Article
Agronomy
Emma Hayes, Suzanne Higgins, Josie Geris, Donal Mullan
Summary: Long-term phosphorus accumulation in agricultural soils is a challenge for water quality improvement. Improved management strategies are needed to reduce excess agricultural phosphorus sources. While reseeding and inversion tillage are essential agricultural practices, there are potential trade-offs in terms of nutrient and sediment losses. LiDAR-based image analysis can help quantify these risks.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Sergey Chalov, Viktor Ivanov
Summary: This paper presents a comparative study of sediment budgets for the largest Siberian rivers in Northern Eurasia. The data suggests that sediment sinks and storage in catchment and river networks dominate the sediment budget, leading to a significant decline in sediment transport compared to catchment erosion.
Article
Soil Science
Donghao Huang, Lin Su, Lili Zhou, Haoming Fan
Summary: Limited research on sediment provenance of snowmelt erosion prompted a study using a Bayesian mixing model-based fingerprint tracing technique in the black soil region of Northeast China. Results showed that gully erosion was the dominant sediment source, emphasizing the need for prevention and control measures in the region.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Junfeng Xiong, Chen Lin, Zhipeng Wu, Ke Song, Ronghua Ma
Summary: The study suggests that soil erosion plays a significant role in influencing the P fractions of sediments, with different sources of P fractions coming from different surface features and human activities. As the buffer distance increases, the correlation coefficient between soil erosion modulus and Fe-P shows a decreasing trend.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Pedro V. G. Batista, J. Patrick Laceby, Jessica Davies, Teotonio S. Carvalho, Diego Tassinari, Marx L. N. Silva, Nilton Curi, John N. Quinton
Summary: The study presents an approach to evaluate soil erosion and sediment delivery models by incorporating sediment source fingerprinting and sediment-rating curve uncertainty. GLUE methodology applied to SEDD model revealed partial agreement between fingerprinting results and simulations, but high uncertainty in grid-based estimates of soil erosion and sediment delivery rates. Such errors should be considered standard practice in erosion models.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE
(2021)
Article
Geography, Physical
Virginie Sellier, Oldrich Navratil, J. Patrick Laceby, Michel Allenbach, Irene Lefevre, Olivier Evrard
Summary: Opencast mining in New Caledonia has worsened land degradation, with mining activities dominating sediment sources in the region. Geological tracers indicate that mining has significantly contributed to sediment deposition, while factors such as cyclones and collapses in mining areas have influenced sediment dynamics over time.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Maria E. A. Ferreira, Diego A. Zanoni, Glauber A. Carvalho, Jamil A. A. Anache, Paulo Tarso S. Oliveira, Teodorico Alves Sobrinho
Summary: The silting process in urban reservoirs is a global issue, especially in developing countries like Brazil. This study used sediment source fingerprinting (SSF) and land use analysis to identify the main sources of sediment and control the silting process in urban reservoirs located in Campo Grande, Midwestern Brazil. The findings show that the reduction in reservoir volume is proportional to the increase in impermeable areas of the basin, and that sediments deposited in the reservoir come from bare soil, banks, and bed in specific proportions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Brenden Riddle, Jimmy Fox, David Tyler Mahoney, William Ford, Yi-Tin Wang, Erik Pollock, Jason Backus
Summary: This study investigates the use of carbon and nitrogen stable isotopic ratios in sediment fingerprinting studies. The results show that certain processes and considerations can significantly impact the isotopic ratios, while others have no significant effect. It is recommended to consider tracer conservativeness and concentration dependent mixing in fingerprinting simulations, as well as account for the loss of organic matter and algae accrual in sediment deposits. Both carbon and nitrogen isotopic ratios are suggested as potential tracers in future studies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Ghulam Abbas, Seifeddine Jomaa, Axel Bronstert, Michael Rode
Summary: In this study, the results of sediment finger- printing research on riverbank erosion in 118 catchments across the globe were compiled and analyzed. The main objective was to assess different finger- printing tracers quantitatively and analyze the influence of catchment size on riverbank erosion. The findings showed that radionuclide tracers have the most consistent contributions to riverbank erosion, with riverbanks accounting for 1-25% of total sediment loss. However, there was a clear shift in contributions from surface sources to riverbanks with increasing catchment size. Therefore, long-term monitoring of sediment loads and riverbank erosion in nested catchments is recommended.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY-REGIONAL STUDIES
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Zhen Xu, Patrick Belmont, Janice Brahney, Allen C. Gellis
