Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jiayi Li, Teresa B. Culver, Padmini P. Persaud, Jon M. Hathaway
Summary: This study developed nitrogen removal models with different numbers of nitrogen pools, and found that the 0-order kinetics model is not suitable for simulating nitrogen removal in bioretention systems, while the 1st order kinetics and Michaelis-Menten equation models perform well. The best model can accurately predict nitrogen event mean concentrations in bioretention systems and outperforms the SWMM by predicting 20% more events.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Shaahin Nazarpour, Ilaria Gnecco, Anna Palla
Summary: Bioretention cells (BRCs) are a successful approach for restoring urban hydrology cycle and improving stormwater water quality. They have been extensively researched and found to be effective in mitigating hydrologic impacts and enhancing the quality of stormwater runoff in urban catchments. Further development of BRCs will lead to more reliable performance and long-term solutions for stormwater drainage issues.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mengqi Sun, Ruiyang Ding, Yiming Ma, Qinglin Sun, Xiaoke Ren, Zhiwei Sun, Junchao Duan
Summary: The study revealed that nanoplastics can induce cardiovascular toxicity in zebrafish embryos, causing issues such as severe pericardial edema, decreased cardiac output, and slowed blood flow velocity. Additionally, nanoplastics may lead to vascular endothelial dysfunction, hypercoagulable blood state, and systemic inflammation.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lorenzo Pin, Alexander Eiler, Stefano Fazi, Nikolai Friberg
Summary: Microbial communities play a crucial role in river ecosystems, but biomonitoring tools relying on prokaryotes are still lacking. This study compared the efficacy of metabarcoding and CARD-FISH techniques in detecting changes in microbial community structure in rivers. Metabarcoding showed higher accuracy in differentiating regions and river systems compared to CARD-FISH, making it a faster and more reliable option for large-scale bio-assessment.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anurag Deepak, Dinesh Kumar, Varun Sharma
Summary: This paper aims to establish an effectiveness index for assessing the performance of biomedical waste management for the Indian states, using the proportional normalization technique and entropy method to determine the weights of the indicators, categorizing the states into red, yellow, and green zones.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xian Qin, Huiju Lin, Yaru Cao, Rudolf Shiu Sun Wu, Keng Po Lai, Richard Yuen Chong Kong
Summary: Exposure to 17 alpha-ethinylestradiol (EE2) in fish can result in developmental toxicity, including growth retardation, decreased heart rate, delayed eye pigmentation, reduced hatching rate, and impaired larval locomotion. Transcriptional analysis revealed that these impairments are controlled by estrogen receptor and related to eye structure, neuronal and synaptic structure, and behavior. Key factors identified, such as PRKAA2, APOB, EPHB2, OXTR, NR2E3, and POU4F2, could serve as biomarkers for assessing EE2-induced embryo developmental toxicity.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Patricia Branco, Rita Calca, Ana Rita Martins, Catarina Mateus, Maria Joao Jervis, Daniel Pinto Gomes, Sofia Azeredo-Lopes, Antonio Ferreira Junior De Melo, Catia Sousa, Ester Civantos, Sebastian Mas-Fontao, Augusta Gaspar, Sancia Ramos, Judit Morello, Fernando Nolasco, Anabela Rodrigues, Sofia Azeredo Pereira
Summary: This study investigated the predictors of long-term peritoneal dialysis (PD) outcomes, including peritoneal membrane status, clinical data, and aging-related molecules. It found that fibrosis of the peritoneal membrane was associated with major cardiovascular events (MACE) occurrence, while serum alpha-Klotho below 742 pg/mL was related to submesothelial thickness. Uremic levels of galectin-3 were associated with PD failure.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Agustinus Anung Widodo, Chris Wilcox, Lilis Sadiyah, Fayakun Satria, Wudianto, Jessica Ford, Britta Denise Hardesty
Summary: To improve efficiency and reduce costs, fishers in Indonesia and other areas have widely adopted the use of anchored fish aggregating devices (aFADs). However, this method has led to overexploitation of fish resources, particularly tuna, and increased catches of juveniles and non-target species. Therefore, accurately quantifying and managing the numbers, types, and locations of aFADs is crucial for the sustainable management of fisheries.
MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Yves Moreira Ribeiro, Davidson Peruci Moreira, Andre Alberto Weber, Camila Ferreira Sales, Rafael Magno Costa Melo, Nilo Bazzoli, Elizete Rizzo, Alessandro Loureiro Paschoalini
Summary: Studies on the effects of herbicides on Neotropical fish systems and their toxic pathways are limited in this region, calling for further investigation.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xue Mei Gao, Bin Li, Ming Yong Wang, Hong Dong Liu, Li Ping Tang, Fei Wang, Dong Mei Yan, Xiao Yu Han, Ling Xia Xu
Summary: This study investigated the toxic effects of Gaudichaudione H (GH) using zebrafish embryos and larvae as an in vivo test model. The results showed that GH led to embryonic mortality, cardiotoxicity, cardiovascular defects, and other adverse effects in zebrafish embryos and larvae.
