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{"title":"Beyond Accuracy: Building Trustworthy AI for Environmental Decision-Making.","authors":"Zejia Qin, Linji Chen","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjag154","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/inteam/vjag154","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149109049","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":"Feeding and reproduction measurement in Gammarus fossarum: recommendations for freshwater sediment toxicity assessment.","authors":"Cécile Luc-Rey, Anthony G E Mathiron, Pierre-Louis Hombert, Nicolas Delorme, Benoît J D Ferrari, Hélène Budzinski, Guillaume Jubeaux, Olivier Geffard","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjag156","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/inteam/vjag156","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sediments are a key compartment of aquatic ecosystems, providing habitat for benthic species while acting as both sink and source of contaminants. Sediment quality assessment relies largely on chemical analyses that do not account for contaminant bioavailability or mixture effects. Sediment toxicity bioassays could address these gaps, but standardized test using European species remain scarce. This study aimed to develop two new bioassays on sediments - feeding and reproduction- using a freshwater amphipod Gammarus fossarum, a species widely used in European ecotoxicology. A total of 137 natural sediments, characterized in terms of physical and chemical properties, from four French river basins were tested, alongside a formulated sediment used as a laboratory control and reference. Three key questions were investigated: (1) whether grain size and organic carbon content act as confounding factors on survival, consumption rate of MUG® and fecundity; (2) whether a formulated sediment provides a suitable laboratory control; and (3) whether the two bioassays can discriminate between natural sediments of contrasting toxicity. Results showed no correlation between grain size or organic carbon content and consumption rate or fecundity, indicating that these properties did not confound the interpretation of bioassays. While survival in formulated sediment met established validity criteria, feeding rate and fecundity were significantly altered, questioning its suitability as a reference. A threshold-based statistical approach, derived from the distribution of responses across natural sediments, was therefore proposed as an alternative interpretation method and successfully identified toxic sites. These findings support that feeding and reproduction bioassays with G. fossarum are sensitive and discriminating tools for sediment quality monitoring, under the Water Framework Directive, and dredged sediment management. Further work on validity criteria and interlaboratory reproducibility is needed to support their future standardization.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149109042","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":"Safe and Sustainable by Design Assessment of Flame Retardant Alternatives in Household Electronic Devices: A Comparison of Phosphinate-Based and Brominated Systems.","authors":"Fotini Nikiforou, Adrian Beard, Qiang Li, Achilleas Karakoltzidis, Kyriakos Panagiotidis, Spyros Karakitsios, Dimosthenis A Sarigiannis","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjag149","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/inteam/vjag149","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The European Commission (EC) introduced the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework to support the transition toward a toxic-free environment and to foster chemical innovation through the (re)design of safer and more sustainable chemicals and materials. The present study applies the EC SSbD framework to assess the safety and environmental sustainability aspects of two flame retardant (FR) systems used in plastic components of household electronics: a phosphinate-based system and a brominated system. The former (alternative system) is based on aluminum diethyl phosphinate (DEPAL), while the latter is based on decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE). Brominated FRs, despite their links with adverse health and environmental effects, continue to hold a significant share in the market of FRs. Therefore, alternatives, such as DEPAL, which is in the organophosphorus class, are explored. The SSbD assessment was performed using the PARC SSbD toolbox, an integrative platform of tools being developed to operationalize the SSbD framework. Under the modeled conditions, the phosphinate-based FR system demonstrated a more favorable comparative SSbD profile than the brominated system across safety (hazard, occupational, consumer, and environmental exposure) and environmental sustainability dimensions. The assessment outputs included hazard-screening flags and human health risk characterization ratios (RCRs) below 1 for both systems, while higher environmental risk was estimated for the DBDPE-based system in aquatic sediments (RCR > 1). The brominated system also showed higher environmental impacts in most life cycle impact categories, including climate change, with 21 t CO2-eq/m3 compared with 17 t CO2-eq/m3 for the phosphinate-based system. Although DEPAL carries a self-classification as vPvM (as of June 2026, still pending official ECHA conclusion based on chemical compliance check), the risk-based safety assessment indicated low exposure and controlled risks under the exposure scenarios. Overall, this study highlights the value of adopting SSbD in innovation processes and its potential to support evidence-based chemical innovation.