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Environmental Sciences
Talal Alharbi, Kamal Abdelrahman, Abdelbaset S. El-Sorogy, Elkhedr Ibrahim
Summary: Coastal groundwater is the main source of freshwater in coastal areas, and its hydrogeochemical characteristics and water quality were studied along the Saudi Red Sea coast. Groundwater was found to be slightly alkaline, with increasing total dissolved salts (TDS) concentrations towards the coastal plain. The dominant ions and heavy metals in the groundwater were identified, and the pollution levels were assessed using pollution indices. Nitrate and fluoride were found to pose health risks above the safety limit in both children and adults.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anjar Dimara Sakti, Tania Septi Anggraini, Kalingga Titon Nur Ihsan, Prakhar Misra, Nguyen Thi Quynh Trang, Biswajeet Pradhan, I. Gede Wenten, Pradita Octoviandiningrum Hadi, Ketut Wikantika
Summary: Air pollution has significant impacts on human life, causing three million deaths annually. This study developed a multi-air pollution risk index product using remote sensing data, considering hazard, vulnerability, and exposure analyses.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Krishan Kumar Sharma, Vandana Tripathy, Khushbu Sharma, Ruchi Gupta, Rajbir Yadav, Suneeta Devi, Suresh Walia
Summary: The systematic study monitored pesticide residues in commercially important vegetables from India and found that most samples had no detectable residues. The results indicated that the levels of residues in vegetables were within safe limits, posing no dietary risk to consumers.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ljilja Torovic, Sladana Vojvodic, Danijela Lukic, Branislava Srdenovic Conic, Sanja Bijelovic
Summary: Increased usage of herbal food supplements prompted a health risk assessment study in Serbia, which found high exposure of toddlers to copper and zinc. Although most supplements complied with the guidelines for elemental impurities, a significant proportion exceeded the acceptable level of lifetime cancer risk due to arsenic exposure. Prolonged simultaneous use of multiple supplements could further deepen health concerns.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abbas Taati, Mohammad Hassan Salehi, Jahangard Mohammadi, Reza Mohajer, Sergi Diez
Summary: The study investigated trace elements in atmospheric dust samples collected around the Arak industrial area. Results showed that concentrations of Cd, As, Ni, and Co had lower carcinogenic risks than the permissible limit, but some elements posed potential risks for children. Most non-carcinogenic health risks for trace elements were below the safe level.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Abdul Momin Siddique, Md Shakhawate Hossain, Bibhuti Chakma, Md. Mohidul Islam, Md. Murad Hossain, Nururshopa Eskander Shazada, Tony R. Walker
Summary: This study measured metal and metalloid concentrations in Hypnea musciformis from two different sampling sites in Bangladesh and evaluated their potential impact on consumption. Significant variations in metal concentrations between the two sites were observed. The study also assessed potential health risks associated with heavy metals, but no significant risks were detected. Positive Se-HBV was found in Hypnea musciformis from both sites, indicating no potential risks related to Hg toxicity.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Krishna Malakar, Trupti Mishra, Vittal Hari, Subhankar Karmakar
Summary: This study analyzes disaster risks along the Indian coastline using a quantitative risk index, combining indicators of hazards, exposure, and vulnerability. Utilizing the TOPSIS method, it finds that eastern districts have higher risks compared to the west, with risks increasing since 2001. The study provides a new district-level cartographic product and has implications for environmental and risk management interventions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chih-Wen Wang, Po-Keng Cheng, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy, Hung-Che Chiang, Wan-Ting Chang, Po-Chin Huang
Summary: The study found that school-aged children living near plastics-producing factories are at a higher risk of exposure to phthalates, especially DEHP, DiBP, and DnBP.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Mohamed A. Hussein, Omnya S. Hammad, Ahmed E. Tharwat, Wageh S. Darwish, Ahmed Sayed-Ahmed, Frantisek Zigo, Zuzana Farkasova, Ibrahim F. Rehan
Summary: This study investigated the residue levels of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in different seafood samples collected from the local markets in Mansoura city, Egypt. The results showed that the majority of examined seafood samples had OCP residue levels below the recommended maximum limits, and the estimated daily intake was also below the permitted daily intake. Therefore, these seafood samples have minimal impact on public health.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Beata Czarczynska-Goslinska, Tomasz Grzeskowiak, Robert Frankowski, Janina Lulek, Jan Pieczak, Agnieszka Zgola-Grzeskowiak
Summary: An analytical method using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry was developed to simultaneously determine parabens and bisphenols in human breast milk samples. The study found that while bisphenol A contributed the most to the hazard caused by the compounds tested, overall, the milk samples were safe for children.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Katarzyna Wator, Piotr Rusiniak, Agnieszka Martyna, Ewa Kmiecik, Adam Postawa
Summary: The statistical analysis revealed the crucial factors affecting the concentrations of trace elements in tap water, such as age of connection, tap, pipe-work, as well as the materials used. Calculated cancer risks decreased with the order of analyzed elements and could be associated with factors influencing the presence of these elements in tap water.
