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{"title":"Online community users’ perceptions of particulate matter in South Korea through topic modeling and semantic network analysis","authors":"Hansol Choi ,&nbsp;Yong Pyo Kim ,&nbsp;Yungwook Kim ,&nbsp;Ji Yi Lee ,&nbsp;Hyemi Lee","doi":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100641","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100641","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, we investigate public perception of particulate matter (PM) in South Korea to address the persistent high public anxiety levels surrounding this environmental issue. For this purpose, we first compared the monthly trends of PM concentrations, news articles, and online community posts. Furthermore, we performed a cross-correlation analysis between PM concentrations and online community posts, which are considered to be the most public-aware source, to examine how the public's response changes with variations in PM concentrations. Additionally, we conducted topic modeling and identified nine topics based on 2714 online community posts from January 2013 to December 2023. The results showed that public concern about PM is related to PM concentrations but media was found to play a role in amplifying it. The most prominent topic was the public’s critical attribution of PM in Korea to China. Other topics included interest in PM forecasts, physical risks and personal responses to PM, requests for more active government response, and controversy over the South Korean government’s PM reduction policies. In addition, the public has significant health concerns, leading to individual protective actions such as mask and air purifier purchases, possibly influenced by media and marketing strategies. There is a significant gap between public perceptions of the causes of PM and the direction and content of government policies. For instance, although the public tends to attribute PM primarily to external factors such as pollution from China, government policies appear to emphasize internal sources, such as regulating vehicle emissions. The discrepancy was found to make the public feel dissatisfied with policy implementation. This study demonstrates how the public perceives and interprets PM issues. It is also significant that we provide empirical evidence of the relationship between PM concentrations and online community posts through cross-correlation analysis. In this study we advocate for the need for policymakers to communicate PM-related information effectively to facilitate public alignment with PM reduction policies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34473,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Advances","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100641"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144138743","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Hydro-chemical study and assessment of drinking and irrigation water quality in the Oued Fez watershed (Fez city and surrounding areas, Saïs Basin, Morocco)","authors":"Ayman Agharabi ,&nbsp;El Mehdi Jeddi ,&nbsp;Lhoucine Karrat ,&nbsp;Nicolae Har ,&nbsp;Ahmed Ntarmouchant ,&nbsp;Ferenc Lazar Forray ,&nbsp;Lahcen Gourari ,&nbsp;Constantin Balica ,&nbsp;Cristian Victor Mircescu ,&nbsp;Brahim Mali ,&nbsp;Horea Bedelean","doi":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100639","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100639","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Saïs basin, which in its northeastern part includes the city of Fez, is located in northern Morocco, between Middle Atlas and Pre-Rif mountains. It is drained by a hydrological system that supports agricultural, urban and industrial activities in this semi-arid region. This system is weakened by anthropic impact, hence the importance of assessing the quality of these waters for better management and preservation.</div><div>This study evaluates the physicochemical characteristics, hydrochemical evolution and suitability for drinking and irrigation of surface waters in the Oued Fez basin (OFB). The hydrochemistry reveals average cation and anion concentrations (mg/l) organized in decreasing order: HCO₃^- (140.8) &gt; Cl^- (110.4) &gt; Na⁺ (85.6) &gt; Ca²⁺ (31.7) &gt; SO₄^2- (23.8) &gt; NO₃^- (23.5) &gt; Mg²⁺ (16.7) &gt; <em>K</em>⁺ (0.8). These concentrations vary from a Ca-HCO₃ facies upstream to Na-HCO₃ in the intermediate zone and Na-Cl downstream. These variations are controlled by water-rock interaction processes and by the significant influence of anthropogenic factor in areas with high urban density. Isotopic signatures vary between -7.09 and -5.68 ‰ for δ¹⁸O and between -42.7 and -32.8 ‰ for δ²H, confirming the meteoric origin of these recharged waters in the Middle Atlas between 1011 and 1577 m.</div><div>The quality assessment of these waters for drinking purposes testifies to their acceptability, except for S-MC and R-FS4 located in urban areas. According to the quality indices for irrigation (SAR, Na %, PI, KI, IWQI), only downstream waters are unsuitable for this purpose, due to the high sodium and salinity risks associated with anthropogenic contamination.</div><div>This work spatially shows the causes of changes in the chemical composition and suitability for irrigation of these waters. It identifies sources of pollution that can be avoided to preserve the health sustainability of these waters. It also highlights the influence of human activity and climate on this precious resource.