Article
Engineering, Aerospace
Sahba El-Shawa, Merna Alzurikat, Jude Alsaadi, Ghayda Al Sona, Zaina Abu Shaar
Summary: Jordan's political stability has contributed to its rapid growth in sectors such as education, medicine, and information technology. The country is also aiming to advance in the space industry by establishing a lunar and Mars research facility and conducting research in areas such as water resource management and renewable energy. This initiative not only aims to contribute to lunar exploration but also to address pressing societal and economic issues in Jordan. Community engagement and international cooperation are crucial for the success of this project.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kristina G. Hopkins, Jacqueline S. Welles, Emily J. Pindilli, Gregory B. Noe, Peter R. Claggett, Labeeb Ahmed, Marina J. Metes
Summary: Floodplains provide critical ecosystem services by regulating floodwaters and retaining sediments and nutrients. A study was conducted to quantify the services that floodplains provide to downstream communities within the Chesapeake Bay and Delaware River watersheds. The study included the quantification and valuation of sediment and nutrient retention, as well as flood regulation services provided by floodplains.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Robert J. Lempert, Benjamin Preston, Sophia M. Charan, Laura Fraade-Blanar, Marjory S. Blumenthal
Summary: Connected vehicles, or CV, have the potential to bring significant societal benefits, especially when interacting with automation and electrification. Pushing for the development of CV and enhancing equity represent low-regrets options for public, private, and civil society actors.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART D-TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Congjun Xu, Guohuan Su, Kangshun Zhao, Xianghong Kong, Hongxia Wang, Xiaoqi Xu, Ziqi Li, Min Zhang, Jun Xu
Summary: Aquaculture, as an alternative food production system, has both benefits and costs that need to be balanced. This study evaluates the sustainable status of Chinese aquaculture by quantifying its benefits and costs in each province. The findings show regional variations in nine indicators representing aquaculture benefits and costs. The Southwest and South regions have the highest benefits and costs respectively in composite aquaculture. At the provincial level, Tibet and Hainan score highest in aquaculture benefits and costs in composite aquaculture. More sustainable aquaculture practices include producing sustainable species, using cleaner energy, and reducing the feed conversion ratio.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Veronika Engert, Olga Maria Klimecki, Philipp Kanske
Summary: Research has shown the numerous benefits of meditation training, including improvements in health, cognition, emotion, and social behavior. Sociologists have also demonstrated that individual traits and outcomes can spread through communities. In this article, the authors propose that the positive effects of meditation can similarly spread through social networks, influencing others through prosocial actions, cognitive improvements, and increased positive emotions. The authors argue that understanding and harnessing the spread of positive meditation effects can help address urgent challenges in our society.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
David Trinko, Noah Horesh, Emily Porter, Jamie Dunckley, Erika Miller, Thomas Bradley
Summary: In support of global decarbonization efforts, the adoption of electric vehicles is rapidly increasing, but the lack of accessible and equitable charging infrastructure remains a challenge. Charging-as-a-service presents a solution by mitigating ownership costs and making charging installation more economical.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Elisabeth Eppinger
Summary: The study explores how open innovation practices can foster societal benefits by proposing six distinct innovation attributes, and provides insights into which features of the practices support social benefits through assessing ten different open innovation practices.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Benoit Dessirier, Gitte Blicher-Mathiesen, Hans Estrup Andersen, Bo Gustafsson, Baerbel Muller-Karulis, Kimberly Van Meter, Nandita B. Basu, Christoph Humborg
Summary: Intensive agriculture is associated with increased nitrogen loads and negative effects on aquatic ecosystems. This study used detailed land use and agricultural statistics to examine nitrogen surpluses in three agriculture-dominated watersheds in Denmark. The findings suggest that reducing agricultural surpluses can have a significant positive impact on water quality.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Ecology
Anne-Christine Mupepele, Helge Bruelheide, Carsten Bruehl, Jens Dauber, Michaela Fenske, Annette Freibauer, Barbel Gerowitt, Andreas Kruess, Sebastian Lakner, Tobias Plieninger, Thomas Potthast, Sabine Schlacke, Ralf Seppelt, Hartmut Stuetzel, Wolfgang Weisser, Wolfgang Waegele, Katrin Boehning-Gaese, Alexandra-Maria Klein
Summary: Addressing the decline of biodiversity in European agricultural landscapes requires urgent transformative changes through measures in politics, economics, and civil society. An informed society and political initiatives are essential for promoting sustainable farming practices that balance food production and biodiversity conservation.
TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Julian Helfenstein, Vasco Diogo, Matthias Burgi, Peter H. Verburg, Beatrice Schupbach, Erich Szerencsits, Franziska Mohr, Michael Siegrist, Rebecca Swart, Felix Herzog
Summary: It is important to consider the normative dimension of different societal visions when assessing the sustainability of agricultural development. This approach, which compares observed development with various societal visions, helps to track the progress of agricultural development and identify mismatches between desired and actual development. By informing the wider public on the extent to which current developments are consistent with different visions, this approach can pave the way for designing new policies.
AGRONOMY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Matthias Wildemeersch, Shaohui Tang, Tatiana Ermolieva, Yurii Ermoliev, Elena Rovenskaya, Michael Obersteiner
Summary: Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for crop growth, but its runoff can have irreversible effects on aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity. This study emphasizes the importance of considering weather variations and climate change in deriving sustainable management strategies that balance crop yield optimization with environmental protection.
Article
Agronomy
Stephen L. Young, James V. Anderson, Scott R. Baerson, Joanna Bajsa-Hirschel, Dana M. Blumenthal, Chad S. Boyd, Clyde D. Boyette, Eric B. Brennan, Charles L. Cantrell, Wun S. Chao, Joanne C. Chee-Sanford, Charlie D. Clements, F. Allen Dray, Stephen O. Duke, Kayla M. Eason, Reginald S. Fletcher, Michael R. Fulcher, John F. Gaskin, Brenda J. Grewell, Erik P. Hamerlynck, Robert E. Hoagland, David P. Horvath, Eugene P. Law, John D. Madsen, Daniel E. Martin, Clint Mattox, Steven B. Mirsky, William T. Molin, Patrick J. Moran, Rebecca C. Mueller, Vijay K. Nandula, Beth A. Newingham, Zhiqiang Pan, Lauren M. Porensky, Paul D. Pratt, Andrew J. Price, Brian G. Rector, Krishna N. Reddy, Roger L. Sheley, Lincoln Smith, Melissa C. Smith, Keirith A. Snyder, Matthew A. Tancos, Natalie M. West, Gregory S. Wheeler, Martin M. Williams, Julie Wolf, Carissa L. Wonkka, Alice A. Wright, Jing Xi, Lew H. Ziska
Summary: The U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) has been a leader in weed science research, making important contributions in various areas and ecosystems. Despite being overshadowed by other research topics, the development and application of integrated weed management strategies, as well as the study of competition mechanisms and ecosystem impacts, remain key focuses of the agency's research. This review highlights current studies and future directions, addressing the challenges of agriculture sustainability, economic resilience, and societal well-being.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Inese Huttunen, Kari Hyytiainen, Markus Huttunen, Matti Sihvonen, Noora Veijalainen, Marie Korppoo, Anna-Stiina Heiskanen
Summary: This study introduces a framework for studying agricultural nutrient pollution on a catchment scale. Simulations show that phosphorus loading is more sensitive to manure recycling strategies and climate change speed, while nitrogen loading is less sensitive to changes in climate and socioeconomic drivers.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Nina N. Kaiser, Andrea Ghermandi, Christian K. Feld, Yaron Hershkovitz, Martin Palt, Stefan Stoll
Summary: The study evaluated the success of river restoration projects in terms of their impact on cultural ecosystem services (CES) and human well-being by analyzing photographs from social media posts. The method was effective in identifying previously unrecognized values of river restoration sites, but may overlook certain CES that are known to occur at the sites.
