Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Patrick Moriarty, Damon Honnery
Summary: Various technical solutions have been proposed for addressing global climate change, but the presence of multiple global environmental challenges complicates the search for effective solutions. Additionally, these challenges must be tackled within a short time frame and amidst rising international tensions and population growth. This review emphasizes the need to prioritize Earth's ecological sustainability and suggests that reducing global transportation and agricultural production may be more effective than solely relying on renewable energy conversion.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenze Yue, Qiushi Zhou, Mengmeng Li, Jasper van Vliet
Summary: Land use changes, especially urban development, have detrimental impacts on biodiversity conservation. A study in Shanghai shows that restoring built-up land to natural habitat can significantly promote biodiversity conservation. The findings highlight the importance of incorporating conservation planning before development activities for sustainable environmental management.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Richard Schuster, Rachel Buxton, Jeffrey O. O. Hanson, Allison D. D. Binley, Jeremy Pittman, Vivitskaia Tulloch, Frank A. A. La Sorte, Patrick R. R. Roehrdanz, Peter H. H. Verburg, Amanda D. D. Rodewald, Scott Wilson, Hugh P. P. Possingham, Joseph R. R. Bennett
Summary: Protected areas face vulnerabilities due to weak governance, land-use intensification, and climate change. By applying a hierarchical optimization approach, this study identifies priority areas for expanding the global protected area system while considering these risks and maximizing conservation of terrestrial vertebrate species. The findings suggest a need for 1.6% expansion of the protected area system to reduce exposure to risks and achieve conservation targets.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Isabel Baeurle, Laurent Laplaze, Antoine Martin
Summary: Climate change is primarily driven by increasing CO2 concentrations, resulting in higher temperatures, temperature extremes, and reduced water availability. Although higher CO2 and temperatures may benefit plant biomass production, climate change poses significant challenges to plant life cycles, leading to food insecurity. Investigating the molecular mechanisms of plant adaptation to climate change is therefore crucial.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Jullian S. Sone, Thamiris F. Araujo, Gabriela C. Gesualdo, Andre S. Ballarin, Glauber A. Carvalho, Paulo Tarso S. Oliveira, Edson Cezar Wendland
Summary: Understanding the impact of climate change on water security is crucial for addressing vulnerabilities caused by extreme weather events. This study assessed the future water security of two basins and identified drivers of insecurity by comparing water demand with probabilistic levels of water availability. The findings highlight the need for stricter measures to balance water availability and demand in order to improve water security in an uncertain future.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Biology
Sanja Bojic, Alex Murray, Barry L. Bentley, Ralf Spindler, Piotr Pawlik, Jose L. Cordeiro, Roman Bauer, Joao Pedro de Magalhaes
Summary: The article reviews the widespread use of cryopreservation in biomedicine, discusses the main challenges in organ transplantation, analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of current methods, and outlines the prospects for future development in the field.
Article
Cell Biology
Glyn N. Stacey, Jingyi Cao, Baoyang Hu, Qi Zhou
Summary: PSConf 2021 is a discussion forum aimed at promoting international communication and coordination in the field of pluripotent stem cell manufacturing. The conference addressed crucial topics in stem cell manufacturing and showcased various potential pluripotent stem cell-based medicines under development.
CELL PROLIFERATION
(2022)
Article
Business, Finance
Ahmed Bouteska, Burak Buyukoglu, Ibrahim Halil Eksi
Summary: The study investigates the impact of capital requirements, activity restrictions, and supervisory powers on bank performance and risk. By conducting a GMM system analysis using data from 136 deposit banks operating in 28 European countries between 2011 and 2020, it is found that activity restrictions and capital requirements have a negative effect on performance, while supervisory powers have a positive effect. Furthermore, it is discovered that capital requirements and supervision are inversely related to credit risk.
FINANCE RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Alessio Miatto, Paul Wolfram, Barbara K. Reck, Thomas E. Graedel
Summary: The research shows that the demand for lithium in the United States will continue to increase from 2020 to 2050, especially in electric vehicles and stationary energy storage systems. In contrast, the use of fossil fuels is relatively low. In the long run, the impact of COVID-19 on the demand for lithium is considered negligible.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Robert D. D. Truog
Summary: This Viewpoint discusses the proposals considered by the Uniform Law Commission for revising the Uniform Determination of Death Act and presents the pros and cons of each proposal.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Software Engineering
Jianqi Gao, Xiangfeng Luo, Hao Wang
Summary: CEEG extends EEG by adding four types of event context to address the issues of direction uncertainty and low accuracy, demonstrating a strong ability to generate better event evolutionary paths compared to non-context-based methods.
CONCURRENCY AND COMPUTATION-PRACTICE & EXPERIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emilio Cortes-Melendreras, Francisco Gomariz-Castillo, Francisco Alonso-Sarria, Francisco J. Gimenez Martin, Javier Murcia, Rosa Canales-Caceres, Alfonso A. Ramos Espla, Carmen Barbera, Francisca Gimenez-Casalduero
Summary: Pinna nobilis, an endangered species, is facing one of the most severe events caused by an emerging disease and poor environmental conditions. The population has dramatically declined due to eutrophication crises. A study on the species' spatial distribution and factors influencing its survival during these crises reveals potential distribution area and average density. Conservation measures and improvement of the lagoon environment are crucial for the viability of the Mar Menor population.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Derek Stenclik, Aaron Bloom, Wesley Cole, Gord Stephen, Armand Figueroa Acevedo, Rob Gramlich, Chris Dent, Nick Schlag, Michael Milligan
Summary: As the power grids transition towards decarbonized energy mix, reliability and provision of grid services become increasingly important, especially when utilizing variable renewable energy sources. Weather conditions have a significant impact on the power system, and the implications of changing reliability need to be carefully considered.
IEEE POWER & ENERGY MAGAZINE
(2021)
Article
Business, Finance
Victor Murinde, Efthymios Rizopoulos, Markos Zachariadis
Summary: This paper reviews the literature on FinTech and FinTech-enabled services, focusing on the opportunities and risks for banks. By analyzing high quality bank level data from 115 countries over the past 16 years, the preliminary findings suggest that FinTech lenders are unlikely to replace banks, and highlights the impact of regulation, global infrastructures, and geopolitical frictions on the future of banking. The paper also identifies promising research ideas and summarizes key implications for policy makers and practitioners.
INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Stephanie Galaitsi, Margaret Kurth, Igor Linkov
Summary: This commentary expands on the distinctions related to resilience discussed by Urquiza et al. (2021) and uses examples from the 2020-2021 coronavirus pandemic to illustrate the concepts. Understanding these differences can help planners choose strategies that best support their system goals.