Summary: Reliable quantitative information on sediment sources is crucial for river conservation and restoration. Sediment source fingerprinting is an independent field-based technique that identifies sediment sources in waterways. However, the lack of standardization limits its application in large-scale river basins.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alice P. B. Dambroz, Jean P. G. Minella, Tales Tiecher, Jean M. Moura-Bueno, Olivier Evrard, Fabricio A. Pedron, Ricardo S. D. Dalmolin, Felipe Bernardi, Fabio J. A. Schneider, Olivier Cerdan
Summary: The purpose erosion and its spatial distribution in three agricultural headwater catchments were assessed in the border of the volcanic plateau in Southern Brazil. The results showed that areas covered by crop fields, grasslands, and those adjacent to the drainage network are the most sensitive to erosion. Unpaved roads were identified as significant sediment sources.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Amaury Frankl, Olivier Evrard, Erik Cammeraat, Bjorn Tytgat, Elie Verleyen, Alexia Stokes
Summary: High mountain environments are fragile and subject to accelerated soil erosion due to human disturbances and extreme weather events. Identifying erosion hotspots is crucial for effective mitigation strategies. While sediment source fingerprinting using geochemical properties has limitations in complex lithologies or shallow soils, environmental DNA (eDNA) from plant litter fixed onto fine soil particles shows promise as a targeted sediment fingerprinting method. Pioneering studies indicate that eDNA can detect vegetation communities and individual plant species, making it a valuable tool for identifying erosion hotspots and prioritizing ecological restoration efforts in high mountain environments.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Katherine del Carmen Camacho-Zorogastua, Julio Cesar Minga, Jhon Walter Gomez-Lora, Victor Hugo Gallo-Ramos, Victor Garces Diaz
Summary: This study used RUSLE and GIS techniques to estimate soil loss rates and sediment rates caused by rainfall. Remote sensing and soil property information were also used for erosion analysis. The results showed severe soil erosion, with the highest erosion rate in steep areas. A large portion of the basin experienced moderate to high soil loss, with certain catchments prioritized for soil conservation efforts. Sediment deposition was found along the flow direction of the mainstream, with the highest rates in specific regions. The central part of the basin was identified as the most vulnerable to increased erosion rates, indicating progressive sediment deposition.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Rennan Cabral Nascimento, Angelo Jamil Maia, Ygor Jacques Agra Bezerra da Silva, Fabio Farias Amorim, Clistenes Williams Araujo do Nascimento, Tales Tiecher, Olivier Evrard, Adrian L. Collins, Caroline Miranda Biondi, Yuri Jacques Agra Bezerra da Silva
Summary: The source contributions to suspended and bed sediments in the polluted Ipojuca River system were quantified using geochemical tracers. The study identified the lower catchment, Oxisols, and sugarcane croplands as the dominant sediment sources. These findings are crucial for managing excessive sediment loads and sediment-associated contaminants in estuarine and coastal environments.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Miaomiao Zhu, Xingxiu Yu, Zhenwei Li, Xianli Xu, Zongda Ye
Summary: Hysteresis loop models are effective tools for understanding sediment dynamics and managing sediment-discharge resources. An improved differential hysteresis index was developed to quantify sediment-discharge relationships in karst watersheds in southwest China. The results showed that clockwise hysteresis was dominant, accounting for 74% of the total hysteresis. Climatic factors and vegetation extent explained 50% to 75% of the hysteresis between sediment concentration and water discharge. The study extends the applicability of differential hysteresis indices and provides valuable information for soil erosion control in karst watersheds.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Risto Uusitalo, Riitta Lemola, Eila Turtola
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
(2018)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
M. Kamari, I Huttunen, P. Valkama, M. Huttunen, M. Korppoo, S. Tattari, E. Lotsari
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Riikka Keskinen, Terhi Suojala-Ahlfors, Minna Sarvi, Marleena Hagner, Janne Kaseva, Tapio Salo, Risto Uusitalo, Kimmo Rasa
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Helena Soinne, Riikka Keskinen, Jaakko Heikkinen, Jari Hyvaluoma, Risto Uusitalo, Krista Peltoniemi, Sannakajsa Velmala, Taina Pennanen, Hannu Fritze, Janne Kaseva, Markus Hannula, Kimmo Rasa
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kimmo Rasa, Taina Pennanen, Krista Peltoniemi, Sannakajsa Velmala, Hannu Fritze, Janne Kaseva, Juuso Joona, Risto Uusitalo
Summary: The study demonstrated that organic sludges from the pulp and paper industry can improve soil fertility and reduce erosion in agricultural soils. Although the application of these organic amendments had minimal effects on cereal yield and quality, it significantly altered the fungal and bacterial composition in the soil. Additionally, the amendments were effective in reducing suspended solids and total phosphorus concentrations in percolation water, even four years after application.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Henri Honkanen, Eila Turtola, Riitta Lemola, Jaakko Heikkinen, Visa Nuutinen, Risto Uusitalo, Janne Kaseva, Kristiina Regina