Review
Environmental Sciences
K. Gurumoorthi, Alvarinho J. Luis
Summary: We conducted a study on sources, abundance, and risk of microplastics (MPs) in water, sediments, and biota around Antarctica. The concentration of MPs in the Southern Ocean ranged from 0 to 0.56 items/m3 in surface water and 0-1.96 items/m3 in sub-surface water. The distribution of fibers, fragments, and film varied among the different matrices, with fibers being most abundant in sediments, and fragments being most abundant in water. The pollution load index (PLI), polymer hazard index (PHI), and potential ecological risk index (PERI) were used to assess the degree of pollution and ecological risk, with overall low pollution load but high ecological risk observed in the study area.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Philip J. Ward, James Daniell, Melanie Duncan, Anna Dunne, Cedric Hananel, Stefan Hochrainer-Stigler, Annegien Tijssen, Silvia Torresan, Roxana Ciurean, Joel C. Gill, Jana Sillmann, Anais Couasnon, Elco Koks, Noemi Padron-Fumero, Sharon Tatman, Marianne Tronstad Lund, Adewole Adesiyun, Jeroen C. J. H. Aerts, Alexander Alabaster, Bernard Bulder, Carlos Campillo Torres, Andrea Critto, Raul Hernandez-Martin, Marta Machado, Jaroslav Mysiak, Rene Orth, Irene Palomino Antolin, Eva-Cristina Petrescu, Markus Reichstein, Timothy Tiggeloven, Anne F. Van Loon, Hung Vuong Pham, Marleen C. de Ruiter
Summary: While the focus of natural-hazard risk research has shifted towards managing risk, the majority of studies still concentrate on individual hazards. There is an international call for more attention to multi-hazards and multi-risks. In the European Union, the concepts of multi-hazard and multi-risk assessment and management have gained prominence. This perspective paper outlines key developments in multi-hazard risk research, particularly within the EU, and presents challenges and a research agenda for addressing these issues.
