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Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Karine Sellegri, Mike Harvey, Maija Peltola, Alexia Saint-Macary, Theresa Barthelmess, Manon Rocco, Kathryn A. Moore, Antonia Cristi, Frederic Peyrin, Neill Barr, Laurent Labonnote, Andrew Marriner, John McGregor, Karl Safi, Stacy Deppeler, Stephen Archer, Erin Dunne, James Harnwell, Julien Delanoe, Evelyn Freney, Clemence Rose, Clement Bazantay, Celine Planche, Alfonso Saiz-Lopez, Jesus E. Quintanilla-Lopez, Rosa Lebron-Aguilar, Matteo Rinaldi, Sandra Banson, Romain Joseph, Aurelia Lupascu, Olivier Jourdan, Guillaume Mioche, Aurelie Colomb, Gus Olivares, Richard Querel, Adrian McDonald, Graeme Plank, Beata Bukosa, Wayne Dillon, Jacques Pelon, Jean-Luc Baray, Frederic Tridon, Franck Donnadieu, Frederic Szczap, Anja Engel, Paul J. DeMott, Cliff S. Law
Summary: The Sea2Cloud project aims to study the interactions between surface ocean biogeochemical and physical properties, fluxes to the atmosphere, and their impact on cloud formation with minimal anthropogenic influence. The project combines atmospheric physics and chemistry with marine biogeochemistry, conducting experiments to characterize sea spray properties and nucleation from biogenic emissions. The goal is to generate parameterizations for atmospheric models using seawater biogeochemistry.
BULLETIN OF THE AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Julien Dron, Emmanuel Wafo, Pierre Boissery, Frank Dhermain, Marc Bouchoucha, Philippe Chamaret, Daniel Lafitte
Summary: This study analyzed the concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in cetacean tissues in the Mediterranean. The results showed that the levels of PAHs in dolphins were comparable along the French Mediterranean coastline. Maternal transfer may have contributed to the presence of PAHs in dolphins. The high levels of PAHs recorded, especially near urban and industrial centers, pose a serious threat to dolphin populations in the region.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saul Santini, Eleonora De Beni, Tania Martellini, Chiara Sarti, Demetrio Randazzo, Roberto Ciraolo, Costanza Scopetani, Alessandra Cincinelli
Summary: Fibers are one of the most common shapes of microplastics found in aquatic environments. There is limited information about the distribution of microfibers in the Mediterranean Sea, but mounting evidence suggests their high abundance and the need for a separate classification from other types of plastic. Previous studies have often included cellulosic fibers in synthetic counts, leading to inflated microplastic numbers. Chemical composition analysis of microfibers is essential for toxicological assessments. The findings of this review work provide a foundation for monitoring and mitigating microfiber pollution in the Mediterranean Sea and can be applied to other regions for future risk assessment.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carola Murano, Lisa Vaccari, Raffaella Casotti, Ilaria Corsi, Anna Palumbo
Summary: This study investigates the occurrence of anthropogenic fibres inside wild Paracentrotus lividus at a Mediterranean coastal area in 2020. Fibres were found in the digestive system, gonads, and coelomic fluid of the sea urchins, with cotton-based and synthetic polyester fibres being identified as the main types. These results highlight the importance of further research on the accumulation and potential transfer of fibres through the trophic chain to humans.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Alexandre Tuel, Paul A. O'Gorman, Elfatih A. B. Eltahir
Summary: The future climate simulations suggest that the Mediterranean Basin will experience significant low-level circulation changes during winter, with factors such as shifts in stationary wave structure, reduced warming of the Mediterranean Sea compared to land, and the overestimation of sensitivity to large-scale dynamical changes in climate models playing important roles in driving these changes.
JOURNAL OF CLIMATE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jonathan Trueblood, Alessia Nicosia, Anja Engel, Birthe Zancker, Matteo Rinaldi, Evelyn Freney, Melilotus Thyssen, Ingrid Obernosterer, Julie Dinasquet, Franco Belosi, Antonio Tovar-Sanchez, Araceli Rodriguez-Romero, Gianni Santachiara, Cecile Guieu, Karine Sellegri
Summary: INPs have a significant impact on cloud properties over oceans. Recent studies show that marine INPs come from two classes of organic matter in SSAs, yet current parameterizations may mask specific trends. This paper proposes a new parameterization based on field study results to better understand the connection between ocean biology and marine INP abundance.