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34473,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Advances","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100639"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144069982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comprehensive review on co-integration of conventional systems and advanced oxidation processes for industrial and agricultural wastewater treatment applications","authors":"Lata Deso Abo ,&nbsp;Mani Jayakumar ,&nbsp;Albert Selvakumar Jeyapaul ,&nbsp;Magesh Rangaraju ,&nbsp;Hirpha Adugna Areti ,&nbsp;Ayele Assefa Adugna","doi":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100638","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100638","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Agricultural wastewater, which contains nitrates, phosphates, pesticides, and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), along with industrial discharges that include heavy metals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chemical oxygen demand (COD), suspended particulates, and phenolic compounds, poses a risk of water contamination even at minimal levels. Therefore, it is essential to manage this wastewater through integrated treatment methods before releasing it into aquatic environments. The combination of traditional systems with Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) specifically for treating industrial and agricultural wastewater is a crucial area of research aimed at improving the effectiveness of treatment methods to facilitate the reuse of treated water across various sectors. These integrated approaches offer advantages but also introduce challenges that need addressing for broader application. Additionally, this review focused on the removal of harmful contaminants from agricultural and industrial wastewater. It covered a variety of advanced treatment techniques, including combined coagulation-flocculation-decantation and the Fenton method, as well as integrated coagulation with photo-Fenton oxidation, electrocoagulation paired with photo-Fenton, and coagulation alongside UV/H₂O₂/ferrioxalate complexes. It also examined Fenton-adsorption, Fenton-nanofiltration methods, and microelectrolysis integrated with Fenton oxidation and coagulation. Moreover, the combination of UV/Fe²⁺ and photo-Fenton was discussed, along with hybrid moving bed bioreactors utilizing advanced oxidation processes such as Fenton, photo-Fenton, and UV-C/H₂O₂. The integration of air stripping with Fenton oxidation and enhanced coagulation was also considered, alongside O₃/H₂O₂/peroxymonosulfate processes, catalytic wet air oxidation, and photocatalytic oxidation involving activated carbon doping, among others. These methodologies aim to address the complex nature of pollutants found in industrial discharges. Furthermore, a comprehensive discussion was provided on the use of combined traditional systems with AOPs for wastewater treatment in both agricultural and industrial contexts, emphasizing the importance of these processes in achieving significant treatment results.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34473,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Advances","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100638"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143902540","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Short-term effects of air pollutants on acute asthma exacerbation among children with persistent asthma: A nationwide case-crossover study in Japan","authors":"Akihiro Shiroshita ,&nbsp;Yoshihisa Miyamoto ,&nbsp;Yuki Kataoka ,&nbsp;Qianzhi Wang ,&nbsp;Naoki Kajita ,&nbsp;Keisuke Anan ,&nbsp;Yusaku Shibata ,&nbsp;Nobuyuki Yajima","doi":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100637","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100637","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Although numerous studies have suggested short-term effects of air pollutants on acute asthma exacerbation, no study has yet specifically focused on children with persistent asthma, a particularly vulnerable population. In addition, several important aspects remain unclear: the potential harm caused by inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and the disentangling of impacts from multiple pollutants.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This case-crossover study utilized data from the Japan Medical Data Center between 2005 and 2022. The study population included children with persistent asthma aged 4–5 years. A date of acute asthma exacerbation was selected as the focal window, with two corresponding reference windows at -7 and -14 days. The exposures were ambient particulate matter 2.5, nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), carbon monoxide, photochemical oxidants, sulfur dioxide, total hydrocarbons, and non-methane hydrocarbons. For multi-pollutant models, we incorporated all air pollutants by using principal component analysis. Conditional logistic regression models were applied, adjusting for temperature, humidity, and air pressure. An interaction term with ICS use was included.