Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Marin Skidmore, Tihitina Andarge, Jeremy Foltz
Summary: Although the Clean Water Act has effectively regulated point source pollution, nonpoint sources of pollution, especially animal agriculture, still contribute significantly to water pollution in the United States. This study examines the impact of local manure management regulations on dairy farms in Wisconsin and finds that easily implementable regulations, such as nutrient management plans, have short-term effects on water quality, while less observable and difficult to implement regulations show no discernible effects. The research identifies potential policy levers to improve nonpoint pollution management and highlights the challenges of regulating slow-moving hydrologic processes.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiong Lu, Qi Zhou, Weixiao Qi, Shen Qu, Jun Bi
Summary: As a regional agglomeration, industrial parks in China bring huge benefits to economic development, but they also result in significant environmental externalities. This study empirically investigates the effects of establishing industrial parks on emissions of various pollutants like COD, NH3, SO2, and dust, and finds that the effects vary across different scales and types of industrial parks. While firms within industrial parks are able to reduce their environmental pollution, the overall emissions in the regions where the parks are located tend to increase, mainly due to the expansion of production scale and the increase of pollution-intensive industries. The study suggests the establishment of environmentally-friendly industrial parks by rational industrial layout planning, construction of pollution treatment facilities, raising environmental thresholds for entry, and promoting technological innovation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Lei Chen, Yiwen Wang, Nian Yang, Kaihang Zhu, Xiaoman Yan, Zhaohai Bai, Limei Zhai, Zhenyao Shen
Summary: This study investigates the agricultural and environmental benefits of crop-livestock integration through numerical experiments at different spatial scales. It identifies the optimal ratio of replacing chemical fertilizer with manure at the watershed scale and suggests spatial configuration for large-scale crop-livestock integration. The study also highlights the importance of balancing water quality protection and agricultural production.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Laura Blanco-Martin, Mejda Azabou, Ahmed Rouabhi, Faouzi Hadj-Hassen
Summary: We conducted experimental tests on salt samples from different geographic origins including strain-controlled tests, constant mean stress tests, and long creep tests. The analysis of the experimental results considering heterogeneity is essential for reliable rock characterization and constitutive modeling, especially in relation to volumetric strains and dilatancy onset in salt formations. Material heterogeneity caused by impurities can explain the differences observed between local and global measurements. It is also important to consider the proportion of volumetric strains compared to deviatoric strains and the preconditioning process for accurate analysis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ROCK MECHANICS AND MINING SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Noelia Urseler, Romina Bachetti, Veronica Morgante, Elizabeth Agostini, Carolina Morgante
Summary: This study investigated the quality and suitability of groundwater supply used in dairy farms in the Pampa plain of Cordoba, Argentina. It identified contamination issues in the groundwater and made recommendations to improve agricultural and livestock management.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chi-Feng Chen, Chia-Chun Ho, Hsiu-Feng Liu
Summary: This study develops a two-stage optimization process to determine the optimal bioretention cell size for tea farm pollution control. The process utilizes a verified watershed-scale model and a verified site-scale model to allocate and determine unit reduction loads. A case study in Taipei, Taiwan showed that unit tea farm TP reduction loads of 270 g/ha-year and 326 g/ha-year required bioretention cells of 350 m(2) and 600 m(2) respectively. A recommended general control rule is a 1 to 1000 ratio of standard bioretention cell area to tea farm area.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shan Huang, Yan Ding, Pierre Failler
Summary: The research shows that government attention to the environment plays a positive role in curbing environmental pollution, especially through promoting green development and industrial upgrading. This provides important evidence and implications for environmental regulation in developing countries and cities.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Patrick M. Fleming, Leah H. Palm-Forster, Lindsey E. Kelley
Summary: Providing information on the cause and quantity of erosion can lead to increased investment in stream restoration projects by landowners and students. Targeting informational outreach towards pollution hot spots, including those with legacy sources, can significantly boost efforts to improve water quality.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei Wei, Weikun Xie, Chengying Zhou
Summary: This study examines the impact of national Economic Development Zones (EDZs) on firms' environmental performance using firm and administrative data from China. The findings suggest that the establishment of EDZs can effectively reduce firms' pollution emissions, with variations observed across industries, firms, and types of EDZs.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Jianbo Cheng, Liguo Wang, Tao Jiang, Tengbing He, Fangfang Sun, Wenfang Yin
