Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Christopher M. Clark, Jennifer Phelan, Jeremy Ash, John Buckley, James Cajka, Kevin Horn, R. Quinn Thomas, Robert D. Sabo
Summary: Climate change and nitrogen and sulfur deposition have significant impacts on forest demography. The study projects changes in forest composition based on future scenarios of temperature, precipitation, and deposition. Results show that the effects of climate change and deposition vary among species, with potential shifts in the abundance of 60 species declining and 20 species increasing. The study suggests that reducing deposition alone may not be sufficient to offset the impacts of climate change on forest composition.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhihua Liu, John S. Kimball, Ashley P. Ballantyne, Nicholas C. Parazoo, Wen J. Wang, Ana Bastos, Nima Madani, Susan M. Natali, Jennifer D. Watts, Brendan M. Rogers, Philippe Ciais, Kailiang Yu, Anna-Maria Virkkala, Frederic Chevallier, Wouter Peters, Prabir K. Patra, Naveen Chandra
Summary: The warming of northern high latitude regions has led to uncertainty in the net CO2 balance of these ecosystems. While the early-growing season shows similar trends of net CO2 uptake, the late-growing season sees a significant increase in respiratory CO2 loss with higher tree cover, offsetting the photosynthetic CO2 uptake.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Jan Marek Matuszkiewicz, Andrzej Norbert Affek, Anna Kowalska
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the current and potential carbon stocks in the forest communities of the Bialowieza Biosphere Reserve in NE Poland. It found significant variations in biomass carbon storage among different forest communities and management regimes.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Remus Pravalie, Igor Sirodoev, Ion-Andrei Nita, Cristian Patriche, Monica Dumitrascu, Bogdan Rosca, Adrian Tiscovschi, Georgeta Bandoc, Ionut Savulescu, Valentina Manoiu, Marius-Victor Birsan
Summary: This study analyzed recent ecological changes in forests across Romania in relation to climate dynamics. The results showed a general greening trend in forests nationally, particularly in the Carpathians region, while a browning trend was found in the Extra-Carpathians region. The analysis also suggested that warming in the Carpathians may be driving the forest greening, while increased evapotranspiration may contribute to forest browning in lowland areas.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yuxin Zhang, Juying Sun, Xueqian Song, Yafeng Lu
Summary: Anthropogenic activities and climate change have significant impacts on the productivity and sustainability of global forests. However, the specific effects of these factors along the elevation gradient are poorly understood. This study used remote sensing and statistical methods to investigate the drivers of forest changes and found that the altitude, temperature, and sunshine duration were crucial factors influencing forest greening and browning. Human activities had a greater impact on forest greening, while climate change had a larger impact on forest browning. The findings of this study provide important insights for global forest management and sustainability.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Can Zhang, Xiangzhen Kong, Bin Xue, Cheng Zhao, Xiangdong Yang, Longjuan Cheng, Qi Lin, Ke Zhang, Ji Shen
Summary: This study reveals that alpine lakes on the Tibetan Plateau are highly sensitive to global change and are affected by anthropogenic activities. The impacts of climate warming and nutrient deposition on lake ecosystems are simultaneous and interactive. The study also found that the ecological consequences of these impacts are gradually worsening over time. Therefore, more efforts are needed for the restoration and management of these lakes.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alexandra G. Ponette-Gonzalez, Michelle L. Green, Justin McCullars, Laura Gough
Summary: The study found that urban areas experience elevated atmospheric nitrogen deposition which can potentially impact species traits important for nitrogen cycling and species composition in native tallgrass prairie remnants. The research quantified bulk inorganic nitrogen deposition at different sites along an urban development gradient and conducted phytometer experiments with two common native prairie bunchgrass species, revealing differing responses to increased nitrogen deposition. Overall, the findings suggest that while native prairie grasses may show increased biomass response to nitrogen deposition, the total inorganic nitrogen deposition levels in urban areas may be above the estimated critical load for herbaceous plant species richness, potentially negatively affecting plant communities.