CHEMICO-BIOLOGICAL INTERACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Huan-Chau Lin, Ferry Saputra, Gilbert Audira, Yu-Heng Lai, Marri Jmelou M. Roldan, Honeymae C. Alos, Charlaine A. Aventurado, Ross D. Vasquez, Guan-Jhe Tsai, Ken-Hong Lim, Chung-Der Hsiao
Summary: This study aimed to observe the potential cardiovascular-related side effects after co-exposure to ASC and PON using zebrafish as an animal model. Zebrafish acutely exposed to both compounds showed no significant change in cardiac performance parameters at the no observed effect concentration (NOEC). However, a significant increase in nkx2.5 expression level and a substantial decrease in blood flow velocity were recorded, suggesting that combining these compounds at NOEC can cause mild cardiovascular-related side effects.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Juliana Reu Junqueira, Silvia Serrao-Neumann, Iain White
Summary: This paper develops a green infrastructure cost-effectiveness ranking index (GICRI) to evaluate different green infrastructure alternatives in reducing stormwater runoff volume under various climate change scenarios. The study finds that climate change projections have a significant impact on the cost-effectiveness of green infrastructure and that larger cities and smaller regional towns face different challenges. The GICRI can serve as a simple and fast heuristic for decision-makers to prioritize investment and inform the use of green infrastructure.
WATER AND ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Mohammed A. E. Naiel, El-Sayed H. Eissa, Yasmin M. Abd El-Aziz, Saadea Saadony, Heba E. Abd Elnabi, Salah El-Sayed Sakr
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of dietary selenium form on the reproductive performance of red tilapia broodfish. The findings showed that red tilapia broodfish fed NPSe-enriched diets exhibited improved reproductive traits and hormone levels. Furthermore, feeding red tilapia broodfish with selenium-based diets significantly increased the number and frequency of spawning.
AQUACULTURE NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Thomas P. O'Connor
Summary: Bioretention units were constructed to evaluate the drainage-to-surface runoff ratio for sizing of stormwater controls. The study found that smaller units with more frequent saturation of the root zone showed superior shrub growth. Additional monitoring in the units confirmed that plants in medium and small units performed better than those in the largest units, and organic matter and phosphorus buildup was greater in the smaller units.
JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE WATER IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hang Liu, Hongyang Cui, Yixuan Huang, Shixiong Gao, Shu Tao, Jianying Hu, Yi Wan
Summary: Exposure to environmental chemicals disrupts the equilibrium of cardiolipins and promotes thrombosis. Through untargeted metabolomics approach, approximately 3030 molecules were detected in zebrafish embryos exposed to 11 environmental chemicals, revealing interconnectivity among different metabolites. The upregulation of cardiolipins by chemical exposure influences enzymatic activities and disrupts homeostasis, ultimately leading to thrombotic events.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Cathy A. Laetz, David H. Baldwin, Nathaniel L. Scholz
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Louisa B. Harding, Mark Tagal, Gina M. Ylitalo, John P. Incardona, Jay W. Davis, Nathaniel L. Scholz, Jenifer K. McIntyre
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Fisheries
Stephanie Blair, Clyde H. Barlow, Jenifer K. McIntyre
Summary: Urban stormwater has been linked to recurrent mortality of coho salmon in the US Pacific Northwest. Research suggests that the mortality may be due to hemoconcentration and red cell swelling. Results indicate that blood-brain barrier disruption could be the underlying cause of symptoms in coho salmon exposed to roadway runoff.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhenyu Tian, Haoqi Zhao, Katherine T. Peter, Melissa Gonzalez, Jill Wetzel, Christopher Wu, Ximin Hu, Jasmine Prat, Emma Mudrock, Rachel Hettinger, Allan E. Cortina, Rajshree Ghosh Biswas, Flavio Vinicius Crizostomo Kock, Ronald Soong, Amy Jenne, Bowen Du, Fan Hou, Huan He, Rachel Lundeen, Alicia Gilbreath, Rebecca Sutton, Nathaniel L. Scholz, Jay W. Davis, Michael C. Dodd, Andre Simpson, Jenifer K. McIntyre, Edward P. Kolodziej
Summary: Research on coho salmon in the U.S. Pacific Northwest revealed unexpected risks of a highly toxic quinone transformation product of the tire rubber antioxidant 6PPD. This implies toxicological relevance for burned-off tire rubber residues to aquatic species.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
A. K. Ettinger, E. R. Buhle, B. E. Feist, E. Howe, J. A. Spromberg, N. L. Scholz, P. S. Levin
Summary: Urbanization-driven landscape changes can harm many species, but efforts to mitigate negative effects are hindered by limited species response data. This study focuses on quantifying restoration efforts and prioritizing conservation actions for coho salmon, emphasizing the importance of identifying metrics aligned with intended outcomes.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Mehdi Honarvar Nazari, S. Zeinab Mousavi, Anna Potapova, Jenifer McIntyre, Xianming Shi
Summary: Pollution from the increasing use of roadway deicers may have detrimental effects on the environment, with particular concerns on the acute and cumulative risks posed by chloride salts to aquatic species. Deicers alter water stratification, change the chemicophysical properties of water, and impact aquatic species and human health. Current guidelines for environmental protection may need revision.
WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
John P. Incardona, Tiffany L. Linbo, Barbara L. French, James Cameron, Karen A. Peck, Cathy A. Laetz, Mary Beth Hicks, Greg Hutchinson, Sarah E. Allan, Daryle T. Boyd, Gina M. Ylitalo, Nathaniel L. Scholz
Summary: The study reveals that crude oils can cause toxicity in fish hearts, leading to impaired cardiac development and function. This cardiac toxicity is mainly attributed to the inhibitory effects of polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) on specific ion channels and proteins. The findings suggest that the observed cardiac injury may arise from the disruption of calcium cycling and contractility in cardiomyocytes.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jenifer K. McIntyre, Jasmine Prat, James Cameron, Jillian Wetzel, Emma Mudrock, Katherine T. Peter, Zhenyu Tian, Cailin Mackenzie, Jessica Lundin, John D. Stark, Kennith King, Jay W. Davis, Edward P. Kolodziej, Nathaniel L. Scholz
Summary: The study reveals that tire tread wear particles (TWP) in the developed U.S. Pacific Northwest cause acute mortality of adult coho salmon, with closely related chum salmon showing a different response. Adult coho salmon exhibit acute lethal responses to TWP leachate similar to roadway runoff, displaying similar behaviors and blood changes. These findings confirm that environmentally relevant TWP exposures lead to acute mortalities in a key aquatic species.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jessica Lundin, Paul M. Chittaro, Gina M. Ylitalo, John W. Kern, David R. Kuligowski, Sean Y. Sol, Keri A. Baugh, Daryle T. Boyd, Mary C. Baker, Robert M. Neely, Kennith G. King, Nathaniel L. Scholz
Summary: The study revealed that higher concentrations of pollutants in Portland Harbor and surrounding areas affect the growth rate of Upper Willamette River Chinook salmon, which may limit the reproductive success of the threatened population. Future habitat remediation or restoration actions may benefit ongoing recovery efforts for this species.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Katherine T. Peter, Jessica Lundin, Christopher Wu, Blake E. Feist, Zhenyu Tian, James R. Cameron, Nathaniel L. Scholz, Edward P. Kolodziej
Summary: Chemical contamination in urban runoff-impacted watersheds is a significant conservation concern, with complex mixtures of organic contaminants that are often unidentified and poorly understood. This study aimed to develop representative water quality metrics corresponding to documented biological degradation along human impact gradients, finding that landscape-scale changes in chemical composition closely align with indicators of biological decline such as salmon mortality risk and loss of macroinvertebrate diversity. Identification of indicators for urban runoff impacts and ecological health can aid in selecting next-generation water quality indicators for watershed management efforts.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Z. Tian, H. Zhao, K. T. Peter, M. Gonzalez, J. Wetzel, C. Wu, X. Hu, J. Prat, E. Mudrock, R. Hettinger, A. E. Cortina, R. G. Biswas, F. V. C. Kock, R. Soong, A. Jenne, B. Du, F. Hou, H. He, R. Lundeen, A. Gilbreath, R. Sutton, N. L. Scholz, J. W. Davis, M. C. Dodd, A. Simpson, J. K. Mcintyre, E. P. Kolodziej
Article
Engineering, Environmental
B. F. French, D. H. Baldwin, J. Cameron, J. Prat, K. King, J. W. Davis, J. K. McIntyre, N. L. Scholz
Summary: This study compared the sensitivity of Pacific salmon and steelhead to untreated urban stormwater runoff. The results showed that coho were highly susceptible to runoff toxicity, while juvenile sockeye were unaffected. The mortality rates were intermediate for steelhead and Chinook. Additionally, significant mortality occurred in coho even when roadway runoff was diluted by 95% in clean water. Further sublethal studies are needed to understand the stormwater risks to threatened species recovery efforts.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
John P. Incardona, Tiffany L. Linbo, James R. Cameron, Barbara L. French, Jennie L. Bolton, Jacob L. Gregg, Carey E. Donald, Paul K. Hershberger, Nathaniel L. Scholz
Summary: Pacific herring, a key species in marine food webs, spawn on marine macroalgae in shallow nearshore areas. However, these areas are at high risk from oil spills, and herring embryos are highly susceptible to toxic effects from oil. The water-soluble components of crude oil disrupt the physiological functions of herring embryos' hearts, leading to heart failure and reduced fitness in the juveniles.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)