Summary: This study compared the impact of conventional tillage and no-till management on soil properties, erosion rates, and carbon allocation in a clay soil site in southwestern Finland. The results showed that no-till was effective in reducing erosion rates, but additional measures may be needed to increase carbon input and stock in boreal clay soils.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Minna Sarvi, Marleena Hagner, Sannakajsa Velmala, Helena Soinne, Risto Uusitalo, Riikka Keskinen, Kari Ylivainio, Janne Kaseva, Kimmo Rasa
Summary: Granulated poultry manure can be used as a phosphorus fertilizer for annual crops with similar bioavailability to mineral fertilizer phosphorus, while pyrolyzed poultry manure is suitable as a slow-release or storage phosphorus fertilizer.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Terho Hyvonen, Erja Huusela, Mikko Kuussaari, Mari Niemi, Risto Uusitalo, Visa Nuutinen
Summary: Sowing meadow seed mixtures benefits aboveground biodiversity, while late-season mowing has a significant impact on earthworms.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
S. Pasanen, J. Halonen, C. Gonzales-Inca, J. Pentti, J. Vahtera, Y. Kestens, B. Thierry, R. Brondeel, T. Leskinen, S. Stenholm
Summary: This study found that Finnish retirees participating in a physical activity intervention increased their MVPA both at home and during active travel, with a greater increase observed in those living in greener areas.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Carlos Gonzales-Inca, Jaana Pentti, Sari Stenholm, Sakari Suominen, Jussi Vahtera, Niina Kayhko
Summary: In this longitudinal study conducted in urban areas in Finland, we found an inverse association between residential greenness and depression risk. Individuals with higher residential greenness had lower depression risk. The association was particularly evident when using NDVI-based assessment and adjusting for individual-level covariates. The associations varied depending on the type of depression assessment, quality of greenness indicators, and spatial scale of analysis.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Carlos Gonzales-Inca, Mikel Calle, Danny Croghan, Ali Torabi Haghighi, Hannu Marttila, Jari Silander, Petteri Alho
Summary: This paper reviews the current applications of GeoAI and machine learning in hydrological and hydraulic modeling, hydrological optimization problems, water quality modeling, and fluvial geomorphic and morphodynamic mapping. GeoAI effectively utilizes spatial and non-spatial data and has advantages in non-linear modeling, computational efficiency, data integration, and accurate prediction capability. However, most GeoAI models lack adequate model setting and have limitations in physical interpretability, explainability, and model generalization.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Antti Iho, Helena Valve, Petri Ekholm, Risto Uusitalo, Jouni Lehtoranta, Helena Soinne, Jani Salminen
Summary: Eutrophication of the Baltic Sea is mainly caused by phosphorus and nitrogen. Although the anthropogenic point source loads of these nutrients have reduced significantly, further reductions are necessary. The abatement targets for phosphorus are particularly stringent, emphasizing the need for more non-point source abatement, specifically from agricultural sources. It is important to consider the different forms of phosphorus and their contribution to eutrophication when implementing abatement measures, to prevent inefficient outcomes. Replacing or supplementing the Total Phosphorus metric with a more accurate measure of biologically available phosphorus is a precautionary and efficiency-improving policy approach, especially as agricultural emissions become a larger share of total pollution.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shweta Soni, Jan Viljanen, Risto Uusitalo, Pavel Veis
Summary: Quantification and monitoring of phosphorus in soil is essential for environmentally friendly agriculture and crop development. This study introduces a new method, LIBS-LIF, for quantification of soluble phosphorus in soil and compares it with conventional LIBS method. The results show that LIBS-LIF significantly improves the detection limit for phosphorus in different soil types and has the potential for high throughput soil analysis.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mika Kivimaki, G. David Batty, Jaana Pentti, Solja T. Nyberg, Joni Lindbohm, Jenni Ervasti, Carlos Gonzales-Inca, Sakari B. Suominen, Sari Stenholm, Pyry N. Sipila, Payam Dadvand, Jussi Vahtera
Summary: This study used a data-driven approach to assess the impact of neighbourhood modification on future disease risk, finding that favourable changes in neighbourhood characteristics were associated with improved health outcomes over the long term. This included improvements in health behaviours and reduced risk of various health conditions.
LANCET PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paul J. A. Withers, Peter A. Vadas, Risto Uusitalo, Kirsty J. Forber, Murray Hart, Robert H. Foy, Antonio Delgado, Warwick Dougherty, Harri Lilja, Lucy L. Burkitt, Gitte H. Rubaek, Dan Pote, Kirsten Barlow, Shane Rothwell, Phillip R. Owens
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
(2019)
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)