Article
Environmental Sciences
Paul P. J. Gaffney, Mark H. Hancock, Mark A. Taggart, Roxane Andersen
Summary: The study found that during the immediate post-restoration period of 'forest-to-bog' restoration, streams draining restoration areas showed significantly higher phosphate concentrations compared to pre-restoration levels, leading to a decrease in the pass rate for the target good quality threshold in rivers. Although there were no significant overall increases in other water quality parameters post-restoration, they exhibited an exaggerated seasonal cycle, peaking in summer months in restoration streams.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Linda Toca, Rebekka R. E. Artz, Catherine Smart, Tristan Quaife, Keith Morrison, Alessandro Gimona, Robert Hughes, Mark H. H. Hancock, Daniela Klein
Summary: In this study, the application of Sentinel-1 SAR backscatter for water table depth monitoring in near-natural and restored blanket bogs was illustrated. The random forest model was found to be the most suitable for predicting water table dynamics. It was proposed that this approach should be tested in a wider range of peatland sites.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoman Lu, Xiaoyang Zhang, Fangjun Li, Lun Gao, Laura Graham, Yenni Vetrita, Bambang H. Saharjo, Mark A. Cochrane
Summary: Canal drainage has significant impacts on smoke aerosol emissions in Indonesian fires, with peatland fires emitting more smoke aerosols and increasing significantly as water table depth decreases. These findings support the Indonesian government's peatland restoration policies.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Amy E. Pickard, Marcella Branagan, Mike F. Billett, Roxane Andersen, Kerry J. Dinsmore
Summary: This study examines the impact of peatland land management on aquatic carbon concentrations and fluxes in northern Scotland. It finds that drainage significantly affects the hydrological and biogeochemical functioning of peatland, while restoration measures can reduce carbon flux, but further monitoring is needed.
Article
Ecology
Paul P. J. Gaffney, Mark H. Hancock, Mark A. Taggart, Roxane Andersen
Summary: This study compared the short-term effects of two restoration techniques on water quality in peatlands. The results showed that both techniques resulted in increased concentrations of various substances in surface and shallow pore water, while deep pore water quality remained relatively unchanged. Whole tree harvesting technique led to larger concentration increases in surface water, but concentrations started to decline over time.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Dilva Terzano, Fabio Attorre, Faizal Parish, Patrick Moss, Fabrizio Bresciani, Roshan Cooke, Paul Dargusch
Summary: Peatlands in Southeast Asia are crucial for biodiversity and climate regulation, but are under threat from anthropogenic activities. Peatland degradation is a significant source of greenhouse gases in the region. The new community-led 5Rs approach can help support peatland restoration strategies and activities, ensuring ecological restoration goals are met while garnering local community support.
RESTORATION ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Leena Stenberg, Kersti Leppa, Samuli Launiainen, Annamari (Ari) Lauren, Hannu Hokka, Sakari Sarkkola, Markku Saarinen, Mika Nieminen
Summary: This study examined the hydrological feasibility of strip-cutting management in drained boreal peatland pine forests. It found that the feasibility increased with increasing site productivity and improving climate conditions. Strip cutting resulted in a rise in water table levels in adjacent unharvested stands, and narrower strips indicated better drainage in the harvested area compared to wider strips. Although strip cutting had limited capacity to maintain efficient drainage on low hydraulic conductivity peat, the increase in water table levels was smaller than after clear-cutting.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sebastian Gutierrez-Pacheco, Robert Lagace, Sandrine Hugron, Stephane Godbout, Line Rochefort
Summary: A study found that using the time series decomposition method to estimate water table depth is the most effective, with higher accuracy compared to other methods. However, this method does not require additional training or parameter estimation, and lower frequencies of measurements may affect accuracy.
Review
Forestry
Nisa Novita, Nurul Silva Lestari, Mega Lugina, Tatang Tiryana, Imam Basuki, Joni Jupesta
Summary: The study conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the impact of rewetting on CO2 emissions in soil in Indonesia. The results suggest that managing water table depth is crucial in achieving Indonesia's emission reduction target by 2030, especially in degraded peatlands across various land cover types.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
C. D. Evans, M. Peacock, A. J. Baird, R. R. E. Artz, A. Burden, N. Callaghan, P. J. Chapman, H. M. Cooper, M. Coyle, E. Craig, A. Cumming, S. Dixon, V. Gauci, R. P. Grayson, C. Helfter, C. M. Heppell, J. Holden, D. L. Jones, J. Kaduk, P. Levy, R. Matthews, N. P. McNamara, T. Misselbrook, S. Oakley, S. E. Page, M. Rayment, L. M. Ridley, K. M. Stanley, J. L. Williamson, F. Worrall, R. Morrison
Summary: This study shows that the depth of the water table is the main factor influencing greenhouse gas fluxes in peatlands. By lowering the water table depth by 10 cm, emissions of CO2 and CH4 can be reduced by the equivalent of at least 3 tonnes of CO2 per hectare per year, until the water table depth is less than 30 cm.
