Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Luis Fabian Canosa, Juan Ignacio Bertucci
Summary: Fish body growth is influenced by the feeding regulatory axis and is affected by global climate change and anthropogenic pollutants.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Ecology
Zs. Molnar, D. Babai
Summary: Ecologists and conservationists realize the importance of traditional ecological knowledge for biodiversity conservation and suggest collaborative long-term participatory research with social scientists to gain a deeper understanding of TEK's ecological dimensions.
TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel Grabner, Louisa E. Rothe, Bernd Sures
Summary: Parasites can act as additional biotic stressors in a multiple-stressor scenario and modulate the response of hosts to stressors such as pollutants. This study focuses on the most important groups of parasites in organisms used in ecotoxicological studies and their effects on target species like crustaceans, molluscs, and fish. The combined effects of environmental stressors and parasites can range from additive to synergistic, highlighting the importance of considering parasite infections in ecotoxicological tests.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Eben Goodale, Christos Mammides, Wambura Mtemi, You-Fang Chen, Ranjit Barthakur, Uromi Manage Goodale, Aiwu Jiang, Jianguo Liu, Saurav Malhotra, Madhava Meegaskumbura, Maharaj K. Pandit, Guangle Qiu, Jianchu Xu, Kun-Fang Cao, Kamaljit S. Bawa
Summary: China and India, as the two largest countries by population, have significant impacts on the ecosystem and share common biodiversity and environmental challenges. Despite increased funding for scientific research, collaboration between the two countries remains limited. Coordinated research on environmental challenges can improve their environmental performance and have positive implications for global sustainability.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Zhihua He, Yong Liu, Xiaochun Liu, Feng Wang, Huijia Zhu
Summary: This study examines the impact of subjective environmental knowledge on urban residents' waste sorting intention, finding that system knowledge, action-related knowledge, and effectiveness knowledge have positive impacts on attitudes towards waste sorting, with effectiveness knowledge having the most significant impact. Additionally, environmental concern positively moderates the relationship between system knowledge, effectiveness knowledge, and attitude towards waste sorting.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Benedict E. Singleton, Maris Boyd Gillette, Anders Burman, Carina Green
Summary: This article examines the usage of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) in peer-reviewed articles by environmental scientists published in 2020. The study reveals two patterns within this literature - a tendency towards essentialism and a tendency to minimize power relationships. The article suggests that scientists can engage with knowledge from the scientific fields studying culture and tradition for productive collaboration.
ANTHROPOCENE REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Lukasz Luczaj
Summary: In this essay, it is argued that the main objective of ethnobiological research should be to document vanishing traditional knowledge, due to the alarming disappearance of biocultural biodiversity worldwide. Instead of focusing on the theoretical aspect of ethnobotany, efforts should be directed towards knowledge documentation to facilitate its dissemination within the communities, or at least to preserve it for future generations in the form of databases or video recordings.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOBIOLOGY AND ETHNOMEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Nadia Afsheen, Sadia Rafique, Hamza Rafeeq, Kanwal Irshad, Asim Hussain, Zille Huma, Vineet Kumar, Muhammad Bilal, Lotfi Aleya, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal
Summary: Pollution has neurodegenerative effects on individuals of different ages and thus requires different protective strategies. This review discusses bioactive compounds from plants that have neuroprotective capacities and provides relevant examples of their potential clinical applications.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shilpa S. Shetty, D. Deepthi, S. Harshitha, Shipra Sonkusare, Prashanth B. Naik, N. Suchetha Kumari, Harishkumar Madhyastha
Summary: Environmental contaminants have significant impacts on human health, but the relationship between pollutants and health effects needs further exploration, especially in less developed countries with poor waste management. Different pollutants contribute to both chronic and acute disorders.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Michal Kuzniar, Malgorzata Pawlak, Marek Orkisz
Summary: This paper investigates the impact of distributed propulsion on aircraft emissions and fuel consumption. The results show that the application of distributed propulsion can significantly improve aircraft performance and reduce environmental impact.
