Review
Environmental Sciences
Er Xu, Yanni Li, Tingting Li, Qing Li
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the association between ambient temperature and ambulance dispatch. The results showed that both high temperature and low temperature were important factors influencing ambulance dispatch, with high temperature increasing the risk and low temperature also being significantly associated with ambulance dispatch.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Asya Dimitrova, Vijendra Ingole, Xavier Basagana, Otavio Ranzani, Carles Mila, Joan Ballester, Cathryn Tonne
Summary: Studies on the direct relationship between ambient temperature, heat waves, and all-cause mortality in South Asia found that both high and low temperatures are associated with increased mortality, with a statistically significant association only at higher temperatures. Factors affecting mortality rates include cause of death, age, sex, location, level of education, and socioeconomic status, but the evidence is limited and inconsistent due to the small number of studies.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Tiechao Ruan, Yan Yue, Wenting Lu, Ruixi Zhou, Tao Xiong, Yin Jiang, Junjie Ying, Jun Tang, Jing Shi, Hua Wang, Guoguang Xiao, Jinhui Li, Yi Qu, Dezhi Mu
Summary: Exposure to low ambient temperature during pregnancy increases the risk of adverse birth outcomes, including preterm birth, low birth weight, and stillbirth. Pregnant women in late pregnancy and those exposed to extremely low temperatures are more likely to experience preterm births. Pregnant women living in medium or hot areas and Asians and Blacks are more susceptible to the effects of low ambient temperature than those in cold areas and Caucasians.
CHINESE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Jing Wen, Li Zou, Ziwen Jiang, Yufeng Li, Jiaxin Tao, Yifang Liu, Wenning Fu, Xue Bai, Jing Mao
Summary: This meta-analysis of 20 studies found that both hot and cold ambient temperatures are positively associated with the risk of stroke morbidity and mortality. Targeted measures should be implemented in public health to reduce this risk.
BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Wei Liao, Tageui Hong, Yeonsook Heo
Summary: This study examines the potential impacts of spatial heterogeneity on surface urban heat island (SUHIs) through a case study of Greater London and Seoul. Results indicate that measures of heterogeneity in green space ratio, building coverage ratio, and canyon H/W ratio significantly impact land surface temperatures.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Kun Xiang, Zhiwei Xu, Yu-Qian Hu, Yi-Sheng He, Yi-Lin Dan, Qian Wu, Xue-Hui Fang, Hai-Feng Pan
Summary: This review and meta-analysis found that long-term exposure to PM10, SO2, or NO2 was associated with increased odds of TB, suggesting further research is needed to understand the underlying biological mechanisms of this association.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Chun Wang, Xing-chen Meng, Chao Huang, Jia Wang, Ying-hao Liao, Yang Huang, Ran Liu
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between exposure to ambient air pollutants and variations in blood lipid profiles. A meta-analysis of 17 original studies showed that long-term exposure to particulate matter and carbon monoxide was significantly correlated with total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. This suggests that ambient air pollutants have a significant impact on lipid profiles.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Rhiannon Thompson, Emma L. Lawrance, Lily F. Roberts, Kate Grailey, Hutan Ashrafian, Hendramoorthy Maheswaran, Mireille B. Toledano, Ara Darzi
Summary: This study comprehensively analyzed the associations between ambient temperature and mental health outcomes, and found that increased temperature is associated with increased suicide behavior, hospital attendance for mental illness, and worse community mental health and well-being. These findings have significant implications for addressing climate change challenges and improving mental health.
LANCET PLANETARY HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jingwen Liu, Blesson M. Varghese, Alana Hansen, Jianjun Xiang, Ying Zhang, Keith Dear, Michelle Gourley, Timothy Driscoll, Geoffrey Morgan, Anthony Capon, Peng Bi
Summary: This systematic review aimed to summarize the epidemiological evidence on the effects of high ambient temperatures and heatwaves on mental health-related mortality and morbidity. The study found associations between heat exposures and various mental health outcomes, with varying effects observed depending on the definition of heatwaves. Subgroup analyses revealed heterogeneity in the effects of heat exposure on different populations.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jintao Liu, Kefu Zhao, Tingting Qian, Xuanxuan Li, Weizhuo Yi, Rubing Pan, Yuee Huang, Yifu Ji, Hong Su
Summary: Exposure to PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO was found to be associated with decreases in FT4 levels, while PM2.5, NO2, and CO were also negatively associated with FT4/FT3 levels. PM2.5 exposure was linked to hypothyroxinemia and elevated TSH levels. Studies in China showed significant associations between PM2.5, NO2, and FT4.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Talila Perry, Uri Obolski, Chava Peretz
Summary: This study quantifies the risk of mortality associated with high ambient temperature exposure in the Mediterranean basin, finding an increased risk of all-cause mortality, particularly for respiratory and cardiovascular mortality. Further research is needed to enhance regional preparedness against future heat-related health burdens in the Mediterranean basin.
CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wanying Shi, Tiantian Li, Yi Zhang, Qinghua Sun, Chen Chen, Jianlong Fang, Peng Du, Song Tang, Qiong Wang, Jiaonan Wang, Jingxiu Han, Xiaojian Hu, Xiaoming Shi
Summary: Anxiety and depression are severe public health problems worldwide. This study examined the associations between ozone exposure and depression and anxiety among middle-aged and older adults in China. The findings suggest that increased ozone exposure is associated with a higher risk of anxiety and depression. Temperature has a positive modifying effect on the association between ozone and anxiety. These findings have important implications for prevention activities and strategies to reduce the burden of mental disorders by addressing air pollution and climate change simultaneously.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Arash Ardavani, Hariz Aziz, Bethan E. Phillips, Brett Doleman, Imran Ramzan, Boshra Mozaffar, Philip J. Atherton, Iskandar Idris
Summary: Means-based analysis of VO2max has been traditionally used to assess exercise response in various training modalities. Individual responses vary, with limited differentiation between END and HIIT based on VO2max. LT and HRrest show consistent trajectories in response indicators.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ning Jiang, Jie Ban, Yuming Guo, Yi Zhang
Summary: This study conducted three repeated surveys in 24 communities nationwide in China to examine the association between ambient temperature and depression. The results showed a linear relationship between lower temperatures and increased risk of depression, with every 5 degrees C reduction leading to a 15.6% increase in depression risk. Subgroup analyses revealed that individuals aged > 65 years and women were more vulnerable to the effects of ambient temperature.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Xin Hu, Wenxing Han, Yuxin Wang, Kristin Aunan, Xiaochuan Pan, Jing Huang, Guoxing Li
Summary: This study demonstrates that air pollutants such as PM10 and O3 can modify the relationship between temperature and all-cause mortality as well as non-accidental mortality. Therefore, policymakers should take air pollutants into account when establishing heat-health warning systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muqiu Hu, Xin Zhao, Jinghan Gu, Lulu Qian, Zhiqing Wang, Yuanyuan Nie, Xiaoyu Han, Long An, Haiqiang Jiang
Summary: Due to its simple process, environmental friendliness, and low operating costs, biometallurgy has become a popular technology for metals recovering from low-grade ores and tailings. An optimized agar was used to isolate and grow functional bacteria, resulting in the successful isolation of six functional stains. These strains were further tested for their ability to leach metals from polymetallic sulfide tailings, with significant improvements observed when the strains were mixed together. The selection of leaching process should be based on tailings composition and target metals.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saqib Hassan, Aswin Thacharodi, Anshu Priya, R. Meenatchi, Thanushree A. Hegde, R. Thangamani, Ht Nguyen, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: An Endocrine Disrupting Chemical (EDC) is a compound that disrupts the function of the endocrine system and is found in the environment. EDCs, such as Bisphenol A and pesticides, have been shown to have negative effects on the female reproductive system. Understanding the relationship between EDCs and women's health is crucial for developing strategies to protect reproductive health and informing public policy decisions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lichang Zhou, Zhaoling Li, Boyi Cheng, Jinqi Jiang, Xinqi Bi, Zongping Wang, Guanghao Chen, Gang Guo
Summary: Thiosulfate can promote sulfur-mediated bacterial activity, inhibit glycogen accumulating organisms, and enhance denitrification efficiency. After the carbon source is reduced, the competitive ability of glycogen accumulating organisms increases, resulting in reduced sulfate reduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Claire E. Campbell, Devyn L. Cotter, Katherine L. Bottenhorn, Elisabeth Burnor, Hedyeh Ahmadi, W. James Gauderman, Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez, Daniel Hackman, Rob McConnell, Kiros Berhane, Joel Schwartz, Jiu-Chiuan Chen, Megan M. Herting
Summary: Recent studies have found a connection between air pollution and increased risk for behavioral problems during development. However, more longitudinal studies are needed to investigate how exposure during the transition to adolescence may affect emotional behaviors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing-hong Liang, Ru-yu Yang, Mei-ling Liu, Ying-qi Pu, Wen-wen Bao, Yu Zhao, Li-xin Hu, Yu-shan Zhang, Shan Huang, Nan Jiang, Xue-ya Pu, Shao-yi Huang, Guang-hui Dong, Ya-jun Chen
Summary: This study examines the association between urban Green and blue spaces (GBS) exposure and Emotion and behavior problems (EBP) in youth populations. The findings suggest that higher exposure to GBS, particularly green spaces (GS) and blue spaces (BS), is associated with a decrease in the risk of developing total difficulties in young individuals. The joint effect of GS and BS may also contribute to the decrease in EBPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diego Ruiz-Sobremazas, Mario Ruiz Coca, Miguel Morales-Navas, Rocio Rodulfo-Cardenas, Caridad Lopez-Granero, Maria Teresa Colomina, Cristian Perez-Fernandez, Fernando Sanchez-Santed