Article
Water Resources
Carmelo Juez, Estela Nadal-Romero, Erik L. H. Cammeraat, David Regues
Summary: This research investigates the spatial and temporal variability of water table dynamics in a small afforested sub-catchment in the Central Spanish Pyrenees. The study highlights the significant differences in groundwater dynamics among afforestation areas, natural revegetation areas, and early abandoned meadows, with complex hydrological behavior observed. The results reveal a high temporal and spatial variability, with different runoff generation processes identified in relation to wet and dry periods.
HYDROLOGICAL PROCESSES
(2021)
Article
Geography, Physical
Taco H. Regensburg, Joseph Holden, Michael Pilkington, Martin G. Evans, David Chandler, Pippa J. Chapman
Summary: The study compared water characteristics before and after blocking pipe outlets in a heavily degraded blanket bog, finding that concentrations of DOC and POC in pipe water were significantly higher than in stream water. Blocking pipe outlets did not reduce the impact of pipe networks on the export of organic carbon in the stream.
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Thomas Kaupper, Lucas W. Mendes, Monica Harnisz, Sascha M. B. Krause, Marcus A. Horn, Adrian Ho
Summary: The study found that the methane-driven interaction network in a restored peatland was less complex and modular, potentially leading to consequences with recurring disturbances and environmental changes, indicating that the rebuilt interaction network may not fully recover and reflect on the resilience of the methanotrophs.
APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jan Zarzycki, Ewelina Zajac, Grzegorz Voncina
Summary: This study analyzed the habitat requirements of bryophytes and vascular plants growing on sites of peat extraction, finding that water level had a decisive influence on bryophytes, while vascular plants were affected by multiple factors and utilized different environmental resources.
JOURNAL FOR NATURE CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anna Ferretto, Rob Brooker, Robin Matthews, Pete Smith
Summary: The study highlights the potential risk for drinking water provision in Scotland from peatlands due to climate change, urging the need for frequent monitoring and necessary mitigation measures. Variability among catchments shows some may face substantial seasonal increase in DOC levels. Peatland restoration could be useful in counteracting the projected DOC increase and ensuring safe drinking water provision.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jaime Rodriguez-Estival, Marta I. Sanchez, Cristina Ramo, Nico Varo, Juan A. Amat, Juan Garrido-Fernandez, Damaso Hornero-Mendez, Manuel E. Ortiz-Santaliestra, Mark A. Taggart, Monica Martinez-Haro, Andy J. Green, Rafael Mateo
Article
Anthropology
Magdalena Blanz, Philippa Ascough, Ingrid Mainland, Peter Martin, Mark A. Taggart, Burkart Dieterich, John Wishart, Kerry L. Sayle, Andrea Raab, Jorg Feldmann
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Uthman O. Badmus, Mark A. Taggart, Kenneth G. Boyd
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Olivera Paunovic, Sabolc Pap, Snezana Maletic, Mark A. Taggart, Nikola Boskovic, Maja Turk Sekulic
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yuan Li, Mark A. Taggart, Craig McKenzie, Zulin Zhang, Yonglong Lu, Sabolc Pap, Stuart Gibb
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2019)
Article
Parasitology
Andrew S. French, Ruth N. Zadoks, Philip J. Skuce, Gillian Mitchell, Danielle K. Gordon-Gibbs, Mark A. Taggart
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2019)
Article
Anthropology
Magdalena Blanz, Ingrid Mainland, Michael Richards, Marie Balasse, Philippa Ascough, Jesse Wolfhagen, Mark A. Taggart, Jorg Feldmann
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lydia Niemi, Pavlina Landova, Mark Taggart, Kenneth Boyd, Zulin Zhang, Stuart Gibb
Summary: This study investigated the presence and distribution of eight commonly used pharmaceuticals in the River Dee, Scotland, and found trace contamination throughout the river indicating potential diffuse pollution sources. The study also highlighted higher concentrations of certain compounds during low flow and warm seasons, raising concerns for environmental and human health impacts.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Anthropology
Magdalena Blanz, Samuel Stewart, Ingrid Mainland, Philippa Ascough, Andrea Raab, Joerg Feldmann, Mark A. Taggart
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility of using lg(Ba/Sr) and δ C-13 as markers of marine food consumption. The results suggest that lg(Ba/Sr) values in tooth enamel can be a useful indicator of the relative amount of marine food consumed.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marta Herrero-Villar, Patricia Mateo-Tomas, Ines S. Sanchez-Barbudo, Pablo R. Camarero, Mark A. Taggart, Rafael Mateo
