Earth, Volume 6, Issue 2

Nowadays, much attention has been paid to the study of the specific activity of radionuclides on the surface of glaciers. This work is devoted to the study of specific activity of natural (K-40, U-235, U-238, Th-232) and anthropogenic (Cs-137) radion...

Background: This study aimed to evaluate risk perception about climate change and the sustainable behaviors adopted by adults. Methods: An anonymous questionnaire was administered between February and April 2024 among parents of adolescents in southe...

Soil erosion is a significant environmental issue that threatens the stability of land and agricultural productivity. In Eritrea, erosion remains understudied, limiting effective land management. This study assesses soil erosion and maps erosion risk...

Africa’s water security is inextricable from the recent patterns of climate variability. Effective formulation and implementation of climate policies require efficient integration of disaster mitigation and sustainable development to eliminate...

The ongoing climate crisis and growing water scarcity are exerting increasing pressure on agriculture in Southern and Western Europe, leading to reduced crop yields, greater risk of land abandonment, and deterioration of soil quality. Despite the ext...

Ubiquitous and accelerating mass loss from the Greenland Ice Sheet (GrIS) has been widely reported in recent scientific studies, implying rapid changes in the Arctic cryosphere. However, while numerous studies provide accounts of glacial mass loss an...

This study presented a comprehensive physical–statistical analysis of atmospheric particulate matter (PM₁₀ and PM_2.5) and trace gases (SO₂ and O₃) over Faial Island in the Azores archipelago during 2024. We collected real-time data at the Espal...

In conventional hydrology, a short-duration design rainstorm is typically used to estimate the design discharge in urban sewer systems. The reason for using a short duration is that engineers believe the time of concentration in urban watersheds is r...

The Miombo woodlands are declining in both area and value, primarily due to over-harvesting of commonly preferred species. These forests, however, still contain several other species that are potentially of commercial importance. This study aimed to...

Heavy metal pollution poses a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources, necessitating comprehensive environmental assessments. This study investigated the spatial distribution, potential ecological risks, and sources of hea...

Amidst global shifts in land use patterns due to urbanization, this study focuses on the rapid land use and land cover (LULC) changes in Midnapore City during the periods 2003–2014 and 2014–2024. The study employs Landsat 5 and 8 imagery...

This study explores the spatiotemporal patterns and drivers of deforestation and forest degradation along the politically sensitive Iraq–Turkey border within the Duhok Governorate between 2015 and 2024. Utilizing paired remote sensing (RS) and...

Climate change and variability are characterized by unpredictable and extreme weather events. They adversely impact the highly susceptible smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, who heavily rely on rain-fed agriculture. Climate smart agriculture...

The voluntary basis on which recycling and energy saving are performed at households brings forward the need to better understand the profile of recyclers and non-recyclers and to make meaningful comparisons between them. Hence, the aim of this study...

The study presents data on the role of lithological factors in the divergence of soil formation in forest–steppe and steppe ecosystems in a region of the East European Plain characterized by extremely contrasting geogenic conditions. Soils from...

Water-capped tailings technology (WCTT) is a strategy where oil sand tailings are sequestered within a mined-out pit and overlayed with a layer of water in order to sequester tailings with the aim that the resulting pit lake will support aquatic plan...

Climate variability and land-use changes are critical challenges impacting agriculture globally, with Zimbabwe’s Gwayi catchment area experiencing noticeable effects. This study investigated how smallholder farmers in the region perceive these...

The sustainable development of the coastal watersheds can contribute to facing climate change. This research aimed to identify the climate change adaptation measures contributing to the sustainable development: environmental, social, and economic, ap...

The northern Yucatán Peninsula hosts a complex karstic environment shaped by carbonate platform development and the Chicxulub impact event, making subsurface characterization crucial for geological and hydrogeological studies. This work aimed...

Trees play a vital role in urban landscapes, yet long-term dynamics in tree populations across different levels of urbanization remain poorly understood. We examined whether current spatial patterns of native tree populations predict future changes b...

Comprehensive reviews of continuously vegetated areas to determine dispersed locations of invasive species require intensive use of computational resources. Furthermore, effective mechanisms aiding identification of locations of specific invasive spe...