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>In total, 142,947 acute asthma exacerbation cases were identified, with 20,724 children having persistent asthma. In single-pollutant models, higher levels of air pollutants, except for photochemical oxidants, were associated with increased risks. No significant interaction effects of ICS were observed. Multi-pollutant models suggested that NO₂ had the greatest impact (odds ratio among non-ICS users: 1.23 [95 % confidence interval: 1.17–1.29]).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Most air pollutants, particularly NO₂, were associated with higher risks of acute asthma exacerbation. Physicians may not need to be overly concerned about harmful interactions of ICS.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34473,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Advances","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100637"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143899929","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Revealing the spatiotemporal precipitation patterns of ECMWF fifth-generation reanalyses since the mid-20th century in West-Africa","authors":"René Bodjrènou ,&nbsp;Luc Ollivier Sintondji ,&nbsp;Françoise Comandan","doi":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100636","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100636","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Reanalysis datasets are a viable alternative to ensure the continuity of hydrological studies and to assess climate variability in regions where the availability and/or quality of observational data is limited. This study revealed the performance of the fifth generation of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) reanalyses, namely ERA5 (0.25°x0.25°) and ERA5-Land (0.1°x0.1°), over West Africa. They were analyzed on spatial and temporal scales (annual, monthly, daily, and hourly). The reanalysis time series were obtained by Selecting the Nearest Pixel (SNP) closest to the point station or by the Inverse Distance Weighted (IDW) method and compared with the observational data using Pearson correlation (c) and Relative Mean Absolute Error (RMAE). The results showed on average similar performance between ERA5 and ERA5-Land reanalyses, and also between SNP and IDW methods. However, a significant difference can be observed at some stations/areas due to the influence of topography and wind. Both reanalyses performed well on a spatial scale, with a clear distinction between the wet and dry areas. They also performed well on an annual (<em>c</em> = 0.60 and RMAE=22 %) and monthly (<em>c</em> = 0.80 and RMAE=40 %) scales. For 713 point stations, ERA5 and ERA5-Land showed negative trends in interannual variability for 82 % and 94 %, respectively. They agreed with the trends derived from observations (negative trends for 96 % of stations). However, the reanalyses performed poorly on both daily (<em>c</em> = 0.21 and RMAE=128 %) and hourly (<em>c</em> = 0.06 and RMAE=170 %) scales. Maximum daily precipitation (RX1day) is also less well represented, sometimes with negative correlations. The ECMWF fifth generation reanalyses need to be adjusted to improve their performance in describing precipitation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34473,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Advances","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100636"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143869398","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Clinical correlation of SARS-CoV-2 wastewater passive sampling in long-term care facilities and wastewater treatment plants","authors":"William Strike ,&nbsp;Alexus Rockward ,&nbsp;Blazan Mijatovic ,&nbsp;Ann Noble ,&nbsp;Cullen Olsson ,&nbsp;Soroosh Torabi ,&nbsp;Mohammad Dehghan Banadaki ,&nbsp;Reuben Adatorwovor ,&nbsp;James Keck ,&nbsp;Scott Berry","doi":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100635","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100635","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) is a promising tool for improving health outcomes through early detection and cost-effective pathogen surveillance. Long-term care facilities (LTCFs) serve and employ vulnerable populations that may particularly benefit from the use of WBE, but financial and technical costs associated with standard sampling methods limit the feasibility of WBE in the LTCF setting. In this work, we used passive sampling to simplify the wastewater analysis process and compared its performance to the standard composite sampling method. Moore swabs and automatic composite samplers were used concurrently to sample wastewater from two LTCFs, and samples were analyzed for SARS-CoV-2 concentration. Passive sampling relies on an unknown volume of wastewater flowing through a cotton material, which complicates back calculations of pathogen concentration. We chose to calculate analyte concentrations based on the squeezed eluent from the cotton swab, which is practical for temporal analysis. Across all samples, passive and composite sampling performed similarly for SARS-CoV-2 detection and mean concentration. However, we observed a sensitivity advantage at low SARS-CoV-2 concentrations (&lt;180 gc/mL) when using passive sampling. Furthermore, SARS-CoV-2 wastewater concentrations obtained via passive sampling correlated with the reported clinical cases, with wastewater concentration leading reported clinical cases by an average of 4 days. Passive and composite sampling were also performed at a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) to examine the effects of facility type on sampling performance. To our knowledge, this is the first work performing a comparative analysis at both facility- and community-scale locations. Passive sampling yielded significantly higher SARS-CoV-2 and fecal load biomarkers than composite sampling at WWTPs, illustrating an important difference between LTCF samples and WWTP samples.