Development and application of an efficient, accurate, and environmentally friendly liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry method for the determination of five Alternaria t... by Huiyuan Lang, Zengwang Guo, Yu Wu, Li Li, Hongmei Liu, Lianzhou Jiang, Songxue Wang, Jin Ye

“…The results showed that Tenuzonic acid had the highest detection rate (100%), followed by Tentoxin (95%), Alternariol (66.67%), and Alternariol monomethyl ether (53.33%). There is a certain pollution risk that needs to be taken seriously and monitoring should be strengthened.…”
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A novel approach to sustainable water treatment utilising Cocos nucifera and Luffa acutangula by Ganesan Ramachandran, Latha Asaithambi, Partheeban Pachaivannan, G. Venkatesan

“…Water quality depends on Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), an indicator of harmful pollutants in the water. Therefore, the primary goal of the study is to eliminate TDS utilising the new Cocos nucifera and Luffa acutangula natural filtering technique. …”
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Development of an analytical method involving thiol methylation for the analysis of pentachlorothiophenol in food using gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry by Junhyeong Park, Adebayo J. Akinboye, Joon-Goo Lee

“…Organic pollutants such as pentachlorothiophenol are a major environmental and food safety hazard owing to their degradation resistance and bioaccumulation potential. …”
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EMISSIONS MONITORING OF HEAVY METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS RESULTED FROM COMBUSTION PROCESSES IN CLINKER KILNS IN ROMANIA by CRISTIAN CIOBANU, GHEORGHE VOICU, MAGDALENA – LAURA TOMA, PAULA TUDOR

“… With the dust arising from the clinker kilns and grill coolers (the major pollution sources in a cement plant), also heavy metals and their compounds (in the form of powders and vaporous), originating from fuels and raw materials, are pumped into the air. …”
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Contaminants in the Urban Environment: Microplastics by Yun-Ya Yang, Ignacio A. Rodriguez-Jorquera, Maia McGuire, Gurpal S. Toor

“…This 6-page fact sheet discusses the sources of microplastics, their effects on the environment, and ways to minimize microplastics pollution and exposure. Written by Yun-Ya Yang, Ignacio A. …”
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Food packaging films from natural polysaccharides and protein hydrogels: A comprehensive review by Mou Zhao, Ping Han, Hongyan Mu, Suling Sun, Juan Dong, Jingtao Sun, Shiling Lu, Qingling Wang, Hua Ji

“…The development of innovative, biodegradable food packaging materials to combat plastic pollution has garnered significant attention from scholars and government agencies worldwide. …”
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EMISSIONS MONITORING OF HEAVY METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS RESULTED FROM COMBUSTION PROCESSES IN CLINKER KILNS IN ROMANIA by CRISTIAN CIOBANU, GHEORGHE VOICU, MAGDALENA – LAURA TOMA, PAULA TUDOR

“… With the dust arising from the clinker kilns and grill coolers (the major pollution sources in a cement plant), also heavy metals and their compounds (in the form of powders and vaporous), originating from fuels and raw materials, are pumped into the air. …”
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Production, analysis of use and financing biogas projects by Marković Sanja

“…The growth of the global economy and population at global level has resulted in enormous consumption of fossil fuels, environmental pollution, increased greenhouse gas emissions and evident climate changes. …”
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Factors explaining the differences in the adoption of circular economy measures among farms in Southwest Finland by Antti Hynni, Jukka Käyhkö, Tuomas Kuhmonen

“…These conventional methods degrade soil, increase greenhouse gas emissions, and pollute waterways through nutrient runoff. A circular economy enhances sustainability by minimizing waste, optimizing resource use, and recycling nutrients. …”
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From megaprojects to tourism gentrification? The case of Santa Cruz Verde 2030 (Canary Islands, Spain) by Marcus Hübscher