Summary: Air pollution is associated with a range of health issues and gestational exposure to environmental pollutants may be linked to neurodevelopmental disorders. This study investigated the effects of oral gestational exposure to particulate matter (PM) on ultrasonic vocalizations (USV). The findings suggest that this exposure may lead to social deficits and abnormal gene expression related to neurotransmitter systems. Further research is needed to better understand the effects of air pollution on neurodevelopmental disorders and the neurotransmission systems involved.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yagmur Kabakci, Sadiye Kosar, Ozgur Dogan, Fehmi Gorkem Uctug, Osman Atilla Arikan
Summary: This study investigated the effect of electrohydrolysis pretreatment on municipal solid waste. The results showed that applying electrohydrolysis pretreatment increased methane production and reduced the time required for hydrolysis, suggesting it is a promising method to improve anaerobic digestion efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chuanwu Zhao, Yaozhong Pan, Hanyi Wu, Yu Zhu
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of industrial zones on urban heat islands using remote sensing images and a novel spectral index. The research found that the contraction or expansion of industrial zones has a significant effect on land surface temperature. The results are valuable for environmental assessment and fine management of industrial cities.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bang Du, Zhongzhong Wang, Piet N. L. Lens, Xinmin Zhan, Guangxue Wu
Summary: This study investigated the performance, syntrophic relationships, microbial communities, and metabolic pathways of ethanol-fed reactors with different operational modes and solids retention times. The results showed that different microorganisms were enriched under different SRT conditions, and syntrophic bacteria related to methane production could be enriched under low SRT conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gokulan Ravindiran, Sivarethinamohan Rajamanickam, Muralikrishnan Ramalingam, Gasim Hayder, Balamurugan Karupaiya Sathaiah, Madhava Krishna Reddy Gaddam, Senthil Kumar Muniasamy, Priya Arunkumar
Summary: The present study investigated the sustainable approach for wastewater treatment using waste algal blooms. The biochar produced by the marine algae Ulva reticulata was used to remove chromium, nickel, and zinc from aqueous solutions. The study examined the adsorbents' properties and stability using SEM/EDX, FTIR, and XRD. The results showed that the biochar had high removal efficiency for the toxic metals, and the packed bed column effectively removed the heavy metal ions. The Thomas and Adams-Bohart models were found to best fit the regression values, and desorption studies were conducted to understand the sorption and elution processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Vignesh Vinayagam, Kavitha Nagarasampatti Palani, Sudha Ganesh, Siddharth Rajesh, Vedha Varshini Akula, Ramapriyan Avoodaiappan, Omkar Singh Kushwaha, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: The presence of pollutants in water contributes to global pollution and poses significant threats to humans and wildlife. Finding effective wastewater treatment techniques is crucial for reducing pollutant accumulation in the environment. This paper highlights recent advances in the electrochemical advanced oxidation method and other processes for treating pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticide-polluted effluents.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. M. M. Ahmed, Kai-Yue Chen, Fang-Yu Tsao, Yi-Cheng Hsieh, Yu-Ting Liu, Min Tzou
Summary: This study investigated the sorption of citric acid onto humic acid-iron hydr(o)xide coprecipitate (HAFHCP) and the reciprocal effects of citric acid and P sorption on HAFHCP. The results showed that citric acid could increase P availability and have an impact on P sorption.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xibo Xu, Zeqiang Wang, Xiaoning Song, Wenjie Zhan, Shuting Yang
Summary: The selection of predictor variables is crucial in building a digital mapping model for potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soil. Traditionally, spatial and spectral parameters have been used as predictor variables, but the temporal dimension is often overlooked. This study demonstrates the value of incorporating temporal indices in the model, leading to significant performance improvements. The temporal-spatial-spectral covariate combinations used in a random forest (RF) algorithm achieve satisfactory mapping accuracy and outperform other methods.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Pei, Xun Liu, Mengbo Cao, Zijun Wang, Hongbing Yang
Summary: Heteroatom doping can reconfigure the electronic structure of heterogeneous catalysts, leading to the development of advanced oxidation water purification materials with superior performance and stability. In this study, a series of catalysts with different elemental doping were prepared using a simple and environmentally friendly method. The S-doped NiCo2O4 catalyst showed excellent catalytic performance for the removal of Tetracycline, with significantly increased kinetic constant and high oxidation and mineralization efficiency in a wide pH range. The degradation process was dominated by non-radical oxidation pathway after S doping, and the overall process moved towards low toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Srivalli Thimmarayan, Harshavardhan Mohan, Gaddapara Manasa, Karthi Natesan, Shanmugam Mahendran, Pavithra Muthukumar Sathya, Byung-Taek Oh, R. Ravi Kumar, Rangasamy Sigamani Gandhimathi, Arul Jayaprakash, Kamala-Kannan Seralathan
Summary: This study investigated the bacterial degradation of naphthalene (NPT) isolated from crude oil-contaminated soil. Bacillus sp. GN 3.4, a potential bacteria for NPT biodegradation, was isolated and the optimal conditions for NPT degradation were determined. The study suggests that Bacillus sp. GN 3.4 could potentially aid in bioremediation by eliminating NPT from the soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)