Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management最新文献

筛选
英文 中文
Integrated land-sea spatial planning for disaster risk reduction in Tanah Laut Regency, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. 印度尼西亚南加里曼丹Tanah Laut摄政减少灾害风险的陆海综合空间规划。
IF 3.3 4区 环境科学与生态学
Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management Pub Date : 2026-07-01 DOI: 10.1093/inteam/vjag035
Kiky P Setiawan, Kasman, Aprizon Putra, Budimawan, Taslim Arifin, Yulius, Muhammad Ramdhan, Rinny Rahmania, Hafidzuddin Fihrin, August Daulat, Helfia Edial, Ruzkiah Asaf, Admi Athirah, Rudhy Akhwady
{"title":"Integrated land-sea spatial planning for disaster risk reduction in Tanah Laut Regency, South Kalimantan, Indonesia.","authors":"Kiky P Setiawan, Kasman, Aprizon Putra, Budimawan, Taslim Arifin, Yulius, Muhammad Ramdhan, Rinny Rahmania, Hafidzuddin Fihrin, August Daulat, Helfia Edial, Ruzkiah Asaf, Admi Athirah, Rudhy Akhwady","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjag035","DOIUrl":"10.1093/inteam/vjag035","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This research examines the potential of integrated land-sea spatial planning as a strategic approach to disaster risk reduction in Tanah Laut Regency, South Kalimantan province, Indonesia. Specifically, it aims to (a) assess spatial overlaps between terrestrial-marine land use patterns and hazard zones, (b) evaluate coastal typologies and their corresponding vulnerabilities, and (c) formulate subdistrict-specific spatial planning recommendations to enhance regional resilience. A mixed methods design was adopted combining quantitative spatial techniques and qualitative descriptive analysis. Disaster potential in coastal regions is examined through an integrated assessment of terrestrial disaster risks and marine-based coastal vulnerability index (CVI) analyses. Terrestrial disaster susceptibility was assessed by using the Regional Development Planning Agency's 2021 disaster risk assessment, while coastal vulnerability was evaluated by using CVI parameters and overlaid with terrestrial and marine spatial planning categories. The spatial analysis shows a strong convergence between high terrestrial disaster risk and land use categories associated with intensive human modification-notably, food crop agriculture (23,610.53 ha), plantations (19,718.99 ha), aquaculture, and urban and rural settlements. Protected areas such as mangrove ecosystems, wildlife reserves, and natural tourism parks are located in high-risk coastal belts, while parts of marine conservation reserve areas and capture fisheries areas fall within high and very high CVI classes. Land rights overlays demonstrate that high tidal flood risk coincides with ownership rights and unregistered parcels. Overall, the research demonstrates that sustainable coastal development in Tanah Laut Regency cannot be achieved by treating land and sea as separate planning arenas. Risk-sensitive, typology-based integration of terrestrial and marine spatial plans-as supported by ecosystem-based zoning, mangrove restoration, relocation from high-risk zones, and strengthened marine conservation and fisheries management-is essential to enhance disaster resilience and long-term spatial sustainability in Tanah Laut Regency.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":"1169-1184"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147443744","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}
引用次数: 0
Dietary health risk assessment of pesticide residues in pistachios based on probabilistic modeling techniques. 基于概率建模技术的开心果中农药残留膳食健康风险评估
IF 3.3 4区 环境科学与生态学
Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management Pub Date : 2026-07-01 DOI: 10.1093/inteam/vjag015
Mahsa Tahergorabi, Majid Hashemi, Aida Tayebiyan, Saeed Rajabi
{"title":"Dietary health risk assessment of pesticide residues in pistachios based on probabilistic modeling techniques.","authors":"Mahsa Tahergorabi, Majid Hashemi, Aida Tayebiyan, Saeed Rajabi","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjag015","DOIUrl":"10.1093/inteam/vjag015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pistachio is an important agricultural commodity, and Iran is among the world's leading manufacturers, exporters, and consumers. However, extensive pesticide application in pistachio groves is a source of concern regarding residual contamination in edible nuts. In the present study, 25 pistachio samples collected from Sirjan orchards were analyzed for pesticide