Article
Environmental Sciences
Luis Alberto Henriquez-Hernandez, Ana Macias-Montes, Andrea Acosta-Dacal, Cristian Rial-Berriel, Edna Duarte-Lopes, Ailton Luis Lopes-Ribeiro, Patricia Miranda Alfama, Miriam Livramento, Manuel Zumbado, Ricardo Diaz-Diaz, Maria del Mar Bernal-Suarez, Lluis Serra-Majem, Octavio P. Luzardo
Summary: International Public Health authorities recommend biomonitoring studies to assess chemical exposure in the general population. This study analyzed blood concentrations of various pollutants in a cohort of subjects from Cape Verde and found that 16.7% of the 360 toxic compounds were detected in at least one participant. The study also identified the most frequently detected substances and the factors influencing blood concentrations. This is the first biomonitoring study in Cape Verde and provides useful information for public health measures.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Budiman Minasny, Diana Vigah Adetsu, Matt Aitkenhead, Rebekka R. E. Artz, Nikki Baggaley, Alexandra Barthelmes, Amelie Beucher, Jean Caron, Giulia Conchedda, John Connolly, Raphael Deragon, Chris Evans, Kjetil Fadnes, Dian Fiantis, Zisis Gagkas, Louis Gilet, Alessandro Gimona, Stephan Glatzel, Mogens H. Greve, Wahaj Habib, Kristell Hergoualc'h, Cecilie Hermansen, Darren B. Kidd, Triven Koganti, Dianna Kopansky, David J. Large, Tuula Larmola, Allan Lilly, Haojie Liu, Matthew Marcus, Maarit Middleton, Keith Morrison, Rasmus Jes Petersen, Tristan Quaife, Line Rochefort, Linda Rudiyanto, Linda Toca, Francesco N. Tubiello, Peter Lystbaek Weber, Simon Weldon, Wirastuti Widyatmanti, Jenny Williamson, Dominik Zak
Summary: Peatlands, covering only a small percentage of the Earth's surface, are a significant carbon store. However, they are under threat due to degradation. To protect and reduce emissions from these carbon-rich ecosystems, countries have implemented regulations. This paper reviews the current state of knowledge on mapping and monitoring peatlands and highlights the need for more consistent approaches.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Daniel J. Jacob, Daniel J. Varon, Daniel H. Cusworth, Philip E. Dennison, Christian Frankenberg, Ritesh Gautam, Luis Guanter, John Kelley, Jason McKeever, Lesley E. Ott, Benjamin Poulter, Zhen Qu, Andrew K. Thorpe, John R. Worden, Riley M. Duren
Summary: This article reviews the current and planned satellite observations of atmospheric methane, discussing the methods and instruments used for quantifying emissions. The satellites are classified into area flux mappers for regional to global scale measurements and point source imagers for individual source detection. The current satellites provide valuable data for interpreting long-term methane trends and quantifying national emissions, while future satellites will enhance the resolution and capability for emissions quantification.
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Chengkai Qu, Stefano Albanese, Domenico Cicchella, Alberto Fortelli, Dave Hope, Mauro Esposito, Pellegrino Cerino, Antonio Pizzolante, Shihua Qi, Benedetto De Vivo, Annamaria Lima
Summary: The Campania region in Italy has been a focus of public concern regarding environmental issues. A multimedia monitoring study was conducted to measure the contribution of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) to pollution in the region. The study found that these pollutants are ubiquitous, with higher concentrations in urban areas such as Naples. The residues of certain chemicals were attributed to historical use, but there is evidence of recent usage in some areas. Petrogenic sources were widespread, but the release of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) was dominated by the pyrogenic source. The Naples metropolitan area serves as a regional emitter of POPs, and long-term soil re-emission of some POPs still exists.