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34473,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Advances","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100635"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143869399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Climate control of litter decomposition and nutrient release in tropical and sub-tropical forest biomes of Northeast India","authors":"Ngangbam Somen Singh ,&nbsp;Francis Q Brearley ,&nbsp;Shri Kant Tripathi","doi":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100634","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100634","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Litter decomposition is fundamental to nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems across the globe and is affected by abiotic and biotic factors. Thus, patterns of litter decomposition and nutrient release vary among different terrestrial ecosystems depending on climatic conditions. We followed the decomposition of litter from four species as well as a mixed litter in contrasting sub-tropical (STF) and tropical (TF) forests of North-east India to assess the factors influencing decomposition between them. Mass loss and concentrations of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), manganese (Mn) and sulfur (S), as well as acid-unhydrolyzable residue (AUR) (‘lignin’) were followed over a one-year period. We found clearly different decomposition patterns in the two forest types. In the TF, decomposition followed the single exponential function indicating a complete disappearance of litter material within a year. In contrast, in the STF, the mass loss pattern followed an asymptotic function with a limit value indicating a stable fraction. The AUR decomposition rate was about twice as fast in the TF as compared to the STF. Litter decomposition and nutrient release were faster in the TF compared to the STF, and hence carbon and nutrients were accrued in the soil organic matter in the latter but not in the former due to contrasting environmental conditions. It is concluded that the mechanism for complete decomposition in TF as compared to STF is strongly influenced by the climate rather than any intrinsic factors.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34473,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Advances","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100634"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143873850","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Emerging pollutant degradation processed by a novel 3D printed monolith: Performance evaluation and mechanisms","authors":"S. Fernández-Velayos ,&nbsp;N. Menendez ,&nbsp;F.J. Palomares ,&nbsp;P. Herrasti ,&nbsp;O. Juanes ,&nbsp;J. Sánchez-Marcos ,&nbsp;E. Mazarío","doi":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100633","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100633","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the current study, a novel Cu@PLA monolith was prepared by 3D printing technology to activate persulfate (PS) for ciprofloxacin (CIP) removal. This study focuses on the development of a 3D catalyst from a commercial filament with a 73 wt.% Cu composition. The monolith design was a cylinder with an internal mesh, adopted to improve the fluid dynamics of the process. Continuous-flow reactor experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of different operating parameters on CIP removal. Our findings indicated that the immersion of Cu@PLA monolith in an alkaline solution for 15 min activated the surface of the catalyst owing to the increase in Cu at% and the Cu 2p signal observed in XPS. After this process, the PS dose was optimised to 0.5 mM to achieve 90 % of CIP degradation. The other parameters were pH₀ = 5, flow rate = 0.22 mL/min, Tª = 25°C and CIP = 1.3 ppm. The performance in long-term experiments (7 days) was excellent, with a slight efficiency decrease from the first hours (90 %) to 84 % at the end of the experiment. Moreover, the degradation mechanisms and transformation pathways were elucidated by scavenging tests and liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry, respectively. Finally, the feasibility of the system was demonstrated in real water matrices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34473,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Advances","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100633"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143838388","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Spatial distribution and health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements along GT road from Sialkot to Rawalpindi","authors":"Ufra Naseer ,&nbsp;Atif Ahmad ,&nbsp;Muhammad Adnan ,&nbsp;Muhammad Yousaf ,&nbsp;Zhengping Du ,&nbsp;Chuntian Qiu ,&nbsp;Tianxiang Yue","doi":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100632","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100632","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The rapid development and urbanization along the GT roadside has brought severe potentially toxic elements (PTEs) contamination to the soil and may lead to considerable risk to the ecosystem. In this study, the concentrations, spatial distribution along with ecological risk, and health risk assessments of PTEs (Pb, Cr, Cu, and Cd) in the GT roadside soil from Sialkot to Rawalpindi are evaluated, aiming to provide a theoretical understanding of managing and mitigating the PTEs contamination. 