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148989900","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":"Models to Evaluate the direct Release of Cosmetic Ingredients into natural waters: Summary of the MERCI framework.","authors":"Ryan Heisler, Amelie Ott, Maura Roberts, W Martin Williams, Todd Gouin, Eva Klingelmann, Sascha Pawlowski, Arnaud Boivin, Ahmed Tlili","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjag152","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/inteam/vjag152","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Reliable environmental exposure assessment requires fit-for-purpose tools capable of characterizing the magnitude, frequency, and duration of chemical releases under realistic use conditions. While established regulatory models, such as the European Union System for the Evaluation of Substances (EUSES), support screening-level assessment of cosmetic ingredients released down-the-drain, direct release scenarios are not addressed within current chemical safety frameworks. To address this gap, we present MERCI (Models to Evaluate the direct Release of Cosmetic Ingredients into natural waters), which is an iterative, tiered exposure assessment framework, that can be used to derive predicted environmental concentrations (PECs) from, for example, UV-filters used in sunscreen products released directly into marine and freshwater systems. The MERCI Framework integrates existing environmental fate and transport models within a transparent structure that aligns model selection with problem formulation, regulatory objectives, data availability, and resource considerations. Lower tiers apply standardized, conservative assumptions consistent with regulatory screening practices, while higher tiers incorporate increasing environmental realism, including refined emission estimates and site-specific hydrodynamics to reduce uncertainty and address complex questions. The framework is intended to be iterative, enabling users to select and refine tools as needed to support decision-making, prioritize data generation, and strengthen confidence in environmental risk assessments. As regulatory expectations and scientific understanding evolve, MERCI provides a scalable, adaptable pathway to integrate direct-release exposure scenarios, particularly those associated with the direct release of UV-filters used in sunscreen products, into chemical safety evaluations.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148891241","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":"Addressing point source soil pollution in the Western Balkans: challenges and opportunities for European Union integration.","authors":"Cristina Arias-Navarro, Dragana Vidojević, Pandi Zdruli, Felipe Yunta Mezquita, Arwyn Jones, Piotr Wojda","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjaf104","DOIUrl":"10.1093/inteam/vjaf104","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Soil pollution poses a significant threat to human health and the environment in the Western Balkans. It contaminates food and water sources with potentially toxic elements and degrades ecosystems by reducing soil functions and biodiversity. Industrialization over the past century has made soil pollution a widespread issue in the region. This study aims to summarize the status of point source soil pollution, identify knowledge gaps, and support the implementation of the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans, with a focus on soil remediation priorities. Through the analysis of 118 contaminated or potentially contaminated sites, the study reveals that industrial and mining activities are the primary sources of soil pollution, while asbestos and nuclear energy contribute relatively less. Although waste management has progressed somewhat, waste collection, transportation, and disposal systems, as well as insufficient waste treatment and recycling facilities, remain a major source of pollution in the region. Countries such as Serbia and North Macedonia have conducted preliminary assessments, but comprehensive regional data on waste management and pollution levels are lacking. Challenges include weak legal frameworks, insufficient funding, and limited site investigations. Effective strategies must prioritize high-risk sites and establish clear criteria for identifying pollution hot spots. A registry of contaminated sites is essential, starting with the most critical areas and expanding to include all sites with health and environmental risks. Public awareness and remediation efforts remain limited, underscoring the need for integrated policies, increased funding, and community engagement. Immediate action is crucial to mitigate soil pollution and protect public health. This work emphasizes the urgent need for coordinated soil protection strategies to ensure sustainable land use and healthy soils in the Western Balkans.