Article
Mathematics
Shih-Hsien Tseng, Hsiu-Chuan Chen, Tien Son Nguyen
Summary: This study explores the key success factors for sustainable development in traditional industries based on expert knowledge and proposes effective solutions. The results show that managers should focus on knowledge management and teamwork to enhance organizational sustainability.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pascal Vaudin, Corinne Auge, Nathalie Just, Sakina Mhaouty-Kodja, Stephane Mortaud, Delphine Pillon
Summary: Pharmaceutical drugs have become consumer products and environmental pollutants due to their volume of production and consumption. This article discusses the potential effects of antibiotics, antidepressants, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on neurodevelopment, along with experimental studies and brain imaging in assessing their adverse effects.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Li Liu, Qinchao Wu, Xinyi Miao, Tianle Fan, Zhiyuan Meng, Xiaojun Chen, Wentao Zhu
Summary: Metabolomics, as a new omics technology, has been widely applied in studying the toxic effects of environmental pollutants on organisms by analyzing changes in the relative contents of metabolites to clarify metabolic homeostasis. Combining metabolomics with other omics technologies can help explore the toxic mechanisms of environmental pollutants in depth.
Article
Plant Sciences
Victoria Reyes-Garcia, Petra Benyei, Laura Aceituno-Mata, Airy Gras, Maria Molina, Javier Tardio, Manuel Pardo-de-Santayana
Summary: In Spain, two innovative initiatives have been implemented to document and protect traditional knowledge related to biodiversity, with over 131,066 uses and 152,246 local names documented so far. These initiatives contribute to the maintenance and sharing of traditional knowledge through open data and copyleft licenses, but more efforts are needed to ensure data sovereignty for knowledge holders.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wandicleia Lopes de Sousa, Diego Maia Zacardi, Thiago Almeida Vieira
Summary: Studies on traditional ecological knowledge are important for valuing traditional populations and preserving global ecosystems. Analyzing the environmental preservation practices of traditional fishermen can contribute to the management and conservation of natural resources.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Atefeh Zendehboudi, Azam Mohammadi, Sina Dobaradaran, Gabriel E. De-la-Torre, Bahman Ramavandi, Seyed Enayat Hashemi, Reza Saeedi, Emran Moradpour Tayebi, Ahmad Vafaee, Amirhossein Darabi
Summary: This study investigated the characteristics and ecological risks of microplastics (MPs) in ballast water for the first time, and found high levels of MP pollution. These findings contribute to our understanding of the sources and risks of microplastics in marine ecosystems.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rose Boahemaa Pinto, Linda Bogerd, Martine van der Ploeg, Kwame Duah, Remko Uijlenhoet, Tim H. M. van Emmerik
Summary: Catchment-scale plastic pollution assessments provide insights into the sources, sinks, and pathways of plastic pollution. We propose an approach to quantify macroplastic transport and density in the Odaw catchment, Ghana, and find that the urban riverine zone has the highest transport, while the urban tidal zone has the highest riverbank and land macroplastic density.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aliya Baidourela, Qian Sun, Gongxin Yang, Umut Halik, Zhongkai Dong, Kaixu Cai, Guili Sun, Wenya Zhang, Sisi Cheng
Summary: The study focused on heavy metal pollution in the green vegetation of a suburban industrial area in Tuokexun County, Xinjiang, China. The results showed that the overall level of heavy metal pollution in the soil was minor, with mercury (Hg) being the most severe contamination, likely caused by human activities. The composition of heavy metal elements in trees was more stable compared to grass and shrubs, with varying concentrations across different vegetation. Shrubbery was found to be the most effective in heavy metal restoration, and there were disparities in heavy metal enrichment among different vegetation types.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
James H. Bridson, Hayden Masterton, Beatrix Theobald, Regis Risani, Fraser Doake, Jessica A. Wallbank, Stefan D. M. Maday, Gavin Lear, Robert Abbel, Dawn A. Smith, Joanne M. Kingsbury, Olga Pantos, Grant L. Northcott, Sally Gaw
Summary: Plastic pollution has significant environmental impacts, largely due to chemical additives. However, the behavior of plastic additives in marine environments is not well understood. A marine deployment experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of weathering on the extractables profile of four types of plastics in New Zealand over a period of nine months. The concentration of additives in polyethylene and oxo-degradable polyethylene was strongly influenced by artificial weathering, while polyamide 6 and polyethylene terephthalate showed minimal change. These findings emphasize the importance of considering leaching and weathering effects on plastic composition when assessing the potential impact and risk of plastic pollution in receiving environments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alan G. Scarlett, Francis D. Spilsbury, Steven J. Rowland, Marthe Monique Gagnon, Kliti Grice
Summary: This study used diamondoid hydrocarbon distributions to identify the sources of environmental oil contamination. A suite of 20 diamondoids was found to accumulate in fish adipose tissue. The scatter plots of indices between fish and exposure oils showed a close to ideal 1:1 relationship, which can be used to determine the origin of the oil.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shan Jiang, Mengmeng Wan, Kun Lin, Yanshan Chen, Rui Wang, Liju Tan, Jiangtao Wang
