Ecological shifts in lagoon patch reefs: consequences of large-scale alterations to coastal systems by Kathleen Sullivan Sealey, Ellery Lennon, Amelia Grace Roskar, Jacob Patus

“…A 13-year dataset that includes both epifaunal invertebrate and fish surveys was used to address two research questions: (1) Are there spatial patterns of diversity loss across the tropical lagoon linked to distance from potential land-based sources of pollution? (2) Are there temporal patterns of diversity loss in the tropical lagoon linked to specific storm events or anthropogenic changes over time? …”
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Unraveling the levels of emerging contaminants along the eastern Mediterranean Sea by Fatima Haydous, Bilal Nehmeh, Joseph Rebehmed, Josephine Al-Alam, Christopher Saab, Sara Sabbagh, Ali Hamieh, Ali Yassin, Mahmoud Wazne, Elias Akoury

“…Metal concentrations varied, with chromium (Cr) reaching 20.3 µg/L, arsenic (As) 12.1 µg/L, and lead (Pb) 30.6 µg/L, indicating pollution from urban and industrial activities. Manganese (Mn) and zinc (Zn) were within safe limits, while selenium (Se) and arsenic posed ecological risks. …”
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Determinants of the Incidence of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARIs) in Children Under Five at the Getengan Community Health Center, Tana Toraja Regency by Zadrak Tombeg, Erni Yetti R, Anto J Hadi, Ahmad Safii Hasibuan, Suherman Rate, Fitri Rahma Handayani, Nayodi Permayasa

“…Conclusion: The implications of the study are the need to increase maternal knowledge of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARIs), reduce excessive use of mosquito repellent, and promote an environment free of cigarette smoke and air pollution to reduce the risk of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) on toddlers in the region…”
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Heavy metal concentrations in fishes from Zakrzówek Reservoir and the Vistula River near Kraków: Human risk assessment by Łuszczek-Trojnar Ewa, Drąg-Kozak Ewa, Szczerbik Paweł, Klaczak Artur, Lelonek Anna, Duda Kinga, Adamska Patrycja

“…The highest heavy metal concentrations were found in hard tissues, such as bone and scales, and the lowest was in muscle tissue. Metal pollution index (MPI), estimated daily intake (EDI), target hazard quotient (THQ), and hazard index (HI) analyses showed no significant non-carcinogenic risk to human health from the consumption of the muscle meat of the fishes analyzed. …”
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Dioxin Control in the Co-processing of Waste Printed Circuit Board and Copper Concentrate with an Ausmelt Furnace by Wei Li, Jia Sun, Deng-Feng Ma, Xian-Long Liu, Sheng Li, Jian-Ye Bei, Ming-Xiu Zhan, Xiao-Qing Lin, Tong Chen

“…Abstract In recent years, with the rapid growth of the amount of electronic equipment, the environmental pollution caused by waste printed circuit board (WPCB) has become increasingly serious. …”
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Polystyrene microplastics disrupt adrenal steroid synthesis in male mice via mitochondrial dysfunction by Ying Xiong, Zhe Chen, Hanmin Xiang, Yi Liu, Yanlin Wang

“…Our findings would provide new insights for the development of more effective environmental protection measures and the reduction of plastic pollution.…”
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A Semi-portable Enclosure to Measure Emission Rates from Small Fugitive Sources: Leaf Blower Dust Example by Dennis Fitz, David Pankratz, Sally Pederson, James Bristow

“…Abstract Small fugitive particulate matter (PM) sources may make significant impacts to urban air pollution. The PM emission rates for most of these have not been measured due to the difficulty involved. …”
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High-efficiency biodegradation of crude oil and p-hydroxybenzoic acid by Acinetobacter haemolyticus JS-1: Integrated characterization and genomic analysis by Weiyi Tao, Jijie Lu, Junzhang Lin, Mingshan Ding, Weidong Wang, Shuang Li

“…The remarkable efficiency of strain JS-1 in crude oil biodegradation positions it as a promising candidate for mitigating crude oil pollution. Moreover, its effective PHBA degradation provides new opportunities for the application of microorganism in agricultural management.…”
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The panel threshold analysis of digitalization on manufacturing industry’s green total factor productivity by Lu Liu, Yulong Xin, Bei Liu, Yuankui Pang, Weiran Kong

“…The empirical results show that: (1) Digitalization has a significant threshold impact on IGTFP, and the research results are still robust according to changing the threshold variable algorithm and carrying on a Winsorize test. (2) Industry technological innovation (ITI) plays a threshold role in the process of digitalization impact on IGTFP. (3) Heterogeneity analysis shows that the impact mechanism varies depending on differentiated industry factor intensity and industry pollution degree. Therefore, policymakers should formulate differentiated industry digitalization strategies.…”
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Dynamic Characteristics of Aerosol Optical Properties over Dibrugarh City in the North-Eastern Indian Region during 2018–2021 by Akshansha Chauhan, Shukla Acharjee, Ramesh P. Singh, Brent Holben

