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{"title":"Comparative toxicity of aircraft deicers, runway deicers, and road salt in winter airport runoff.","authors":"Steven R Corsi, Troy D Rutter, Jocelyn Hemming, Dawn Perkins, Steven W Geis, Amy Mager","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjaf077","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/inteam/vjaf077","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Aircraft deicer and anti-icer formulations (ADAF) and airfield pavement deicer formulations (PDM) are commonly used at airports that experience freezing precipitation. In addition, road salt is often applied in urban areas surrounding airports. This mixture of deicers in receiving streams can be toxic to aquatic organisms. A 17-year study of deicers and toxicity in runoff samples from sites in and near Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) included bioassay testing of Ceriodaphnia dubia, Pimephales promelas, Raphidocelis subcapitata, and Aliivibrio fischeri concurrently with quantification of freezing-point depressants that represent presence of the various deicers. Propylene glycol was monitored to represent aircraft deicers and anti-icers, acetate and formate were monitored to represent airfield pavement deicers, and chloride was monitored to represent road salt. Toxicity endpoints (e.g. lethal concentrations and inhibitive concentrations) were compiled for 19 airport deicer products and NaCl. Comparison of freezing-point depressant concentrations with toxicity endpoints indicated that propylene glycol, acetate, and chloride exceeded endpoint concentrations in multiple samples: More than 70% of 492 runoff samples exceeded at least one endpoint concentration with exceedances of propylene glycol and acetate-based deicer endpoints as well as road salt endpoints. Validation of these results were observed with measured toxic effects on C. dubia, P. promelas, and R. subcapitata in bioassays conducted on undiluted samples: Samples with multiple deicers exceeding endpoint thresholds had greater toxicity than samples with individual deicer endpoint exceedances, and samples with no endpoint exceedances typically exhibited less toxicity than samples with only one endpoint exceedance. A comparison of additivity of toxicity quotients with bioassay results fit a log-logistic regression curve indicating that the condition of tested organisms degraded with increasing deicer presence. These findings suggest that concurrent reduction of runoff from aircraft, airfield pavement, and road salt deicers will be needed to eliminate aquatic toxicity in adjacent watersheds.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144283771","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Integrated management of aquaculture systems: A literature overview for application to the context of the Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica.","authors":"Robles-Herrera A E, Herrera-Ulloa A, Radrigan R, Araya J, Guzmán Hernández T","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjaf076","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/inteam/vjaf076","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The concept of integrated management emerged in the 1980s and was adopted by the United Nations Programme within Agenda 21, with a strong connection to the ecosystem-based approach. Both integrated coastal management and integrated agriculture management derive from this model and are adapted to different contexts and uses, including planning, decision-making and efficient production. The blue economy model leverages integrated management in aquaculture and fishing. In Costa Rica's Gulf of Nicoya, this model is promoted for application to aquaculture. This paper gives an overview of integrated aquaculture management practices around the world. For this, we applied a meta-analysis using a bibliometric methodology. The review reveals that most of the experiences are from East and South Asia and Europe, with China being the primary proponent. The practices found are related to production management practices and integrated coastal management. A large number of documents are associated with the ecosystem-based approach. The research is related not only to the principal commercial species but also to alternative species like octopus, sponges and algae. The practices found in the documents reviewed can be classified as either ecosystem management, production maximisation, technology, integrated multi-sector or spatial planning. Turning an eye to Costa Rica, the conditions explored reveal a lack of information about aquaculture management, in addition to a complex administrative and legal framework. Therefore, it is necessary to study aquaculture management to make an integrated aquaculture management proposal. The global practices establish a base platform for the theoretical underpinning of an eventual proposal for the Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144274778","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Agroecological soil amendment in watermelon systems: Synergistic effects of rock dust and poultry manure on nematode suppression and yield improvement.","authors":"Olaide Ayodele Oladeji, Jonathan Jeremiah Atungwu, Mariam Olugbemileke Otusanya, Florence Alaba Olowokere, Solabomi Olaitan Ayoade, Moses Akintayo Aborisade","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjaf074","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/inteam/vjaf074","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Watermelon