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ISSN 2190-4715 · SpringerOpen · 856 articles in the index
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Association of heavy metal exposure with advanced cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic stages in US adults
Abstract Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome is a critical determinant of mortality. Research has demonstrated that environmental factors are significant risks for CKM, and heavy metal exposure contributes to various diseases. However, the impact of heavy metal on CKM syndrome has not…
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Multiple stressors across ecosystem boundaries: Do light pollution and invasive species change the quality of aquatic prey for terrestrial predators?
Abstract Background Freshwater ecosystems provide high-quality and essential fatty acids (FAs) to terrestrial food webs via aquatic emergent insects. Anthropogenic stressors, such as artificial light at night (ALAN) and invasive species, may disrupt these aquatic-terrestrial linkages by altering…
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Association between artificial light at night and the incidence of anxiety: a global ecological study
Abstract Background Although the effects of artificial light at night (ALAN) on human health are well-documented, its impact on the incidence of anxiety remains unclear. Method To evaluate the potential association between ALAN and the incidence of anxiety, this ecological study analysed the…
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United Kingdom energy transition: Taxes on energy, transport, and pollution resources
Abstract This study investigates the heterogeneous and quantile-dependent impacts of eco-taxation on renewable energy transition and economic growth in the United Kingdom. Using quarterly data from 1997 to 2022, the analysis employs the Quantile-on-Quantile Regression (QQR) and Quantile-on-Quantile…
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Highly active Zn-doped cobalt ferrite catalysts for photocatalytic and electrocatalytic hydrogen production
Abstract Hydrogen production from sustainable resources could hold the key to solving the current environmental concerns. To further advance in this area, in our work, we focus on the production of green and sustainable hydrogen through water splitting using photocatalysis and electrocatalysis. The…
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Efficacy of organically and biologically modified diatomite as well zeolite in wastewater treatment and evaluation of its application influence on plants in contaminated soils
Abstract Background To maintain the synthesis simplicity and economic feasibility along with the environmental quality, adsorbents based on naturally occurring Egyptian and economic materials differ in their mineralogical composition will be prepared and used in the ongoing study to clean up…
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Advancing optical earth observation for EU policies: needs, opportunities, recommendations
Abstract The effective translation of Earth observation (EO) measurements into actionable information for agriculture and land monitoring is critical to support policy implementation on climate, environment, and sustainable development. However, this translation remains challenging, as EO evolves…
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Bisphenol AF degradation by persulfate activation based on Mn3O4@BiOI composite catalyst
Abstract Catalyst activation of persulfate (PS) offers unique advantages for the treatment of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in wastewater. In this study, Mn3O4@BiOI composite catalysts were prepared using a hydrothermal synthesis method. The catalytic performance of the catalysts toward the…
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The EU policy on renewable energy and biodiversity: promoting synergies and addressing trade-offs
Abstract This paper examines the extent to which the European Green Deal (EGD) promotes renewable energy development and biodiversity conservation, while addressing trade-offs between them. By conducting a detailed qualitative analysis of 25 EGD policy and 15 legislative documents, we find that…
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Health implications of microplastic exposure and sustainable solutions
Abstract Microplastics (MPs) have become a global concern due to their ubiquitous nature and harmful effects on human health and environmental sustainability. This review aims to explore pathways of various sources of contamination of MPs due to human activities to different ecosystems, like…
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Remote sensing-based empirical modeling using sentinel-1 for monitoring vegetation and agricultural dynamics in semi-arid areas
Abstract Estimating vegetation parameters is essential for comprehending and managing ecosystems in scientific and environmental fields. The accurate evaluation of crop parameters will also greatly facilitate the optimum use of resources along with increasing productivity in crop production for…
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A genomic framework for evaluating the impact of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on bone health
Abstract Background Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), particularly perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), are persistent environmental pollutants increasingly implicated in bone metabolic disturbances, yet their roles in skeletal physiology and pathology…
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Unveiling the toxic release: kinetics and comparative effects of microplastic fibers, organic, and metal leachates from disposable surgical face masks on two aquatic trophic levels: algae and crustaceans
Abstract The unprecedented and widespread use of disposable face masks and their improper disposal poses a significant risk of escalating the already alarming problem of plastic pollution. This study presents a comparative analysis of the leachates from surgical masks, focusing on the differential…
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Associations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with cardiometabolic risk: a multi-method mixture and pathway analysis
Abstract Background Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been implicated in metabolic dysregulation, yet their impact on integrated cardiometabolic risk remains unexplored. We aim to assess associations between serum PFAS and the cardiometabolic index (CMI) in U.S. adults. Methods We…
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Ecotoxicity and risk assessment of eight common antibiotics using soil and aquatic bioindicators
Abstract Background The extensive use of antibiotics in both human and veterinary medicine has resulted in their release into terrestrial and aquatic environments, raising concerns about ecological impacts and antimicrobial resistance. This study assesses the ecotoxicity and environmental risk of…
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How reliable are estimates of trace contaminants in rivers based on monthly grab samples?
Abstract Background Water quality assessment must rely on representative samples, but obtaining them is increasingly challenging given the growing number and diversity of trace contaminants emitted into water bodies. This study investigates whether and to what extent monthly grab sampling (GS)…
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Plastic pollution of soils – assessing EU policies for a poorly regulated field
Abstract Plastic pollution is widespread in both aquatic and terrestrial environments and is also widely abundant in soils. Plastics in soils are problematic due to their persistence and near-irremovability from the environment. In soils, plastic particles can alter soil structure, impact microbial…
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Harnessing magnesium ferrite for sustainable Malachite Green dye degradation: insights into photocatalytic mechanisms, material design, and wastewater remediation
Abstract Magnesium ferrite (MgFe₂O₄) is increasingly recognised as a sustainable, visible-light-active, and magnetically recoverable photocatalyst for dye degradation. This review provides a comprehensive and critical analysis of the structural, optical, and magnetic characteristics of MgFe2O4. It…
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Changes in soil organic carbon after land-use change from primary forest to grassland
Abstract Forest soils hold the largest carbon on land and play a key role in global carbon balance, climate change, and the stability of terrestrial ecosystems. Consequently, fluctuations in soil organic carbon (SOC) significantly influence atmospheric CO2 concentrations. Although carbon emissions…
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Mastering emissions, masking sinks: Finnish Energy-intensive Natural Resource-based Industries low-carbon roadmaps
Abstract The role of energy intensive natural resource-based industries (ENRI) is crucial for decarbonisation. Targeting carbon neutrality by 2035, Finnish government commissioned low-carbon roadmaps from sectors of industry. The four biggest emitters, technology, chemical, forest and energy…