Review
Environmental Sciences
Kun Xiang, Zhiwei Xu, Yu-Qian Hu, Yi-Sheng He, Yi-Lin Dan, Qian Wu, Xue-Hui Fang, Hai-Feng Pan
Summary: This review and meta-analysis found that long-term exposure to PM10, SO2, or NO2 was associated with increased odds of TB, suggesting further research is needed to understand the underlying biological mechanisms of this association.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Dettori, Giovanna Deiana, Ginevra Balletto, Giuseppe Borruso, Beniamino Murgante, Antonella Arghittu, Antonio Azara, Paolo Castiglia
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between air pollutants and COVID-19 mortality in Italian provinces. The results show higher mortality rates in certain provinces, particularly in relation to PM10 levels. Spatial analysis revealed clusters of high-high values in Metropolitan Milan and the Po Valley area, suggesting the presence of a link between pollution and disease risk.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ying Pan, Yang Fang, Yue Chen, Cong Chen, Ruo-Di Zhang, Xi Fang, Yan Zhao, Ling-Qiong Jiang, Jing Ni, Peng Wang, Hai-Feng Pan
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollutants and the risk of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) admission. The results show positive associations between PM2.5 and PM10 exposures and the risk of SLE admission. Subgroup analyses reveal that this association is more significant in women, individuals over 65 years old, and during the cold season.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jia-Xin Li, Qiyun Luan, Beibei Li, Shyamali C. Dharmage, Joachim Heinrich, Michael S. Bloom, Luke D. Knibbs, Igor Popovic, Li Li, Xuemei Zhong, Aimin Xu, Chuanjiang He, Kang-Kang Liu, Xiao-Xuan Liu, Gongbo Chen, Mingdeng Xiang, Yunjiang Yu, Yuming Guo, Guang-Hui Dong, Xiaoguang Zou, Bo-Yi Yang
Summary: This study examined the associations between outdoor environmental exposures and the prevalence of tuberculosis. It found that particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and wind speed were positively associated with the odds of prevalent TB, while sulfur dioxide, altitude, artificial light at night, and proportion of forests, shrublands, and grasslands were negatively associated.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katalin Bodor, Robert Szep, Agnes Keresztesi, Zsolt Bodor
Summary: Modern societies are facing increased air pollution, with particulate matter (PM) being one of the major pollutants and causing significant environmental health issues. This study focused on the Ciuc basin and analyzed the time series data of PM2.5, PM10, and TSP from 2010 to 2019 to understand the characteristics of air pollution in this region. The average monthly concentrations of TSP, PM10, and PM2.5 varied within certain ranges, with the highest levels observed during the cold period. The percentage of PM10 exceedances was highest in winter, while lower percentages were observed in autumn and spring. The correlation analysis showed a moderate to high level of correlation among the studied pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Min Jae Ju, Sung Kyun Park, Sun-Young Kim, Yoon-Hyeong Choi
Summary: This study evaluated the associations between long-term exposures to air pollution and hearing loss in Korean adults. The results suggest that long-term exposures to environmental PM10, NO2, CO, and SO2 may be risk factors affecting hearing loss.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abul Amir Khan, Kalpana Garsa, Prakhar Jindal, Panuganti C. S. Devara, Shubhansh Tiwari, P. B. Sharma
Summary: This study investigates the factors contributing to seasonal and spatial variability of pollutant concentration in Delhi NCR and discusses the changes in air quality during the COVID-19 lockdown period. The results show significant seasonal and spatial variability in pollutant concentration, with the highest levels in winter and the lowest in summer. The study also highlights the role of meteorology in emission reduction and challenges the claim that Bhiwadi is the most polluted city.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ronan Adler Tavella, Niely Galeao da Rosa Moraes, Carlos Daniel Maciel Aick, Paula Florencio Ramires, Natalia Pereira, Ana Goncalves Soares, Flavio Manoel Rodrigues da Silva Jr