is a globally important fruit threatened by plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs). Effective soil health management through agroecological amendments is crucial for sustainable watermelon production in nematode-infested fields. This study investigated the synergistic effectiveness of rock dust (RD) and poultry manure (PM) as sustainable soil amendments for suppressing PPNs and enhancing watermelon yield. A two-trial field experiment was conducted using a randomized complete block design with three replications. The experimental treatments included 2.5 t/ha of RD and PM applied alone or in combination, 5 t/ha of RD and PM applied alone or in combination, and 0 t/ha (unamended control). Observations were made regarding growth and yield characteristics, and nematode communities were assessed at both planting and harvest stages. The collected data were subjected to analysis of variance using SAS 2002 software, and means were differentiated using Fisher's LSD at p < 0.05. Nine genera of PPNs were identified in the watermelon fields, including Meloidogyne, Pratylenchus, Hemicycliophora, Helicotylenchus, Rotylenchus, Scutellonema, Longidorus, Aphelenchus, and Tylenchus. The results indicated significant (p < 0.05) reductions in the populations of the nine PPN genera under amended treatments, with population declines ranging from 73-100%. Moreover, the combined RD and PM treatment at 5 t/ha yielded the highest productivity per hectare (36,250 and 36,916 in Trials 1 and 2, respectively), significantly exceeding the control (12,500). This study demonstrates that the synergistic integration of RD and PM as soil amendments effectively suppresses PPNs and enhances yields by leveraging rock dust's mineral enrichment and poultry manure's organic nutrient release, offering dual benefits for soil health and nematode suppression. These findings highlight RD+PM amendment as a sustainable approach to mitigate nematode damage, improve yields, and reduce reliance on synthetic nematicides, ensuring food security and enhancing farmer profitability in watermelon production systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144274777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Modeling of Dimethylsilanediol (DMSD) Fate and Transport in Soil.","authors":"Jaeshin Kim, Shihe Xu, Marc-André Courtemanche","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjaf072","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/inteam/vjaf072","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Produced on a scale of over two billion tons per year, methylsiloxanes are ubiquitous in our daily lives. Dimethylsilanediol (DMSD), while not sold commercially, has been demonstrated to be a degradation product of methylsiloxane polymers and volatile methylsiloxanes (VMS) in the environment. Polydimethylsiloxanes (PDMS) and VMS enter the soil compartment when biosolids from wastewater treatment are applied for soil amendment. Understanding the fate and transport of DMSD in soil is important for understanding the ultimate fate of methylsiloxanes. Recently published experimental studies in bare soil and plant-soil systems have significantly advanced the understanding of the fate of DMSD. The results supported the upward transport of DMSD to top surface soil along with pore water during dry periods, its volatilization into the air phase at the soil surface, and its phytovolatilization via transpiration through plants. However, a more systematic understanding was needed to interpret the data using mechanistic models. Thus, the objectives of this study were to: i) develop mathematical models for DMSD movement in soil systems, ii) optimize the model parameters using recent experimental data, and iii) test the models with varying parameters under different environmental conditions to evaluate DMSD movement in soils. Our models predicted DMSD concentrations and movements that were in good agreement with the experimental results frompreviously reported column studies in bare soil and soil-plant systems. Sensitivity analyses reveal the key factors governing hydraulic conductivity, DMSD vs water transport and rate of DMSD transfer to air are soil texture, KOC and KOA, respectively. The impact of plants on DMSD removal to air is also discussed. In the future, we hope to use this model in combination with experimental data to better understand the fate of DMSD in the environment.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144257934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction to: Guidance for measuring and evaluating biomagnification factors and trophic magnification factors of difficult substances: application to decabromodiphenylethane.","authors":"","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjaf062","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/inteam/vjaf062","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144233919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Rabbits in context: thinking about when, where and why we need to protect rabbits from pesticides in Europe.","authors":"Gabriel Weyman, Steven Kragten, Joachim Nopper, Paula Garcia","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjaf067","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/inteam/vjaf067","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the European regulatory system for pesticides used in agriculture, there is a legal requirement