NATURAL HAZARDS AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
C. Arrighi, M. Tanganelli, M. T. Cristofaro, V Cardinali, A. Marra, F. Castelli, M. De Stefano
Summary: Natural hazards pose a significant threat to historical cities. This study proposes a workflow for seismic and flood hazards in historical cities, providing Average Annual Loss for buildings. The analysis shows the impact of urban development on risk components.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Vitor Silva, Svetlana Brzev, Charles Scawthorn, Catalina Yepes, Jamal Dabbeek, Helen Crowley
Summary: A uniform and comprehensive building taxonomy is essential for natural hazard risk assessment. The GED4ALL classification system provides a wide range of attributes and details to assess risks posed by various natural hazards. Its application in international initiatives has facilitated the compatibility between exposure models and vulnerability databases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ying Hou, Wenhao Ding, Changfeng Liu, Kai Li, Haotian Cui, Baoyin Liu, Weiping Chen
Summary: This study demonstrates the spatial-temporal dynamics of regional ecological risks using Beijing as a case study and reveals the influence of impervious surfaces on ecological risks. The expansion of impervious surfaces is identified as the main cause of increased ecological risks. Control strategies for ecological risks are formulated based on the thresholds of impervious surface coverage. The findings contribute to the understanding of the influences of impervious surfaces on ecological risks in rapidly urbanizing regions and provide guidance for formulating strategies to control ecological risks in Beijing.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
C. Gabriel Hidalgo Pizango, Euridice N. Honorio Coronado, Jhon del Aguila-Pasquel, Gerardo Flores Llampazo, Johan de Jong, Cesar J. Cordova Oroche, Jose M. Reyna Huaymacari, Steve J. Carver, Dennis del Castillo Torres, Frederick C. Draper, Oliver L. Phillips, Katherine H. Roucoux, Sytze de Bruin, Marielos Pena-Claros, Marieke van der Zon, Gordon Mitchell, Jon Lovett, Gabriel Garcia Mendoza, Leticia Gatica Saboya, Julio Irarica Pacaya, Manuel Martin Branas, Eliseo Ramirez Paredes, Timothy R. Baker
Summary: This study examines how sustainable fruit harvesting in Amazon peatlands can support livelihoods and mitigate climate change. The findings suggest that climbing fruit harvesting is more beneficial in increasing potential production and income than felling, providing a practical pathway to conserve and sustainably exploit this carbon-rich landscape.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Kai Tao, Jian Fang, Wentao Yang, Jiayi Fang, Baoyin Liu
Summary: The potential damages of flood will be amplified by the compounding effect of local heavy rainfall and extreme river flow from upstream/downstream, presenting challenges to traditional flood risk management. A study in the middle Yangtze River region characterized compound inland floods, investigating their frequency, intensity, duration, timing, and dependence. The results show an increase in frequency, intensity, and duration of all compound events since 2004, with a more concentrated occurrence time.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jiabao Wang, Tianjie Lei, Wenkai Liu, Yijin Chen, Jianwei Yue, Baoyin Liu
Summary: This paper proposes a new methodology for analyzing slope stability based on three techniques: interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR), unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and ground-based interferometric synthetic aperture radar (GB-InSAR). The method accurately identifies the deformation area, especially in the case of a fast-changing deformation trend. By analyzing the minimum pixel grid (i.e. points) as the smallest spatial unit at a time interval of minutes, the method provides more accurate monitoring area results to support rapid control and prevention of landslide hazards.
GEOMATICS NATURAL HAZARDS & RISK
(2023)
Article
Economics
Yong Sun, Yalin Wang, Baoyin Liu, Zhongrui Sun
Summary: To gain a competitive advantage in tourism, more and more regions are adopting destination branding. However, destination branding is a quasi-public good that is prone to market failure. Therefore, formulating appropriate incentive policies is crucial.
MANAGERIAL AND DECISION ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Xiangyu Li, Tianjie Lei, Jing Qin, Jiabao Wang, Weiwei Wang, Baoyin Liu, Dongpan Chen, Guansheng Qian, Li Zhang, Jingxuan Lu
Summary: To accurately predict slope deformation, a sliding threshold warning model based on spatial scales was established. The results showed that the surface scale had the highest accuracy for slope deformation warning, effectively solving the problem of misjudgment in slope collapse early warning signs. This is of great significance for ensuring safe operation of water conservation projects and improving slope deformation warning capability.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Haifeng Hu, Yong Sun, Hao Zhao, Baoyin Liu, Rui Guo
Summary: High-quality development of ethnic minority areas is crucial in China's economic and social transformation. This study constructed an evaluation index system and adopted a coupled coordination model to analyze the spatio-temporal evolution of economic development, social development, and government governance in Xinjiang from 2013 to 2020. The results showed that the coupling coordination degree increased steadily but with expanding regional differences. The three systems interacted with each other, forming a complex system of high-quality development in ethnic minority areas. To promote high-quality development in Xinjiang, social stability, improving the quality of the environment, enhancing regional economic competitiveness, and optimizing government governance are important.