Summary: This study investigated the levels of air pollutants and the weekend effect before and after the COVID-19 pandemic in four cities in Brazil. It found a positive weekend effect for almost all air pollutants in these cities, with a relationship between the weekend effect and the restriction measures adopted. In scenarios with less restrictive policies, a negative weekend effect was observed, while more stringent measures resulted in higher intensities of positive weekend effect. These findings provide insights for responsible authorities in developing strategies and policies for air quality control.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abbas Miri, Ebrhaim Shirmohammadi, Armin Sorooshian
Summary: This study examines the relationship between meteorological factors, air pollutants, and ambient bacterial concentration. The results show that air quality indices (PM10, PM2.5, and AQI) have a significant impact on bacterial concentrations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
C. Macchi, S. Iodice, N. Persico, L. Ferrari, L. Cantone, M. F. Greco, B. Ischia, E. Dozio, A. Corsini, C. R. Sirtori, M. Ruscica, V Bollati
Summary: Exposure to air pollutants during early pregnancy is associated with increased PCSK9 levels, which in turn may lead to reduced gestational age at birth and higher risk of urgent cesarean delivery. This finding highlights the potential impact of environmental exposure on pregnancy outcomes.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Man Xu, Ping Hu, Ruoling Chen, Bing Liu, Hongying Chen, Jian Hou, Li Ke, Jiao Huang, Hairong Ren, Hui Hu
Summary: The study found that long-term exposure to high concentrations of air pollution in Hong Kong may be associated with an increase in the number of notified tuberculosis cases. Nonlinear relationships were identified between PM10, PM2.5, and CO concentrations and tuberculosis notifications, with concentrations above specific percentiles leading to an increase in notification rates.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Da-Wei Wu, Yu-Cheng Cheng, Chih-Wen Wang, Chih-Hsing Hung, Pei-Shih Chen, Stephen Chu-Sung Hu, Chun-Hung Richard Lin, Szu-Chia Chen, Chao-Hung Kuo
Summary: A strong association was found between past episodes of pneumonia (PN) and future risk of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB). Air pollutants including PM2.5, SO2, O3, and NO, together with previous episodes of pneumonia, had both long-term and short-term impact on the incidence of PTB.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shanhua Sun, Qinxue Chang, Junyu He, Xianyu Wei, Hailong Sun, Yuanyong Xu, Ricardo J. Soares Magalhaes, Yuming Guo, Zhuang Cui, Wenyi Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to explore the impact of air pollutants and meteorological factors on tuberculosis (TB) in Beijing and provide novel insights for public health managers to formulate control strategies. The study found significant associations between NO2, wind speed, temperature, humidity, ozone, and TB cases, but no significant associations with PM2.5, SO2, and sunshine duration.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guglielmo Maria Caporale, Luis A. Gil-Alana, Nieves Carmona-Gonzalez
Summary: This study found that the daily PM10 concentrations in eight European capitals exhibit long memory and fractional integration, indicating mean reversion and no permanent effects from shocks. Brussels, Amsterdam, and London show the highest levels of persistence, while negative trends in Brussels, Paris, and Berlin suggest some success in reducing pollution in these capitals.
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Remy Lapere, Laurent Menut, Sylvain Mailler, Nicolas Huneeus
Summary: Central Chile experiences year-round atmospheric pollution issues due to high concentrations of fine particulate matter and tropospheric ozone. The region faces challenges related to public health, vegetation growth, water supply, and meteorological feedback. With complex geographical factors and sharp spatial gradients in emissions, the localization and transport of pollutants exhibit variability and seasonal differences.