Article
Forestry
Jonas Hinze, Axel Albrecht, Hans-Gerhard Michiels
Summary: Climate change will impact the site conditions for European vegetation, leading to shifts in the potential distribution of species and habitats. A multiclass model was used to predict future vegetation potentials based on current climate data and projections for 2061-2080. The results suggest significant changes in vegetation potentials across Europe, with boreal forests losing potential area and Mediterranean forests and steppes expanding. The predicted alterations in vegetation potentials have important implications for nature conservation strategies and forest management.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qing Yu, Hongwei Lu, Tianci Yao, Yuxuan Xue, Wei Feng, Xing Fan
Summary: The study examined the structural changes and multi-scale cyclical variations of vegetation ecosystems in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau from 2001 to 2018. The results showed that the annual increment of NDVI was the largest in forest ecosystems, followed by grassland and desert ecosystems. Vegetation activities exhibited steady upward trends in forest, grassland, and desert ecosystems, with only the forest ecosystem showing a clear inter-annual cycle of 2.1 years.
GEOCARTO INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Josef Krecek, Jana Novakova, Ladislav Palan, Eva Pazourkova, Evzen Stuchlik
Summary: This study analyzed the changing protective functions of forests in the upper plain of the Jizera Mts. since the second half of the 19th century, showing a shift in forest types from native stands to plantations and a change in the priority of protective forest functions.
INTERNATIONAL SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Marina Roth, Anja Mueller-Meissner, Hans-Gerhard Michiels, Markus Hauck
Summary: The study found that changes in vegetation composition in temperate forest understories are reflective of environmental changes caused by atmospheric nitrogen deposition and altered forest management, leading to a trend of eutrophication. Different forest types show varying sensitivity to these environmental changes, influenced by geological and climatic site characteristics as well as historical land use.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Huiwen Li, Yiping Wu, Shuguang Liu, Jingfeng Xiao
Summary: The study showed that the humid region had the largest contribution to the national NPP IAV in China, accounting for 62%, primarily influenced by daily temperature range and precipitation. Water-limited regions, such as semi-humid, semi-arid, and arid areas, were mainly impacted by precipitation, high temperature days, and normal precipitation. In the Tibetan Plateau, daily temperature range and precipitation exerted the greatest influence on NPP IAV.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Yuxin Zhang, Juying Sun, Yafeng Lu, Xueqian Song
Summary: This study reveals global-scale ecosystem changes and their dominant factors. Anthropogenic activities are the leading factors causing significant greening in ecosystems, while the impact of climate change on ecosystem greening is also significant. Temperature and soil moisture are the main factors influencing browning.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Marie Renaudin, Rim Khlifa, Simon Legault, Steven W. Kembel, Daniel Kneeshaw, Jean-David Moore, Daniel Houle
Summary: The soil microbiome plays a significant role in forest ecosystems by affecting below-ground processes and productivity. However, the effects of increased nitrogen (N) deposition on the soil microbiome in N-limited northern forests are still unclear.
