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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Aifeng Zhai, Baodeng Hou, Xiaowen Ding, Guohe Huang
Summary: A new program for predicting water pollution accidents in drinking water sources has been developed, showing that larger discharge flows can reduce the impact of accidents and improve water quality. This study provides decision makers with a tool to predict the diffusion and migration of pollutants in drinking water sources.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xiaowen Ding, Xinsheng Dong, Baodeng Hou, Guohua Fan, Xinyi Zhang
Summary: Water, as an essential resource, determines the fate of mankind and the sustainability of the ecosystem. Developing water quality prediction and warning platforms is crucial for ensuring water safety and sustainable development, especially in areas like the Three Gorges Reservoir Region.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yong Hu, Dongfeng Li, Jinyun Deng, Yao Yue, Junxiong Zhou, Yuanfang Chai, Yitian Li
Summary: Understanding the mechanisms controlling downstream water-level variations after the operation of the Three Gorges Dam is important for riverine flood and drought management. This study analyzed changes in river channels and floodplain resistance in the Middle Yangtze River and found that low-flow water levels have declined due to severe incisions of low-flow channels caused by a reduction in sediment loads. In contrast, high-flow water levels have not changed significantly. The increased floodplain resistance due to vegetation growth is likely the main factor elevating flood water levels.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Zengjie Zhang, Stephen J. Daly, Chang'an Li, Shane Tyrrell, Xilin Sun, Eszter Badenszki, Yawei Li, Dai Zhang, Yuntao Tian, Yi Yan
Summary: By analyzing sediment samples from the western Jianghan Basin and the Neogene Yangtze Gravel, this paper determines that the Three Gorges was formed after the late Miocene but before the late Pliocene. The detrital zircon source signal has been homogenized through transportation and recycling processes in the Yangtze Craton, showing a signature indistinguishable from that of the modern Yangtze River.
EARTH-SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuankun Wang, Rujian Qiu, Yuwei Tao, Jichun Wu
Summary: This study investigates the impacts of the impoundment of the Three Gorges Reservoir on the water temperature regime of fish spawning habitats in the middle reach of the Yangtze River. The results show that the reservoir significantly alters the downstream water temperature environment, leading to delayed spawning times for fish.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Zijun Xiao, Jian Sun, Binliang Lin, Bing Yuan
Summary: The water temperature in the Yangtze River has been found to be changing over the past few decades, primarily due to climate change. The study also shows that reservoir operation has reduced the variability of water temperature, resulting in a smoother process. Additionally, the correlation between water and air temperature varies on different timescales.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Peipei Zhang, Jingqiao Mao, Mingming Tian, Lingquan Dai, Tengfei Hu
Summary: The operation of the Three Gorges Reservoir has significant effects on the downstream water exchange between the Yangtze River and Poyang Lake. A machine learning model was developed to assess these effects, showing that the reservoir operation has a greater impact in wet years. In dry years, it helps maintain lake water levels, while in wet years, it aids in flood control in the lake area.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
David Shankman, Xijun Lai
Summary: The Three Gorges Dam is built mainly for flood control, reducing peak discharge in the upper basin. However, it does not have the ability to prevent severe floods caused by abnormally high rainfall throughout the Changjiang basin. The dam also has no impact on the large tributaries in the middle Changjiang, and the decreasing volume of Poyang and Dongting Lakes further affects the interaction between the Changjiang River and the lakes.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Wang, Weihao Yuan, Yichuan Zeng, Dongfang Liang, Xinyue Zhang, Bao Li, Yubao Xia, Shuangqi Wu
Summary: This study used three scenarios to analyze the impact of the Three Gorges Dam on the environment of the Yangtze Estuary. The results showed that the dam had a positive impact on pollution sources and urban sewage outlets, but had negative effects on certain areas and the migration of Chinese sturgeon juveniles.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xue Li, Jian Sha, Zhong-Liang Wang
Summary: This study found that the construction of the Three Gorges Reservoir increased the relative humidity of the Yangtze River Basin, providing a more humid climate for the downstream area, and could alleviate agricultural drought in the region. The spatial impacts of the reservoir on regional climate change were significant, while the influence of ENSO could not be observed at the station scale.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Rong Xiang, Lijing Wang, Hong Li, Zebin Tian, Binghui Zheng
Summary: The study investigated the spatiotemporal variations in water quality of the Three Gorges Reservoir tributaries, revealing that the water quality was mainly affected by the mainstream backwater movement. Overall, the water quality of tributaries was good and showed an improving trend, with upstream tributaries having better water quality compared to downstream areas and estuaries.
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Panwar, S. Yang
Summary: This study investigates the impacts of Three Gorges Dam operations and drought severity on the flux of particulate organic matter (POM) in the lower Yangtze basin. The results indicate that the operations of the dam do not contribute to drought in the region, and the shift in POM source is related to low discharge, low TSM concentration, and dry conditions.