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Arne Traulsen, Simon A. Levin, Chadi M. Saad-Roy
Summary: Individual and societal reactions to a pandemic can create social dilemmas. The extent of regulations to reduce transmission is small in most countries, resulting in interventions driven by individual decision-making. We propose a framework to quantify this situation based on protection, infection risk, and intervention costs, and discuss the tension between individual and societal benefits.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Arghajeet Saha, Gourab K. K. Saha, Raj Cibin, Sheri Spiegal, Peter J. A. Kleinman, Tamie L. L. Veith, Charles. M. White, Patrick. J. Drohan, Teferi Tsegaye
Summary: Manureshed management aims to guide the sustainable use of manure resources by matching crop demand areas with areas generating livestock manure. This study quantified the potential water quality benefits of manureshed-oriented management in the Susquehanna River Basin through scenario-based analyses. Different manureshed management scenarios were compared with a business-as-usual scenario, and phosphorus-based management was found to be more effective in improving water quality.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Adelumola Oladeinde, Babafela Awosile, Reed Woyda, Zaid Abdo, Dinku Endale, Timothy Strickland, Jodie Plumblee Lawrence, Denice Cudnik, Sandra House, Kimberly Cook
Summary: In this study, longitudinal sampling of peanut hull-based litter from a farm under a no antibiotics ever program was conducted to determine the factors associated with the occurrence of food-borne pathogens and the abundance of commensal bacteria. Logistic and linear regression models were used to analyze the relationships between pathogen prevalence, commensal abundance, broiler management practices, and environmental factors. The results showed that different factors influenced the prevalence of Salmonella and Campylobacter, suggesting the need for tailored interventions for each pathogen to prevent their persistence in broiler litter.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Andrew Fullhart, Guillermo E. Ponce-Campos, Menberu B. Meles, Ryan P. McGehee, Gerardo Armendariz, Paulo Tarso S. Oliveira, Cristiano Das Neves Almeida, Jose C. de Araujo, Werner Nel, David C. Goodrich
Summary: CLIGEN is a stochastic weather generator that creates statistically representative timeseries of weather variables. In this study, global climate datasets were used to estimate climate statistics and obtain complete CLIGEN input parameters for Africa and South America. Precipitation parameters were estimated using ground-based observations and regression models, and cross-validation was conducted to quantify errors.
Article
Agronomy
Harry H. Schomberg, Kathryn E. White, Alondra I. Thompson, Gwendolyn A. Bagley, Allen Burke, Grace Garst, K. Ann Bybee -Finley, Steven B. Mirsky
Summary: Cover crops have the potential to increase water storage by reducing runoff, increasing infiltration, and decreasing evaporation. The study evaluated the effects of interseeded cover crops on soil water content and found that systems with cover crops had higher soil water storage compared to systems without cover crops. Furthermore, the inclusion of cover crops resulted in greater corn yields and water use efficiency.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Steven B. Mirsky, Brian W. Davis, Hanna Poffenbarger, Michel A. Cavigelli, Jude E. Maul, Harry Schomberg, John T. Spargo, Resham Thapa
Summary: Cover crop quality and nitrogen inputs have a linear-plateau relationship with corn yield, and optimizing corn yields requires additional poultry litter application based on the cover crop C:N ratio. Comparing different application methods, there were no significant differences in corn yield responses. This approach provides guidance for nitrogen management in subsequent cash crops following winter cover crops.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sabrina A. Klick, Joseph S. Pitula, Ray B. Bryant, Amy S. Collick, Eric B. May, Oliva Pisani
Summary: Agricultural drainage ditches often accumulate high urea-nitrogen concentrations, which can be flushed downstream during rainfall events, affecting water quality and phytoplankton communities. The sources of urea-N supporting its accumulation are not well understood. This study simulated flooding events in mesocosms and monitored N concentrations, physicochemical properties, DOM composition, and N cycling enzymes. The results suggest that urea-N accumulates after rainfall may not be associated with fresh biological inputs, but rather with slow decomposition of complex DOM structures.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pauline Welikhe, Mark R. Williams, Kevin King, Janae Bos, Mark Akland, Claire Baffaut, E. Glynn Beck, Andrew Bierer, David D. Bosch, Erin S. Brooks, Anthony R. Buda, Michel Cavigelli, Joshua Faulkner, Gary W. Feyereisen, Ann-Marie Fortuna, Joshua Gamble, Brittany R. Hanrahan, Mir Zaman Hussain, John L. Kovar, Brad Lee, April B. Leytem, Mark A. Liebig, Daniel Line, Merrin L. Macrae, Thomas B. Moorman, Daniel Moriasi, Rose Mumbi, Nathan Nelson, Aline Ortega-Pieck, Deanna Osmond, Chad Penn, Oliva Pisani, Michele L. Reba, Douglas R. Smith, Jason Unrine, Pearl Webb, Kate E. White, Henry Wilson, Lindsey M. Witthaus
Summary: Phosphorus (P) budgets are useful for understanding nutrient cycling and evaluating nutrient management. This study assessed the uncertainty in P fluxes and its impact on annual P budgets across various cropping systems. The results showed a wide range of P budgets and high uncertainty, making it inconclusive to determine P trends in 39% of the budgets evaluated. The study highlights the need for better measurements and strategies to minimize uncertainty in P budgets, which is crucial for informing policy and reducing P pollution.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Steven R. Archer, Adam T. Naito, Philip Heilman, Enrique R. Vivoni, Russell L. Scott
Summary: This study documents the effects of a commonly used herbicide blend on Prosopis velutina in grazed Sonoran Desert grasslands. The herbicide treatment resulted in modest and short-term impacts, with a 7% mortality rate and a decline in foliar cover. The researchers suggest that knowledge of physiological activity and environmental conditions can help identify optimal times to apply herbicides.