200 samples are collected at varying distances from the road's edge across 4 different zones (Sialkot, Gujrat, Jhelum, and Rawalpindi). A non-linear fitting model is applied to analyze the correlation between PTEs and roadside distance and shows PTEs concentration decrease with an increase in the road proximity. As distance from the road increases, ERI decreases with the highest risk at 0 m (265.99) and the lowest risk at 100 m (59.46), highlighting the gradual dissipation of the pollutant. The maximum concentration of PTEs is observed in Sialkot, while the minimum is noted in Jhelum. The mean concentrations of PTEs at 0 m were 34.9, 14.3, 27.1 and 0.66 for Pb, Cu, Cr and Cd, respectively in this descending order: Pb &gt; Cu &gt; Cr &gt; Cd. The mean concentration of ERI of PTEs was 120.84 at Sialkot, 86.61 at Gujrat, 50.03 at Jhelum, and 69.63 at Rawalpindi. Cr and Cu pose a lower ecological risk as compared to Pb and Cd. Roadside soil ranges from “unpolluted” to “moderately polluted” for all metals excluding Cr. Nemerow Integrated Pollution Index (NIPI) value of 1.005 indicates that the contamination level slightly exceeds the acceptable limit. The trend of the average daily dose of PTEs (ADD) in soil via the three pathways is noted in the order of ADD_inh ˂ ADD_derm ˂ ADD_ing. Among ADD of soil, ADD_derm has maximum value in adults, while ADD_ing and ADD_inh values are maximum for children. The hazard index (HI) for all inspected PTEs in the soil is below 1, demonstrating no considerable health risk for either children or adults. The Pakistani government should prioritize traffic, and industrial-related environmental issues along GT road. This study is helpful to further analyze and assess the health risks associated with exposure to PTEs near highways, including those in industrial areas globally.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34473,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Advances","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100632"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143838390","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring drought risk scenarios for bioenergy systems for adaptation to climate change in the Upper Tocantins basin, Brazil","authors":"Jazmin Campos Zeballos ,&nbsp;Vinicius Bof Bufon ,&nbsp;Zita Sebesvari ,&nbsp;Jakob Rhyner","doi":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100631","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100631","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The generation of electricity from sugarcane bagasse plays an important role in Brazil's energy mix, particularly in complementing hydropower during the dry season and in mitigating the impacts of climate change. However, sugarcane is facing increasing challenges due to the occurrence of droughts. This study assesses drought risk of sugarcane, with a particular focus on its role in bagasse-based electricity generation. The IPCC AR5 Risk Assessment Framework was employed to evaluate two global climate change models, two representative concentration pathways (RCPs), and three land use scenarios. The present study employs a dynamic approach to analyse the interconnectivity of risk components, thereby contributing to the development of a methodology to compare risk scenarios considering changes in the system. Spatial analyses of hazard, exposure, and vulnerability were conducted, revealing dynamic risk across nine scenarios. This highlights the necessity of understanding the interconnectivity for a comprehensive risk analysis and the implementation of effective measures to mitigate risk. The findings emphasise the necessity of tailored risk management strategies to effectively address drought risks, focusing on the planning of sugarcane expansion and, more specifically, on the reduction of vulnerability. The results indicate that the reduction of vulnerability is dependent on the implementation of early warning systems, which serve as a crucial mechanism for the timely dissemination of drought information. Furthermore, access to water reservoirs (e.g. dams) and the implementation of efficient irrigation systems play a pivotal role in enhancing resilience and reduce further vulnerability within the sector. The analysis facilitates the identification of the strengths and the weaknesses of the systems for the implementation of targeted mitigation measures. These measures are intended to strengthen the sector's resilience and sustainability, aligning with national objectives.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34473,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Advances","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100631"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143776561","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}