Summary: Veterinary pharmaceuticals, including antibiotics, are emerging contaminants of concern worldwide. Avian scavengers, such as griffon vultures, are exposed to antibiotics through consumption of livestock carcasses. This study found that griffon vultures feeding on livestock carcasses from intensive farming were more exposed to antibiotics than those relying on carcasses from extensive farming or wild animals. Additionally, the study detected quinolones in domestic livestock supplied at feeding stations, highlighting the importance of assessing and managing the risks posed by veterinary pharmaceuticals in carcass disposal for avian scavengers.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rhys Green, Mark Taggart, Deborah Pain, Keturah Smithson
Summary: Carcasses of pheasants killed by hunters using lead shotgun ammunition sold in the UK contain small lead fragments that are difficult for consumers to detect and remove, potentially exposing them to elevated levels of dietary lead.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Derek T. Elsby, Ruth N. Zadoks, Kenneth Boyd, Nuno Silva, Margo Chase-Topping, Mairi C. Mitchel, Carol Currie, Mark A. Taggart
Summary: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a recognized threat to global health. This study examined the prevalence of AMR Escherichia coli in fecal samples from deer in Scotland and investigated potential risk factors associated with AMR occurrence. The results showed that resistant E. coli strains were present in wild deer populations, with different risk factors influencing resistance phenotypes and deer species. However, overall, resistance to critically important antimicrobials was found to be low, suggesting no immediate cause for concern regarding human health. Therefore, wild deer in Scotland could serve as a sentinel species for AMR surveillance in the Scottish environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sabolc Pap, Huiyi Zhang, Aleksandra Bogdan, Derek T. Elsby, Stuart W. Gibb, Barbara Bremner, Mark A. Taggart
Summary: This study introduces a novel pilot-scale technology (FILTRAFLO(TM)-P reactor) for the recovery of phosphate from wastewater in a rural setting. The results demonstrate that the FILTRAFLO(TM)-P unit can efficiently remove phosphate from effluent, even at low concentrations, and has the potential for resource recovery through bio-based waste management. The adsorption mechanisms of phosphate were identified as surface microprecipitation and inner-sphere complexation.
Article
Ornithology
Aimee L. S. McIntosh, Luke Ozsanlav-Harris, Mark A. Taggart, Jessica M. Shaw, Geoff M. Hilton, Stuart Bearhop
Summary: Lead is a toxic metal that can cause death or sub-lethal effects when ingested. Recent legislation in the European Union has banned the use of lead shot in wetlands to reduce its impact on wildfowl. A study in Scotland found that strict compliance with the ban resulted in relatively low lead ingestion rates, but the potential fitness effects of chronic lead poisoning still persist.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Richard F. Shore, Mark A. Taggart
CURRENT OPINION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & HEALTH
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elizabeth Alvarez-Chavez, Stephane Godbout, Mylene Genereux, Caroline Cote, Alain N. Rousseau, Sebastien Fournel
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of alternative filtering materials and bed aeration on the retention of nutrients and fecal bacteria in woodchip bedded stand-off pads for cows. The results showed that the alternative biofilters were more efficient in removing COD, SS, TN, and NO3-N, while conventional biofilters were more efficient for PO4-P removal. Aeration did not have a significant effect under the tested temperature conditions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yike Zhang, Zengyi Ma, Zhuoting Fang, Yuandong Qian, Zhiping Huang, Yilong Ye, Jianhua Yan
Summary: This study investigates the application of oxygen enrichment melting technology in the melting of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash. The results demonstrate that oxygen enrichment technology can reduce energy consumption and operating costs, as well as decrease pollution emissions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liangang Xiao, Mingkai Leng, Philip Greenwood, Rongqin Zhao, Zhixiang Xie, Zengtao You, Junguo Liu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of grazing exclusion on soil organic carbon (SOC) accumulation and vegetation recovery. It finds that grazing exclusion can increase the potential for SOC accumulation, and higher annual precipitation is positively correlated with SOC accumulation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Beatrice Cantoni, Jessica Ianes, Beatrice Bertolo, Selena Ziccardi, Francesco Maffini, Manuela Antonelli
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of ozonation and adsorption as in-series processes compared to standalone processes for the removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) in drinking water. The combination of both processes proves to be more effective than adsorption and ozonation alone. Ozonation improves the adsorption performance of poorly-oxidizable CECs but worsens that of well-oxidizable compounds. This research highlights the importance of considering both processes in the removal of CECs in drinking water treatment plants.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dan Li, Bingjun Liu, Yang Lu, Jianyu Fu
