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Environmental Sciences
Yuyang Xian, Yongquan Lu, Guilin Liu
Summary: Global climate change caused by fossil energy consumption threatens the habitat of pangolins. MaxEnt modeling reveals that temperature, precipitation, geomorphology, and vegetation coverage affect the habitats of different pangolin species. Human activities pose a threat to pangolin habitats, but labor transfer in southern China mitigates the negative impact in rural areas. Illegal pangolin trade is a significant threat, and future scenarios show changes in habitat for different pangolin species.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hao-Tian Zhang, Wen-Ting Wang
Summary: Climate change increases extinction risk and studying its impact on endangered species is crucial for biodiversity conservation. This study used four species distribution models to predict the potential distribution of the endangered plant M. punicea under current and future climates. The results showed that temperature seasonality, mean temperature of coldest quarter, precipitation seasonality, and precipitation of warmest quarter were the most important factors shaping the potential distribution of M. punicea. Under future climate change, the potential distribution of M. punicea will expand from southeast to northwest, with a wider expansion under SSP5-8.5 compared to SSP2-4.5.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wang-Hee Lee, Jae-Woo Song, Sun-Hee Yoon, Jae-Min Jung
Summary: This study developed machine learning-based species distribution models to predict the potential distribution of two invasive ant species globally under current and future climates. The models showed that the potential distribution of Solenopsis invicta would expand with climate change, while it would not significantly change for Anoplolepis gracilipes. The different performance and projection size of the models suggest that optimal model selection is necessary to minimize modeling uncertainty.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ruiping Jiang, Meng Zou, Yu Qin, Guodong Tan, Sipei Huang, Huige Quan, Jiayu Zhou, Hai Liao
Summary: Using MaxEnt model, this study predicted the potential distribution of Fritillaria cirrhosa, Fritillaria unibracteata, and Fritillaria przewalskii, and found high niche overlap among these species. Spatial distribution was identified as one of the factors contributing to speciation diversification. The information obtained in this study provides new insight for the conservation and management of these species in the future.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kai Zhao, Xuetong Li, Jingru Yang, Zebin Huang, Chunlian Li, Lewen Yao, Zekai Tan, Xianyi Wu, Shiyuan Huang, Yanghe Yuan, Zhengyi Hong, Qiuyang Cai, Zhuoyu Chen, Lanyue Zhang
Summary: Climate change plays a crucial role in the geographic distribution of plants. The genus Millettia, an important plant resource in China, has been widely used in medicine and ornamental industries. Therefore, it is essential to investigate the geographic distribution and potential changes of Millettia plants under climate change. Through the analysis of plant specimens and the use of modeling techniques, it was found that the genus Millettia is distributed in various provinces in China, with Yunnan and Guangdong provinces having the highest distribution. The study also predicts that future climate changes will have different impacts on the suitability of habitats for different Millettia species.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesus Sandoval-Martinez, Ernesto I. Badano, Francisco A. Guerra-Coss, Jorge A. Flores Cano, Joel Flores, Sandra Milena Gelviz-Gelvez, Felipe Barragan-Torres
Summary: The long-term success of forest restoration programs can be improved by using climate-based species distribution models (SDMs) to predict tree species' response to climate change. However, it is critical to determine if the predictions of SDMs apply to early life-cycle stages of trees, as SDMs cannot estimate if species will recruit at these habitats.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mi Wang, Zhuowei Hu, Yongcai Wang, Wenji Zhao
Summary: In this study, the spatial distribution of five Pyrus species in China was investigated using the Maxent model. The results showed a high consistency between the suitable planting areas and the actual main production areas for pear trees. Different species exhibited different migration trends under different climate models, indicating a differential response to climate change. This work has important implications for the protection of pear germplasm resources and yield prediction.
Article
Ecology
Nicolo Bellin, Giacomo Tesi, Nicola Marchesani, Valeria Rossi
Summary: This study used a species distribution model framework combined with machine learning algorithms to describe the spatial distribution of two freshwater zooplankton species in northern Italy. The results showed that machine learning algorithms outperformed other models, and temperature seasonality and precipitation in the warmest quarter were found to be the most important variables influencing species distribution. The simulation suggested that both species would shift their distribution towards lower latitudes in response to future climate change.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Eugenia Joaquim-Meque, Jose Lousada, Margarida L. R. Liberato, Teresa F. Fonseca
Summary: In recent decades, there has been growing concern over the threats to Mozambican forests, including commercial exploitation, deforestation, desertification, and the extinction of forest species. This research aims to provide an overview of the current state of Mozambican forests, analyze changes and trends, and assess the sustainability of forest resources. The study identifies various forest types and highlights key threats, including illegal logging, lack of protection measures, and climate change impacts.
Article
Ecology
Y. Costa, I Martins, G. C. Carvalho, F. Barros
Summary: This study used monitoring data, simulation, and species distribution models to predict the impacts of sea-level rise on estuaries. The results showed that climate change could result in local extinctions and new colonization of species. It is important for managers to use predictive tools to anticipate the effects of climate change on species migration.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Yantao Xue, Congtian Lin, Yaozhuo Wang, Wanxue Liu, Fanghao Wan, Yibo Zhang, Liqiang Ji
Summary: Climate change may have different impacts on the potential distribution of invasive cryptic species, which is of practical significance for future regional management strategies.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiyuan Huang, Wenchao Zhang, Zhengyi Hong, Yanghe Yuan, Zekai Tan, Ying Wang, Zhuoyu Chen, Jiahui Zheng, Zheng Zhang, Lanyue Zhang, Min Chen
Summary: Climate change has a significant impact on plant growth and distribution. The overexploitation and increasing demand for medicinal use of Glycyrrhiza plants make the investigation of their geographical distribution and analysis of future climate change important for conservation. In this study, the present and future geographical distribution and richness of six Glycyrrhiza plants in China were studied using DIVA-GIS and MaxEnt software. Results show that future climate change will increase the habitat suitability for some Glycyrrhiza species. Targeted development and rational management strategies are necessary for the conservation of Glycyrrhiza plants due to their medicinal and economic value.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Sun W. W. Kim, Brigitte Sommer, Maria Beger, John M. M. Pandolfi
Summary: Climate change is causing rapid and widespread degradation of the environmental conditions that previously supported species survival. Current projections of climate change mainly focus on acute environmental anomalies and global extinction risks, without considering species-specific patterns. As a result, we lack knowledge about the explicit dimensions of climate risk that are essential for predicting future biodiversity responses and developing effective management and conservation strategies.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Hua Zhang, Jinyue Song, Haoxiang Zhao, Ming Li, Wuhong Han
Summary: This study used a geographic detector model and MaxEnt model to predict the potential suitable growth areas of Leptocybe invasa in China in 2030 and 2050. The results indicate that under future climate change scenarios, the core distribution areas of L. invasa in China will be in Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangdong, and Hainan, with a potential spread to high latitude regions. The research has significant theoretical importance for controlling the growth and development of L. invasa and creating effective control measures.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chunxing Pan, Surui Chen, Ziming Chen, Yiming Li, Yike Liu, Zejun Zhang, Yani Xu, Guanting Liu, Kaiye Yang, Guangrong Liu, Zhiyun Du, Lanyue Zhang
Summary: The study analyzed the geographical distribution of Dendrobium species in China and the potential impact of climate change using DIVA-GIS and MaxEnt software. The results revealed that Dendrobium species are distributed in 30 provinces of China, and climate change will have varying effects on the habitat suitability of different species.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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)