residues by the QuEChERS (Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged, and Safe) procedure followed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) quantification. Five pesticides from three priority chemical classes-organophosphates (dichlorvos, dimethoate, and ethion), organochlorines (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane [DDT]), and neonicotinoids (thiacloprid)-were present in concentrations ranging from 0.015 to 0.064 mg/kg. Residue concentrations were assessed against national and European maximum residue levels (MRLs). Probabilistic health risk was assessed by a Monte Carlo simulation to estimate noncarcinogenic and carcinogenic risks for children and adults. The 95th percentile of total hazard quotient was 1.471 in adults and 10.644 in children, indicating moderate to high risk of noncarcinogenicity, particularly in children due to their low body weight and high intake-to-weight ratio. Carcinogenic risk calculation of dichlorvos and DDT also exceeded the United States. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) threshold level is 1 × 10-6, while children's and adults' total carcinogenic risk could reach 7.4 × 10-4 and 1.2 × 10-4, respectively. Pesticide concentration was identified as the greatest predictor of risk in a sensitivity analysis. The results urge the implementation of Good Agricultural Practices, frequent residue monitoring, and more stringent pesticide regulations to improve food safety and safeguard vulnerable populations, particularly children.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":"1265-1278"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146105356","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}
引用次数: 0
Ecosystem services in the Yangtze River Economic Belt: Spatiotemporal characteristics, trade-offs/synergies, and driving factors. 长江经济带生态系统服务:时空特征、权衡/协同效应及驱动因素
IF 3.3 4区 环境科学与生态学
Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management Pub Date : 2026-07-01 DOI: 10.1093/inteam/vjag043
Zhihao Tao, Youzhi An, Peng Zhao, Huili Bao
{"title":"Ecosystem services in the Yangtze River Economic Belt: Spatiotemporal characteristics, trade-offs/synergies, and driving factors.","authors":"Zhihao Tao, Youzhi An, Peng Zhao, Huili Bao","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjag043","DOIUrl":"10.1093/inteam/vjag043","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ecosystem services (ES) play a vital role in socioeconomic development. Existing research has primarily focused on single-service assessments and linear relationships, overlooking often neglecting non-linear interactions, threshold effects, and spatial heterogeneity among ES. The Yangtze River Economic Belt (YREB) was analyzed to evaluate water yield (WY), soil conservation (SC), carbon storage (CS), habitat quality (HQ), and total ecosystem services (TES). Methods including constraint lines, geographically weighted regression, and machine learning were applied to systematically identify spatiotemporal evolution patterns, interrelationships, and driving factors of ES. The results indicate that: (1) From 2005 to 2020, ES in the YREB exhibited marked spatiotemporal variability; WY and SC increased over time, whereas CS, HQ, and TES declined. Spatially, SC, CS, and HQ were consistently higher in western and southern regions, while WY followed a southeast-to-northwest decreasing gradient. (2) Relationships between ES revealed distinct dynamics: CS-HQ, WY-CS, and SC-CS were dominated by trade-offs, whereas WY-SC, WY-HQ, and SC-HQ displayed synergies with constraint effects, demonstrating pronounced spatial heterogeneity. (3) Annual precipitation and the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) significantly enhanced their positive driving effects on TES after exceeding their respective critical thresholds. Conversely, the influence of built-up area proportions sharply reversed from an initially positive effect to a strongly negative one once a threshold was crossed. These findings provide a scientific basis for ecological conservation strategies and regional sustainable development, advancing comprehensive assessment and management of ecosystem services.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":"1094-1106"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147468059","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}
引用次数: 0
Integrating Lean Six Sigma and Life-Cycle Assessment approaches for sustainable manufacturing of fertilizers. 整合精益六西格玛和生命周期评估方法的肥料可持续生产。
