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Environmental Studies
Simone Athayde, Alberto Fonseca, Suely M. V. G. Araujo, Amarilis L. C. F. Gallardo, Evandro M. Moretto, Luis E. Sanchez
Summary: In Brazil, the newly passed General Law of Environmental Licensing may further weaken the country's environmental protection and public participation in decision-making, with far-reaching implications for environmental protection, governance, and human rights. Scientists can play a crucial role in debunking the dangerous effects of the bill and advising Senators and the public.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2022)
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Environmental Studies
Sophie Clot, Marina Della Giusta, Sarah Jewell
Summary: Encouraging pro-environmental behavior in one domain may not necessarily lead to increased PEB in other domains, as individuals may compensate for their good performance in one domain by underperforming in another. This highlights the need for a more comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms underlying behavioral change to support sustainable policies.
ENVIRONMENT AND BEHAVIOR
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Simonetta Fraschetti, Erika Fabbrizzi, Laura Tamburello, Maria C. Uyarra, Fiorenza Micheli, Enric Sala, Carlo Pipitone, Fabio Badalamenti, Stanislao Bevilacqua, Jordi Boada, Emma Cebrian, Giulia Ceccherelli, Mariachiara Chiantore, Giovanni D'Anna, Antonio Di Franco, Simone Farina, Sylvaine Giakoumi, Elena Gissi, Ivan Guala, Paolo Guidetti, Stelios Katsanevakis, Elisabetta Manea, Monica Montefalcone, Maria Sini, Valentina Asnaghi, Antonio Calo, Manfredi Di Lorenzo, Joaquim Garrabou, Luigi Musco, Alice Oprandi, Gil Rilov, Angel Borja
Summary: The study aimed to assess the environmental status of Mediterranean ecosystems, especially the impact of Marine Protected Areas on achieving Good Environmental Status. Results showed that most MPAs in the Western Mediterranean are in good/high status, but the overall environmental status is moderate, with macroalgal forests in poor condition.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
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Environmental Studies
A. Abramic, V. Cordero-Penin, R. Haroun
Summary: This study examines the environmental effects and changes that offshore wind farms (OWFs) can have on the marine environment, and develops an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) checklist to evaluate the compatibility of OWF developments with the maintenance of Good Environmental Status (GES). The findings suggest that OWF developments would have minor or no impact on GES for 78% of the assessed marine waters. The study also discusses potential impact mitigation measures and reinforces the importance of data collection and monitoring for maintaining GES.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2022)
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Environmental Studies
Mashura Shammi, Pronab Kumar Halder, Shafi M. Tareq, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Zobaidul Kabir
Summary: This study explores the evolution of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) in Bangladesh and discusses the potential application and challenges of SEA in the country. The research highlights the potential of SEA in promoting sustainable development in PPP projects in Bangladesh, while emphasizing the need to address challenges such as environmental governance, guideline development, and legislative modifications.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Carlos Henrique Pires Luiz, Valdir Adilson Steinke
Summary: This study aims to investigate the correlation between recent Brazilian environmental policies and deforestation rates in the Cerrado region over the past 20 years. The findings suggest that improvements in environmental legislation between 2005 and 2012, as well as the implementation of the Rural Environmental Registry (CAR), have contributed to a decrease in deforestation rates. However, changes in the political landscape since 2016, characterized by increased influence from the agribusiness sector and a more conservative agenda, pose a threat to Brazil's environmental quality.
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Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Qiangfei Chai, Mingyao Sun, Kee-hung Lai, Zhongdong Xiao
Summary: This paper analyzes the effects of government subsidy policy and carbon cap and trade policy (CTP) on remanufacturing in a closed-loop supply chain. The results show that both policies can promote remanufacturing, and factors such as government subsidy, cost savings, and carbon trading price have a significant impact on the promotion of remanufacturing. The study also suggests that CTP can be an ideal substitution for the government subsidy policy.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Agronomy
Michele Giuseppe Salvan, Danilo Bertoni, Daniele Cavicchioli, Stefano Bocchi
Summary: This study aims to fill the gap in the selection methodology of agri-environmental indicators and assess the environmental impact of land use change in Northern Italy. The results reveal comparisons of original crops' impacts and significant knowledge gaps in the available literature.
