other reactive oxygen species. Detailed studies show that the presence of PAC does not boost the generation of free hydroxyl radicals in the decomposition of ozone at neutral pH, but rather produces adsorbed hydroxyl radicals and other oxidizing species.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jennifer E. Schollee, Juliane Hollender, Christa S. McArdell
Summary: The study evaluated different wastewater treatment setups for the removal of micropollutants using high-resolution mass spectrometry data. Results showed that biological treatment effectively removed most non-target features and industrial features, while advanced treatment could remove an additional portion of non-target features and was crucial for the abatement of certain known micropollutants.
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Saner, P. N. Carvalho, J. Catalano, K. Anastasakis
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential of utilizing hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) waste residue as renewable adsorbents and investigates the influence of chemical activation conditions. Acid washed demineralized adsorbents show higher adsorption capacity for compound removal from wastewater. Implementation of HTL technology in wastewater treatment facilities can not only valorize sewage sludge and nutrients, but also provide precursors for renewable adsorbents, enhancing technology integration.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
L. Jothinathan, Q. Q. Cai, S. L. Ong, J. Y. Hu
Summary: The novel Fe-Mn/PAC pellet prepared by a sol-gel method displayed enhanced removal efficiency of COD and phenol in phenolic wastewater during microbubble ozonation, with a high ozone conversion rate. The Fe-Mn/PAC pellet also significantly increased the exposure of hydroxyl radicals and promoted their generation, leading to reduced ozone consumption and a lower ratio of ozone consumption to COD removal.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Pistocchi, H. R. Andersen, G. Bertanza, A. Brander, J. M. Choubert, M. Cimbritz, J. E. Drewes, C. Koehler, J. krampe, M. Launay, P. H. Nielsen, N. Obermaier, S. Stanevm, D. Thornberg
Summary: In this contribution, scenarios of advanced wastewater treatment for the removal of micropollutants are analyzed. The necessity of properly implemented tertiary treatment and the critical aspects, advantages, and disadvantages of advanced treatment options are reviewed. The costs of implementing advanced treatment and upgrading plants from secondary to tertiary treatment are quantified, along with greenhouse gas emissions. By comparing costs and effectiveness, a compromise scenario is proposed where advanced treatment is required for plants of certain population equivalents and dilution ratios.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Aviad Avraham, Akachukwu Favour Nwaobi, Michal Sela-Adler, Amit Gross, Roy Bernstein
Summary: This study suggests a multistep onsite wastewater treatment system that is capable of effectively treating wastewater in varying conditions and producing high-quality effluent suitable for reuse.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Juan Jose Rueda-Marquez, Javier Moreno-Andres, Ana Rey, Carmen Corada-Fernandez, Anna Mikola, Manuel A. Manzano, Irina Levchuk
Summary: This study investigated the efficiency of granular activated carbon-based catalytic processes for the removal of pharmaceutical active compounds in urban wastewater. Results showed that CWPO achieved the highest TOC removal efficiency under optimal operational conditions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lam Thanh Phan, Heidemarie Schaar, Ernis Saracevic, Jorg Krampe, Norbert Kreuzinger
Summary: The study found that ozonation led to a dose-dependent increase in biological activity, particularly for substances that are recalcitrant to biodegradation. Additionally, ozonation enhanced the degradation potential of COD and BDOC, while also partially mineralizing organic compounds. These results suggest that a combination of ozonation and biological post-treatment can contribute to sustainable water resource management by reducing biodegradable organic carbon emissions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Woongbae Lee, Sangki Choi, Hyunjin Kim, Woorim Lee, Minju Lee, Heejong Son, Changha Lee, Min Cho, Yunho Lee
Summary: This study assessed and compared the efficiencies of ozonation and ozone with hydrogen peroxide for the removal of organic micropollutants (OMPs), as well as the inactivation of bacteria and viruses, and the formation of bromate and biodegradable organics in municipal wastewater effluent. The results showed that ozonation effectively eliminated 39 OMPs, with 22 OMPs achieving a removal rate of 54 ± 14% at an ozone dosage of 0.5 gO(3)/gDOC. The concentration and exposure time of ozone were positively correlated with microbial inactivation levels, and O-3/H2O2 minimized bromate formation but decreased bacteria/virus inactivation. Ozonation also produced biodegradable organics, which could be removed through post-biodegradation treatment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jingyu Zhang, Sijia Yu, Jingwei Wang, Zhi-Ping Zhao, Weiwei Cai
Summary: In this study, a novel process combining powered carbon (PC) and fluidized granular activated carbon (GAC) with ultrafiltration was proposed to achieve high effluent quality and reduce membrane fouling. It was found that fluidized spherical GAC (RGAC) was highly effective in reducing fouling associated with biochar, and the overall fouling rate of the system was even lower than that of a system using powdered activated carbon (PAC). The RGAC-biochar-UF system achieved similar effluent quality but better permeability compared to the RGAC-PAC-UF system, with a 20% cost savings, making it a promising water treatment system for large-scale applications.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mattia Pierpaoli, Malgorzata Szopinska, Barbara K. Wilk, Michal Sobaszek, Aneta Luczkiewicz, Robert Bogdanowicz, Sylwia Fudala-Ksiazek