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abed El Rahman Hassoun, Ivana Ujevic, Celine Mahfouz, Milad Fakhri, Romana Roje-Busatto, Sharif Jemaa, Niksa Nazlic
Summary: This study reports the presence of lipophilic toxins and cyclic imines in marine organisms collected from Lebanese coastal areas. The results showed that certain toxins were below the limit of detection in the marine biota, suggesting a low risk of health hazards from consuming seafood contaminated with these toxins in Lebanon.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jean-Louis Pinault
Summary: This study examines extreme rainfall events (EREs) in the Mediterranean region from 2000 to 2021 and categorizes convective systems into tropical-like and extratropical cyclones. Extratropical cyclones result from atmospheric water and sea surface temperature (SST) feedbacks, while tropical-like cyclones occur independently of SST anomalies. Due to global warming, the increasing SST in the western Mediterranean can now lead to EREs caused by tropical-like cyclones.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Lars Aue, Timo Vihma, Petteri Uotila, Annette Rinke
Summary: Based on the ERA5 reanalysis, this study examines the impacts of transient cyclones on sea ice concentration (SIC) in the Atlantic sector of the Arctic Ocean under New Arctic conditions (2000-2020). The results show a pattern of reduced SIC prior to and during cyclones for the entire study area, with a regional difference of increased SIC in the Barents Sea and reduced SIC in the Greenland Sea from 3 days before to 5 days after the cyclone passage. The study suggests that both thermodynamic and dynamic effects contribute to the SIC changes, particularly in the Barents Sea, compared to the Old Arctic (1979-1999).
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuhui Zhao, Jinpei Yan, Qi Lin, Lei Yao, Keyhong Park, Jinyoung Jung, Liqi Chen, Suqing Xu, Meiping Sun, Shanshan Wang, Hang Yang, Jun Shi, Miming Zhang, Heng Sun
Summary: The changes of water soluble ions in aerosol particles during sea fog events were studied. Sea salt ions increased before the occurrence of fog and decreased substantially after fog formation, while non-sea salt sulfate ions remained high during the fog processes. Sea salt particles were more likely to serve as condensation nuclei for fog and could be more effectively removed by sea fog than non-sea salt sulfate particles.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aikaterini Sakellari, Sotirios Karavoltsos, Ipek Moutafis, Konstantinos Koukoulakis, Manos Dassenakis, Evangelos Bakeas
Summary: Seasonal concentrations of dissolved and particulate polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were investigated in the sea surface microlayer (SML) and sub-surface water (SSW) of the Saronicos Gulf in Greece, focusing on a highly industrialized coastal zone. Results showed significant enrichment of dissolved PAHs in the SML, while no enrichment was reported for particulate PAHs in the SML.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Adelaide Dinoi, Daniel Gulli, Kay Weinhold, Ivano Ammoscato, Claudia R. Calidonna, Alfred Wiedensohler, Daniele Contini
Summary: This study compares the properties of new particle formation events (NPFs) occurring at two locations in southern Italy, Lecce (ECO station) and Lamezia Terme (LMT station). The results show differences in the frequency and seasonal patterns of NPF events, which may be attributed to the different emission sources and local weather dynamics at the two sites.
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Biology
Laura Carugati, Davide Moccia, Lorenzo Bramanti, Rita Cannas, Maria Cristina Follesa, Susanna Salvadori, Alessandro Cau
Summary: This study investigated the distribution and demography of two hard-bottom octocorals in the Western Mediterranean Sea and explored their possible mutual influences when co-occurring. The results showed that populations dwelling in deeper habitats exhibited immature or disturbed demographic features, and the density of one species was positively correlated to that of the other. This study highlights the importance of further research to understand the inter-specific relationships in these vulnerable ecosystems.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Michael J. Wolff, Anton Fernando, Michael D. Smith, Francois Forget, Ehouarn Millour, Samuel A. Atwood, Andrew R. Jones, Mikki M. Osterloo, Ralph Shuping, Mariam Al Shamsi, Christian Jeppesen, Charles Fisher
Summary: Observations by the Emirates eXploration Imager (EXI) and the Mars Color Imager (MARCI) are used to study the behavior of the aphelion cloud belt on Mars. By connecting the data from EXI and MARCI, water ice extinction optical depth (tau(ice)) is retrieved and analyzed. The results show reasonable agreement with the Mars Planetary Climate Model, but also reveal some deviations, such as excessive water ice in the morning and changes in behavior at smaller scales.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Chen Pan, Bin Zhu, Chenwei Fang, Hanqing Kang, Zhiming Kang, Hao Chen, Duanyang Liu, Xuewei Hou
Summary: This study investigates the fast response of the atmospheric water cycle to anthropogenic black carbon (BC) during summer in East Asia using the CESM1 model with emissions data from Peking University. Results show that anthropogenic BC induces a wetter south and drier north pattern over East Asia during summer, primarily through changing moisture transport. The study also finds that moisture originating from the tropical Indian Ocean is more responsive to anthropogenic BC effects over East Asia, especially in terms of precipitation supplied by the Indian Ocean.