Summary: This study compared the environmental risk of nitrogen leaching in two major soils in Southwest China and investigated the microbial mechanisms behind it. The results showed that nitrate dominated in nitrogen leaching, and it was regulated by microbial processes. The study also found that yellow soil had higher nitrate leaching compared to calcareous soil, and the leaching could be regulated by DNRA and ANRA.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Juliana Silveira dos Santos, Fausto Miziara, Hayla da Silva Fernandes, Renato Cezar Miranda, Rosane Garcia Collevatti
Summary: The study in Brazil explores the relationship between farm conservation status and technification level, finding that higher technification levels in dairy farms are associated with increased protection of natural vegetation and riparian forests. This suggests a positive impact of technification on the conservation of natural vegetation.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rui Pang, Minjun Shi, Dan Zheng
Summary: This study investigates the moderating effects of firm heterogeneity on the pollution abatement effect of environmental regulation in China. It finds that firm heterogeneity, especially in terms of capital intensity, TFP, and ownership type, significantly influences the performance of environmental regulation. Environmental regulation performs better in enterprises with high capital intensity, high total factor productivity (TFP), as well as in state-owned enterprises, export enterprises, and listed companies.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Takeshi Kurotori, Ronny Pini
Summary: Macroscopic observations of two-phase flow in porous rocks are strongly influenced by heterogeneities at small length scales, making it important to consider capillary equilibrium models and dual-porosity media. By studying a limestone core, it was found that spatial variations in S-ir can serve as a proxy for microporosity heterogeneity, exerting potential next-to-leading order controls on observed fluid saturation distribution.
ADVANCES IN WATER RESOURCES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Li Zhang, Theodore A. Endreny, Emily A. Stephan
Summary: This study aims to develop a stochastic export coefficient model using observed discharge occurrence probability to predict variations in annual nutrient loads and assist in river basin management plans. The stochastic model outperforms the standard deterministic model in terms of accuracy and correlation with observed loads.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Mechanics
T. J. Madison, X. Xiang, G. R. Spedding
Summary: The study investigates the flow around and behind a sphere in a linear density gradient, serving as a model problem for body-generated wakes in atmospheres and oceans. Experimental and numerical simulations reveal the early wake affected by the background density gradient, leading to five distinguishable flow regimes that maintain their distinguishing features up to buoyancy times of 20.
JOURNAL OF FLUID MECHANICS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Simon Rabaa, Robert Wilken, Sylvie Geisendorf
Summary: Energy efficiency measures are crucial for combating climate change, but rebound effects may undermine their effectiveness. This study finds that prior energy efficiency behavior does not hinder subsequent climate-friendly behavior, which is determined by individual demographics and environmental attitudes.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
James R. Meldrum, Patricia A. Champ, Hannah Brenkert-Smith, Christopher M. Barth, Abby E. McConnell, Carolyn Wagner, Colleen Donovan
Summary: This study reassessed a previous study using a richer dataset and found that individuals with lower incomes are less likely to participate in cost-sharing programs, and even if they do participate, they contribute a lower share. This indicates potential economic equity concerns.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Daniel Rueb
Summary: This paper examines the distributional effects of the European Commission's Fit-for-55 package at the household level in seven EU countries and finds that a household-size specific lump-sum refund can mitigate the negative distributional effects of a carbon tax and reduce overall inequality.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Correction
Ecology
Anke Jacksohn, Miguel Angel Tovar Reanos, Frank Pothen, Katrin Rehdanz
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Pierre Chiaverina, Sophie Drogue, Florence Jacquet
Summary: This study investigates the impact of farmers' participation in different short food supply chains (SFSCs) on synthetic pesticide use and crop yields. The findings show that farmers who sell part of their crops through direct-to-consumer channels use significantly fewer synthetic pesticides compared to those who sell through long food supply chains. However, there is no evidence that farmers involved in direct-to-retailer channels use significantly fewer synthetic pesticides. Additionally, there is no indication that SFSC participation affects crop yields.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Kangyin Dong, Yang Liu, Jianda Wang, Xiucheng Dong