Summary: This study demonstrates that electrolysis on boron-doped diamond electrodes is effective in removing PFASs, specifically perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulphonate (PFOS), from landfill leachates. The presence of long-chain intermediates during electrolysis differed significantly between high and low boron doping concentrations, indicating greater sensitivity of low-doped BDD to the long-chain intermediates of PFOA. This suggests potential for using BDD-electrolysis for PFAS removal despite the presence of competing components in landfill leachates.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Agnieszka Kalinowska, Katarzyna Jankowska, Sylwia Fudala-Ksiazek, Mattia Pierpaoli, Aneta Luczkiewicz
Summary: This study investigated the sustainable management of small human communities in the Arctic, analyzing microbial communities in a water supply system and a wastewater receiver. The results showed that different sources of nutrients can affect the microbial composition in lakes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mattia Pierpaoli, Pawel Jakobczyk, Miroslaw Sawczak, Aneta Luczkiewicz, Sylwia Fudala-Ksiazek, Robert Bogdanowicz
Summary: Nanomaterials and complex architectures offer the opportunity to design efficient solutions to environmental issues, with intelligently engineered nanomaterials playing a crucial role in improving pollutant removal and mineralization capabilities.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rafal Tytus Bray, Katarzyna Jankowska, Eliza Kulbat, Aneta Luczkiewicz, Aleksandra Sokolowska
Summary: The research demonstrates that ultrafiltration for disinfection of municipal treated wastewater can improve the quality of treated wastewater. However, the presence of potentially pathogenic virus particles suggests that additional disinfection methods may be necessary for full microbiological safety.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Marcin Budzynski, Aneta Luczkiewicz, Jacek Szmaglinski
Summary: Pandemics have brought new challenges for public transport, requiring new protection measures to prevent epidemic outbreaks, ensuring passenger safety and minimizing company losses.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Barbara Krystyna Wilk, Malgorzata Szopinska, Aneta Luczkiewicz, Michal Sobaszek, Ewa Siedlecka, Sylwia Fudala-Ksiazek
Summary: The electrochemical oxidation of organic compounds and ammonium in landfill leachates using boron-doped diamond electrodes was investigated, with the most effective results achieved using BDD 0.5 k electrode and a specific current density. The study showed that electrochemical oxidation could significantly reduce COD and N-NH4+ concentrations in landfill leachates, improving their biodegradability.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Paulina Dziminska, Stanislaw Drzewiecki, Marek Ruman, Klaudia Kosek, Karol Mikolajewski, Pawel Licznar
Summary: Accurate determination of unitary water demand and diurnal distribution is crucial for designing, sizing, and analyzing water supply networks. This study analyzed hourly water consumption in apartment buildings to verify the application of k-means clustering. The article provides a detailed description of the methodology and results, including synthetic distributions of hourly water consumption and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Joanna Potapowicz, Malgorzata Szopinska, Danuta Szuminska, Robert Jozef Bialik, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: This study investigated the presence of PAHs in fresh waters and surface sediments on the western shore of Admiralty Bay over several sampling seasons. The results showed that biomass combustion and coal were the main sources of PAHs, with a limited contribution from petroleum sources. The study also indicated a minimal role of long-range atmospheric transport from South America in PAH pollution, with local activities being more closely associated with PAH contamination.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ivone Vaz-Moreira, Monika Harnisz, Joana Abreu-Silva, Damian Rolbiecki, Ewa Korzeniewska, Aneta Luczkiewicz, Celia M. Manaia, Grazyna Plaza
Summary: Antibiotic resistance poses a major human health threat, with global asymmetries in occurrence influenced by factors such as climate, socioeconomic status, and antibiotic use. Europe shows an increasing gradient of resistance from North to South and from West to East. A qualitative comparison between Poland in Central-East region and Portugal in South-West reveals differing levels of antibiotic consumption and resistance prevalence, with potential similar resistance loads in treated wastewater.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Elzbieta Haustein, Aleksandra Kurylowicz-Cudowska, Aneta Luczkiewicz, Sylwia Fudala-Ksiazek, Bartlomiej Michal Cieslik
Summary: The amount of fly ash from sewage sludge incineration is increasing globally, posing a serious environmental problem. This study utilized sewage sludge ash (SSA) from a municipal sewage treatment plant to investigate its impact on the hydration heat process of cement mortars. The research found that SSA particles have irregular grain morphology and consist mainly of oxides such as CaO, P2O5, SiO2, and Al2O3. The presence of SSA in cement mortars decreased the rate of heat generation and total heat compared to control samples. Increasing the replacement of cement with SSA also led to a decrease in the 7-day compressive strength of the mortar samples.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Barbara Krystyna Wilk, Malgorzata Szopinska, Michal Sobaszek, Mattia Pierpaoli, Agata Blaszczyk, Aneta Luczkiewicz, Sylwia Fudala-Ksiazek
