Environments, Volume 12, Issue 4

Oil spills represent a critical environmental hazard with far-reaching ecological and economic consequences, necessitating the development of sophisticated modelling approaches to predict, monitor, and mitigate their impacts. This study presents a co...

Space heating consumption prediction is critical for energy management and efficiency, directly impacting sustainability and efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Accurate models enable better demand forecasting, promote the use of green energy...

Water scarcity and pollution are critical challenges affecting agriculture and aquatic ecosystems. This study evaluates the environmental benefits of using reclaimed water (RW) for irrigation in southern Spain by applying a comprehensive cost–b...

Agriculture plays a dual role in shaping biodiversity, providing secondary habitats while posing significant threats to ecological systems through habitat fragmentation and land-use intensification. This study aims to assess the relationship between...

Although the coking industry is a major polluter, it is still an important and irreplaceable industry in many countries. Wastewater from the coking industry typically contains large amounts of various hazardous substances, including phenols, cyanides...

Waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles represent 12% of global plastic waste; however, only 9% are recycled. Hydrothermal processing presents the opportunity to upcycle waste PET into its monomers, particularly, terephthalic acid (TPA). In th...

This study investigates spatial distribution and chemical elemental composition screening in soils in Rome (Italy) using X-ray fluorescence analysis. Fifty-nine soil samples were collected from various locations within the urban areas of the Rome mun...

This study investigated possible associations between dietary patterns and blood heavy metal levels in Korean adults, using data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2012–2016). To explore these associations, demogra...

Coralligenous bioconstructions are priority habitats crucial for the protection of Mediterranean marine biodiversity. Among these bioconstructions, the mesophotic biogenic reefs of the northern Adriatic are of particular concern due to their ecologic...

The dissipation pattern and mobility of applied pesticides in the soil represent a crucial process for pesticide safety and subsequent groundwater contamination. In this study, two distinct experiments were conducted to explore the environmental fate...

Butterflies are charismatic insects that are critical pollinators for plants that humans and wildlife depend on; however, butterflies have some of the largest measured declines. Two iconic butterflies in the USA, the Regal Fritillary (Argynnis idalia...

A future radioactive waste management centre is under development in central Croatia. One of the activities in the centre’s development was to monitor environmental radioactivity before the disposal of radioactive materials. Part of the monitor...

The interaction of microplastics (MPs) with organic micropollutants, such as antibiotics, facilitates their transport in aquatic environments, increasing mobility and toxicological risk. The diverse polymer types, sizes, and shapes in wastewater pres...

The development of environmentally friendly pretreatment processes for spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is crucial for optimizing direct recycling methods. This study explores alternative approaches for recovering active cathode materials from end-...

Human actions have significantly modified the global environment, leading to adverse effects on public health. Pregnant women, being particularly vulnerable, face increasing risks as climate change continues to raise concerns about its influence on m...

In an air-conditioned multinational graduate students’ office in Japan during the winter season, we examined indoor environmental conditions, occupants’ perceptions, and their acceptance levels over five consecutive days. Indoor air quali...

This paper examines land management technologies to enhance environmental monitoring more efficiently. The study highlights the interactions between human activities and environmental systems with a data-driven environmental monitoring approach. Ther...

Air pollution (AP) is a critical environmental factor influencing public health, with well-documented associations with upper respiratory tract (URT) diseases. This study investigates the relationship between ENT emergency department (ENT-ED) visits...

Wastewater pathogen surveillance was rapidly implemented across Australia and New Zealand as a public health tool during the COVID-19 pandemic. To assess method consistency and identify opportunities for harmonization, we surveyed all Australian and...

Magnetic Resonance (MR) technology is extensively used in academic and industrial research laboratories and represents one of the most significant methodologies in clinical radiology. Although MR does not use ionizing radiation, it cannot be consider...

Perinatal depression is a leading cause of maternal morbidity worldwide, impacting about one-third of all pregnant individuals. The indoor home environment plays a critical role in the mental health of pregnant individuals, as they spend a substantia...

The frequent introduction and rapid spread of invasive alien species (IAS) along with the limited resources available for their management highlight the need to adopt simple and effective methods for prioritizing management efforts. Here, we propose...

Atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) is a promising alternative to address immediate water needs. Desiccant-based AWH could compete effectively with other commercially available AWH technologies. One of the primary challenges facing desiccant-based AWH...

The worldwide adoption of artificial turf in sports facilities and urban landscapes, alongside the systematic transition from natural grass and soil-based grounds, has raised growing concerns about its contribution to the significant source of nano-...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are a class of manufactured organic chemicals that are widely employed for their heat-, oil-, and water-resistant properties. Studies have shown that the bioaccumulation of PFASs in living organisms and the...

Highly contaminated waste from an old mercury mine facility was covered with fly ash from a coal-burning power plant that was analyzing the rainwater infiltration in a full-scale test in which the influencing variables were monitored for a year. A su...

Renewable natural gas derived from biogas presents a viable pathway for decarbonizing natural gas systems. Wastewater treatment plants equipped with anaerobic digesters often flare or utilize biogas for heat and electricity generation, missing the po...

Pollution in mining areas represents a major environmental issue, significantly impacting ecosystems and human health. This study highlights propolis as an efficient natural bioindicator for detecting and assessing the degree of contamination in thes...

This review analyzes the relationship between Urban Heat Island (UHI) microclimate parameters and poor air quality in urban environments, focusing on how temperature variations, wind dynamics, and urban morphology influence pollutant concentrations....

The Chickahominy T.R.U.T.H. (Trust, Research, Understand, Teach, and Heal) Project investigates water quality concerns, including potential contamination from a nearby landfill, and their corresponding health implications among residents of rural Cha...

Although the circular economy (CE) has emerged as an innovative approach to address the challenges of protecting natural resources, the use of its strategies remains in its infancy, particularly in West Africa. This study examines the factors influen...

Concerns over pharmaceutical contaminants are increasing due to their high biological activity and ubiquity, with wastewater being the main source. Ibuprofen is extensively used worldwide and commonly detected in freshwaters due to its low degradabil...

Environmental contamination is ubiquitous and even in the ocean, signs of contamination of different types (chemical, biological, or plastic) are detected in all kinds of environments. In this study, a sediment core was sampled at the bottom of the B...

Manganese (Mn) is widely used in many industries but is also biologically harmful when abundant in the environment. While there are several commercially available methods for manganese removal from water, efficient and cost-effective solutions for ad...

The Amazon has undergone significant changes in the landscape with the expansion of human activities. The objective of this study was to characterize the relationship between soil temperature (ST) and moisture (SM) with meteorological data and soil a...

At present, the amount of heavy metals in some aquifers exceeds the limits established by standards, especially in developing countries. Cadmium is present in high concentrations in aquifers; contact with cadmium can lead to some adverse health effec...