Article
Agronomy
Longhao Wang, Yongqiang Zhang, Ning Ma, Peilin Song, Jing Tian, Xuanze Zhang, Zhenwu Xu
Summary: Heatwaves have been significantly increasing, causing serious impacts on the biosphere. The health of the ecosystem is adversely affected by alterations in the vegetation canopy due to high temperatures and water deficit. However, the behavior of canopy resilience in different ecosystems towards heatwaves remains less understood.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Benoit Richard, Jean-Luc Dupouey, Emmanuel Corcket, Didier Alard, Frederic Archaux, Michael Aubert, Vincent Boulanger, Francois Gillet, Estelle Langlois, Sebastien Mace, Pierre Montpied, Therese Beaufils, Carole Begeot, Patrick Behr, Jean-Michel Boissier, Sylvaine Camaret, Richard Chevalier, Guillaume Decocq, Yann Dumas, Richard Eynard-Machet, Jean-Claude Gegout, Sandrine Huet, Valery Malecot, Pierre Margerie, Arnaud Mouly, Thierry Paul, Benoit Renaux, Pascale Ruffaldi, Fabien Spicher, Erwin Thirion, Erwin Ulrich, Manuel Nicolas, Jonathan Lenoir
Summary: Climate warming leads to a reshuffling of forest species towards more warm-adapted species, with a process called thermophilization. However, this process typically lags behind the velocity of climate change, creating a climatic debt of unclear temporal dynamics.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Gwenael Imfeld, Sylvain Payraudeau, Julien Tournebize, Sabine Sauvage, Francis Macary, Cedric Chaumont, Anne Probst, Jose-Miguel Sanchez-Perez, Aya Bahi, Betty Chaumet, Tetyana Gilevska, Hugues Alexandre, Jean-Luc Probst
Summary: Ponds in agricultural areas play a crucial role in controlling pesticide dissipation and transfer at the catchment scale, but there are still challenges in understanding the processes involved, such as distinguishing degradative and non-degradative processes, and the role of the sediment-water interface. Further research is needed to determine how pesticide dissipation in ponds affects pesticide transfer at the catchment scale under varying hydro-climatic conditions and agricultural operation practices.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ophelie Fovet, Axel Belemtougri, Laurie Boithias, Isabelle Braud, Jean-Baptiste Charlier, Marylise Cottet, Kevin Daudin, Guillaume Dramais, Agnes Ducharne, Nathalie Folton, Manuela Grippa, Basile Hector, Sylvain Kuppel, Jerome Le Coz, Luc Legal, Philippe Martin, Florentina Moatar, Jerome Molenat, Anne Probst, Jean Riotte, Jean-Philippe Vidal, Fabrice Vinatier, Thibault Datry
Summary: Intermittent rivers and ephemeral streams play a crucial role in supporting freshwater biodiversity and ecosystem services globally. Developing a systemic approach that considers their various properties and interactions with human societies is essential for better understanding and conservation of these important ecosystems.
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-WATER
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
X. Wu, A. Probst, M. Barret, V Payre-Suc, T. Camboulive, F. Granouillac
Summary: The study investigated the role of ponds in nitrate (NO3-) mitigation at a catchment scale in agricultural areas of south-western France. The potential denitrification rate in stream and pond sediments was found to be influenced by factors such as the availability of water NO3- and sediment organic carbon. Stream discharge and pond hydraulic retention time were also identified as factors affecting denitrification, with high denitrification rates observed in stream sediments but diluted by downstream flow. Additionally, N2O emission rates were positively related to denitrification, highlighting the importance of managing ponds to improve NO3- mitigation and water quality.
APPLIED GEOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
A. Cuvier, L. Leleyter, A. Probst, J-L Probst, J. Prunier, L. Pourcelot, G. Le Roux, M. Lemoine, M. Reinert, F. Baraud
Summary: Single and sequential chemical extractions are widely used tools for estimating metal availability in soils and sediments. This study compared the consistency of metal availabilities given by four commonly used chemical extraction procedures, showing similar results for certain metals and demonstrating the more aggressive nature of LP-extraction for most metals. The comparison also revealed challenges with Pb extraction, potentially influenced by lead precipitates in certain procedures.
JOURNAL OF GEOCHEMICAL EXPLORATION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
X. Wu, A. Probst
Summary: The study found that Cd, Ni, and Cu in sediments mainly originated from agricultural practices in southwestern France, while other elements mainly came from the weathering process of molasse. Clay minerals and/or iron oxides were the main controlling factors for most elements, and Cd in ponds was regulated by Ca co-precipitation.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Betty Chaumet, Jean-Luc Probst, Pierre Eon, Thierry Camboulive, David Riboul, Virginie Payre-Suc, Franck Granouillac, Anne Probst
Summary: This study investigates the distribution of pesticides in a pond in the Aurade catchment in SW France, highlighting the link between pesticide presence and upstream agricultural practices, the influence of hydrological/seasonal conditions on pesticide accumulation and the role of sediment composition in pesticide storage. Other physico-chemical parameters, such as mineralogical composition of sediment, are also important factors in explaining pesticide patterns.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Francesco Ulloa-Cedamanos, Anne Probst, Vanessa Dos-Santos, Thierry Camboulive, Franck Granouillac, Jean-Luc Probst
Summary: Hydrological variations play a significant role in influencing water chemistry in the karstic critical zone. This study monitored the karstic Baget Catchment over two years to establish a typology of flood events and observed different physico-chemical patterns in response to hydrological variations. The study found that the karstic catchment exhibited impulsive responses to flood events, influenced by rainfall magnitude, preceding hydroclimatic conditions, and lithological contributions.