Summary: Electrochemical oxidation (EO) using boron-doped diamond electrodes (BDDs) was effective in treating landfill leachate (LL), with lower boron doping concentration leading to better performance. EO inactivated bacterial cells within 2 hours, possibly due to the penetration and reaction of electrogenerated oxidants. The toxicity of EO-treated LLs was lower than raw ones, suggesting that appropriate electrolysis parameters can reduce toxicity without compromising nutrient removal and disinfection capabilities, although the salinity and oxidation pathways of LLs require further investigation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Filip Pawlak, Krystyna Anna Koziol, Klaudia Kosek, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: Single point sampling in snow studies due to logistical constraints can introduce unquantified error, particularly with low concentrations of chemicals like chlorinated persistent organic pollutants. Field experiments in the Arctic show varying levels of uncertainty at short and regional scales, suggesting the need for caution when interpreting spatial differences in snow concentrations.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karol Mikolajewski, Marek Ruman, Klaudia Kosek, Marcin Glixelli, Paulina Dziminska, Piotr Zietara, Pawel Licznar
Summary: Despite the availability of high-resolution precipitation records, engineers in hydrology still rely on predefined model hyetographs to design drainage systems. This study presents a methodology for identifying similar rainfall patterns and developing local model hyetograph clusters. The methodology uses cluster analysis and validates the clusters based on statistical parameters. The results confirm the usefulness of the methodology for storm rainfall clusters division and identification of model hyetographs in large urban areas. This methodology can be applied globally in urban agglomerations.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Agnieszka Kalinowska, Mattia Pierpaoli, Katarzyna Jankowska, Sylwia Fudala-Ksiazek, Anna Remiszewska-Skwarek, Aneta Luczkiewicz
Summary: Apart from chemical constituents, wastewater treatment plant effluents release microorganisms that can be important to the receiving water bodies. Little is known about the treated wastewater microbial community and its fate in the waters of the receiver. This study uses a combination of new and traditional methods to analyze the microbial composition, functions, and seasonal changes of treated wastewater. The results show differences in bacterial community composition between treated wastewater and environmental samples, and suggest that WWTP effluents are still sources of human-related microorganisms and bacteria involved in N-cycling.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Malgorzata Szopinska, Joanna Potapowicz, Katarzyna Jankowska, Aneta Luczkiewicz, Ola Svahn, Erland Bjorklund, Christina Nannou, Dimitra Lambropoulou, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: This study aimed to assess the potential environmental risks of pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and other contaminants in the western shore of Admiralty Bay, King George Island. The study found high concentrations of pollutants, highlighting the importance of regular monitoring and mitigation strategies for protecting the environment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eva Boon, Jurian Vincent Meijering, Robbert Biesbroek, Fulco Ludwig
Summary: This article introduces a global Delphi study, which presents a widely supported definition for successful climate services. The definition emphasizes the importance of user satisfaction and highlights the need for climate service developers to consider climate change uncertainties, build trust and capacity with users, and tailor interactions based on user needs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhiqi Zhang, Xiangyu Jia, Zeren Gongbu, Dingling He, Wenjun Li
Summary: This study conducted research in two villages on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of China and found that the village with interactive and supportive government involvement achieved better outcomes compared to the village with forceful government intervention. This highlights the importance of congruence between government actions and community demands in developing self-governance institutions for natural resource management.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yolanda L. Waters, Kerrie A. Wilson, Angela J. Dean
Summary: This study found that climate messages centered around the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) are more effective in strengthening intentions to adopt energy reduction behaviors. However, they are limited in motivating more impactful civic and social behaviors, including those seeking to influence climate policy support. Messages emphasizing collective efficacy can enhance message effect and influence the uptake of a broader range of behaviors. Emotions related to distress played a significant role in this effect. This research offers an alternative for expanding beyond traditional climate communication strategies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel A. Potts, Emma J. S. Ferranti, Joshua D. Vande Hey
Summary: This study investigates the barriers to integrating satellite data into air quality management and proposes the creation of a network of experts to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange between scientific research and air quality management.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amber W. Datta, Carina Wyborn, Brian C. Chaffin, Michele L. Barnes
Summary: Extreme climate events are changing social-ecological systems and challenging environmental governance paradigms. This study explores governance actors' perspectives on the future of reef management after a crisis and finds that multiple and conflicting visions are shaping the trajectory of coral reef governance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ranjan Datta, Prarthona Datta