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":"1446-1469"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144834955","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":"Green gutter as a nature-based solution for a mitigation and adaptation strategy in urban environments.","authors":"Ludovica Bellani, Lineker Max Goulart Coelho, Ole Schultz, Fulvio Boano","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjaf122","DOIUrl":"10.1093/inteam/vjaf122","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The goal of this article is to report an experimental study conducted to evaluate the efficiency of the \"green gutter\" as a prospective green wall to delay stormwater. The innovative pilot green gutter structure was formed by an unplanted prismatic vertical column of metal filled with mineral wool (height 4 m, width 0.6 m, depth 0.15 m). Along the structure elevation, eight moisture sensors divided in two lines of four were embedded within the filling material to assess saturation levels, and flow meters were installed in the inlet and outlet of the system. This system was tested with different flows and durations to simulate distinct rain events. The monitored parameters were peak flow reduction and peak flow delay. From the results, it could be verified that the performance of the system showed a consistent capacity to delay peak flows, on average within 15 min, but showed a limited capacity for peak flow reduction. Higher peak flow reductions ranging from 30% to 50% were obtained only for design rains of 10-min duration and 0.5- and 5-year return periods, respectively. By effectively delaying peak flow the green gutter was shown to be a promising solution to be used in stormwater strategies focused on creating time lags of peak flows among subwatersheds.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":"1527-1536"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144952542","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":"Evaluating biodiversity and ecosystem services offered by spontaneous revegetation in a restored quarry area in Tuscany.","authors":"Elisa C Bizzotto, Barbara Raimondi, Ivo Rigamonti, Sara Ceccon, Mara Moggia, Antonio Marcomini, Aldo Trezzi","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjag086","DOIUrl":"10.1093/inteam/vjag086","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study illustrates results of an ecological survey performed on a former quarry area, morphologically reshaped from late 1990s, through the use of red gypsum obtained as a by-product from the production cycle of a facility in Italy. After emplacement of the red gypsum in the former quarry, the area underwent spontaneous revegetation. To evaluate the ongoing restoration process and to document existing ecological values, a geopedological survey, a preliminary vegetation survey, and preparation of a wildlife checklist were conducted in autumn 2023; additionally, desktop studies were carried out to identify the expected vegetation series and habitats for the area. A preliminary assessment was also carried out to identify the main ecosystem services currently provided by the subject area. The investigations showed that, although of its recent origin and the modest rate of pedological evolution, the area currently presents elements of high ecological value: The observed vegetation is consistent with the successional series expected for the area and the observed ecological features (in terms of vegetational structures, outcropping soils, and more arid microclimatic conditions) introduce elements of habitat diversity with respect to the surrounding area (a dense wood), favoring therefore the presence of animal species adapted to habitats that are limiting for many. Specifically, the southern portion of the area displays a complex assemblage of different native plant species, while the northern part of the area is characterized by the presence of a dense bramble bush, a species of ecological value for wildlife since offering food, refuge, habitat, and pollination. Overall results thus indicate that the approach adopted in the restoration of the former quarry allowed a functional restoration of the area; on the basis of this work, key suggestions were provided to optimize the management of the restored area, meanwhile monitoring its temporal evolution.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":"1537-1549"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148005037","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":"The environmental impacts and remediation strategies of microplastics in aquatic sediments.","authors":"Abdulrazaq Izuafa, Oluwafemi Adebayo Oyewole, Josephine Nathaniel, Priscilla Oluwaseyi Obi, Saadatu Muhammad","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjag038","DOIUrl":"10.1093/inteam/vjag038","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Microplastics, defined as synthetic polymer particles smaller than 5 mm, have become pervasive contaminants in aquatic sediments worldwide, where they function as long-term repositories that integrate multiple environmental stressors. Sediment concentrations are commonly three to five orders of magnitude higher than those measured in overlying water, reflecting continuous inputs from both primary microplastics intentionally produced at small sizes and secondary microplastics formed through fragmentation of larger plastic debris. This review synthesizes a current understanding of microplastic sources, transport processes, and ecological implications in sedimentary environments, while highlighting key barriers to effective management. Microplastics reach sediments through point sources such as wastewater treatment plants and industrial discharges, as well as diffuse pathways including atmospheric deposition and stormwater runoff. Their transport and accumulation are governed by polymer density, particle size, biofilm development, and hydrodynamic conditions. Once deposited, microplastics interact with surrounding sediments by sorbing persistent organic pollutants and trace metals, thereby modifying contaminant partitioning and potential bioavailability. Benthic deposit-feeding organisms are directly exposed through sediment ingestion, although field evidence linking sediment contamination to bioaccumulation and trophic transfer remains limited. Despite growing recognition of risk, major knowledge gaps persist. Methodological inconsistency in sampling, extraction, and polymer identification limits comparability among studies, while limited temporal monitoring constrains understanding of disturbance-driven redistribution. These scientific challenges are compounded by unequal monitoring capacity and regulatory development across regions, creating data-poor areas where contamination burdens may be substantial. Addressing sediment microplastic contamination requires coordinated progress in analytical standardization, advanced monitoring technologies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and integrated mitigation strategies that prioritize source reduction alongside technological and nature-based solutions.