RANGELAND ECOLOGY & MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
David L. Hoover, Lori J. Abendroth, Dawn M. Browning, Amartya Saha, Keirith Snyder, Pradeep Wagle, Lindsey Witthaus, Claire Baffaut, Joel A. Biederman, David D. Bosch, Rosvel Bracho, Dennis Busch, Patrick Clark, Patrick Ellsworthm, Philip A. Fay, Gerald Flerchinger, Sean Kearney, Lucia Levers, Nicanor Saliendra, Marty Schmer, Harry Schomberg, Russell L. Scott
Summary: Understanding the relationship between water and agricultural production is crucial for addressing the challenges of providing food, reducing environmental impacts, and adapting to climate change. Increasing water use efficiency has been a long-term goal, but measuring and comparing this indicator across different scales and timeframes is complex. This review evaluates common indicators of water use efficiency in agriculture, discusses limitations in applying these indicators, and explores how they can help adapt to climate change.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lixin Dong, Shihao Tang, Fuzhou Wang, Michael Cosh, Xianxiang Li, Min Min
Summary: This paper utilizes the thermal infrared data from the FY-4A geostationary meteorological satellite to retrieve hourly land surface temperature (LST) and evaluates seven different algorithms. The Ulivieri (1985) algorithm is determined to be the most optimal for the FY-4A LST official products. Refined coefficients for distinguishing between dry and moist atmospheres are established, and the official LST products are successfully produced under clear-sky conditions. Validation results demonstrate that the preferred algorithm exhibits good accuracy and meets the required precision for the FY-4A mission.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yuval Shmilovitz, Francesco Marra, Haiyan Wei, Eli Argaman, David Goodrich, Shmuel Assouline, Efrat Morin
Summary: This study integrates a hybrid erosion model with rainfall data from high-resolution weather radar to simulate soil erosion during high-intensity rainstorms. The study examines the impact of various physiographic factors on erosion and quantifies the effect of temporal variations in rainfall intensities. The findings are useful for conservation practices and understanding the effects of climate change on soil erosion.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marlene C. Ndoun, Allan Knopf, Heather E. Preisendanz, Natasha Vozenilek, Herschel A. Elliott, Michael L. Mashtare, Stephanie Velegol, Tamie L. Veith, Clinton F. Williams
Summary: This study evaluated the ability of biochar produced from cotton gin waste and walnut shells to remove four pharmaceuticals from aqueous solution. The results showed that the removal efficiency of the biochars was influenced by solution pH, surface area, net charge, and functional groups. Overall, the findings suggest that biochars from cotton gin waste and walnut shells could be used as cost-effective, environmentally friendly alternatives to activated carbon for the removal of pharmaceuticals from aqueous solutions.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Resham Thapa, Miguel Cabrera, Harry H. Schomberg, Chris Reberg-Horton, Hanna Poffenbarger, Steven B. Mirsky
Summary: During the decomposition of plant litter, its mass decreases exponentially, which is influenced by the litter type and overall quality. Our study results indicate that the initial chemistry of the litter plays a strong control role in the chemical composition during the decomposition process.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Joachim Meyer, John Horel, Patrick Kormos, Andrew Hedrick, Ernesto Trujillo, S. McKenzie Skiles
Summary: Operational water-resource forecasters rely on historical records for snowmelt runoff predictions, but changing climatological factors challenge the current models. This study used the iSnobal model forced with HRRR outputs to improve the CBRFC model in the Colorado River Basin. The HRRR-iSnobal combination showed accurate snow depth patterns until peak accumulation, but simulated slower snowmelt than observations. Revised forcing data input preparation for iSnobal is recommended for future improvement. The HRRR-iSnobal combination has potential for CBRFC production needs.
GEOSCIENTIFIC MODEL DEVELOPMENT
(2023)