Review
Environmental Studies
Azzurra Cillari, Sian Stephens, Andrea Werner
Summary: This paper emphasizes the importance of implementing good practices in natural resource management processes for economic development, highlighting the benefits of well-managed resources and the consequences of poor resource management. The research focuses on the significance of license allocation for exploration and development in establishing good management and ensuring benefits to the country, drawing conclusions on best practices and policy implications through case studies.
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Environmental Studies
Alexandre Nascimento de Almeida, Nikolas Gebrim Rodrigues, Manuella de Rezende Alvares, Humberto Angelo
Summary: This study analyzed the evolution of the quality of ISE/EIR based on the perception of IBAMA's environmental analysts. The results indicated that the quality of ISE/EIR is low and did not improve between 2013 and 2018.
REVISTA ELETRONICA EM GESTAO EDUCACAO E TECNOLOGIA AMBIENTAL
(2022)
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Environmental Studies
Gabriel de Avila Batista, Paulo De Marco Junior
Summary: The role of information in handling complex issues like environmental policies is crucial, but the prevalence of low-quality sources globally significantly impacts societal perception. This study focuses on Brazil and explores the influence of socioeconomic factors on public interest and preferred information sources regarding environmental law and the licensing process. The findings highlight that interest in reforming the licensing process is concentrated among the academic and high-income segments, and the topic lacks significant coverage in the media. Academic media has a positive effect on knowledge and importance given to the theme, but a preference for academic media increases the likelihood of unreliable responses. The public prefers social media platforms, coworker information exchanges, and websites for information on environmental licensing and bill 3729/2004. The study emphasizes the importance of scientific communication to avoid knowledge concentration among wealthy or highly educated respondents. It concludes that active participation of academics in the general community can provide the public with the necessary information to be an active voice in policymaking.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Sara Regina Sampaio de Pontes, Camila Camolesi Guimaraes, Tomas Oliver Cornwell, Allan Paul Krelling
Summary: Environmental Education Programs (EEPs) are considered effective tools for mitigating and compensating the social, environmental, and economic impacts caused by development projects or new enterprises in Brazil. In the licensing processes of port activities in the Paranagua region, participants recognize the potential of EEPs in mitigating or compensating environmental impacts. They emphasize the importance of continuity, social organization, and correlation with actual environmental impacts for successful EEPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Ana Luiza Mello Soares Pires, Israel de Sa Maciel, Maria Alice dos Santos Alves, Rodrigo Hipolito Tardin
Summary: Recent studies emphasize the importance of understanding the impacts of anthropogenic noise on cetaceans and other marine organisms. However, a survey revealed that many governments have not addressed this issue in their public policy-making.
JOURNAL OF COASTAL CONSERVATION
(2021)
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Agricultural Economics & Policy
Andrea Cattaneo, Giovanni Federighi, Sara Vaz
Summary: This paper examines the rationale for pursuing environmental objectives by reducing food loss and waste. It finds that reducing food loss can improve resource use efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions per unit of food consumed. However, the actual environmental impact depends on where the reduction occurs and how price transmission connects along the food supply chain.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Roberto Ivo da Rocha Lima Filho, Thereza Cristina Nogueira de Aquino, Adriano Marcal Nogueira Neto
Summary: This paper evaluates the impact of government intervention in fuel prices in Brazil from 2002 to 2016 on CO2 emissions, finding that this intervention led to a significant increase in CO2 emissions. The results suggest that there was a misalignment of prices related to the sector, with CO2 emissions almost doubling during the periods of intervention.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