Summary: In this study, the concentration, composition, distribution, and sources of PCBs in surface seawater of the Bohai Bay were analyzed. The results showed that PCBs in the Bohai Bay had high concentrations and were primarily derived from land-based sources such as port activities and river inputs. The PCBs in the Bohai Bay may come from commercial PCBs and their incineration products, municipal landfills, wood and coal combustion, and industrial activities, etc.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Icaro S. A. Porto, Saulo V. A. Dantas, Caio S. A. Felix, Francisco A. S. Cunha, Jailson B. de Andrade, Sergio L. C. Ferreira
Summary: This study evaluated the risks of mercury levels in sardines consumed by low-income population in Salvador, Brazil. The results showed that the mercury content in the sampled sardines posed no risks to human health. This study is significant as most sardines in Salvador come from Todos os Santos Bay, which has a history of mercury contamination.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiahui Chen, Chengyu Yuan, Guanqun Zhai, Guangcheng Chen, Heng Zhu, Jun Liu, Yong Ye
Summary: This study investigated the combined influences of species selection and site elevation on greenhouse gas fluxes from restored mangrove soils. The results suggest that Avicennia marina should be selected for mangrove restoration to minimize carbon release and reduce the influence of greenhouse gas fluxes on the global greenhouse effect.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emmanuel Onyeabor, Uju Obuka
Summary: The Gulf of Guinea region in Africa is a significant area for coastal countries, playing a vital role in their economic and environmental development. This study aims to reduce marine plastic pollution in the region by utilizing legal instruments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuanli Liu, Stephan Luttjohann, Alvise Vianello, Claudia Lorenz, Fan Liu, Jes Vollertsen
Summary: Large area attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (LAATR-FTIR) is a novel technique for detecting small microplastics, with limited accuracy for large microplastics. However, it shows promise in homogeneous matrices. The spectra quality is comparable between transmission mode and LAATR mode.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Phuc T. D. Le, Andrew M. Fischer, Britta D. Hardesty, Heidi J. Auman, Chris Wilcox
Summary: This study explores the relationship between ocean currents and the accumulation of floating marine debris (FMD) and finds that higher concentrations of FMD are associated with frontal frequencies (FF). FMD is primarily trapped in accumulation zones between fronts and the coastline, which have high biodiversity value.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rosa Sawan, Perine Doyen, Florence Viudes, Rachid Amara, Celine Mahfouz
Summary: Few studies have examined the impact of urbanization and meteorological events on microplastics discharged into the sea through rivers. Surface water samples were collected from two Lebanese rivers, with differing degrees of urbanization, during dry and wet periods. The results showed that the most industrialized river had a significantly higher abundance of microplastics compared to the less-industrialized river. There was also a correlation between particle contamination and the season at each site, with microplastic concentrations highest on the first day of the wet season. These findings highlight the importance of considering meteorological events in accurately assessing plastic pollution influx into coastal waters.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katherine R. Shaw, Jonathan L. Whitney, Eileen M. Nalley, Madeline C. Schmidbauer, Megan J. Donahue, Jesse Black, Raquel N. Corniuk, Kellie Teague, Rachel Sandquist, Catherine Pirkle, Rachel Dacks, Max Sudnovsky, Jennifer M. Lynch
Summary: This study examines the ingestion of plastic in reef fish in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Plastic particles were found in the gastrointestinal tracts of multiple fish species. However, further analysis revealed that these particles were actually natural materials and posed no threat to human consumers.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Revati Hardikar, C. K. Haridevi, Shantaj Deshbhratar
Summary: This study investigated the variability in phytoplankton functional structure using a trait-based approach and explored the relationship between species traits and environmental factors, as well as their impact on ecosystem functioning. The results revealed that morphological traits, temperature, and ammonia played a decisive role in the seasonal succession of phytoplankton species. It was found that certain traits favored higher biomass production but might hinder energy transfer efficiency. The strong correlation between environmental variables and phytoplankton functional structure supports the practical implementation of a trait-based approach in studying phytoplankton community dynamics under different environmental conditions.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Engki A. Kisnarti, Nining Sari Ningsih, Mutiara R. Putri, Nani Hendiarti, Bernhard Mayer
Summary: This study examines the movement patterns of plastic marine debris in Indonesian waters, revealing that Indonesia contributes significantly to transboundary marine debris in the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and the South China Sea. Most of the debris remains in Indonesian waters and moves back and forth due to the influence of monsoon currents.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)