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Environmental Sciences
Ralph E. T. Vanstreels, Nola J. Parsons, Richard B. Sherley, Nicky Stander, Venessa Strauss, Jessica Kemper, Lauren Waller, Barbara J. Barham, Katrin Ludynia
Summary: The coastal waters of Namibia and South Africa have a long history of oil spills, with 71 recorded up to 2021. These spills have had significant impacts on seabirds, particularly African penguins (91.0%) and Cape gannets (8.5%). The main sources of these spills include unknown origins, bulk/cargo carriers, tankers, and ship-to-ship transfers. Monitoring the breeding population size within a specific range has shown to predict the number of oiled penguins, while the admission day of oiled birds is indicative of their rehabilitation success.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Haoshuai Li, Hu Sun, Xinping Wang, Fujuan Li, Lixin Cao, Yang Li, Ranran Dong, Yuxiang Sun, Peiyan Sun, Mutai Bao
Summary: In this study, a static release experiment was conducted to evaluate the temporal and spatial variation of petroleum hydrocarbons and microbial communities. The results showed that C1 phenanthrene (C1-P) can be used as an evaluation index for different crude oils and their release trends were similar. The release of C1-P was significantly higher in crude oil with higher C1-P content. After 72 hours, crude oil with lower viscosity showed a more obvious release of C1-P. The abundance of bacterial phyla increased more in crude oil with lower viscosity and higher viscosity. Additionally, partial replacement of microbial species was observed in both water columns and sediments. This research provides insights into the migration and transformation of petroleum hydrocarbons from oil pollution sediments and the interaction between extreme weather events and human activities.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mazeda Hossain, Rachel Jane Pearson, Alys McAlpine, Loraine J. Bacchus, Jo Spangaro, Stella Muthuri, Sheru Muuo, Giorgia Franchi, Tim Hess, Martin Bangha, Chimaraoke Izugbara
Summary: This study found that women in refugee camps who experienced intimate partner violence or conflict-related violence in the past year are at higher risk for depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Service providers should be aware of the lasting impact of violence before, during, and after conflict periods and tailor support accordingly.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mariana Olivia S. dos Santos, Caroline P. S. Santos, Maria Jose C. F. Alves, Jose Erivaldo Goncalves, Ide G. D. Gurgel
Summary: The crude oil spill on the Brazilian coast in 2019 is considered the largest environmental disaster in the country, causing significant impacts on the environment and the health of the affected population. Using the method proposed by the Global Atlas of Environmental Justice, the study analyzed the environmental conflict and its effects on the environment and health. The findings revealed that the oil spill deepened the vulnerability of the local people and influenced the social determination of the health-disease process.
ANAIS DA ACADEMIA BRASILEIRA DE CIENCIAS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Beatriz M. P. Ferreira, Cristine Do Bonfim, Isabel P. A. Raposo, Tarcisio S. Quinamo, Luis Henrique R. De Campos
Summary: This article analyzes the impacts of the 2019 oil spill in Brazil on fishers, tourism practitioners, and beach vendors, highlighting the unequal distribution of the disaster's effects across different industries and cities. Specialized tourism areas and regions with a higher degree of specialization in fishing were the most severely affected.
