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{"title":"Eco-compensation for organic farms integrating internalities and externalities based on temporal and spatial heterogeneity","authors":"Lin Gao ,&nbsp;Jixiao Cui ,&nbsp;Zuwei Fan ,&nbsp;Xinhui Huang ,&nbsp;Yuanquan Chen ,&nbsp;Guishen Zhao","doi":"10.1016/j.eiar.2024.107787","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eiar.2024.107787","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>There is an urgent demand to update eco-compensation standards for organic farming since unfair distribution that might hamper smallholders' incentives to green practices. However, the current payment method is inadequate because it fails to fully consider internalities (i.e., economic costs, labor opportunity costs) and externalities (i.e., environmental costs, ecosystem services), especially for organic farming households in ecologically sensitive regions. Hence, in this study, we presented a framework for reaching fair distribution of eco-compensation in organic farming under dynamic variations of internalities and externalities together with spatial heterogeneity. The core objective of this framework was maximizing the fairness of eco-compensation by allowing for spatial heterogeneity of the eco-compensation benchmark obtained by the net value of ecosystem services (NVES). Furthermore, the proposed framework was tested using a case study of tea production in Simao District, Puer City, Yunnan Province, China, involving conventional tea farms (CTFs), organic tea farms (OTFs), and organic rain tea farms (ORTFs). The results show that the NVES (OTFs = 17,446.06 USD•ha⁻¹•a, ORTFs = 18,723.29 USD•ha⁻¹•a, and CTFs = 15,274.67 USD•ha⁻¹•a) accurately reflected the impact of organic farming on both nature and society. The benchmark dynamics analysis based on the bonding of the NVES and organic farming development stages indicate that the government only needs to provide eco-compensation during the initial and growth stages of organic farming. Moreover, the economic–ecological synergy scenario (OTFs = 2000.97 USD•ha⁻¹•a, ORTFs = 3176.23 USD•ha⁻¹•a) represented the most reasonable way of determining appropriate eco-compensation for organic farming. In summary, this framework offered policymakers a tool of determining the eco-compensation standards and distributing eco-compensation fairly to organic farmers based on temporal and spatial heterogeneity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":309,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Impact Assessment Review","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 107787"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143132309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comprehensive evaluation of land-use carbon emissions integrating social network analysis and a zone-based machine learning approach","authors":"Houbao Fan ,&nbsp;Xinmin Zhang ,&nbsp;Xiao Zhou ,&nbsp;Zhongyi Sun ,&nbsp;Yafen He ,&nbsp;Wenqiang Wan ,&nbsp;Tiangui Lv","doi":"10.1016/j.eiar.2024.107775","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eiar.2024.107775","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, a comprehensive evaluation of land-use carbon emissions (LCEs) in the urban agglomeration in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River (UAMRYR) was conducted by integrating social network analysis (SNA) and a zone-based machine learning approach. The research framework followed a three-step process involving network structure analysis, zone optimization identification, and development pathway refinement. The results are as follows: (1) In the past 21 years, the total amount of LCEs in the UAMRYR has increased from 40.26 Mt. to 132.50 Mt., reflecting a notable increase of 229.11%. (2) The carbon emission intensity (CI) of cities noticeably declined in 2010, with greater intensity observed in northern cities than in southern cities. Moreover, capital cities demonstrated lower intensity than the surrounding areas. (3) A widespread spatial spillover effect of LCEs was observed among cities, with Wuhan, Ezhou, and Changsha displaying the highest degrees of centrality and significantly influencing other cities. (4) LCEs in the UAMRYR are primarily determined by GDP, with land-use intensity (LUI) playing a secondary role. The findings suggest that the implementation of effective LCEs reduction strategies requires consideration of the differences across various stages and the construction of corresponding carbon reduction development pathways.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":309,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Impact Assessment Review","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 107775"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143132745","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Current development of the metal additive manufacturing sustainability – A systematic review","authors":"Bruna Moura ,&nbsp;Helena Monteiro","doi":"10.1016/j.eiar.2024.107778","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eiar.2024.107778","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Metal additive manufacturing is getting interest across sectors like aerospace, automotive, and medicine. Driven by the growing stakeholders' awareness and the need to meet European Commission (EC) goals, studies evaluating the sustainability of Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes with metals are increasing. In this context, the present work aims to advance the existing knowledge on AM by systematically, and comprehensively reviewing the positive contributions of metal additive manufacturing to sustainability, and the existing sustainability evaluation methodologies applied to support AM developments, identifying current limitations and areas requiring further research. Based on the PRISMA approach, this study sought to identify