IF 3.3 4区 环境科学与生态学
Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management Pub Date : 2026-07-01 DOI: 10.1093/inteam/vjag013
Francisco J Alarcón, María Ángeles Martín-Lara, Salvador Pérez-Huertas, Guillermo Garcia-Garcia, Mónica Calero
{"title":"Integrating Lean Six Sigma and Life-Cycle Assessment approaches for sustainable manufacturing of fertilizers.","authors":"Francisco J Alarcón, María Ángeles Martín-Lara, Salvador Pérez-Huertas, Guillermo Garcia-Garcia, Mónica Calero","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjag013","DOIUrl":"10.1093/inteam/vjag013","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The utilization of fertilizers in contemporary agriculture is of paramount importance, given their capacity to enhance crop productivity. However, fertilizer manufacturing is a very energy-consuming activity that also emits harmful substances, thereby impacting the environment. In this article, we propose the integration of Lean Six Sigma and Life-Cycle Assessment methodologies to guide fertilizer manufacturers toward a more sustainable fertilizer production. We applied this approach in a case study with a Spanish fertilizer producer. A comparative study of its environmental performance was undertaken to quantify the benefit of applying Lean Six Sigma principles to achieve reduced variability in product compositions, optimized raw material use, and improved process performance. We also assessed the environmental impact of four waste treatment scenarios for the wastewater and solid waste generated in the manufacturing process. Our results showed that the improvements obtained by the application of Lean Six Sigma resulted in a reduction of the environmental impact by 8.6%, mostly driven by a lower use of copper sulfate. The best waste treatment scenario was determined to be composting of the solid waste and wastewater recovery. Human carcinogenic toxicity accounted for nearly half of the total environmental impact of fertilizer production. Furthermore, the reaction process was found to contribute the most to the overall environmental impact due to the use of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. It is expected that this study will motivate fertilizer manufacturers, as well as the chemical industry in general, to adopt methodologies like Lean Six Sigma and Life-Cycle Assessment to make their processes more sustainable.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":"1309-1322"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146046509","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}
引用次数: 0
Advancing ecological risk assessment and developing site-specific water quality criteria for heavy metals in coastal waters. 推进沿海水体重金属生态风险评价,制定特定场地水质标准。
IF 3.3 4区 环境科学与生态学
Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management Pub Date : 2026-07-01 DOI: 10.1093/inteam/vjag024
Kariyil Veettil Neethu, Hari Praved Punnakkal, Karthikeyan Panneerselvam, Sivasankaran Bijoy Nandan, Shambanagouda Rudragouda Marigoudar, Krishna Venkatarama Sharma
{"title":"Advancing ecological risk assessment and developing site-specific water quality criteria for heavy metals in coastal waters.","authors":"Kariyil Veettil Neethu, Hari Praved Punnakkal, Karthikeyan Panneerselvam, Sivasankaran Bijoy Nandan, Shambanagouda Rudragouda Marigoudar, Krishna Venkatarama Sharma","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjag024","DOIUrl":"10.1093/inteam/vjag024","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study advances pollution assessment and management by deriving water quality criteria from ecotoxicological tests with native species, developing a Multi-Metric Heavy Metal Pollution Index (MMHPI) for sediment risk assessment, and applying criteria-based ecological risk assessment for water. Monitoring showed average dissolved cadmium of 1.05 ± 1.16 μg L-1 and sediment concentrations of 2.71 ± 3.22 mg kg-1, peaking in industrial zones. Hazard quotient values ranged from 0.44 (Aroor) to 2.41 (Pathalam), highlighting distinct areas of elevated dissolved Cd risk. Sediment Cd risk assessment based on multiple indices revealed substantial concern, with geoaccumulation index (1.08-3.15) indicating moderate to heavy pollution, contamination factor (3.18-13.32) reflecting considerable to very high contamination, and ecological risk factors (95.27-399.50) showing considerable to very high ecological risk. The MMHPI revealed distinct pollution hotspots, with very