CHINESE GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tao Han, Jie Fan, Rui Guo, Yong Sun, Dong Chen, Baoying Liu, Yanan Lian
Summary: Public services, including education, are important elements that affect people's living standards. Promoting spatial equity in education resources is a crucial indicator of China's coordinated regional development in the new era. Xinjiang, a border area and home to many ethnic minorities, is a relatively underdeveloped region in China. Optimizing the cross-regional allocation of basic education resources and forming a coordinated regional development is of great significance for achieving the general goal of social stability and long-term peace in Xinjiang.
CHINESE GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yumeng Yang, Yunjia Ma, Jingyu Liu, Baoyin Liu, Juan Du, Shanfeng He
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of integrating TRMM precipitation data and gauge data using the double-kernel smoothing technique in identifying extreme flood events in the Xiangjiang River Basin, China. The results show that the HEC-HMS driven by TRMM precipitation data accurately captures the selected flood events, and the merging method improves the consistency and rainfall-detection capability of the TRMM precipitation data, as well as the overall hydrological simulation accuracy and reliability.
GEOMATICS NATURAL HAZARDS & RISK
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yong Sun, Baoyin Liu, Zhongrui Sun, Ruijia Yang
Summary: Transferring industries to clean energy-producing regions and improving energy efficiency are feasible and important strategies for regional control of energy consumption in energy-rich regions. This paper constructs a three-party evolutionary game model to explore the cooperation mechanism in the inter-regional transfer of energy-intensive industries. The findings highlight the importance of stable equilibrium, cost considerations, and policy support in promoting the orderly transfer of energy-intensive enterprises.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hamad J. Alazmi, Gordon Mitchell, Mark A. Trigg
Summary: Household water demand in Kuwait has increased significantly in recent decades, leading to negative impacts on water resources and the environment, as well as substantial economic costs. Through a Business-As-Usual (BAU) scenario forecast, this study predicts a 45% increase in household water demand by 2050 in Kuwait, requiring substantial investments to meet the demand. The findings of this study serve as a warning to policymakers, emphasizing the importance of reducing water demand.
WATER AND ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Yong Sun, Hongyan Du, Baoyin Liu, Yingluck Kanchanaroek, Junfeng Zhang, Pei Zhang
Summary: Grassland degradation has become a crucial ecological and environmental issue worldwide, impacting the ecological balance of grasslands and the well-being of residents. This study constructed an evolutionary game model to investigate the impact mechanism of herders' livelihood constraints on grassland degradation and proposed comprehensive management methods to ensure herders' livelihoods and promote grassland ecological restoration.
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Jie Fan, Baoyin Liu, Xiaodong Ming, Yong Sun, Lianjie Qin
Summary: This study demonstrates the amplification effect of unreasonable human behavior on disaster losses through the creation of simulation scenarios and calculations. The results show that these behaviors significantly increase disaster losses and have become an important cause of disasters.
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Faith Ka Shun Chan, Liang Emlyn Yang, Gordon Mitchell, Nigel Wright, Mingfu Guan, Xiaohui Lu, Zilin Wang, Burrell Montz, Olalekan Adekola
Summary: This paper reviews flood management experiences from four developed countries and explores recent strategies to provide lessons for developing coastal megacities. The case studies offer valuable insights for achieving long-term sustainable flood risk management considering social, economic, and environmental concerns.
NATURAL HAZARDS AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gordon Mitchell, Faith Ka Shun Chan, Wendy Y. Chen, Dimple R. Thadani, Guy M. Robinson, Zilin Wang, Lei Li, Xiang Li, May-Tan Mullins, Patrick Y. K. Chau
Summary: China's Sponge City Programme is one of the largest sustainable urban drainage projects in the world. However, there is a need for developing new financial options and branding strategies to attract more investors and local support.
BLUE-GREEN SYSTEMS
(2022)