the critical hotspots, available methodologies, and key achievements that may be found in the literature. The results showed that most studies focus on powder-based techniques utilising metals such as stainless steel, aluminium, and titanium alloys. The environmental assessments demonstrated that impacts may vary significantly depending on factors like part geometry, weight reduction potential, powder yield, and energy consumption. Metal additive manufacturing processes may be more expensive than conventional manufacturing, driven by material and labour costs. Finally, workers' health and safety assessments revealed potential nanoparticle exposure during manual tasks. Overall, the results showed that the sustainability of metal AM-based methods is not fully grasped, lacks standards, and relies on assumptions made by different authors, leading to variable results. Thus, further research is needed to support the stakeholders' decision-making process, namely, to develop standard approaches, and to make better comparative analyses among different studies, and frameworks assessing jointly the technical, and sustainability aspects of the metal AM parts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":309,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Impact Assessment Review","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 107778"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143132732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Eco-environmental zoning management: An innovative reform of China's environmental impact assessment system","authors":"Yanfei Xu,&nbsp;Peng Qin,&nbsp;Zongde Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.eiar.2024.107786","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eiar.2024.107786","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As an outcome of regional spatial ecological and environmental assessments, Eco-environmental zoning management in China serves as both a proactive measure for mitigating ecological risks at their source and a new direction for the evolution of the EIA system, shaping a new framework for the conservation and utilization of territorial space. This paper employs research methodologies such as case studies, administrative process theory, and SWOT analysis, a systematic review of the practical implementation of the Eco-environmental zoning management system reveals that: Through proactive intervention, information disclosure and intelligent analysis, Eco-environmental zoning management has established an EIA pre-assessment service mechanism and an EIA optimization and supervision mechanism, which not only standardize EIA preparation and streamline the content of EIA but also strongly drive the reform and innovative development of the EIA system. China's Eco-environmental zoning management is transitioning from a policy-driven model to one led by the rule of law. The primary challenges encountered during this institutional transformation include a lag in legal provisions during the formulation stage, deviations from implementation protocols during the execution stage, and a lack of supportive mechanisms during the regulatory stage. To advance the rule of law in Eco-environmental zoning management, it is essential to adhere to principles of administrative legality and procedural integrity. The proposed developmental framework should unfold across three stages: Pre-compilation, mid-implementation, and post-regulation. The insights presented in this paper offer novel research perspectives and analytical methodologies for the legalization of China's Eco-environmental zoning management. Furthermore, the systematic review and theoretical analysis contribute to the comprehensive advancement and sustainable development of China's EIA system reform, while also facilitating the dissemination of new trends and significant achievements of this reform to a global audience. Additionally, these findings provide comparative examples and theoretical references for academic inquiries related to Eco-environmental zoning management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":309,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Impact Assessment Review","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 107786"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143132737","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How to enhance urban noise management: Exploring the influencing factors of noise complaints at multiple scales integrating citizen perception","authors":"Yaran Jiao ,&nbsp;Zhen Wang ,&nbsp;Chunming Li ,&nbsp;Ziyan Yao ,&nbsp;Rencai Dong ,&nbsp;Shenghui Cui ,&nbsp;Tingting Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.eiar.2024.107783","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eiar.2024.107783","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With noise pollution posing serious threats to public health, quality of life, and urban sustainability, which highlighting the need to optimize urban acoustic environments for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study conducts a comprehensive analysis of 13,840 environmental complaints from Shenzhen, China (2016–2021), using a multi-method approach that includes sentiment analysis, correlation analysis, Geo-detector, and Shapley Additive Explanations (SHAP). We innovatively introduced the concept of noise annoyance index (NA) which complements objective noise measurements by quantifying subjective perceptions, thus providing a more comprehensive understanding of urban noise impacts. The study aims to identify key factors influencing noise complaints, including noise management strategies informed by socio-economic factors, land use, and built environments, ultimately leading to targeted noise mitigation strategies across multiple scales. Key factors influencing noise complaints were identified at various levels. From a macro-level, economic