JOURNAL OF GEOCHEMICAL EXPLORATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuan Tian, Youwen Sun, Tobias Borsdorff, Cheng Liu, Ting Liu, Yizhi Zhu, Hao Yin, Jochen Landgraf
Summary: This work demonstrates the capability of TROPOMI to quantify CO emission rates from industrial point sources. The study quantified the CO emissions from four industrial point sources in Asia using TROPOMI CO observations. The results show that TROPOMI can provide reliable estimates of CO emission rates, with some sources not being included in emission inventories. The study also presents a plume inversion method that can be applied to other fine-scale emission plumes observed from space. This work highlights the potential of future CO satellites to monitor individual CO point source emissions and support environmental policies.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chunwei Li, Yuan Xu, Weiwei Song
Summary: The major task of Chinese water governance has shifted towards water ecology remediation and the governance of trace organic pollutants, such as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and antibiotics, is of growing concern. This study investigated the seasonal distribution and sources of typical POPs and antibiotics in six representative water sources in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, as well as their ecological risk. The results showed that POPs were detected in sediments from Gaoyou Lake, Gonghu Lake, and Gehu Lake, while antibiotics were present at relatively low levels in the water sources. Certain ecological risks were identified in water sources affected by POPs, whereas the overall risk level was moderate for antibiotics in Lake Gehu. This study provides valuable insights for the treatment of antibiotics and organic pollutants in reservoir water sources.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ily Asilah Ibrahim, Hemamalini Rawindran, Mohammad Mahtab Alam, Wai Hong Leong, Nurul Tasnim Sahrin, Hui-Suan Ng, Yi Jing Chan, Eman Alaaeldin Abdelfattah, Jun Wei Lim, Umar Sa'ad Aliyu, Kuan Shiong Khoo
Summary: The escalating crisis of marine plastic waste poses threats to marine ecosystems by releasing harmful substances. The degradation of plastic into microplastics and nanoplastics amplifies the destructive impact on marine life and terrestrial ecosystems. While there are recycling methods, further research and development are needed for improved efficiency. Urgent action is necessary to confront this ecological crisis and protect the marine environment and ecosystems.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Juliette O'Keeffe, Joseph Akunna
Summary: This study provides a simple and cost-effective method for assessing the risks of organic pollutants in waste materials. The results showed little variability in dissolved organic carbon levels in primary sludges from different wastewater treatment plants, but significant differences in secondary sludges. Treated biosolids leached less dissolved organic carbon but had higher proportions of persistent or poorly biodegradable dissolved organic carbon.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Stanislaw Waclawek, Kamil Krawczyk, Daniele Silvestri, Vinod V. T. Padil, Michal Rezanka, Miroslav Cernik, Mietek Jaroniec
Summary: Water contamination is a global issue due to factors such as population growth and industrial activities. This review article discusses the use of cyclodextrins (CDs) and CD-functionalized materials for the removal of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from water, providing an overview of their applications and mechanisms.
ADVANCES IN COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Spectroscopy
Qijin Zhang, Fusheng Mou, Suwen Li, Ang Li, Xude Wang, Youwen Sun
Summary: This study demonstrates a remote sensing method based on mobile DOAS for quantifying the emission fluxes of soot pollutants. By scanning the plume emitted from urban sources and combining other data, the net emission fluxes in the measurement area can be calculated and validated with satellite observations.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Kloewer, M. R. Allen, D. S. Lee, S. R. Proud, L. Gallagher, A. Skowron
Summary: Aviation's contribution to global warming exceeds common perceptions, with a significant impact from a mix of climate pollutants despite a relatively low CO2 emission rate. Forecasted simulations suggest that aviation's warming contribution will continue to rise, but measures such as reducing air traffic scale or transitioning to carbon-neutral fuels can effectively mitigate its impact.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
J. Aravind Kumar, T. Krithiga, S. Sathish, A. Annam Renita, D. Prabu, S. Lokesh, R. Geetha, S. Karthik Raja Namasivayam, Mika Sillanpaa
Summary: This article discusses the hazards of persistent organic pollutants and their impact on the environment and humans, introduces different biological degradation methods, emphasizes the potential of microbial degradation in the management of POPs, and points out the direction for future research.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Wei Lun Ang, Patrick J. McHugh, Mark D. Symes