JOURNAL OF CLIMATE
(2021)
Correction
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Daniel Gonzalez-Fernandez, Andres Cozar, Georg Hanke, Josue Viejo, Carmen Morales-Caselles, Rigers Bakiu, Damia Barcelo, Filipa Bessa, Antoine Bruge, Maria Cabrera, Javier Castro-Jimenez, Mel Constant, Roberto Crosti, Yuri Galletti, Ahmet E. Kideys, Nino Machitadze, Joana Pereira de Brito, Maria Pogojeva, Nuno Ratola, Julia Rigueira, Elisa Rojo-Nieto, Oksana Savenko, Rosanna I. Schoneich-Argent, Grzegorz Siedlewicz, Giuseppe Suaria, Myrto Tourgeli
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jon Iriarte, Jordi Dachs, Gemma Casas, Alicia Martinez-Varela, Naiara Berrojalbiz, Maria Vila-Costa
Summary: This study conducted concurrent measurements of PAHs and environmental data during three austral summers in Antarctica. It found that the temporal trend of PAHs in coastal waters is closely related to the composition of the bacterial community and snow melting input. The biodegradation of PAHs was found to be higher in the Livingston 2015 campaign compared to the Deception 2017 and Livingston 2018 campaigns.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Abraao Tiago Batista Guimaraes, Italo Nascimento Freitas, Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak, Md Mostafizur Rahman, Fernando Postalli Rodrigues, Aline Sueli de Lima Rodrigues, Damia Barcelo, Abu Reza Md Towfiqul Islam, Guilherme Malafaia
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of exposure to poly-styrene nanoparticles (PS NPs) on the behavior, brain antioxidant activity, and DNA damage in male Swiss mice. It was found that mice exposed to PS NPs exhibited anxiolytic-like behavior and altered defensive response when confronted with a predator. Additionally, the exposure to PS NPs led to reduced brain antioxidant activity and increased DNA damage. These findings highlight the potential impact of PS NPs on mammals and underscore the ecotoxicological risks associated with their dispersion in natural environments.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Antoni Ginebreda, Anna Jurado, Estanislao Pujades, Damia Barcelo
Summary: A simple data-based advection-reaction model applicable to river and aquifer monitoring networks is proposed, utilizing the Laplacian matrix to capture network topology and advection processes. This method provides valuable information regarding the dynamic spatial behavior of monitored variables.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Elisa Caracci, Albert Vega-Herrera, Jordi Dachs, Naiara Berrojalbiz, Giorgio Buonanno, Esteban Abad, Marta Llorca, Teresa Moreno, Marinella Farre
Summary: Based on a study conducted in the North Atlantic, this research reveals the composition of micro and nano plastics (MNPLs) and aerosols (PM10) in the oceanic atmosphere. The results indicate that MNPL pollution is influenced by sea storms and air masses originating from coastal South America and the north Atlantic subtropical gyre.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yanting Zhou, Xiuna Ren, To-Hung Tsui, Damia Barcelo, Quan Wang, Zengqiang Zhang, Yongzhen Ding
Summary: Microplastics (MPs) have been widely found in aquatic, terrestrial, and atmospheric ecosystems as an emerging pollutant. Recently, it has been discovered that solid organic waste is also an important source of MPs and has significant impacts on ecosystems. This study reviews the occurrence and characteristics of MPs in solid organic waste and organic fertilizers, as well as their influence on biological treatments and degradation characteristics.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Analytical
Zhugen Yang, Damia Barcelo
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bin Wang, Liping Heng, Qian Sui, Zheng Peng, Xuezhi Xiao, Minghui Zheng, Jianxin Hu, Heidelore Fiedler, Damia Barcelo, Gang Yu
Summary: This paper analyzes the combustion of vinyl chloride (VC) in the train derailment accident in Ohio, USA in 2023. It discusses the appropriateness of VC combustion in the emergency response, the concept of controlled combustion, the potential environmental risks of VC and combustion by-products, and the follow-up work. The accident has caused environmental and health risks, necessitating a comprehensive environmental risk assessment, remediation of affected areas, and proper treatment of hazardous waste. The accident also highlights the need to bridge the gap between chemical safety management and environmental risk management.
