Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yanlong Guan, Hongwei Lu, Yelin Jiang, Peipei Tian, Lihua Qiu, Petri Pellikka, Janne Heiskanen
Summary: This study utilized Shannon's Diversity Index and Simpson's Diversity Index to analyze the changes in global climate heterogeneity and found a significant decrease in global climate heterogeneity, with temperature increase playing a more significant role in reducing it.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Paolo Maria Congedo, Cristina Baglivo, Aslihan Kurnuc Seyhan, Raffaele Marchetti
Summary: This study provides a global perspective on how comfort conditions inside a building can change with external climate variations. Different climate zones exhibit different levels of comfort conditions.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Mathematics, Applied
Fangyuan Chen, Siya Chen, Hua Huang, Yingying Deng, Weizhong Yang
Summary: This study developed a new macroanalysis approach by integrating dynamic models and statistical methods to assess the climate impacts. It identified four risk areas based on the incidence difference across Koppen-Geiger climate regions. The effective influence of climate factors was confirmed through the non-difference of non-climate factors among the risk areas. The study found that cold steppe arid climates and wet temperate climates are more likely to facilitate the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 among humans. There is noticeable heterogeneity in climate sensitivity among different risk areas.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alba Alcaniz, Anders Lindfors, Miro Zeman, Hesan Ziar, Olindo Isabella
Summary: This study predicts the power of 48 PV systems around the world using machine learning and investigates the effect of climate on yield predictions. The results show that the performance ranking of the machine learning algorithms is independent of climate. Systems in dry climates have the lowest prediction error, while those in tropical climates have the highest.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Ruifen Li, Xiaohong Zhao, Yu Tian, Yanjun Shi, Xueyan Gu, Shuang Wang, Rui Zhang, Jing An, Li Su, Xuxia Wang
Summary: This study evaluated the temporal aspects of Japanese encephalitis (JE) and identified the weather threshold of JE transmission in different climate subtypes in Gansu Province, China. Epidemiological data were collected and analyzed to compare epidemic features and detect hot-spot areas. The findings showed that in most hot-spot areas, JE cases occurred in subtropical and continental winter dry climates. The study also revealed different minimum monthly temperature thresholds for JEV transmission in different climate zones. Further research is needed to investigate the impact of climate change on JEV's distribution in Gansu Province.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Zhu Liu
Summary: This study evaluates the historical net radiation (R-n) climatology for five Koppen-Geiger climate zones using 20 CMIP6 models and applies Bayesian model averaging (BMA) approach to obtain the multimodel weighted average predictions. Results show that global land surface R-n is generally overestimated with significant diversity in different climate zones, and BMA prediction outperforms individual models. The highest R-n occurs in JJA for Polar Zone and Continental Zone, with lower-latitude zones experiencing slightly earlier peaks. Trends in R-n vary across the different climate zones, with tropical, continental, and temperate zones showing decreasing trends during the far historical period and increasing trends after the 1970s, potentially due to anthropogenic global warming. Dry Zone has the smallest prediction uncertainty associated with BMA prediction compared to other zones.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLIMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Serkan Bayar, M. Tugrul Yilmaz, Ismail Yucel, Paul Dirmeyer
Summary: This study uses the latest CMIP6 and previous CMIP5 models to explore how climate change will affect future climate zones and ecosystems. The models show significant changes in climate zones, with a large portion of land projected to switch climate zones by the end of the century. CMIP6 models exhibit better performance in replicating observed climate zones and project a higher rate of climate zone change compared to CMIP5 models. The findings highlight the urgent need for action to protect terrestrial ecosystems.
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Christoph Sauter, Hayley J. Fowler, Seth Westra, Haider Ali, Nadav Peleg, Christopher J. White
Summary: The compounding effects of heatwaves and extreme rainfall can have significant implications for hazards such as wildfires and flooding, but their understanding is limited. This global study examines the likelihood of extreme 1-hr rainfall following a heatwave, identifying central Europe and Japan as regions with the strongest compounding heatwave-extreme rainfall relationships. The study suggests that as both heatwaves and extreme rainfall become more frequent in the future, the potential impacts from compounding events could significantly increase as well.