Summary: Sonoelectrochemical pollutant degradation is a promising method for water treatment, which combines both electrochemical and ultrasonic techniques to efficiently convert pollutants into harmless substances. The synergistic effects of electrochemistry and ultrasonication lead to faster degradation rates and improved mass transport, making it an attractive approach for pollutant removal in water.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Saroj Kumar Sahu, Poonam Mangaraj, Gufran Beig, Anuja Samal, Chinmay Pradhan, Swetaleena Dash, Bhishma Tyagi
Summary: Biomass burning is a significant environmental threat in India, especially during autumn months, impacting air quality in nearby cities. Crop residue burning from rice, wheat, maize and sugarcane contributes to a large portion of PM10 emissions in the country, with winter and summer being the peak emission seasons. The developed gridded emissions inventory provides valuable data for policy makers to plan mitigation and control strategies for deteriorating air quality in various regions of India.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rui Xiong, Jin Li, Yuanzheng Zhang, Lu Zhang, Ke Jiang, Huang Zheng, Shaofei Kong, Huizhong Shen, Hefa Cheng, Guofeng Shen, Shu Tao
Summary: This study developed a bottom-up estimate of global primary Brown Carbon (BrC) emissions and discussed its spatiotemporal distribution and source contributions. The results showed that anthropogenic sources played a significant role in BrC emissions, and there were significant variations in BrC levels among different regions and sectors.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ECOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Environmental
Linn Persson, Bethanie M. Carney Almroth, Christopher D. Collins, Sarah Cornell, Cynthia A. de Wit, Miriam L. Diamond, Peter Fantke, Martin Hassellov, Matthew MacLeod, Morten W. Ryberg, Peter Sogaard Jorgensen, Patricia Villarrubia-Gomez, Zhanyun Wang, Michael Zwicky Hauschild
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
N. N. Jonsson, M. MacLeod, A. Hayward, T. McNeilly, K. D. Ferguson, P. J. Skuce
Summary: The study aimed to estimate the marginal effect of liver fluke infection on productivity of Scottish beef cattle and the associated greenhouse gas emissions intensity. The researchers analyzed abattoir records from 2014 to 2017 in Scotland to determine the presence or absence of liver fluke lesions in the liver at the time of slaughter. Causal inference methods, such as directed acyclic graphs and inverse probability weighting, were used to estimate the marginal effects of liver fluke on cattle growth and days to slaughter. Comparison with linear mixed effects models showed similar results, and calculations of greenhouse gas emissions indicated a lower emissions intensity in herds without liver fluke. The study suggests that sustainably controlling liver fluke could have significant production and environmental benefits.
PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel Salvito, Marc Fernandez, Jeremy S. Arey, Delina Y. Lyon, Nelson Lawson, Sandrine Deglin, Matthew MacLeod
Summary: This study presents a new tiered substance characterization approach for assessing the ecological risks of UVCBs. The need for more sophisticated characterizations is determined based on the uncertainty level of the risk assessment. The next step will integrate a tiered exposure assessment to create a more complete risk assessment framework.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pilleriin Peets, Wei-Chieh Wang, Matthew MacLeod, Magnus Breitholtz, Jonathan W. Martin, Anneli Kruve
Summary: The article introduces a machine learning method for rapid prediction of toxicity in unknown chemicals in complex water samples. By using high-resolution mass spectrometry spectra, the toxicity level of these chemicals to fish can be accurately determined, which helps in quickly identifying potentially high-toxicity molecules.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
John D. Hader, Taylor Lane, Alistair B. A. Boxall, Matthew MacLeod, Antonio Di Guardo
Summary: European agricultural development in the 21st century will be influenced by global changes, including climate change, technological advancements, and a shift towards a circular economy. This review identifies key research areas and proposes scenarios to forecast chemical exposure in European agriculture, supporting sustainable practices.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ines Rodriguez-Leal, Matthew MacLeod
Summary: Research indicates that using QSPR models to predict the properties of phytotoxins can lead to significant uncertainty. It is important to prioritize the measurement of properties for phytotoxins outside the applicability domain of QSPR models in order to better assess potential risks and manage drinking water quality in Europe.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES EUROPE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Ksenia J. Groh, Hans Peter H. Arp, Matthew MacLeod, Zhanyun Wang