investment and GDP are significantly positively correlated with the number of noise complaints. Specifically, for every 100 billion RMB increase in real estate development investment, the number of noise complaints rises by 73.35. While, the driving factors analysis show that population density (q = 0.844, <em>P</em> = 0.023) is the most significant driver of noise complaints, and highlighting the need for fairer complaint channels through improved internet access in underdeveloped areas. At localized levels, factors like housing prices, building height, and school density become prominent, while industrial land unexpectedly suppresses complaints. These findings provide policymakers, urban planners, and community leaders with actionable insights to develop targeted noise mitigation strategies that align with the unique dynamics of urban environments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":309,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Impact Assessment Review","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 107783"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143132731","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Uncovering magnesium recovery potential and corresponding environmental impacts mitigation in China","authors":"Tianjiao Guo ,&nbsp;Yong Geng ,&nbsp;Zhou Liang ,&nbsp;Biao Zheng ,&nbsp;Xinyao Ding","doi":"10.1016/j.eiar.2024.107785","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eiar.2024.107785","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Magnesium is widely used in the automotive sector and many other end-use sectors. However, virgin magnesium resource is limited and its production generates significant environmental pressures. Magnesium recycling can effectively reduce the consumption of virgin magnesium resources and corresponding environmental impacts. By combining both stock-driven and inflow-driven models and both Weilbull and normal lifespan distribution functions, this study aims to estimate the recycling potential of magnesium and its corresponding environmental impacts in China, probably the largest magnesium producer and exporter, for the period of 2022–2050. Results show that the annual magnesium recycling potential is more than four million tons (Mt), indicating that such secondary magnesium supply could mitigate the overall consumption of virgin magnesium resource in China. This recycling effort can also reduce more than three Mt. of CO₂ emission. Finally, considering China's realities, three policy recommendations are proposed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":309,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Impact Assessment Review","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 107785"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143132549","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An approach for modular environmental life cycle assessment of effluent treatment: Configuration of effluent treatment modules based on decision tree tailored to best available techniques","authors":"Tara Soleimani ,&nbsp;David Lopez Ferber ,&nbsp;Guillaume Junqua ,&nbsp;Miguel Lopez Ferber","doi":"10.1016/j.eiar.2024.107782","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eiar.2024.107782","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>An approach was developed to configure treatment scenarios for a given industrial effluent based on pollutant composition, intended end use, available technologies, as well as environmental impact assessments of the scenarios. To overcome the complexity of configuring the industrial effluent treatment chain due to the variety of contaminants and diverse available treatment technologies, a decision tree was developed based on the best available technology tailored to pollutant types. A parametric life cycle inventory was developed for the operation phase of fifteen conventional and advanced treatment technology modules to facilitate a comparative environmental impact assessment, including parametric sensitivity and uncertainty analysis. The comparative modular life cycle assessment revealed the hotspots and contributions of fifteen treatment modules to the environmental impacts of treating of 1m³ effluent, with nanofiltration, reverse osmosis, and ion-exchange having the highest overall impacts, whereas cartilage, sand filtration, and UV have the lowest environmental impacts. Sensitivity analysis unveiled high sensitivity of midpoint and endpoint environmental impacts to energy, resin and chemical consumptions. This approach offers a foundational framework for further decision tree developments as a supporting tool for treatment configuration in the effluent treatment industry, as well as sustainability assessment of treatment scenarios derived from the decision trees. Modular treatment configuration integrated into a decision tree promises more flexibility in setting up fit-for-purpose treatment scenarios and conducting modular life cycle assessments for more sustainable effluent treatment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":309,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Impact Assessment Review","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 107782"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143132347","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Social return on investment as a tool for environmental impact and strategic assessments: Evidence from South Korea","authors":"Sung-Tae Lee ,&nbsp;Sun-Moon Jung","doi":"10.1016/j.eiar.2024.107765","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eiar.2024.107765","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a critical tool for evaluating the potential environmental impacts of development projects. While much research has explored EIA's methodologies, there has been limited focus on the quantification of its environmental benefits relative