Environments, Volume 12, Issue 3

The interaction between antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in freshwater ecosystems has become a critical environmental concern. This study investigates seasonal variations of sulfonamide and tetracycline antibiotics and their relatio...

Urbanization and population growth have heightened the need for sustainable, efficient building materials that combine acoustic and thermal insulation with environmental and economic sustainability. Sandwich composite panels have gained attention as...

The increasing frequency and severity of hydrological extremes due to climate change necessitate accurate baseflow estimation and effective watershed management for sustainable water resource use. The Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) is widely u...

Fishponds are regarded as hypertrophic systems accompanied by low biodiversity. We focused on the phytoplankton diversity of 15 fishponds located in Austria. Of the 15 fishponds, 12 waterbodies are aquaculture ponds stocked with common carp, which co...

The rising global production of tofu and soymilk has led to an increase in okara byproduct generation, creating a need for sustainable valorisation strategies to reduce environmental burdens. This study aims to understand the environmental impacts of...

Anthropic activities such as agriculture, livestock, and wastewater discharges affect water quality in the Tlapaneco River in the mountain region of the state of Guerrero, México, which is a tributary of the Balsas. The river flows from the mo...

As global efforts to achieve net-zero emissions intensify, the role of nature-based solutions (NbSs) in mitigating climate change through circular economy practices is increasingly recognized. This study evaluates the potential of various NbS strateg...

This study conducts a comparison of two ecosystem service models: the Water Supply Stress Index (WaSSI) and the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Tradeoffs (InVEST). It focuses on each model’s capability to estimate annual water yi...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are increasingly detected in remote environments. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the types and concentrations of PFAS found in the air, water, soil, sediments, ice, and precipitation...

Rising temperatures due to climate change are exacerbating the Urban Heat Island effect (UHI). UHI has serious impacts on ecosystems and human health, causes the deterioration of infrastructure and economic loss, decreases air quality, and increases...