to ensure acceptable risk to wild mammals; among them, the rabbit. However, rabbits are also sometimes considered an agricultural pest. In this review paper, we introduce the history and context of rabbits across Europe and discuss the relevance of protecting them from pesticides on agricultural land. We also discuss potential protection and conservation measures for rabbits, where protection is considered relevant. We include information about life history and behavior of rabbits and some of the factors regulating their populations. We found that there are many factors to consider in the context of protecting rabbits from pesticides in Europe. We conclude that local consideration by environmental risk managers at a relatively small scale (certainly sub-country) seems appropriate, in collaboration with agricultural policy makers, to decide whether rabbit populations need specific protection from potential effects of pesticides under the local circumstances. Overall, we hope to stimulate a more thoughtful and informed discussion on the contentious case of the rabbit in wildlife risk assessments in Europe.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144198970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Socio-Economic Benefits of Indigenous Agroforestry in Enhancing Climate Adaptation in the Gedeo Zone, Southeastern Ethiopia.","authors":"Tigistu Gezahegn, Mesele Negash, Eshetu Yirsaw","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjaf061","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/inteam/vjaf061","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Agroforestry, which integrates trees and shrubs into agricultural landscapes, presents a promising solution for enhancing the resilience of smallholder farmers against climate variability and socio-economic challenges. In the Gedeo Zone of Ethiopia, specifically in Kochere, Wonago, and Yirgachefe districts, farmers are increasingly adapting agroforestry to improve their livelihoods and manage natural resources sustainably. This research investigates the socio-economic benefits of agroforestry, focusing on its role in enhancing farmers' adaptive capacity. Using an explanatory research design, the study employed both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Respondents were selected through multi-stage stratified sampling, with quantitative data collected from 384 farm households via structured questionnaires. The survey assessed the socio-economic benefits of agroforestry adaptations. Additionally, focus group discussions and key informant interviews provided qualitative insights. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and a multivariate probit regression model. The findings indicate a predominant engagement in coffee-based agroforestry systems, especially in Yirgachefe, where 77.17% of farmers participate, reflecting a tradition that supports economic stability and environmental sustainability. Moreover, the presence of Enset-based agroforestry practices highlights the diversity of applications tailored to local needs. The results highlight the multifaceted benefits of agroforestry, including improved food security, increased income, and enhanced community resilience. Consequently, targeted support programs are recommended to promote sustainable practices and address the challenges faced by farmers, particularly in highland areas, through collaborative efforts among stakeholders to foster resilience and productivity across agro-ecological zones.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144198971","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the spatial heterogeneity of trade-offs and synergies across ecosystem service bundles based on supply and demand relationships in the Wuhan Metropolitan Area.","authors":"Ying Chen, Ruolin Meng, Kejun Li","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjaf066","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/inteam/vjaf066","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Understanding the trade-offs and synergies among ecosystem services (ES) is crucial for multi-objective management and ecosystem sustainability. However, limited research has focused on identifying ecosystem service bundles (ESB) through ES supply-demand relationships and analyzing the internal trade-offs and synergies within each bundle. To address this gap, this study employed Wuhan Metropolitan Area (WMA) in 2021 as a case study to evaluate the supply and demand of six ES at both the raster and county scales, using the InVEST model and multi-source data including geospatial and statistical datasets. The spatial distribution of ESB was identified at different scales through agglomerative hierarchical clustering. Furthermore, the trade-offs and synergies among ES supply across ESB were analyzed using the Spearman correlation coefficient. The conclusions indicated that: (1) ES deficits were predominantly concentrated in urban core areas, while surplus areas were distributed variably. Provisioning service surplus areas were primarily located in the central and western parts of the WMA, regulating and maintenance service surplus areas were mainly distributed in the eastern forested mountainous regions, and cultural service surplus areas were typically distributed on the outskirts of urban built-up areas. (2) At both scales, ESB types were relatively similar, categorized as Agricultural Production Bundle (APB), Urbanization Control Bundle (UCB), and Forest Protection Bundle (FPB). The difference lay in the facts that, due to cumulative effects, the ES distribution differences at smaller scales were often spatially averaged, leading to diminished distinctions among ESB. This underscored the significance of implementing ecosystem management at multiple scales. (3) Trade-offs and synergies among ES supply across ESB exhibited distinct spatial heterogeneity. In conclusion, this work provides an important reference for taking ESB as the basic management unit in multi-objective ecosystem management.