Summary: Polymers are widely used in materials and products, but their environmental safety is not assessed as thoroughly as non-polymeric substances. The regulatory approaches for polymers need to catch up with scientific advances. Transparency, environmental fate, hazards, and production patterns are key aspects that require attention in polymer regulation for a toxic-free and sustainable circular economy.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-PROCESSES & IMPACTS
(2023)
Book Review
International Relations
Michael MacLeod
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Florian Thomas Payen, Dominic Moran, Jean-Yves Cahurel, Matthew Aitkenhead, Peter Alexander, Michael MacLeod
Summary: Soil carbon sequestration (SCS) practices on French agricultural land are important for climate change mitigation and the success of France's 4 per 1,000 initiative. A survey of 506 French winegrowers was conducted to assess the adoption rate of SCS practices in vineyards, identify motivations and barriers to adoption, and explore ways to overcome these barriers. The survey revealed differences in motivations and barriers for different SCS practices, highlighting the need for improved communication and targeted policy incentives.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Michael MacLeod, Ben Henderson, Felix Teillard, Wamalwa Kinyanjui, Fisseha Tadesse, Lee Cando, Clark Halpern, Leah A. Germer, Pierre J. Gerber
Summary: This research develops a model to assess the effects of four measures (Index-based livestock insurance, Commercial destocking with an early warning system, Rangeland restoration, Fodder planting) on the resilience of pastoral/agro-pastoral systems. It finds that destocking with an early warning system provides the biggest increases in production and profit.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ralf Ebinghaus, Elena Barbaro, Susan Bengtson Nash, Cristina de Avila, Cynthia A. de Wit, Valeria Dulio, Janine Felden, Antonio Franco, Juergen Gandrass, Marco Grotti, Heike Herata, Kevin A. Hughes, Morten Jartun, Hanna Joerss, Roland Kallenborn, Jan Koschorreck, Anette Kuester, Rainer Lohmann, Zhanyun Wang, Matthew MacLeod, Rebecca Pugh, Caren Rauert, Jaroslav Slobodnik, Roxana Suehring, Katrin Vorkamp, Zhiyong Xie
Summary: Protecting the polar environments requires raising awareness and preventing global emissions of harmful chemicals. The Berlin Statement addresses urgent chemical pollution issues in the polar regions and provides recommendations for improving screening, monitoring, research cooperation, and data sharing to better protect these environments.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Helen Sepman, Louise Malm, Pilleriin Peets, Matthew MacLeod, Jonathan Martin, Magnus Breitholtz, Anneli Kruve
Summary: Nontarget analysis by LC-HRMS is widely used for detecting pollutants in the environment.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
John D. Hader, Marcus Frenzel, Jerome Scullin, Elzbieta Plaza, Matthew MacLeod
Summary: Chemical spills in the sewage treatment plant can disrupt the microorganisms' ability to remove pollutants from the water. A case study in Stockholm, Sweden, identified chemicals that pose a potential risk and developed an online tool to assess and prevent future spills.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Matthew MacLeod, Prado Domercq, Sam Harrison, Antonia Praetorius
Summary: The threat posed by plastic in the environment is not well understood due to uncertainties about its sources, transport, transformation, and removal processes, as well as the properties of the plastic pollution itself. Plastic creates various particulate pollution with different compositions, sizes, and shapes, accompanied by chemicals. This Perspective suggests using process-based mass-balance models to synthesize knowledge about plastic pollution based on its measurable properties. Addressing environmental plastic pollution is challenging due to its complex and diverse physical and chemical properties. This Perspective argues that process-based mass-balance models can provide a viable solution for evaluating environmental exposure to plastic pollution.
NATURE COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Roxana Suhring, Philipp Mayer, Pim Leonards, Matthew MacLeod
Summary: The environmental risk assessment of UVCBs is challenging due to their complexity, but an in silico fate-directed risk assessment framework can provide quantitative information on the impact of unknown constituents on the environmental risk of the entire UVCB. In the case of cedarwood oil, a risk assessment based on known constituents was found to be representative for the environmental risk of the entire UVCB, reducing the need for additional testing.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-PROCESSES & IMPACTS
(2022)