Article
Engineering, Geological
Jinge Wang, Shun Wang, Aijun Su, Wei Xiang, Chengren Xiong, Philipp Blum
Summary: The study revealed that landslide-induced tsunamis in the Three Gorges Reservoir area can cause significant impacts on the nearby water bodies and coastlines, suggesting the need for enhanced monitoring and warning systems in this area and other hazardous locations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Gao, Li Chen, Wei Zhang, Xin Li, Quanxi Xu
Summary: This study examined the impacts of the Three Gorges Dam impoundment on the flow process, sediment transport, and river morphology in the downstream reaches of the Yangtze River. Results indicated that characteristic discharge decreased post-dam construction, with significant spatial variations along the river. The study provides valuable insights for assessing the channel-forming capacity of flow-sediment regimes worldwide and predicting river morphology evolution.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Shi Ren, Bangwen Zhang, Wei-Jie Wang, Yuan Yuan, Chao Guo
Summary: Through measures like upstream sediment trapping and sediment peak regulation, the incoming sediment load of TGR has been significantly reduced, successfully addressing sedimentation issues and providing valuable lessons for reservoir management elsewhere.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aili Li, Tim Aus der Beek, Michael Schubert, Zhenyang Yu, Thomas Schiedek, Christoph Schueth
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michaela Laxander, Stefanie Schmidt, Christoph Schueth, Thomas Schiedek
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abhay Kumar, Stephen Joseph, Ludmila Tsechansky, Inga J. Schreiter, Christoph Schueth, Sara Taherysoosavi, David R. G. Mitchell, Ellen R. Graber
Article
Environmental Sciences
Inga J. Schreiter, Wolfgang Schmidt, Abhay Kumar, Ellen R. Graber, Christoph Schueth
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abidur Khan, Nils Michelsen, Andres Marandi, Rabby Hossain, Mohammed Abed Hossain, Karl Ernst Roehl, Anwar Zahid, Muhammad Qumrul Hassan, Christoph Schueth
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Stephan Schulz, Sahand Darehshouri, Elmira Hassanzadeh, Massoud Tajrishy, Christoph Schueth
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anat Bernstein, Raz Studny, Vinolia Shyntychea, Daniel Kurtzman, Yonatan Ganot, Yoram Katz, Berhane Abrha Asfaw, Kaori Sakaguchi-Soeder, Christoph Schueth, Hagar Siebner
Article
Environmental Sciences
Simu Akter, Kazi Rifat Ahmed, Andres Marandi, Christoph Schueth
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Berhane Abrha Asfaw, Kaori Sakaguchi-Soeder, Anat Bernstein, Hagar Siebner, Christoph Schuth
RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zeinab Ahmadnezhad, Abdorreza Vaezihir, Christoph Schueth, Gholamreza Zarrini
Summary: Adsorption and bioremediation processes have been studied for the remediation of BTE through PRBs. The combination of natural zeolite and bacterial strains in a PRB system showed efficient removal of BTE mixture, indicating the potential for field-scale application. This research highlights the high efficiency of C-HZ in BTE treatment and the improved remediation efficiency of CH-Z ePRB method in restricting BTE migration.
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Matthew Silver, Stephanie Selke, Peter Balsaa, Annette Wefer-Roehl, Christine Kuebeck, Christoph Schueth
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Water Resources
Stephan Schulz, Rike Becker, Juan Carlos Richard-Cerda, Muhammad Usman, Tim aus der Beek, Ralf Merz, Christoph Schueth
Summary: This study proposes an approach to quantify water balance components in warm, arid environments, specifically for irrigated agriculture with uncertain data basis, using a combination of traditional monitoring, remote sensing data analysis, and numerical modeling. By integrating soil moisture, energy balance, and satellite reflectance data, initial estimates of water balance components are derived, improved through simulations, and finalized through parameter optimization. The method, applied to an agricultural test site in Punjab, Pakistan, yielded final estimates for ETact and groundwater recharge, demonstrating the effectiveness of the approach in quantifying water balance components in such environments.
HYDROLOGICAL PROCESSES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Christos Pouliaris, Laura Foglia, Christoph Schueth, Andreas Kallioras
Summary: The study of a groundwater flow model in a coastal multilayer aquifer system demonstrates that the head-dependent boundary condition can better simulate the hydrodynamics of coastal systems, satisfactorily modeling the response of karstic aquifers and clarifying the hydraulic interconnection between different aquifer layers.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELING & ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Michael Schubert, Nils Michelsen, Axel Schmidt, Laura Eichenauer, Kay Knoeller, Alexander Arakelyan, Lilith Harutyunyan, Christoph Schueth
Summary: The Ararat Valley in Armenia is facing increasing stress on its groundwater resources due to growing water demand for irrigation and fish farming and decreasing groundwater recharge. Efforts towards more sustainable water management are necessary to address this issue. The study on the origin and age distribution of the valley's groundwater revealed varying groundwater ages and the presence of young groundwater vulnerable to contamination, emphasizing the importance of sustainable management efforts beyond the central part of the valley.
HYDROGEOLOGY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sahand Darehshouri, Nils Michelsen, Christoph Schuth, Stephan Schulz
VADOSE ZONE JOURNAL
(2020)