Summary: This study uses the generalized method of moments (GMM) model to explore the relationship between the digital economy and energy vulnerability in 110 economies. The findings suggest that the digital economy effectively reduces energy vulnerability, with digital infrastructure and social impact being the main contributors. Furthermore, the digital economy helps upgrade the industrial structure and financial development level, thereby reducing energy vulnerability. Additionally, the negative impact of the digital economy on energy vulnerability is more significant in regions with higher income levels.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Romain Espinosa, Nicolas Treich
Summary: This study examines a simple model of consumption of animals with altruistic behavior towards animals. The model reveals a public good issue, where the market equilibrium leads to low quality and excessive quantity of animal lives when they are not worth living. The implications of the findings and the significance of the modeling choices for future economic research on animal welfare are discussed.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Arianna Buratto, Lorenzo Lotti
Summary: Finding ways to steer consumers towards vegetarian and plant-based meals is important for reducing the environmental impact of diets. In this study, we investigated the use of nudges in restaurants to increase sales of vegetarian and plant-based dishes. We found that removing symbols for these dishes increased sales, while adding a low emissions symbol had no effect. However, when the nudge was made transparent through a statement, sales significantly increased. These findings support the use of nudges as cost-effective interventions to address unsustainable food consumption in the hospitality sector.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Emmanuel Paroissien, Timothy K. M. Beatty, Antoine Nebout
Summary: This article provides empirical evidence that the opportunity cost of time explains the frequency of household food waste. The study found that proxies for the opportunity cost of time were positively correlated with the probability of reporting wasting food.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jefim Vogel, Gauthier Guerin, Daniel W. O'Neill, Julia K. Steinberger
Summary: This study explores the vulnerability of livelihoods to a reduction in economic output and introduces a novel analytic framework to describe their relationship. The study finds that the vulnerability is not inevitable but arises from insecurity in wage labor, adequate incomes, and pensions. These conditions are primarily due to profit maximization and neoliberal welfare and labor policies. The study identifies a range of interventions to overcome this vulnerability and make stringent environmental policies socially sustainable and politically palatable.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Franziska Dorn, Simone Maxand, Thomas Kneib
Summary: Understanding the interconnected nature of rising carbon emissions and income inequality is crucial to achieve social and ecological sustainability. The distributional copula model used in this study uncovers complex interdependencies that standard linear regression techniques might hide.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Darius Corbier, Frederic Gonand
Summary: The article investigates the macroeconomic channels of transmission of the low-carbon transition in two official scenarios for the French power system under different oil price scenarios. The results show that technical progress and substitution mechanisms can drive the decarbonization of the economy and growth, with energy demand and durable goods demand being the main transmission channels.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Gloria Amaris, Stepan Vesely, Stephane Hess, Christian A. Klockner
Summary: The study of human behavior is crucial for the development of policies for sustainability. It is important to consider the possibility of spillover effects in mathematical models, as exposure to related choices can influence subsequent behavior. Our study demonstrates the existence of these spillover effects and showcases the effectiveness of discrete choice models.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Sonia Almeida Neves, Antonio Cardoso Marques, Leonardo Batista de sa Lopes
Summary: This paper investigates the impact of European Union regulations on e-waste exports. The findings suggest that taxation is ineffective in reducing e-waste exports and may even increase them. Additionally, high dependence on foreign raw materials and sub-standard waste collection systems contribute to the increase in e-waste exports. Therefore, investing in e-waste collection facilities can better utilize the valuable resources in this waste.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Gregor Semieniuk
Summary: Efforts to decouple economic growth from resource use and negative environmental impacts have yielded inconclusive results, partially due to the uncertainties in historical measurement arising from definitional changes to GDP. This study examines the impact of GDP vintages on decoupling results and finds that a significant number of countries switch between relative decoupling and recoupling, and that GDP vintages also affect environmental Kuznets curve results and the decline in global energy intensity. The inconsistencies in economic measurement introduce ambiguity into historical decoupling evidence and model projections into the future.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)