Article
Forestry
Adrien Taccoen, Christian Piedallu, Ingrid Seynave, Anne Gegout-Petit, Jean-Claude Gegout
Summary: The recent changes in temperature or rainfall have had an impact on tree mortality rates for 2/3 of the 12 studied tree species. Climate change-induced tree mortality was worsened towards the warm or dry limits of the species ranges, leading to a progressive replacement by more xeric species in these areas.
ANNALS OF FOREST SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Noe Dumas, Jean-Luc Dupouey, Jean-Claude Gegout, Vincent Boulanger, Jean-Daniel Bontemps, Francois Morneau, Marine Dalmasso, Catherine Collet
Summary: This study identified 15 main species that require vegetation control during tree regeneration, with Rubus fruticosus, Pteridium aquilinum, and Molinia caerulea covering significant areas of open-canopy forests.
ANNALS OF FOREST SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Cian Blaix, Olivier Chabrerie, Didier Alard, Manuella Catterou, Sylvain Diquelou, Thierry Dutoit, Jerome Lacoux, Gregory Loucougaray, Alice Michelot-Antalik, Marine Pace, Antoine Tardif, Servane Lemauviel-Lavenant, Anne Bonis
Summary: This paper assesses the relationship between grassland plant diversity and agronomic value, addressing the challenge of balancing nature conservation and agricultural use in semi-natural grassland habitats. The study explores the effects of plant diversity and functional traits on forage nutritive value and early standing biomass. The results show that species richness is negatively associated with early standing biomass and average mineral content, while community evenness is positively correlated with digestibility, crude protein content, and average mineral content but negatively with early standing biomass. The findings suggest that a higher plant species evenness can lead to better forage nutritive value in permanent grassland habitats, and an even distribution of plant functional types can improve forage nutritive value without affecting early standing biomass.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Jeremy Borderieux, Jean-Claude Gegout, Josep M. Serra-Diaz
Summary: Climate warming leads to changes in understorey plant community composition, favoring warm-adapted species and reducing cold-adapted species. Previous studies have shown a lag between understorey plant temperature index (CTI) and climate warming rates, which can be partly explained by local tree canopy cover. This study investigates the role of landscape-scale forest cover in influencing CTI.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Elsa Alfonsi, Marie-Lise Benot, Didier Alard
Summary: This study conducted in the French wetland vegetation center demonstrates the significant role of mowing in plant community assembly, while the effect of seed addition is minimal. It also highlights the importance of environmental factors in shaping wetland vegetation.
JOURNAL OF VEGETATION SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lise Maciejewski, Paulina E. Pinto, Stephanie Wurpillot, Jacques Drapier, Serge Cadet, Serge Muller, Pierre Agou, Benoit Renaux, Jean-Claude Gegout
Summary: This study examines the impact of reducing the number of recorded species and time spent on vegetation plot assignment using species presence. It also investigates the feasibility of using vegetation plots recorded in winter for vegetation unit assignment. The study concludes that a limited number of species and shorter time can be sufficient for assigning vegetation plots to vegetation units, and that winter vegetation plots can be used for vegetation unit assignment.
APPLIED VEGETATION SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
TaeOh Kwon, Hideaki Shibata, Sebastian Kepfer-Rojas, Inger K. Schmidt, Klaus S. Larsen, Claus Beier, Bjorn Berg, Kris Verheyen, Jean-Francois Lamarque, Frank Hagedorn, Nico Eisenhauer, Ika Djukic
Summary: Litter decomposition is influenced by environmental factors, substrate quality, microbial communities, and N deposition. Climate impacts on global-scale decomposition are general but become more significant as decomposition progresses, while N deposition effects are litter-specific and significant in certain biomes. Climate changes are expected to increase litter mass loss, while N deposition changes may dampen climate-driven increases in decomposition, depending on biome and substrate stage.