FRONTIERS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Environmental
Manish Kumar, Rahul Silori, Payal Mazumder, Vikalp Shrivastava, Frank Loge, Damia Barcelo, Jurgen Mahlknecht
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Raffaele Bruschi, Paolo Pastorino, Damia Barceld, Monia Renzi
Summary: Lagoons play a crucial role in ecological services, providing habitats and filtering water quality. However, there is a lack of data on microplastic pollution in Italian lagoon systems, highlighting the need for monitoring and assessment.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhen Wang, Yanhong Li, Yuting Tan, Rui Li, Liangliang Zhou, Zongzhe He, Damia Barcelo, Haiyan Shi, Minghua Wang
Summary: In this study, the uptake, translocation, and biotransformation of the fungicide PYD by wheat were investigated at a chiral level. The results showed that the residue concentration of R-PYD in wheat was higher than that of S-PYD, and R-PYD was more easily accumulating in roots and translocating to shoots. Additionally, 9 metabolites of PYD were detected qualitatively in wheat roots or shoots.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rahul Silori, Manish Kumar, Durga Madhab Mahapatra, Pinakshi Biswas, Bhanu Prakash Vellanki, Jurgen Mahlknecht, Syed Mohammad Tauseef, Damia Barcelo
Summary: This study investigates the occurrences and seasonal variations of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in Dehradun, India. The results show higher concentrations of estrone compared to triclosan in the influent waters of the WWTPs. The study highlights the limitation of WWTPs in treating and assimilating EDCs, leading to their accumulation in effluents and posing a significant threat to nearby aquatic ecosystems, human health, and the ecological balance of the region.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
J. M. Castano-Ortiza, R. Gil-Solsonaa, N. Ospina-Alvarez, M. M. Garcia-Pimentel, V. M. Leon, L. H. M. L. M. Santos, D. Barcelo, S. Rodriguez-Mozaz
Summary: This study investigated the seasonal occurrence of pharmaceutical residues in the Mar Menor coastal lagoon in south-eastern Spain during 2018-2019. The results showed a decrease in pharmaceutical residues in seawater and sediments compared to a previous study in 2010-2011, but a notable accumulation in fish and molluscs. The flash flood event in 2019 led to increased concentrations of pharmaceutical residues in the lagoon. Therefore, the impacts of extreme climate events, such as floods, should be considered when assessing the risks of pharmaceutical contaminants in coastal ecosystems.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Samira Bouizzar, Mohammed Berkani, Fethi Farouk Kebaili, Damia Barcelo, Sang-Woo Joo, Yasser Vasseghian, Karima Khenaka
Summary: In this study, the degradation of Dicamba methyl ester (DME) using a low-cost chlorine/ferrous process was investigated. Optimal conditions for DME degradation were determined using an artificial neural network (ANN) model and particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm, yielding a predicted yield of 88%. GC/MS analysis identified benzene, 1,2,4-trichloro-3-methoxy DME-BP as the only chlorine-containing byproduct. Total organic carbon (TOC) removal was analyzed using a Fenton-like process under optimized conditions, and toxicity assessments using Chlorella vulgaris microalgae indicated low toxicity of 20% when DME mineralization reached 62.52%.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
J. M. Castano-Ortiz, F. Courant, E. Gomez, M. M. Garcia-Pimentel, V. M. Leon, J. A. Campillo, L. H. M. L. M. Santos, D. Barcelo, S. Rodriguez-Mozaz
Summary: In this study, the bioaccumulation, metabolomic alterations, and potential recovery mechanisms of Mediterranean mussels exposed to polyethylene microplastics and pharmaceuticals were investigated. The presence of microplastics delayed the bioaccumulation of citalopram but had a limited effect on bezafibrate accumulation. Pharmaceuticals and microplastics both affected metabolic pathways in mussels, potentially leading to dysregulation of reproduction, energy metabolism, and immunity.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