With global temperatures steadily rising, understanding the impacts of warming on regional climates has become crucial, particularly for countries like India, where climate sensitivity has significant socio-economic implications. This study assesses...

Air pollution in cities is intensifying, inevitably affecting all living organisms, gincluding trees. Urban trees are vital for cities because they improve air quality and regulate the climate; however, like all living organisms, they are affected by...

Land subsidence poses a significant risk in built-up environments, particularly in geologically complex and tectonically active regions. In this study, we integrated Multi-Temporal Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (MT-InSAR) techniques—...

Urban trees reduce particulate matter (PM) concentrations through dry deposition, interception, and modifying wind patterns, improving air quality and saving public health expenses in urban planning. The main objective of this article is to present a...

Soil erosion poses a significant global environmental challenge, causing land degradation, deforestation, river siltation, and reduced agricultural productivity. Although the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) has been widely applied in Bra...

This study assessed riverbank erosion and stability along the Mekong and Bassac Rivers to propose safe river corridors and mitigate erosion risks in the Mekong Delta. Using Landsat imagery (2000–2023), field surveys, and numerical simulations,...

The occurrence of illegal waste activities is a worldwide problem, due to improper actions and inadequate services across many territories. Geographical Information Systems (GISs) software plays a crucial role in optimizing waste management and deter...

In recent years, large-scale wildfires have become a serious threat to terrestrial ecosystems and people in the Chiquitania region of Bolivia. Understanding public perceptions is fundamental to designing comprehensive and effective wildfire managemen...

With the increasing scarcity of global water resources, the exploitation of atmospheric water resources has emerged as a crucial strategy for mitigating water shortages. However, the development of regional atmospheric water resources remains constra...

Climate change is becoming more pronounced and affecting all environmental components, leading to river flow changes. This study aimed to investigate the annual and seasonal discharge trends for six rivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina in Europe in the p...

At the global level, numerous reservoirs exhibit a pronounced water degradation. Inadequate land use and climate change effects contribute to freshwater degradation and disrupt the ecosystem balances. This study aimed to evaluate the temporal and spa...

The Cheremskyi Nature Reserve, situated in the Volyn region of Ukraine, constitutes a pivotal element of the European ecological network, distinguished by its distinctive mosaic of peatlands, bogs, and floodplain forests. This study utilizes Sentinel...

Considering the global competition to increase food productivity due to the increasing population growth, the use of chemical pesticides has become the quick solution, but by increasing awareness about the serious dangers of wasteful chemicals in var...

This study investigates the estimation of the boundary layer height (PBLH) in Huelva, Spain, in November 2023, using different methods: Richardson number, humidity gradient and refractivity gradient. From the virtual potential profiles of temperature...

Today, the construction sector is largely responsible for climate change and global warming. The industry generates the largest carbon footprint and is also one of the least digitized industries in national economies. Faced with the challenge of redu...

The East Asian Summer Monsoon (EASM) is a critical component of the Earth’s climate system that brings substantial seasonal precipitation to China, contributing over 30 percent of summer half-year’s precipitation. Agriculture critically d...

The mineral extraction industry is vital for nations’ economic growth, as it provides raw materials for various industries. Implementing sustainable mining practices in this sector can contribute to its long-term growth and stability. However,...

The Anthropocene is a concept that highlights the profound changes humans have made to nearly every aspect of the Earth. It serves as a compelling narrative that challenges us to examine public perceptions and interests regarding human–nature i...

The adverse effects of climate change, which are associated with the rise in greenhouse gases, impact all nations worldwide. In this context, tropical forests play a critical role in carbon sequestration. However, the significant anthropogenic pressu...

The Urban Heat Island’s (UHI) effect intensifies thermal discomfort for urban communities, increasing energy requirements. This study assesses the incorporation of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) into building envelopes to reduce Urban Heat Islan...

This study aimed to evaluate the role of trees outside forests on agricultural land (TOF-AL) in preserving the initial aboveground biomass (AGB) of forests within the agricultural landscape of Mongala province in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In...

The lack of access to centralized technologies and economic resources in rural communities makes wastewater management a critical challenge. Decentralized systems such as constructed wetlands offer sustainable solutions by leveraging natural processe...