Summary: This paper discusses the importance of learning climate change solutions from the activities of cross-cultural children, and introduces reflective learning, Indigenous Elders land-based teaching, music and arts learning, and positive interactions with cross-cultural children in a cross-cultural community garden.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Julie Lydia Stounberg, Karen Timmerman, Karsten Dahl, Maurizio Pinna, Jon C. Svendsen
Summary: To combat biodiversity loss, the European Union established the Natura 2000 network. However, some sites are still not mapped, and habitats remain undefined. This study compared the definitions of blue mussel reefs in different EU member states and identified significant variations in parameters and limits used for reef identification. The study also highlighted the need for compatible and justified habitat definitions to ensure a consistent level of protection.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shilpi Kundu, Edward A. Morgan, James C. R. Smart
Summary: Climate change impacts in low lying coastal areas, like Bangladesh, are negatively affecting food and livelihood security, necessitating adaptation measures to build resilience. However, the effective implementation of these measures is hindered by a lack of local-level knowledge.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Theodore Tallent, Aiora Zabala
Summary: This study explores how pluralism and social equity are incorporated into the governance of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in the field of conservation. Using a conceptual framework of social equity, the researchers analyze five exemplary cases to understand how practitioners assimilate these principles into their practices and governance processes. The findings highlight a strong commitment to participation and involvement of local communities, along with practices that aim to foster actor participation, build local capacity, and strengthen ownership. The study emphasizes the importance of considering diverse voices, perspectives, and forms of knowledge in conservation governance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Natalie Sampson, Carmel Price, Melanie Sampson, Mary Bradshaw, Bianca Freeman
Summary: The Title V program of the Clean Air Act provides opportunities for public participation in permit-related decisionmaking, but there is a lack of substantive changes prioritizing environmental justice in overburdened communities. Increasing the use of plain language can improve public participation by enhancing access, transparency, and accountability. Analysis of public notices revealed poor writing quality and a lack of attention to writing strategies for improved understanding and addressing environmental health and justice. Suggestions for improving public notices are provided, emphasizing the need for plain language and environmental health literacy.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karabi Bezboruah, Amruta Sakalker, Michelle Hummel, Oswald Jenewein, Kathryn Masten, Yonghe Liu
Summary: This study examines the role of a rural, community-based nonprofit organization in addressing coastal flooding. Through an analysis of the Ingleside on the Bay Coastal Watch Association (IOBCWA) in Texas, the study finds that the organization has improved the community's adaptive capacity through activities such as community organizing, advocacy, data collection, resident capacity building, and regional communication networks. However, more policies, partnerships, and inclusion of socially vulnerable groups are needed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Heli Saarikoski, Suvi Vikstrom, Lasse Peltonen
Summary: This paper examines the cormorant conflict in Finland, highlighting the frame conflict resulting from different scales of analysis. The study finds that knowledge co-production processes have the potential to address environmental conflicts and generate practical and contextually appropriate knowledge. Key factors include participants' control over information and third-party facilitation of dialogue.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naomi Terry, Azucena Castro, Bwalya Chibwe, Geci Karuri-Sebina, Codruta Savu, Laura Pereira
Summary: The practice of envisioning the future has deep roots in African traditions, but is not widely used in conventional futuring methodologies. To achieve a decolonial approach to futuring, it is important to consider diverse pasts and storytelling forms. Stories can serve as mechanisms of power, healing, and diversification, leading to more just and ecologically sustainable futures.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Priya Chetri, Upasna Sharma, P. Vigneswara Ilavarasan
Summary: Previous studies have overlooked the role of information in farmers' capacity to adapt to weather and climate variability. This paper examines the relationship between farmers' access to weather information and the uptake of farm-level adaptation strategies, and highlights the potential of information in improving farmers' adaptive capacity. The paper also emphasizes the moderating effect of farmers' social ecosystem on this relationship.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Baker Matovu, Floor Brouwer, Raimund Bleischwitz, Firas Aljanabi, Meltem Alkoyak-Yildiz
Summary: This paper proposes a novel framework for sustainable sand mining based on Ecosystem Service Assessment. It analyzes the case of Kerala, India to demonstrate the impacts of sand mining on local ecosystems and livelihoods. The article also highlights seven key steps that can guide sustainable sand mining and promote integrated governance systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)