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toshimi Nakajima, Mao Kuragano, Makoto Yamada, Ryo Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared the contribution of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) to river nutrient budgets at nearshore and embayment scales, and found that SGD-derived nutrients become more important at larger spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Liu, Lei Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Ziguang Chen, Jingguang Li
Summary: NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves used for household heating have become a significant source of indoor pollution in Chinese urban areas. The high indoor concentration of NO2 poses potential health risks to residents. It is urgently necessary to establish relevant regulations and implement emission reduction technologies to reduce NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Hans Peter H. Arp, Raoul Wolf, Sarah E. Hale, Sivani Baskaran, Juliane Gluege, Martin Scheringer, Xenia Trier, Ian T. Cousins, Harrie Timmer, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Anna Lennquist, Andre D. Bannink, Gerard J. Stroomberg, Rosa M. A. Sjerps, Rosa Montes, Rosario Rodil, Jose Benito Quintana, Daniel Zahn, Herve Gallard, Tobias Mohr, Ivo Schliebner, Michael Neumann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sediments from Yundang Lagoon, China. The results show four distinct fluorescent components, with protein-like substances being the most prevalent. Additionally, the total fluorescence intensity and LREE concentrations exhibit a synchronized increase from Outer to Inner to Songbai Lake core sediments. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between DOM content and pollution levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Surya Gupta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Christine Alewell
Summary: The objective of this study is to incorporate soil hydraulic properties into the erodibility factor (K) of USLE-type models. By modifying and improving the existing equations for soil texture and permeability, the study successfully included information on saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) into the calculation of K factor. Using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, two independent K factor maps with different spatial resolutions were generated. The results show that the decrease in K factor values has a positive impact on the modeling of soil erosion rates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesmin Akter, Wendy J. M. Smith, Yawen Liu, Ilho Kim, Stuart L. Simpson, Phong Thai, Asja Korajkic, Warish Ahmed
Summary: The choice of workflow in wastewater surveillance has a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, while having minimal effects on HF183 and no effect on HAdV 40/41 concentrations. Certain components in the workflow can be interchangeable, but factors such as buffer type, chloroform, and homogenization speed can affect the recovery of viruses and bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
Summary: Atmospheric PM2.5, which can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), is associated with cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality. The study found that both the mass concentration of PM2.5 and the DTT activity were higher during the heating season than during the nonheating season. Combustion sources were the primary contributors to DTT activity during the heating season, while secondary formation dominated during the nonheating season. The study also revealed that biomass burning had the highest inherent oxidation potential among all sources investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin L. Murphy, Leah R. Gerber, Chelsea M. Rochman, Beth Polidoro
Summary: Plastic pollution has devastating consequences for marine organisms. This study uses a trait-based framework to develop a vulnerability index for marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles in Hawai'i. The index ranks 63 study species based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution, providing valuable information for species monitoring and management priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
Summary: Growing pressure from climate change and agricultural land use is destabilizing soil microbial community interactions. Little is known about microbial community resistance and adaptation to disturbances, hindering our understanding of recovery latency and implications for ecosystem functioning. This study found that anthropic disturbance and natural disturbance have different effects on the topology and stability of soil microbial networks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunhao Li, Yali Feng, Haoran Li, Yisong Yao, Chenglong Xu, Jinrong Ju, Ruiyu Ma, Haoyu Wang, Shiwei Jiang
Summary: Deep-sea mining poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems and human health by disturbing sediment and transmitting metal ions through the food chain. This study developed a new regenerative adsorption material, OMN@SA, which effectively removes metal ions. The adsorption mechanism and performance of the material for metal ion fixation were investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
Summary: Valsartan, a widely used antihypertensive drug, has been detected in high concentrations in surface waters due to its unchanged excretion and incomplete degradation in wastewater treatment plants. This study investigated the degradation of valsartan and identified 14 degradation byproducts. The acute and chronic toxicity of these byproducts were evaluated in key organisms in the freshwater trophic chain.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation behavior and product formation of two representative pharmaceuticals in simulated estuary water. The study found that the formed transformation products of these pharmaceuticals have potential toxicity on marine organisms, including oxidative stress and damage to cellular components.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
Summary: This study revealed that exposure to lower levels of air pollutants led to decreased pregnancy rates, with PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO emerging as the four most prominent pollutants. Individuals aged 35 and above exhibited heightened susceptibility to pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
Summary: In this study, inverse vulcanized polysulfides (IVP) were synthesized by reacting molten sulfur with 4-vinyl benzyl chloride, and then functionalized using N-methyl D-glucamine (NMDG). The functionalized IVP showed a high mercury adsorption capacity and a machine learning model was developed to predict the amount of mercury removed. Furthermore, the functionalized IVP can be regenerated and reused, providing a sustainable and cost-effective adsorbent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rita Bonfiglio, Renata Sisto, Stefano Casciardi, Valeria Palumbo, Maria Paola Scioli, Erica Giacobbi, Francesca Servadei, Gerry Melino, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca
Summary: This study investigated the presence of aluminum in human colon cancer samples and its potential association with biological processes involved in cancer progression. Aluminum was found in tumor areas of 24% of patients and was associated with epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell death. Additional analyses revealed higher tumor mutational burden and mutations in genes related to EMT and apoptosis in aluminum-positive colon cancers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of aluminum toxicity may improve strategies for the management of colon cancer patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)