FRONTIERS IN FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Attila Csaba Kondor, Anna Viktoria Vancsik, Laszlo Bauer, Lili Szabo, Zoltan Szalai, Gergely Jakab, Gabor Maasz, Marta Pedrosa, Maria Jose Sampaio, Ana Rita Lado Ribeiro
Summary: This review provides a critical overview of research on the removal efficiency of priority substances and compounds of emerging concern through bank filtration, discussing influencing factors and future challenges. The findings show that the efficiency of bank filtration is influenced by multiple factors and varies for different substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyan Wang, Shuai Zhang, Huihui Yan, Zhao Ma, Yunshan Zhang, Haining Luo, Xueli Yang
Summary: This study investigated the association between ambient PM2.5, O3 pollution, and ovarian reserve in reproductive-aged Chinese women. The results showed that increased exposure to PM2.5 and O3 was associated with decreased AMH levels, indicating reduced ovarian reserve. Notably, the effects of O3 exposure on ovarian reserve were different from those of PM2.5 exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tingting Ma, Yanjuan Ding, Fengjiao Xu, Chen Zhang, Min Zhou, Ya Tang, Yanrong Chen, Yating Wen, Rufei Chen, Bin Tang, Shigui Wang
Summary: The dragonfly species Orthetrum albistylum can accumulate heavy metals, and its heat shock protein genes have the potential to serve as biomarkers for monitoring environmental pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naoto Ishiwaka, Koya Hashimoto, Masayoshi K. Hiraiwa, Francisco Sanchez-Bayo, Taku Kadoya, Daisuke Hayasaka
Summary: Systemic insecticides and rising temperatures have combined effects on the abundance of Odonata nymphs in paddy fields. The standalone effect of insecticide exposure decreased the Odonata community, while nymphs decreased synergistically with temperature rise in paddy water. However, the impacts of each stressor alone varied among species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Vecchiato, Carlo Barbante, Elena Barbaro, Francois Burgay, Warren R. L. Cairns, Alice Callegaro, David Cappelletti, Federico Dallo, Marianna D'Amico, Matteo Feltracco, Jean-Charles Gallet, Andrea Gambaro, Catherine Larose, Niccolo Maffezzoli, Mauro Mazzola, Ivan Sartorato, Federico Scoto, Clara Turetta, Massimiliano Varde, Zhiyong Xie, Andrea Spolaor
Summary: The Arctic region is facing contamination from long-range pollution and local human activities. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are used as environmental indicators for emission, transport, and deposition processes. Research conducted in the Arctic surface snow in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard from October 2018 to May 2019 shows that long-range inputs of PAHs mainly occur in winter, while the most abundant analyte retene exhibits opposite seasonal trends.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maoshui Zhuo, Zhijie Chen, Xiaoqing Liu, Wei Wei, Yansong Shen, Bing-Jie Ni
Summary: This paper discusses the application of three catalytic processes (photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and biocatalysis) in the management of microplastic pollution, and introduces the efficiency and catalytic mechanisms of different catalysts. It also proposes the development prospects for sustainable management of microplastic pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiyu Chen, Zhenzhen Shi, Qiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a human physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model of diethyl phthalate (DEP) was developed to assess its toxicity. The model considers the distribution and metabolism of DEP and its active metabolite monoethyl phthalate (MEP) in different tissue compartments. Sensitivity analysis and Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) simulations were performed to evaluate the uncertainty and variability of the model parameters. The results suggest that dermal absorption is an important route of exposure to DEP in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bangguo Wang, Lijing Wang, Wenxi Cen, Tao Lyu, Peter Jarvis, Yang Zhang, Yuanxun Zhang, Yinghui Han, Lei Wang, Gang Pan, Kaili Zhang, Wei Fan