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":"1376-1397"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147377239","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":"Comparative assessment of 2-methylisoborneol and geosmin removal techniques using multicriteria decision analysis.","authors":"Betul Aykut-Senel, Nuray Ates, Sehnaz Sule Kaplan-Bekaroglu, Cihan Ozgur","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjag049","DOIUrl":"10.1093/inteam/vjag049","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The removal of 2-methylisoborneol and geosmin from drinking water is a persistent challenge due to their resistance to conventional treatment methods. This study employs a multicriteria decision-making approach, integrating the analytic hierarchy process, technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution, VlseKriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje (multicriteria optimization and compromise solution), and stochastic multicriteria acceptability analysis, to evaluate five treatment alternatives: (A1) activated carbon adsorption, (A2) modified activated carbon adsorption, (A3) peroxone oxidation, (A4) integrated original activated carbon and peroxone process, and (A5) integrated modified activated carbon and peroxone process. The assessment was conducted across seven criteria: technical performance, environmental sustainability, economic feasibility, operational feasibility, usability and monitoring, safety and health risks, and adaptability and suitability. Results indicate that A2 exhibits the highest removal efficiency, while A3 offers the fastest degradation but has high chemical demands and safety risks. The analytic hierarchy process, technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution, and stochastic multicriteria acceptability analysis ranked A2 as the most favorable, whereas VlseKriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje favored A5, suggesting that it provides a balanced performance across multiple criteria. A sensitivity analysis confirmed the stability of rankings, highlighting the impact of criterion weight variations on final decisions. These findings underscore the importance of a hybrid evaluation framework in selecting effective water treatment strategies. Future studies should explore the integration of machine learning techniques to enhance decision-making reliability.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":"1562-1578"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147512029","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":"Comparative analysis of lignin peroxidase and laccase responses to graphene-related nanomaterials.","authors":"Humberto Castillo-González, Fabio Candotto Carniel, Mario Mardirossian, Ester Vázquez, Maurizio Prato, Mauro Tretiach","doi":"10.1093/inteam/vjag003","DOIUrl":"10.1093/inteam/vjag003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Graphene-related materials (GRMs) are revolutionizing sectors such as electronics, energy storage, agriculture, and biomedicine due to their exceptional properties. However, concerns are emerging about their environmental impact, particularly regarding their persistence, potential toxicity to aquatic ecosystems, and challenges in safe disposal. These issues highlight the need for more robust sustainable-by-design and risk-assessment strategies. In this context, this research investigated the influence of GRMs on lignin peroxidase (LiP) and laccase (Lac), key enzymes involved in lignin breakdown with significant potential in bioremediation. These enzymes are crucial for degrading complex molecules, and understanding their interaction with GRMs could provide valuable insights into the degradation of 2D nanomaterials, particularly graphene oxide (GO), few-layer graphene (FLG), and reduced graphene oxide (rGO). In vitro enzymatic assays conducted with varying GRMs concentrations (12.5, 25.0, and 50.0 µg/mL) revealed that Lac remained unaffected, while LiP exhibited a noteworthy reduction in catalytic activity, particularly in the presence of GO at the highest concentration. A sequestration study to quantify the bioavailable fraction confirmed these effects, indicating significant enzyme loss, notably with GO at 50 µg/mL. These findings prompted a mechanistic exploration of enzyme inhibition dynamics, revealing the complex nature of GRM-catalytic enzyme processes. By considering factors such as zeta potential (electrostatic forces), hydrophobicity, dispersion stability, and oxidation state, this study addresses a key knowledge gap and provides a foundation for understanding these interactions, offering crucial insights into the environmental fate of GRMs and guiding their sustainable use and management.</p>","PeriodicalId":13557,"journal":{"name":"Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management","volume":" ","pages":"1514-1526"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145948747","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}