WEATHER AND CLIMATE EXTREMES
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Mohammed Magdy Hamed, Mohamed Salem Nashwan, Shamsuddin Shahid, Xiao-Jun Wang, Tarmizi Bin Ismail, Ashraf Dewan, Md Asaduzzaman
Summary: This study evaluates the potential climate zone shifts in Southeast Asia (SEA) under different shared socioeconomic pathways (SSPs). The analysis uses 19 Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP6) global climate models (GCMs) to reconstruct the climate zones in SEA and assesses their skill in classifying observed climate. The selected best-performing models are used to project future climate zone shifts for different SSP scenarios. The results indicate that climatic shifting is influenced by factors such as minimum temperature increase and rainfall change, with a higher occurrence under high emission scenarios. The generated maps of future climate zones can help identify ecologically vulnerable areas in SEA due to climate change.
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Allan R. Starke, Leonardo F. L. Lemos, Cristian M. Barni, Rubinei D. Machado, Jose M. Cardemil, John Boland, Sergio Colle
Summary: This study further develops the Boland-Ridley-Lauret minute model and proposes 1-min diffuse fraction models for each climate zone using worldwide 1-min irradiance data. The climate-specific models outperform other models in simulating performance according to the measured data.
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Ori Adam, Alexander Farnsworth, Daniel J. Lunt
Summary: The variation of the tropical rain belt is largely driven by equatorial precipitation inhibition. The tropical modality is a fundamental characteristic of tropical climate, which is associated with the width of the rain belt and the meridional overturning circulation. Low modality regions exhibit monsoonal seasonal variations, while high modality regions have three independent seasonal modes of variation.
JOURNAL OF CLIMATE
(2023)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Tingting Yang, Yong Ding, Baizhan Li, Andreas K. Athienitis
Summary: Phase change materials (PCMs) can store latent heat within a narrow temperature range and regulate heat flow between indoor and outdoor environments, making them promising for improving thermal comfort and reducing energy load in buildings. The successful application of PCMs relies on adaptation to the local climate, as climate conditions influence the activation of latent energy storage and phase change process. This paper categorizes research on PCM-enhanced envelopes, including system and climatic parameters, and summarizes general trends for PCM selection and thermal performances. It provides insight into the dependency of PCM thermal behavior on climatic conditions, enhancing understanding of PCM operation in building structures and guiding future development and investigation of PCM-enhanced building envelopes.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Franz Rubel, Olaf Kahl
Summary: This study presents up-to-date maps of the geographical distribution and climate preference of Ixodes trianguliceps. The tick species prefers warm temperate and boreal climates with precipitation all year round. Cold winters do not limit its distribution, but it does not occur in the Mediterranean area with hot and dry summers.
EXPERIMENTAL AND APPLIED ACAROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shubham Kumar, Laxmi Kant Sharma
Summary: According to a report from UNICEF, South Asian countries are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change on future generations. Therefore, it is crucial to assess the resilience of ecosystems to these changes. This study introduces a novel approach, the Combined Ecological Resiliency Indices Approach (CERIA), to evaluate the ecological resilience during hydroclimatic disturbances. Water and carbon use efficiency were used as indicators for assessing ecological resilience.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nathan Fumia, Daniel Rubinoff, Rosana Zenil-Ferguson, Colin K. Khoury, Samuel Pironon, Michael A. Gore, Michael B. Kantar
Summary: Understanding the ecological and evolutionary interactions of economically important plant species is crucial for sustainable agriculture. In this study, the geography and phylogenetic histories of wild potatoes were analyzed in combination with genomic composition and reproductive systems to identify potential species for breeding abiotic stress tolerance. The results showed that certain breeding system and ploidy combinations increase the niche breadth of wild potato species, making them promising candidates for crop adaptation to a changing climate.
ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Maria Candela Ruiz, Javier Valdes-Abellan, Concepcion Pla, Miguel Fernandez-Mejuto, David Benavente
Summary: The aim of this study was to estimate the influence of land cover on recharge in the Almudaina-Segaria aquifer, through the simulation of different land cover scenarios. The results showed a 32% decrease in the total water volume entering the aquifer when extensive agriculture was replaced by natural forests, with a remarkable drop in the water table elevation for a large portion of the aquifer, depending on geology and topography.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Concepcion Pla, Maria Candela Ruiz, Sara Gil-Oncina, Noe Garcia-Martinez, Juan Carlos Canaveras, Soledad Cuezva, Angel Fernandez-Cortes, Sergio Sanchez-Moral, David Benavente
Summary: Rull cave in Vall d'Ebo, Spain, is a karstic cave developed in Miocene conglomerates and Cretaceous limestones. Continuous monitoring of the cave atmosphere and soil from 2012 to 2022 reveals spatial distribution and temporal variations of gaseous concentration (Rn-222 and CO2), providing insight into the complex relationships within the soil-cave-atmosphere system. The cave maintains stable temperature and humidity levels, with two distinct gaseous stages observed throughout the year. Findings show that the dynamics of CO2 and Rn-222 in the cave air follow different patterns, influenced by external and internal factors.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peter Brimblecombe, Yonghang Lai
Summary: Despite restrictions, fireworks in Hawaii have caused accidents, noise and air pollution, with hospital admissions for accidents and breathing difficulties. Initial success was seen after the permit requirements were implemented in 2012, but recent years have seen increased air pollution at New Year, likely from fireworks rather than weather conditions. Locally, illegal aerial fireworks are suspected of causing injury and pollution, but estimating the quantity and preventing their import has proved challenging. It is important to enhance understanding of local environmental problems caused by fireworks and improve compliance with regulations without diminishing New Year celebrations.
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Peter Brimblecombe, Pascal Querner
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in notable changes to societies worldwide. Insect monitoring data from 15 museums in and around Vienna between 2018 and 2022 showed changes in insect populations during the lockdown periods, with an increase in silverfish, Tineola bisselliella, and Attagenus sp. during the first lockdown, and no significant changes during the second lockdown. While no damage to museum objects was observed, this emphasizes the need for continued monitoring for potential pest risks even when museums are unoccupied.
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Marli de Jongh, David Benavente, Maureen Young, Callum Graham, Martin Lee
Summary: The application of hydrophobic treatments for protecting stone heritage has been researched for decades. This study investigates the long-term efficiency of hydrophobic treatments by revisiting a test area at Arbroath Abbey where the treatment was applied over 40 years ago. The results show that silane-based treatments can successfully protect sandstone when applied correctly, reducing decay and maintaining hydrophobicity over time. However, the heterogeneity of sandstone may affect the compatibility of the treatment, and further analyses are needed to accurately determine the conservation status of the treated area. Considering the increasing wetness of climates, hydrophobic treatments are important to consider for protecting stone heritage.
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Aurelie Verney-Carron, Loryelle Sessegolo, Roger-Alexandre Lefevre, Peter Brimblecombe
Summary: Most stained-glass windows installed during the Middle Ages have deteriorated over time due to climate and pollution. To reconstruct their alteration history over the centuries, evaluate the current environmental risk, and predict their alteration in the future, two modelling methodologies have been used. The first methodology established dose-response functions (DRFs) based on short-term exposure of medieval-type glass in different sites, correlating relevant environmental factors with the response of the material. The second methodology consisted of laboratory experiments to parameterize kinetic laws as a function of specific parameters, which can be extrapolated over long periods.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuxi Sun, Yuchen Mai, Nirmal Kumar Gali, Peter Brimblecombe, Peter K. K. Louie, Yiu-Yuen Tsang, Zhi Ning, Dasa Gu
Summary: This study proposes a new method of using helicopters as platforms for real-time monitoring of air pollutants and routine canister sampling to enhance our understanding of air pollution in the Greater Bay Area. By employing this method, the local spatial and vertical distribution of various air pollutants in Hong Kong can be obtained within hours. The findings of the investigation show higher concentrations of O3 and PM2.5 in the northern region on days with episodic pollution, while urban areas exhibited elevated levels of NO2 and CO concentration.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Geology
I. F. Blanco-Quintero, A. Martin-Algarra, E. Santamaria-Perez, J. M. Gonzalez-Jimenez, A. Sanchez Navas, D. Benavente, J. C. Canaveras, A. Garcia-Casco
Summary: The sedimentary successions in southern Spain contain shallow-intrusive basic bodies of Mesozoic age, which have experienced low-grade Alpine metamorphism. The magmatic protoliths are subalkaline (tholeiitic) to alkaline basaltic magmas enriched in incompatible elements. The metamorphic minerals include magnesioriebeckite, actinolite, albite, stilpnomelane, phengite, and chlorite. The P-T conditions suggest a collisional (Barrovian) event and metamorphic correlation with the accreted passive margin of South Iberia.