ANAIS DA ACADEMIA BRASILEIRA DE CIENCIAS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Emily W. Harville, Arti Shankar, Pierre Buekens, Jeffrey K. Wickliffe, Maureen Y. Lichtveld
Summary: This study examined the relationship between oil spill exposure and birth outcomes in women living near the Gulf of Mexico during the 2010 oil spill. The results showed that there were generally no associations between oil spill exposure and birth outcomes, except in some cases of high oil contact which was linked to low birth weight and preterm birth.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tanmoy Das, Floris Goerlandt
Summary: This article proposes a method for ranking oil response technologies in Arctic oil spill risk assessment and preparedness planning. By considering factors such as ice covered sea areas, cold weather, and spill volume, the proposed model efficiently selects the best available technique using preference learning based Bayesian inference modeling. This model is suitable for strategic risk assessments in marine pollution preparedness and response planning.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Weijun Guo, Xinggang Wang, Sihong Liu, Xiangpeng Kong, Pengcheng Wang, Tiaojian Xu
Summary: This study investigates the long-term status of petroleum hydrocarbons in both seawater and sediment contaminated by the oil spill in Dalian New Port since 2010. While seawater recovers relatively quickly within two years, oil contamination persists in coastal sediments for several years. Sediments serve as long-term reservoirs for residual oils due to their slow degradation and low mobility. Erosion of sediments into the water column during storms leads to a sudden increase in hydrocarbons. The cumulative effects of hydrodynamic transport and ongoing industrial emissions result in a spatial shift of hot spots with high petroleum hydrocarbon concentrations.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Christine Alea, Crissha Izhy Ruiz, Jillian Beyonce Yap, Eloisa Faye Molina, Alyssa Jeaneen Saballa, Jade Steven Nuneza, Kurt Bryant B. Bacharo
Summary: This paper reviews the oil spill situation in the Philippines over the past 22 years, showing that oil spills occur frequently in areas with high maritime traffic and decrease temporarily during economic recessions. The sources, causes, and potential influence of changing climate on oil spills are discussed. However, there is a gap in the reporting of oil spill incidents in the Philippines.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Olusola Adedayo Adesina, Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim, Mayowa Lala, Adebayo Ogunyemi, Adekunle Tirimisiyu Adeniyi
Summary: This study found high levels of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAHs) in soil samples from the Niger Delta region, indicating significant health risks from human contact with the polluted soil through ingestion, inhalation, and dermal exposure.
POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Rowalt Alibudbud
Summary: Climate change poses a significant threat to mental health, potentially increasing mental health adversities and disorders. Mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, play a crucial role in addressing and mitigating these consequences. The Philippines serves as an exemplary case highlighting the roles these professionals can undertake in the climate change response, such as providing services, promoting mental well-being, and conducting research exploring the relationship between mental health outcomes and climate change.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Raoni Batista dos Anjos, Larissa Sobral Hilario, Aecia Seleide Dantas dos Anjos, Emily Cintia Tossi de Araujo Costa, Tarcila Maria Pinheiro Frota, Amanda Duarte Gondim, Djalma Ribeiro da Silva
Summary: The study evaluated the effectiveness of Calotropis procera fiber treated with NaOH and heat as a sorbent for petroleum removal. The fiber showed high oil sorption capacity and stability even after multiple recycling cycles, making it a promising material for cleaning up oil spills.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nykon Craveiro, Rodrigo Vinicius de Almeida Alves, Juliana Menezes da Silva, Edson Vasconcelos, Flavio de Almeida Alves-Junior, Jose Souto Rosa Filho
Summary: The 2019-2020 Brazil oil spill disaster significantly impacted the shallow-water reefs of Paiva beach, leading to changes in the epifaunal communities associated with the algae Jania capillacea and Penicillus capitatus. While most macrofaunal communities recovered to pre-disaster levels after two months, polychaeta diversity remained low. Further long-term monitoring is necessary to evaluate the chronic effects of the oil spill event.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Jaishree Beedasy, Elisaveta P. Petkova, Stephanie Lackner, Jonathan Sury
Summary: This study explored the physical and mental health outcomes of children affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Results suggest that both direct physical exposure and indirect economic exposure are predictors of health issues among children. This research contributes to understanding and addressing the impact of environmental disasters on the health of young individuals.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Adrian P. Mundt, Enzo Rozas Serri, Matias Irarrazaval, Richard O'Reilly, Stephen Allison, Tarun Bastiampillai, Seggane Musisi, Ashraf Kagee, Andrei Golenkov, Joseph El-Khoury, Seon-Cheol Park, Lydia Chwastiak, Stefan Priebe
Summary: The present study is the first expert consensus on minimum and optimal psychiatric bed numbers. The study used the Delphi method and included experts from both high-income countries and low- and middle-income countries. The findings suggest that many low- and middle-income countries have inadequate numbers of psychiatric beds.
MOLECULAR PSYCHIATRY
(2022)