“… The inner-city oil refinery in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, has been shaping the city’s urbanism as an employer, but also as a polluter and a physical barrier for more than 80 years. …”
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Optimal and Economic Programming in a Reconfigured Competitive Electricity Market Considering Dispersed Generation Sources with the Firefly Algorithm by Muhammad Sibtain, Snoober Saleem

“…As fossil energies are non-renewable and cause environmental pollution, the use of renewable energy sources (RES) is essential for supplying electric energy. …”
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Research on the influence of g-C3N4 microstructure changes on the efficiency of visible light photocatalytic degradation by Hong Tu, Bihong Tian, Zhichao Zhao, Renjiang Guo, Ya Wang, Shunhong Chen, Jian Wu

“…The structural modulation of pristine graphitic carbon nitride poses a considerable challenge in the rational design of catalysts for the efficient degradation of small organic pollutants under visible light. In this study, we combined first-principles calculations and the structure-function relationship to predict a high-performance catalyst. …”
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Performance evaluation and application of second-generation environmentally-friendly composite dust suppressant in dust control by Yong Xu, Yanghaoxu Wu, Ben Ma, Yingda Zhang, Yujie Fan, Xin Huang, Zihao Liu

“…The aim is to address construction-related dust pollution while minimizing environmental impact. Through wind erosion resistance tests under simulated high-wind conditions, the second-generation suppressant at 2 L/m2 concentration is found to decrease the soil mass loss, outperforming others in efficiency. …”
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Determining Appropriate Strategy for Managing the Energy Production System in the Presence of Renewable Energy Sources and Improved Intelligence Method by Amir Sohel, Md Faisal Bin Ashab

“…By specifying the optimal capacity of wind and water units and reducing the contribution of thermal units as well as environmental pollution, the total cost of developing the production system is decreased. …”
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Indicators for measuring urban environmental equity: A Scoping Review by Soledad Camacho Lorenzo, Yolanda Pérez Albert, Joan Alberich González

“…Negative aspects of the environment such as pollution, and social factors such as the socioeconomic status, were the most used. …”
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Design and Prototype of a Remote-Controlled Cleaning System for River Rwizi in Mbarara District. by Muhwezi, Collins

“…The River Rwizi in Mbarara District, Uganda, serves as a critical water source for the local community but faces severe pollution challenges due to accumulated debris, garbage, and plastics. …”
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Water Quality Assessment Based on Ecological Indicators Around Mwanjari Water Streams in Kabale Municipality. by Muluka, Ivan

“…The disposal of wastes into the water sources of Mwanjari region in Kabale Municipality, leaching of nutrients resulting from the use of inorganic fertilizers by farmers around water sources, and oil drainage from motor engine cleaning has led to increased water pollution in the area, however, there is no standard way of biologically assessing water quality in the area. …”
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Spatiotemporal Assessment and Modelling of Roof-Harvested Rainwater Quality in Kigezi Highlands, Uganda by Philip, Tibenderana, Moses, Nduhira Twesigye-omwe, Agwe, Tobby Michael, Abdulkadir, Taofeeq S, Denis, Byamukama

“…This situation has further been aggravated by a high rate of urbanization, population growth, rising water demand, continuous depletion of fresh surface water and groundwater, climate change, water governance, extreme social inequality and pollution (Struk-Sokolowska, et al., 2020, Balogun et al., 2016). …”
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Are Alum-Based Drinking Water Treatment Residuals Safe for Land Application? by Jonathan D. Judy, Maria L. Silveira, Sampson Agyin-Birikorang, George A. O'Connor

“…Target audiences include state agencies like FDEP, FDACS, water management districts trying to use Al-WTR to control P pollution, and those interested in nutrient management for environmental purposes. …”
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The evolution of food security in Japan-Based on an indicator evaluation system including climate change indicators. by Caixia Li

“…The overuse of fertilizers directly contributes to soil and atmospheric pollution, which can indirectly lead to issues of food quality insecurity. …”
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