Article
Environmental Sciences
Andrea Casson, Bianca Ortuani, Valentina Giovenzana, Lucio Brancadoro, Stefano Corsi, Olfa Gharsallah, Riccardo Guidetti, Arianna Facchi
Summary: Viticulture is transitioning towards more sustainable production systems, with studies comparing different water and fertilizer management strategies for sustainability. Precision viticulture techniques can improve grape yield and quality while reducing environmental impact, but often require additional investments and costs. Findings indicate that scenarios with irrigation water supplied from an irrigation consortium and variable rate drip irrigation system are more economically and environmentally sustainable.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Young Woon Kim, Yong Woo Hwang, Hyun Jung Jo, Junbeum Kim
Summary: The study compared different methodologies for calculating the water footprint of expressway infrastructure systems, revealing variations in water consumption. The results can support more sustainable water management in infrastructure systems.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Mohsen Salimi, Morteza Hosseinpour, Shabnam Mansouri, Tohid N. Borhani
Summary: With the expansion of cities, there is an increasing demand for energy in the residential sector. Combined cooling, heating, and power systems can help reduce energy consumption and environmental impacts by utilizing renewable energy sources. In tropical regions with high cooling demand, solar hybrid systems are a superior choice. CCHP systems can also improve performance and increase productivity in various sectors.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Anne-Laure Ligozat, Julien Lefevre, Aurelie Bugeau, Jacques Combaz
Summary: Artificial intelligence has become a preferred tool for solving environmental issues, but its energy demands and greenhouse gas emissions have raised concerns. This article addresses the possible negative impacts of AI for the environment, reviewing different types of AI impacts, discussing assessment methodologies, and highlighting the limitations of existing research in AI for Green.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cristina Campos, Maria Gallego, Pedro Villanueva, Jara Laso, Ana Claudia Dias, Paula Quinteiro, Sara Oliveira, Jaume Alberti, Pere Fullana-i-Palmer, Lela Melon, Ilija Sazdovski, Merce Roca, Ramon Xifre, Maria Margallo, Ruben Aldaco
Summary: Tourism has become a strategic sector for the economy in many countries, but it also brings about environmental impacts. This study conducted a holistic assessment of the environmental impact of tourism using the Life Cycle Assessment method. The transportation, accommodation, and activities at the destination were found to have significant environmental impacts. The study also highlighted the importance of choosing environmentally friendly transportation options, such as public transportation, to reduce the overall environmental impact of tourism.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xavier Esteve-Llorens, Corne Van Dooren, Milena Alvarez, Maria Teresa Moreira, Gumersindo Feijoo, Sara Gonzalez-Garcia
Summary: Changing individual food consumption habits is one of the most effective ways to mitigate the effects of climate change, with significant variations in food consumption patterns found across different regions, highlighting the need for promoting sustainable diets and implementing specific policies within the same country.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Review
Urology & Nephrology
Christian Apel, Carsten Hornig, Frank W. Maddux, Terry Ketchersid, Julianna Yeung, Adrian Guinsburg
Summary: As the prevalence of chronic kidney disease continues to rise globally, there is a growing need to adopt more sustainable models of high-value care for renal replacement therapy. This requires a focus on improving patient outcomes while controlling costs, and collaboration among stakeholders to drive meaningful progress.