high risk at Cochin Barmouth (0.84), Chittoor (0.96), Eloor (0.90), and FACT (1.00), and high risk at Bolgatty (0.76) and Kadamakkudy (0.75). The protective criteria derived for cadmium were Criterion Maximum Concentration (CMC; 26.9 μg L-1), Criterion Continuous Concentration (CCC; 1.96 μg L-1), and Predicted No-Effect Concentration (PNEC; 0.98 μg L-1). Taken together, the findings confirm that cadmium contamination in both the water column and sediments constitutes a substantial ecological risk, necessitating coordinated monitoring and mitigation efforts. In this context, this science-based framework supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals on clean water (SDG 6), responsible chemical management (SDG 12), and aquatic ecosystem protection (SDG 14), providing policymakers and stakeholders with effective strategies for monitoring and managing heavy metal pollution.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":"1279-1296"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146194452","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}
引用次数: 0
Off-target spray drift deposition assessment from a knapsack application. 脱靶喷雾漂移沉积评估从背包应用。
IF 3.3 4区 环境科学与生态学
Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management Pub Date : 2026-07-01 DOI: 10.1093/inteam/vjag033
Gerrit van Steenbergen, Dirk de Hoog, Dennis Te Beest, Patrick L Havens, Wenkui He, Henk Jan Holterman
{"title":"Off-target spray drift deposition assessment from a knapsack application.","authors":"Gerrit van Steenbergen, Dirk de Hoog, Dennis Te Beest, Patrick L Havens, Wenkui He, Henk Jan Holterman","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjag033","DOIUrl":"10.1093/inteam/vjag033","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With knapsack spray applications, off-target deposition of pesticide spray drift can be reduced by several means. The current research investigated the effects of drift-reducing nozzles, nozzle height, and nozzle shielding on spray drift deposition, using a combined approach involving modeling and experimental field trials. The drift deposition values derived from this study were compared with the regulatory values for different evaluation strips currently used for environmental risk assessments of pesticide applications in the European Union and United Kingdom. The results showed a strong impact of nozzle height on deposition at these evaluation strips. Drift-reducing nozzles reduced spray drift with at least their certified drift reduction class in almost all scenarios, and a nozzle shield additionally reduced spray drift. The combination of these three drift-reducing measures resulted in a decrease of spray drift deposition on the evaluation strips up to 99% as compared with the reference scenario. The results of the model calculations and field measurements were close for deposition values above the detection limit of the field trials. The current study provided realistic drift deposition values for a standardized band spray scenario, which can serve as higher-tier data to refine risk assessments for spot or band spray applications within the current authorization procedures for plant protection products in the European Union and United Kingdom.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":"1228-1239"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147443737","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}
引用次数: 0
Building tomorrow: Unlocking the potential of additive manufacturing to revolutionize coastal infrastructure. 建设明天:释放增材制造的潜力,彻底改变沿海基础设施。
IF 3.3 4区 环境科学与生态学
Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management Pub Date : 2026-07-01 DOI: 10.1093/inteam/vjag053
Andrew D McQueen, Alan J Kennedy, Burton Suedel, Mark Ballentine, Michael J Bortner, Adam Friedman, Jeffrey P Youngblood, Pablo Zavattieri, Narayanan Neithalath, Daniel Wangpraseurt, Sarah Thorne, Jonna Boyda, Lauren May, Alyssa Calomeni-Eck, Lucy Slattery