INTERNATIONAL GEOLOGY REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Jenny Richards, Peter Brimblecombe, Sebastian Engelstaedter
Summary: The study focused on the agreement between climate model outputs in assessing the magnitude and direction of change of the Scheffer index over continental Africa. Rainfall was found to be crucial in determining the magnitude of the index, and regions with poorly captured rainfall systems showed a large range in projected Scheffer values. To enhance the transferability of the index to tropical regions, the addition of a Scheffer threshold for high risk of deterioration was suggested. Projections of future change in the index were driven by temperature changes rather than rainfall. While there was disagreement in the magnitude of the Scheffer index, models showed good agreement over the direction of change across Equatorial Africa.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLIMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Peter Brimblecombe, Laure Jeannottat, Pascal Querner
Summary: Insects are a problem in domestic and commercial environments, causing damage to stored products, fabric, and wood. The study found a large population of clothes moth in a vacant building, especially on the floors close to ground level. The basement levels had a significant number of silverfish, with a dominance of the ghost silverfish. The study suggests the importance of occasional checks for invasive pests in unoccupied buildings.
Article
Entomology
Peter Brimblecombe, Gabi Mueller, Marcus Schmidt, Werner Tischhauser, Isabelle Landau, Pascal Querner
Summary: Zurich's Urban Pest Advisory Service (UPAS) surveys, controls, and reduces the hazards posed by pests. The service collects records submitted by the public to identify patterns of change in pest problems. The records reveal changes in the species, public and media perceptions, and the impact of climate and COVID-19 on pest issues. The long-term reporting to UPAS provides valuable insights into the changing concerns about pests in Zurich.
Editorial Material
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Jenny Richards, Peter Brimblecombe
Summary: Modelling can explore heritage responses to environmental pressures, but it is not commonly used in heritage management. Existing heritage models have limited practical applications beyond academia. Successful models should be adaptable, intuitive, and produce output that can be translated into practical actions. Model tuning and consideration of specific heritage elements are also vital for effectiveness.
Proceedings Paper
Geography, Physical
M. C. Ruiz, C. Pla, J. Valdes-Abellan, M. Fernandez-Mejuto, J. A. Hernandez-Bravo, D. Benavente
Summary: This study aims to model the groundwater flow in the Almudaina-Segaria hydrogeological domain in northern Alicante using MODFLOW and ModelMuse, and analyze its dynamics. The study area serves as a water supply for several villages in the province, and the groundwater flow is influenced by precipitation infiltration, pumping, and natural drainage. The results of this study have implications for the management of water resources in the region.
EUROKARST 2022: ADVANCES IN THE HYDROGEOLOGY OF KARST AND CARBONATE RESERVOIRS
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Geography, Physical
C. Pla, S. Gil-Oncina, M. C. Ruiz, J. C. Canaveras, S. Cuezva, A. Fernandez-Cortes, S. Sanchez-Moral, D. Benavente
Summary: Rull Cave is a tourist cave in Alicante, Spain, with an average of 15,091 visitors per year. The cave maintains stable temperature and humidity values despite the presence of visitors. The study focuses on measuring the environmental conditions inside and outside the cave and understanding the gaseous dynamics and relationships in the three-component system (soil-cave-atmosphere).
EUROKARST 2022: ADVANCES IN THE HYDROGEOLOGY OF KARST AND CARBONATE RESERVOIRS
(2023)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
L. Crespo-Lopez, D. Benavente, S. Morales-Ruano, M. Vazquez-Vilchez, G. Cultrone
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess how adding crushed household glass to the clay mix affects the properties of handmade bricks. Non-destructive techniques were used to characterize the bricks made with different clays and with or without the glass additive. The study found that the addition of glass increased the vitrification and compressive strength of the bricks, but the firing temperature influenced the color and physical-mechanical properties. However, the bricks with added glass may be less suitable for heritage restoration work due to color variation.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
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)