CLINICAL KIDNEY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Raiz Ali, Shakoor Muhammad, Ricardo H. C. Takahashi
Summary: This paper investigates the reuse of leftover pipes in construction, proposing a model and heuristic approach. A genetic-based decision support system is applied to validate the effectiveness of the solution, successfully minimizing the amount of leftovers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Qiong Yue, Ping Guo
Summary: The paper presents a novel model for optimizing sustainable development in agriculture, balancing various interests and handling uncertainties within agricultural systems, proposing a methodology applicable to other agriculture-centered regions.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Aliakbar Kamari
Summary: The study focuses on investigating the decision-making structures in the (early) design of sustainable high-performance buildings. Through empirical surveys and interviews, the research examines the timing and participants of decision-making, as well as the autocratic and participatory nature of decisions. The findings highlight the importance of decision-making characteristics in addressing complex sustainability criteria in building design.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Roya Bigdeli Nalbandan, Majid Delavar, Hamid Abbasi, Mohammad Reza Zaghiyan
Summary: Countries' water-related programs focus on water scarcity and climate change adaptation. This study examines the effectiveness and coordination of introduced measures in water management through simulation modeling and water footprint analysis. Results demonstrate that expanding modern irrigation systems reduces water extraction but does not effectively save water due to uncontrolled water use. Rain-fed orchard expansion intensifies blue water non-sustainability. Watershed management activities positively impact aquifer recharge but cannot create new water resources. Changing cropping patterns can improve water sustainability, with a potential water saving of approximately 110 million m3 through switching from rice to wheat cultivation.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hassan Ghasemi-Mobtaker, Mohammad Sharifi, Nahid Taherzadeh-Shalmaei, Sadegh Afrasiabi
Summary: This study evaluated the energy use and environmental indicators of hydroponic fodder production in the central region of Iran and found that greenhouse cultivation of hydroponic fodder has adverse effects on the environment. The study suggests reducing reliance on non-renewable energy by using renewable energy technologies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jan Matustik, Vladimir Koci
Summary: Environmental footprints, including ecological, carbon, water, land, and material footprints, have long been used as indicators of humanity's impact on Earth systems, but lack a universally accepted definition and calculation method. This paper critically reviews various footprint methodologies and analyzes opposing views on what footprint indicators should entail, providing key insights into current footprint research literature and debates.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Jiajun Du, Wei Wang, Ting Lou, Hongyu Zhou
Summary: A novel probabilistic multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) framework is developed for sustainable and resilient building design solutions selection. The framework considers resilience metrics, environmental sustainability, and energy consumption, while evaluating earthquake-induced impacts and assessing energy use during the operational phase. The proposed framework demonstrates advantages over traditional frameworks and provides guidance for architectural design decisions.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cristina Casals Miralles, Debora Barioni, Maria Serena Mancini, Joan Colon Jord, Merce Boy Roura, Sergio Ponsa Salas, Laia Llenas Argelaguet, Alessandro Galli
Summary: Tourism puts pressure on the environment and is vulnerable to global warming. Research on tourism impacts has increased, but there is a lack of specific guidelines and data, making it difficult to obtain reliable results. This paper discusses the use of Footprint family indicators in tourism and highlights the lack of consensus and specific data in current research. Food production and transportation are identified as the main drivers of environmental burdens in tourism. The Footprint indicators help understand the trade-offs between environmental effects and can be used to prioritize sustainability efforts. The study also analyzes the influence of services provided to different rated tourism experiences and compares the pressure exerted by visitors and the local population.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lin Chen, Giulia Sofia, Junliang Qiu, Jian Wang, Paolo Tarolli
Summary: Currently, grassland ecosystems face challenges from climate variability and increased extreme droughts. Ponds in grasslands can play a key role in mitigating climate change pressure and improving grassland resilience. However, their conservation is hindered by difficulties in auditing these small and dynamic features. Understanding the dynamics of pond-grassland interactions with climate change is a priority for assessing future impacts on managed-land systems.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Zihao Zheng, Zhifeng Wu, Francesco Marinello
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Alessio Mencarelli, Francesco Marinello, Alberto Marini, Lorenzo Guerrini
Summary: Hot air drying is a common method for industrial tomato drying, but it has issues with time, energy consumption, and product quality. This study aimed to improve drying by monitoring the tomato's physical characteristics. The kinetics of moisture, color, volume, and rehydration ratio were modeled at different temperatures. Low temperatures resulted in minimal changes in physical characteristics but longer drying times (+189%), while high temperatures led to faster drying but increased tomato browning (+200%). A two-stage process using two temperatures was developed to reduce drying time without affecting product quality.
EUROPEAN FOOD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Wenfang Cao, Junguo Liu, Serena Ceola, Ganquan Mao, Mark G. Macklin, Alberto Montanari, Philippe Ciais, Yuanzhi Yao, Paolo Tarolli
Summary: This study reveals the relationship between human settlements and rivers and landforms in China's history. The results show that people in lowland areas have less reliance on rivers, possibly due to higher flood risks, and they rely more on alluvial aquifers distant from rivers for agriculture. Conversely, people in mountainous areas have a stronger reliance on rivers. These findings have important implications for sustainable lifeways in riverine environments.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luca Mauri, Paolo Tarolli
Summary: Windthrows have significant impacts on forest landscapes, affecting hydrological and geomorphological processes. Airborne Laser Scanning (ALS) topographic data provides an opportunity to investigate physical processes at the catchment scale. This study examines the interaction between windthrows, runoff alterations, and hillslope failures in a landslide-prone mountain catchment in northern Italy, using hydrological and geomorphological models. Results show that windstorms play a key role in altering local runoff and promoting shallow landslides. It also demonstrates the potential of ALS data for predicting terrain instabilities and guiding interventions in wind-disturbed forest areas.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mustafa Zeybek, Selim Taskaya, Ismail Elkhrachy, Paolo Tarolli
Summary: This study focuses on using image-based techniques such as structure from motion (SfM) to produce high-accuracy topographic maps using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and minimal surface measurements. Real-time kinematic (RTK) has been used to increase positional accuracy to 1-3 times the ground sampling distance (GSD). The study evaluates the post-processing kinematic (PPK) approach for achieving high positional accuracy with UAV image georeferencing and assesses the impact of different flight patterns and altitudes on the accuracy of the resulting topographic maps.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kaihua Liu, Ahmed Kayad, Marco Sozzi, Luigi Sartori, Francesco Marinello
Summary: Headland and field edges have higher traffic frequency, causing more compaction and yield reduction compared to the field centre. This study used yield maps and vegetation indices to study the differences between headland, field edges, and field centre. The results showed lower yields and vegetation indices in headland and field edges.