{"title":"Building tomorrow: Unlocking the potential of additive manufacturing to revolutionize coastal infrastructure.","authors":"Andrew D McQueen, Alan J Kennedy, Burton Suedel, Mark Ballentine, Michael J Bortner, Adam Friedman, Jeffrey P Youngblood, Pablo Zavattieri, Narayanan Neithalath, Daniel Wangpraseurt, Sarah Thorne, Jonna Boyda, Lauren May, Alyssa Calomeni-Eck, Lucy Slattery","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjag053","DOIUrl":"10.1093/inteam/vjag053","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Natural and engineered waterborne infrastructure are critical resources necessary for coastal protection, economic security, and ecosystem services; however, increasing pressures from natural hazard events are compromising the performance and resilience of these systems. Addressing these challenges requires innovative approaches that enhance infrastructure functionality while expanding social, economic, ecological, and recreational benefits. Additive manufacturing (AM), including 3D printing (3DP), presents a promising pathway to transform the design and implementation of nature-inspired infrastructure. These technologies enable the fabrication of complex, bioinspired structures using natural or sediment-based materials, aligning with Engineering With Nature® (EWN®) principles and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) infrastructure priorities. Despite this potential, key knowledge gaps remain that limit the transition from conceptual designs to scalable, field-ready applications. To address these gaps, an inaugural collaborative research workshop was convened at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). The workshop brought together interdisciplinary experts to evaluate current capabilities and define pathways for advancing nature-inspired 3DP solutions. Discussions were organized across four thematic areas: ecosystem restoration and bio-inspired design, coastal resilience, material and sediment properties, and scaling from benchtop to field implementation. Outcomes from the workshop highlight critical research needs, including material standardization, performance validation, and integration with existing engineering practices. This emerging capability also enables the embedding of habitat features, integration of sensors for monitoring infrastructure performance and environmental or security threats, and incorporation of carbon sequestration strategies directly into engineered systems. In addition, AM/3DP supports the retrofitting of existing gray infrastructure, advancing \"greening the gray\" approaches that enhance resilience and flood protection for both communities and critical assets. Collectively, these findings identify actionable pathways to develop feasible, scalable solutions that deliver multibenefit outcomes. This work supports a broader paradigm shift toward integrating nature-based approaches with advanced manufacturing technologies in coastal infrastructure.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":"1075-1093"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147573907","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}
引用次数: 0
PFAS in the circular economy: An unintended consequence of recycling and wastewater reuse? 循环经济中的PFAS:回收和废水再利用的意外后果?
IF 3.3 4区 环境科学与生态学
Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management Pub Date : 2026-07-01 DOI: 10.1093/inteam/vjag047
Olaide Ayodele Oladeji, Oluwaseun Princess Okimiji, Olusheyi Zaccheaus Ojekunle, Akash Kumar, Belay Tafa Oba, Moses Akintayo Aborisade
{"title":"PFAS in the circular economy: An unintended consequence of recycling and wastewater reuse?","authors":"Olaide Ayodele Oladeji, Oluwaseun Princess Okimiji, Olusheyi Zaccheaus Ojekunle, Akash Kumar, Belay Tafa Oba, Moses Akintayo Aborisade","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjag047","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/inteam/vjag047","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":"22 4","pages":"974-976"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148390700","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}
引用次数: 0
Plastics and the environment: challenges, impacts, and pathways to sustainability. 塑料与环境:挑战、影响和可持续发展的途径。
IF 3.3 4区 环境科学与生态学
Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management Pub Date : 2026-07-01 DOI: 10.1093/inteam/vjaf193
Rinku Rana, Abhilasha Mishra, Rekha Goswami, Akil Ahmad, Waseem Ahmad