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility and mechanisms of a chemical-free nanobubble-based AOP for treating organic micropollutants in water. The results show that the oxygen nanobubble AOP has a significantly higher removal efficiency compared to air and nitrogen nanobubbles. The treatment performance is not affected by pH and the presence of ions. Higher initial concentrations of the micropollutant lead to slower treatment processes, but similar removal performance is achieved in the end. The presence of organic matter reduces the removal rate of the micropollutant. The results have practical feasibility for water and wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yingmei Huang, Jicai Yi, Yao Huang, Songxiong Zhong, Bin Zhao, Jing Zhou, Yuxuan Wang, Yiwen Zhu, Yanhong Du, Fangbai Li
Summary: This study investigates the impact of biochar on methylmercury (MeHg) accumulation in rice. The results show that biochar reduces MeHg levels in paddy soils by decreasing bioavailable Hg and microbial Hg methylation. Additionally, biochar decreases the uptake and translocation of MeHg in rice plants, resulting in a reduction of MeHg accumulation in rice grains.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nengde Zeng, Fei Huang, Jiani Du, Chenghao Huang, Qian Yang, Xinhua Zhan, Baoshan Xing
Summary: This study investigates the protein targets and protein-ligand interactions related to PAH contamination in crop xylem sap using computational tools. The results show that phenanthrene has a more pronounced effect on the xylem sap proteins of maize and wheat, with maize DEPs associated with lipid biosynthesis and wheat DEPs exhibiting an increase in ABC transporters. This study provides insights into the regulation and movement of PAHs within plant xylem.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinwei Chen, Hao Ma, Run Wang, Man Wang, Binbin Zhu, Yanqing Cong, Xiayue Zhu, Guoqin Wang, Yi Zhang
Summary: Co3O4/TiO2-NRs electrodes with excellent photoresponse were prepared via plasma-assisted modification of Co3O4 on TiO2. The combination of Co3O4 and TiO2 improved the light utilization efficiency and showed potential for degradation of pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjing Ji, Liying Song, Jing Wang, Hongqing Song
Summary: This study conducted a life-cycle assessment to examine the correlation between natural gas consumption and carbon emissions in different end uses in China. The results showed that both natural gas consumption and life-cycle carbon emissions have been increasing since 2017. Significant variations in NG life-cycle carbon emissions were found across different provinces and sectors, highlighting the need for targeted efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youyi Chen, Boxuan Zhang, Pojun Zhang, Guogui Shi, Hao Liang, Wu Cai, Jingyu Gao, Sumin Zhuang, Kaiyin Luo, Jiaqi Zhu, Chaoxiang Chen, Kunyu Ma, Jinrong Chen, Chun Hu, Xueci Xing
Summary: The synergistic effects of trace sulfadiazine and cast-iron corrosion scales on the formation of disinfection by-products in drinking water distribution systems were investigated. The presence of magnetite resulted in increased concentrations of DBPs due to the higher microbial activity and enhanced microbial extracellular electron transport pathway. The study highlights the importance of considering trace antibiotics pollution and corrosion scales in water sources for DBP control.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Bishwa Raj Pokharel, Vijay Sheri, Manoj Kumar, Zhiyong Zhang, Baohong Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the interactions, uptake, and transport of aluminum nanoparticles (Al-NPs) in plants, highlighting their negative effects on plant growth and development, as well as their potential to alter plant defense systems and gene expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yonglu Wang, Fengsong Zhang, Xiaoyong Liao, Xiao Yang, Guixiang Zhang, Liyun Zhang, Chaojun Wei, Pengge Shi, Jiongxin Wen, Xiaorong Ju, Can Xu, Yang Liu, Ying Lan
Summary: This study aims to explore the effects of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole on soil microflora and the potential mitigation mechanisms to bacterial communities. It was found that increasing the application of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole resulted in increased stress on soil bacterial community structure and diversity. Increasing soil pH was recognized as a key factor in improving the diversity and structure of soil microflora. Supplemental use of nitrapyrin or modified attapulgite can increase soil pH and improve bacterial diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