Article
Agronomy
Alessandro Zanchin, Lorenzo Lovat, Patrick Marcuzzo, Marco Sozzi, Francesco Marinello, Diego Tomasi
Summary: Researchers found that climate change is having a rapid impact on the quality of sparkling wines in the Mediterranean region, with increased temperatures and drought in summers being the common patterns. A study investigated the use of nitrogen nutrition to enhance acidity and preserve aromatic compounds in the grapes used for white sparkling wine production. The results showed that nitrogen fertigation is a reasonable practice to preserve wine's aroma and acidity in the face of climate change.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Sumit Das, Satish J. Sangode, Avinash M. Kandekar, Dhananjay C. Meshram, Paolo Tarolli
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of geomorphology, lithology, precipitation, and land use on the spatial variation of sediment yield in the heterogeneous Godavari basin. By utilizing PLSR and VIP methods, the important controlling factors for sediment yield variation were identified. The findings can be useful for erosion and hydrological modeling, as well as erosion management and soil-water conservation measures in similar environments.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Pengzhi Zhao, Daniel J. Fallu, Ben R. Pears, Camille Allonsius, Jonas J. Lembrechts, Stijn Van de Vondel, Filip J. R. Meysman, Sara Cucchiaro, Paolo Tarolli, Pu Shi, Johan Six, Antony G. Brown, Bas van Wesemael, Kristof Van Oost
Summary: Oxyhydroxides, soil texture, and soil organic carbon (SOC) fractions are important for organic carbon cycling in soils. Traditional methods to determine these properties are time-consuming and expensive, but visible near infrared (Vis-NIR) and mid-infrared (MIR) spectroscopy offer a promising alternative. This study demonstrates that combining soil infrared spectroscopy with compositional data analysis allows for cost-effective and reliable quantification of these properties, providing a practical opportunity to assess the role of SOC in global carbon cycling.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Agronomy
Alessia Cogato, Leonardo Cei, Francesco Marinello, Andrea Pezzuolo
Summary: Research on rural buildings has practical implications for environmental and socio-economic sustainability. A systematic review reveals that the main research focuses on production and environmental management, but construction and efficiency are becoming increasingly important. Future research should focus on sustainability, energy efficiency, and engineering and technologies for cost efficiency in rural areas.
Article
Agronomy
Syed Rehan Shah, Salman Qadri, Hadia Bibi, Syed Muhammad Waqas Shah, Muhammad Imran Sharif, Francesco Marinello
Summary: An automated rice blast disease diagnosis technique was developed using deep learning, image processing, and transfer learning. Different pre-trained models were tested, with the modified ResNet50 achieving the highest accuracy of 99.75% and the lowest loss rate of 0.33. The study also demonstrated superior disease prediction performance using the Gradio web application.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paolo Tarolli, Wendi Wang, Anton Pijl, Sara Cucchiaro, Eugenio Straffelini
Summary: Steep-slope agricultural landscapes, although covering a small fraction of global agricultural areas, are still relevant for high-quality food and wine production, history, and landscape value. These landscapes have a unique cultural heritage that has been preserved through traditional local knowledge of soil and water conservation and agronomic practices. However, the fragility of these landscapes puts them at risk.
Article
Agronomy
Elham Bolandnazar, Hassan Sadrnia, Abbas Rohani, Francesco Marinello, Morteza Taki
Summary: Accurate temperature prediction and modeling are crucial for effective agricultural greenhouse management, which can lead to improved crop yields and reduced financial losses through optimized control and minimized energy waste.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Alessia Giarola, Claudia Meisina, Paolo Tarolli, Francesco Zucca, Jorge Pedro Galve, Massimiliano Bordoni
Summary: This study develops a data-driven algorithm-based method for predicting the runout distance of large-scale shallow landslides, considering geological, geomorphological, and land use heterogeneities. The method was tested in Oltrep`o Pavese, Italy, and the Random Forest algorithm was identified as the best performer. The model provides a probable runout length and can be adaptable to different study areas based on land use scenarios.
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)