{"title":"Plastics and the environment: challenges, impacts, and pathways to sustainability.","authors":"Rinku Rana, Abhilasha Mishra, Rekha Goswami, Akil Ahmad, Waseem Ahmad","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjaf193","DOIUrl":"10.1093/inteam/vjaf193","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Plastics have revolutionized modern life due to their versatility, durability, and low production costs. However, their persistence in the environment has become one of the most pressing global challenges. This review looks closely at the full life cycle of plastics from polymerization and processing to manufacturing and use across different industries. It also critically examines the environmental impacts of plastic waste. Special attention is given to the two main categories of plastics, thermoplastics and thermosets, and the unique challenges they pose for waste management and recycling. We discuss common processing methods such as injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, and additional operations, with a focus on how they influence material recovery and sustainability efforts. The review also explores various strategies to reduce plastic pollution, including cutting plastic use at the source, promoting reusable alternatives, advancing mechanical and chemical recycling, and developing new biodegradable polymers. Furthermore, it highlights the role of strong policy actions, increased public awareness, and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven recycling systems in moving toward a circular plastic economy. By combining innovation in materials science with environmental responsibility and socioeconomic strategies, this review identifies key pathways for sustainable plastic management and stresses the need for interdisciplinary collaboration to address the global plastic crisis.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":"997-1015"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145774618","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}
引用次数: 0
Carbon sequestration simulation study based on the Soil and Water Analysis Tool model in the Yiluo River Basin. 基于swat模型的沂罗河流域固碳模拟研究。
IF 3.3 4区 环境科学与生态学
Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management Pub Date : 2026-07-01 DOI: 10.1093/inteam/vjag037
Mingjie Yang, Peng Zhang, Yuanhong Liu, Saihua Liu, Tao Lin
{"title":"Carbon sequestration simulation study based on the Soil and Water Analysis Tool model in the Yiluo River Basin.","authors":"Mingjie Yang, Peng Zhang, Yuanhong Liu, Saihua Liu, Tao Lin","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjag037","DOIUrl":"10.1093/inteam/vjag037","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In terrestrial ecosystems, water and carbon cycles are closely coupled through processes such as photosynthesis, transpiration, and carbon allocation. Although advancements have been made in water-carbon coupling, existing studies predominantly focus on measurement methods and ecosystem model analysis, with insufficient attention paid to the linkages between hydrological processes and vegetation dynamics. This study employed the Yiluo River Basin as a case study, utilizing the Soil and Water Analysis Tool model to simulate the basin's hydrological cycle. By deconstructing and reconstructing the original hydrological response unit structure, this modified model was used to simulate actual evapotranspiration and potential evapotranspiration for each hydrological response unit. By applying the light use efficiency model and integrating evapotranspiration and potential evapotranspiration data, researchers determined the spatiotemporal distribution characteristics of carbon sequestration-namely, gross primary productivity (GPP) and net primary productivity (NPP)-thereby enriching research on water-carbon linkages. Key findings were as follows: (a) Annual average GPP and NPP showed a significant upward trend, with NPP values slightly lower than GPP. (b) The annual average values in the upstream areas were notably higher than those in the downstream areas, closely related to vegetation types and evapotranspiration distribution. (c) Summer acted as the primary season for GPP and NPP accumulation, typically exhibiting high evapotranspiration rates and strong carbon sequestration. Over time, spring cumulative contributions of GPP and NPP have gradually increased, as driven by climate change and vegetation restoration, thus narrowing the seasonal gap relative to summer.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":"1185-1200"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147326128","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}
引用次数: 0
0
×
引用
GB/T 7714-2015
复制
MLA
复制
APA
复制
导出至
BibTeX EndNote RefMan NoteFirst NoteExpress
×
提示
您的信息不完整,为了账户安全,请先补充。
现在去补充
×
提示
您因"违规操作"
具体请查看互助需知
我知道了
×
提示
确定
请完成安全验证×
相关产品
×
本文献相关产品
联系我们:info@booksci.cn Book学术提供免费学术资源搜索服务,方便国内外学者检索中英文文献。致力于提供最便捷和优质的服务体验。 Copyright © 2023 布克学术 All rights reserved.
京ICP备2023020795号-1
ghs 京公网安备 11010802042870号
Book学术文献互助
Book学术文献互助群
群 号:604180095
Book学术官方微信
小红书