“…The change in the aerosol properties may cause short and long-term impacts, the knowledge of such changes is useful in the estimation of the pollution sources of any region. We have carried out the analysis of the aerosols’ optical and radiative properties using AERONET station data from 2018 to 2021 in Dibrugarh City. …”
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Remote sensing forest health assessment – a comprehensive literature review on a European level by Drechsel Johannes, Forkel Matthias

“…The purpose was to determine (1) which tree species were studied; (2) what types of damage were evaluated; (3) whether damage levels are distinguished according to the standard of the International Co-operative Program on Assessment and Monitoring of Air Pollution Effects on Forests (ICP-Forest); (4) the level of automation; and (5) whether the findings are applicable for a systematic FHA. …”
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Eco-toxicological effects of pesticide residues on soil biological sentinels by E.I. Atuanya, T Onuoha, E Morka

“…More so, the result obtained from this study suggest that autotrophic transformation by nitrifying bacteria and earthworm which enhances soil fertility (hence significant in crop production) may be hindered in an ecosystem polluted with these pesticide formulations, as nitrification processes will be reduced. …”
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Measuring Measuring iron concentration in the blood samples of some autistic children from Baghdad City by Ezzuldin sulaiman, Hind Suhail Abdulhay

“…Iron may be a factor in ASD, and it's possible that Iraqi environmental pollution is the cause of the higher iron levels in autistic children. …”
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Source Identification of VOCs and their Environmental Health Risk in a Petrochemical Industrial Area by Nattaporn Pinthong, Sarawut Thepanondh, Akira Kondo

“…The T/B ratio was within the range 3.54–5.15, confirming that vehicle emissions were the main source of pollutants during the entire investigated period in the community area. …”
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Analyses of house-owners’ awareness and compliance with urban greenery regulations in Madina, Ghana by Seth Akagla, Yaw Agyeman Boafo

“…Although the benefits of urban greenery, including biodiversity conservation, pollution mitigation, and reduction of urban heat island effects, are widely recognized, adherence to corresponding building regulations poses a significant challenge in many Global South countries, including Ghana. …”
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Rapid Built-up of PM10 in the Ambient Air of the Leeward Side Resulting from Strong Pressure Gradient Force Associated with Density Current by Wei-Kuo Soong, Chung-Hsuang Hung

“…Abstract Meteorological factors can result in air pollution. Some studies have indicated that the leeward side effect’s weak flow and subsidence play major roles in inducing high PM10 (particulate matter with a diameter of ≤ 10 µm) in southern Taiwan during winter due to topographic blocking. …”
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Tea Growing and Socio-Economic Wellbeing of the Community of Kyamuhunga-Bushenyi. by Nuwasiima, Olivia

“…Environmental implications, such as land use changes, soil erosion, and water pollution, were also examined. Furthermore, the research evaluated existing policies, regulations, and institutional frameworks governing tea production and trade in Kyamuhunga. …”
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Reverse logistics and environmental sustainability in selected manufacturing entities in Kampala district, Uganda by Jack, Rugasira, Moses, Agaba, Jotham Mbiito, Byarugaba, Rita, Makumbi, Jill, Kyatuheire, Jane, Asiimwe

“…It is therefore recommended that National Environment Management Authority and Uganda revenue Authority work out a rewards system for firms that actively practice Reverse Logistics as this undercuts pollution as reduces waste dumped in water bodies and the environment.…”
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Water and sediment quality assessment at São Lourenço River-SP by Angélica Megda da Silva, Denis Moledo de Souza Abessa, Paulo Augusto Zantune Pamplin, Maria Beatriz Bohrer-Morel

“…The SLR also receives large amounts of pollution from these municipalities. In this context, this study aimed to evaluate the impacts of the release of residues from water treatment (WTP) and wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) on the sediments of the SLR. …”
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Transport and Mitigation of Exhaled Electronic Cigarette Aerosols in a Multizone Indoor Environment by Li Zhang, Yan Lin, Yifang Zhu

“…Here, we tested the effectiveness of different mitigation strategies to reduce indoor particulate pollution due to e-cigs. We simultaneously measured concentrations of particle number (PNC) and fine particle (PM2.5) mass in a vaping room and an adjacent non-vaping room, both of which were well controlled, during e-cig use under six different experimental conditions: (1) the baseline scenario, in which the connecting door between the two rooms was open, the ventilation in both rooms was low, and no air purifier was operated; (2) the connecting door between the two rooms was closed; (3) the ventilation was enhanced in the vaping room; (4) the ventilation was enhanced in the non-vaping room; (5) an air purifier was operated in the vaping room; and (6) an air purifier was operated in the non-vaping room. …”
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