to the cost of development. Prior research on performance metrics in ECBA has focused on either environmental or financial aspect alone. To address this gap, this study evaluates the effectiveness of EIA programs in South Korea by calculating their Social Return on Investment (SROI). Our analysis shows that EIA of a steam power project yielded a 12 % annual social return from invested capital by reducing air pollution, while a golf course development EIA provided a 1 % annual social return through land protection. This shows that using SROI helps identify projects that offer the greatest environmental benefits for the investment, enabling governments to allocate constrained funds more effectively toward projects that maximize environmental sustainability. The integration of SROI into EIA and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) further provides policymakers with a unified metric for comparing policy alternatives and facilitates communication among stakeholders by integrating environmental and financial effectiveness into a single performance measure.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":309,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Impact Assessment Review","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 107765"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143132349","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating the effectiveness of EIA review for onshore wind power projects in South Korea using multi-criteria analysis","authors":"Jong-Yoon Park,&nbsp;Ji-Hyeon Park,&nbsp;Hyun-Jin Choi","doi":"10.1016/j.eiar.2024.107781","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eiar.2024.107781","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) systems play a crucial role in systematically reviewing and analyzing the potential environmental impacts of development plans, contributing significantly to environmental conservation. However, there is a growing demand to evaluate the practical effectiveness of EIA. This study introduces a novel quantitative assessment of EIA effectiveness, in contrast to the traditionally used qualitative approaches. A data-driven framework was employed to provide an objective measurement of environmental performance improvements before and after the EIA review. The overall objective of this study was to quantitatively evaluate the effectiveness of the EIA review process for onshore wind power projects (WPPs) in South Korea over the last decade (2013−2022) using an Environmental Assessment Index (EA-Index) based on a multi-criteria analysis. The EA-Index, comprising 23 indicators in three components (natural environment, resource conservation, and living and social environment), weighted by the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), provides a structured and objective method to measure environmental performance before and after an EIA review. The results showed a general improvement in environmental performance post-approval, with the average EA-Index for 79 WPPs increasing from 105.4 to 117.9 and success rates exceeding the reference value of 100 increasing from 60.8 % to 74.4 %. This improvement was driven by significant increases in the indicators within the natural environment. The significant improvements observed from 2017 to 2020 reflect the impact of the revised EIA guidelines and stricter evaluation criteria. This study highlights the need for tailored EIA guidelines to address site-specific characteristics, enhanced stakeholder engagement, and continuous policy refinement to support sustainable development. The EA-Index proved to be a robust tool for evaluating EIA effectiveness, providing critical policy implications and recommendations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":309,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Impact Assessment Review","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 107781"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143132350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Understanding the role qualitative methods can play in next generation impact assessment","authors":"Heidi Walker ,&nbsp;Alan Bond ,&nbsp;A. John Sinclair ,&nbsp;Alan P. Diduck ,&nbsp;Jenny Pope ,&nbsp;Francois Retief ,&nbsp;Angus Morrison-Saunders","doi":"10.1016/j.eiar.2024.107780","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eiar.2024.107780","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Since its inception, impact assessment (IA) has been perceived by many to be a largely technical, quantitative exercise. However, as jurisdictions shift towards a more sustainability-oriented IA that accounts for a wider range of social, cultural, economic, health and well-being, and equity implications of proposed projects and strategic initiatives, values and subjectivity come more to the fore. Making predictions now needs innovative, and rigorous applications of qualitative methods that enable meaningful inclusion of diverse knowledges, values, and information sources, whilst at the same time giving confidence to decision makers and other stakeholders about the evidence base. Adopting such qualitative methods in practice is hindered by a lack of clarity of the role of qualitative methods in the delivery of sustainability-oriented IA. Guided by findings from a thematic analysis of primary data gathered through an international survey supplemented by semi-structured interviews and a workshop, the novel contribution of this paper is to clarify how and why qualitative methods can best contribute to the effective delivery of next generation IA.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":309,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Impact Assessment Review","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 107780"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143132346","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}