Summary: A new Standardized compound Drought and Saltwater intrusion Index (SDSI) was developed to detect changes in the severity of CDSEs in six estuaries. The study found that saltwater intrusion plays a dominant role in influencing SDSI severity, and CDSEs vary in frequency, duration and severity among different estuaries.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yong-Qiang Li, Rui Sun, Chong-Miao Zhang, Zi-Xuan Liu, Rui-tao Chen, Jian Zhao, Hua-dong Gu, Huan-Cai Yin
Summary: In this study, an electron beam excitation multi-wavelength ultraviolet (EBE-MW-UV) system was established and found to have significantly higher microbial inactivation effects compared to single-wavelength UV-LEDs in water. Mechanism analysis revealed that EBE-MW-UV damaged microbial DNA and proteins, and generated additional reactive oxygen species, leading to microbial inactivation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kaili Ma, Xinxin Han, Qiujuan Li, Yu Kong, Qiaoli Liu, Xu Yan, Yahong Luo, Xiaopin Li, Huiyang Wen, Zhiguo Cao
Summary: This study reveals that the use of a tryptophan-degrading microbial consortium (TDC) can enhance the hydrolysis efficiency of waste activated sludge (WAS), increasing the yield and quality of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and improving the solubilization and release of organic substances from WAS.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ling Xiong, Rui Li
Summary: Incorporating Ecosystem Service Value (ESV) into land use planning can provide informed land management decisions. This study evaluates the ESV of Guizhou Province in China's karst region. The results show an increase in total ESV over the past two decades due to ecological restoration projects.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Geetha Jenifel
Summary: This article discusses the importance of water and the pollution of freshwater resources, and introduces the use of machine learning models and blockchain technology to predict and protect water quality.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stanslaus Terengia Materu, Taotao Chen, Chang Liu, Daocai Chi, Meng Jun
Summary: The study showed that H2SO4-modified biochar can reduce P leaching, increase soil available P, and enhance plant P uptake in alternate wetting and drying irrigation systems. Biochar additions B20A and IAWDB20A-M were effective in improving yield, reducing P leaching, and increasing APB.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amir Nouri, Ali Akbar Zinatizadeh, Sirus Zinadini, Mark Van Loosdrecht
Summary: This study focuses on the development of an air-lift bio-electrochemical reactor (ALBER) with a continuous feeding regime to enhance nitrogen removal from synthetic wastewater. The effect of temperature, hydraulic retention time (HRT), N -NH+4 /TN ratio, and current density on the reactor performance was investigated, and the ALBER achieved a maximum TN removal of 73%. The results suggest that the ALBER has potential for treating industrial wastewater at low temperatures.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peifang Wang, Guoxiang You, Yang Gao, Juan Chen, Xun Wang, Chao Wang
Summary: This study investigated the ecological processes of microbial communities and N- and P-transformation processes in multistage agricultural drainage ditches. The results showed that the microbial communities were co-shaped by agricultural practices and ditch size, which further governed the N and P removal performance.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaofeng Niu, Huan Wang, Tao Wang, Peiyu Zhang, Huan Zhang, Hongxia Wang, Xianghong Kong, Songguang Xie, Jun Xu
Summary: Microorganisms play a critical role in maintaining ecosystem balance, and environmental stressors can affect the assembly processes of microbial communities. The study found that different stressors have opposite effects on microbial community assembly in water and sediment, and warming has different influences compared to herbicides and nutrients.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuqing Tan, Qiming Cheng, Fengwei Lyu, Fei Liu, Linhao Liu, Yihong Su, Shaochun Yuan, Wenyu Xiao, Zhen Liu, Yao Chen
Summary: The exacerbation of global warming, extreme weather events, and rapid urbanization have led to increased flooding in urban areas. China has adopted sponge city as an efficient means of preventing and controlling urban floods. Using a SWMM-FVCOM model, the hydrological reduction and control effect of sponge city construction (SPCC) within a university campus were evaluated. The study found that implementing SPCC effectively mitigates surface runoff and reduces the severity of urban flooding. However, the efficacy of runoff control decreases with longer rainfall return periods.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhonghan Chen, Qiuyan Li, Shibo Yan, Juan Xu, Qiaoyun Lin, Zhuangming Zhao, Ziying He
Summary: Tidal rivers are important biochemical reaction channels, receiving carbon from wastewater and agricultural drains, affecting CO2 emissions. Through modeling and data analysis, researchers explored carbon distribution, emissions, and greenhouse effects, emphasizing the potential of river management to change global CO2 emissions under climate change.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)