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Biodiversity Conservation
Wei Chen, Jinglan Hong, Chengxin Wang, Lu Sun, Tianzuo Zhang, Yijie Zhai, Qian Zhang
Summary: The study evaluates water availability and degradation caused by gold refining through water footprint assessment, finding that energy consumption and associated pollution have major impacts on human health and ecosystem. Recommendations on energy reduction and adjustment are proposed to mitigate the water footprint generated by gold production.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Le Quyen Luu, Eleonora Riva Sanseverino, Maurizio Cellura, Hoai-Nam Nguyen, Thanh Mai Nguyen, Hong Anh Nguyen
Summary: Transportation is a key sector that contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Recent policies have focused on reducing the environmental impact of transportation activities, with the promotion of public transportation and development of electric buses playing a significant role in reducing GHG emissions.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Wei Chen, Qian Zhang, Chengxin Wang, Zhaoling Li, Yong Geng, Jinglan Hong, Yu Cheng
Summary: This study evaluates the water, carbon, and fossil energy footprints generated from rolled steel production and identifies the key contributors to these environmental impacts. Results show that global warming and freshwater ecotoxicity are the main factors affecting human health and ecosystem quality. Several policy recommendations are proposed to mitigate these impacts.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yijie Zhai, Yueyang Bai, Zhen Wu, Jinglan Hong, Xiaoxu Shen, Fei Xie, Xiangzhi Li
Summary: This study used an integrated system dynamics and life cycle assessment model to estimate the long-term performance and environmental impacts of China's grain system. The results showed that current grain production in China has a significant impact on fossil fuel and water resources. Without changes, the environmental impacts of grain production in China will increase by 2030. Taking measures from both the production and consumption perspectives can effectively mitigate the environmental burdens and enhance food security.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
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Construction & Building Technology
Asli Isler-Kaya, Filiz Karaosmanoglu
Summary: The aim of this study is to evaluate the environmental impacts of manufacturing a new cooling device in a data center. The results show that the use of wind electricity has less environmental impact, except for mineral resource scarcity. Waste management offers the best environmental results for mineral resource scarcity. Using wind electricity provides the best environmental results for human health effects. The carbon footprint values varied between 39565,135-40071,702 CO2 eq, and the water footprint varied between 40,0570-43,1801 m3. Using renewable electricity and waste reduction significantly contribute to reducing environmental effects.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tianzuo Zhang, Yijie Zhai, Xiaotian Ma, Xiaoxu Shen, Yueyang Bai, Ruirui Zhang, Changxing Ji, Jinglan Hong
Summary: Water scarcity is a severe issue in Chinese cotton production, requiring systematic analysis of water consumption and pollutant emissions to enhance environmental performance. Direct and indirect environmental impacts from water consumption and nutrient loss hinder sustainable development, with regional concentration in Xinjiang Province. Practical measures like straw returning and energy substitution are recommended for improving environmental performance.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ke Ren, Tianzuo Zhang, Xianfeng Tan, Yijie Zhai, Yueyang Bai, Xiaoxu Shen, Yuke Jia, Jinglan Hong
Summary: This study analyzed the environmental performance of mainstream ammonia synthesis in China using the LCA method, and found that the pulverized coal entrained flow gasification technology showed superiority in reducing the environmental burden, especially in categories such as global warming, freshwater ecotoxicity, and water depletion.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yan Luo, Xiongying Wu, Xuemei Ding
Summary: Cotton jeans have a significant negative impact on the ecological environment, particularly in terms of climate change and water depletion. Previous studies have employed process modularity to assess the carbon and water footprints, but a holistic view considering both production and consumption processes is lacking. This study extends the research boundary to the entire life cycle of cotton jeans and verifies the feasibility and practicality of the method through a computational case study.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jun Li, Fengyin Xiong, Zhuo Chen
Summary: The paper has been amended and the revised version can be accessed through a link at the top of the page.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Shafique, Xiaowei Luo
Summary: Electric vehicles and renewable energy play a significant role in sustainable transportation systems and require comprehensive assessment for accurate guidance. Research results show that EVs with Norway's 2030 electricity mix have the least environmental impact, indicating the benefit of using clean energy to mitigate climate change globally.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mart Beeftink, Bas Hofs, Onno Kramer, Ingrid Odegard, Albert van der Wal
Summary: Central softening of drinking water in the Netherlands has been widely applied for public health, client comfort, economic and environmental benefits. The process reduces the carbon footprint, with the main detrimental contributions being the consumption of chemicals and energy, and the main beneficial contributions at the household level being reduction in scaling and energy use of appliances. Softened water also has the potential for carbon capture and dissolved CO2, further contributing to reducing the carbon footprint.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sara Gonzalez-Garcia, Xavier Esteve-Llorens, Rebeca Gonzalez-Garcia, Luz Gonzalez, Gumersindo Feijoo, Maria Teresa Moreira, Rosaura Leis
Summary: Menus served at public services are an opportunity for consumers to demand healthy and environmentally friendly food, especially in nurseries and schools where protecting children is crucial. Analyzing the environmental impact of these menus, it was found that reducing beef consumption and incorporating lean pork and poultry alternately can significantly reduce carbon and water footprints. Overall, promoting healthy eating habits in children through canteen services can have long-lasting effects on their adult behavior and families.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marek Szajczyk, Marzena Wojcik-Augustyniak, Grzegorz Ganczewski
Summary: This paper investigates the toxicity and environmental impact of metallization of textiles through toxicity analysis and life cycle assessment. The study identifies that electricity consumption, polyurethane, and EDTA have the greatest contribution to global warming, while copper (II) chloride has the largest impact on human toxicity and freshwater ecotoxicity. Furthermore, the choice of material for metallization affects the environmental impact, with cotton having a higher impact on global warming and water use compared to polyester. The study suggests cleaner production methods to reduce the environmental footprint of textile metallization, such as selective metallization of conductive tracks, the use of alternative chemicals free of formaldehyde and polyurethane, and the implementation of a closed-loop water system.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
David Quiroz, Jonah M. Greene, Jason C. Quinn
Summary: This study quantifies the water footprint and water scarcity footprint of renewable diesel derived from algal biomass, and finds that algal cultivation requires less water compared to traditional ethanol and biodiesel feedstocks. The analysis also identifies the most suitable region for algal cultivation and highlights the potential of algal systems in managing wastewater streams.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing Liu, Yu Zhuang, Chao Wang, Jian Du
Summary: The coal-to-synthetic natural gas (SNG)/methanol polygeneration process can solve the problems of the coal-to-natural gas project and achieve carbon emission reduction.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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)