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144181624","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pesticide risk assessment for seed treatments: review of the updated EFSA bird and mammal guidance.","authors":"Dennis Sprenger, Manousos Foudoulakis, Jörg Hahne, Steven Kragten, Kai Ristau, Alan Lawrence","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjaf065","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/inteam/vjaf065","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Seed treatment technology allows a targeted application of plant protection products (PPPs) to protect crop seeds and emerging seedlings from soil-borne pests and diseases. This highly focused application of seed treatments highlights their potential as a precision application tool resulting in reduced pesticide use and exposure to non-target organisms compared to overspray, while supporting efficient crop production. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently published an updated risk assessment guidance for birds and mammals (EFSA, 2023), including a scheme for seed treatment uses. Here, we present illustrative risk assessment results according to EFSA (2023) based on active substance toxicity data and seed treatment specific commercial use patterns according to Good Agricultural Practice (GAP). Our results demonstrate a high failure rate at Tier 1 and higher tiers, resulting in the need for weight of evidence for the majority of products to further refine the assumed risk to birds and mammals. We discuss these high failure rates in the context of an apparent mismatch between implicit assumptions of the EFSA (2023) risk assessment scheme and anticipated real-world field conditions, with agronomic practices linked to modern sowing technology and the ecology of species not being realistically reflected. Aiming towards a harmonized evaluation of seed treatment uses by different Member States, we propose how the risk assessment scheme could be adapted by including more realism at Tier 1 and higher tiers. The development of precision agriculture and associated review of risk assessment procedures offers regulators and risk managers a timely opportunity to consider these proposals to the risk assessment scheme for crop seed treatments.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144173765","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Optimization of Agricultural Crop Pattern Based on water Footprint Methodology.","authors":"Muhammed Sungur Demir, Abdullah Muratoglu","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjaf063","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/inteam/vjaf063","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Agricultural activities account for the majority of global freshwater consumption, prompting extensive research into strategies for reducing water demand in the sector. Crop pattern optimization has emerged as a key strategy for achieving significant water savings. However, most existing studies prioritize yield maximization over minimizing water consumption. Additionally, water-based optimization efforts often rely on low temporal resolution data and rarely offer practical recommendations for crop pattern design. This study aims to evaluate water-saving potential in agriculture through crop pattern optimization based on water footprint (WF) assessments, focusing on the Ceyhan River Basin-an important hotspot for diverse crop production in Türkiye. The method effectively balances blue, green, and grey water components by integrating high-resolution spatial WF data from the SWAT hydrological model into a multi-objective optimization framework. We developed six scenarios: Scenario S1 prioritizes total WF reduction, while Scenario S6 focuses solely on blue WF, with intermediate scenarios representing linear blends of these priorities. The results show that scenario S1 achieves a 23.4% reduction in total WF (614 million m³)-comparable to the annual wheat consumption of 1.8 million people-whereas scenario S6 attains a 47.9% decrease in blue WF (464 million m³), potentially meeting the daily water needs of 5.6 million individuals. Notably, an intermediate scenario (S5) provides a balanced reduction across WF components with a more uniform crop distribution, enhancing its practical appeal. Recognizing that farmer practices and economic concerns may hinder implementation, we recommend establishing targeted incentive mechanisms-such as financial support for farmers who adopt optimized cropping patterns-to facilitate the transition toward water-efficient practices. Overall, this research offers a robust decision-support tool for policymakers and water resource managers, providing clear guidance for aligning agricultural practices with sustainable water management and enhancing food and water security in water-scarce regions.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144173669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}