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{"title":"An inorganic “non-targeted” characterization platform for comprehensive monitoring of elements in surface water","authors":"Kristof Tirez,&nbsp;Joni Dehaspe,&nbsp;Jeroen Van Stappen,&nbsp;Ingeborg Joris,&nbsp;Christine Vanhoof,&nbsp;Stefan Voorspoels,&nbsp;Johan Annys","doi":"10.1186/s12302-025-01113-w","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12302-025-01113-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>The concept of bioavailability influencing environmental risk from <i>metals</i> has gained European regulatory and scientific support, but routine implementation remains a challenge due to the scarcity of physico-chemical data obtained from national surface water monitoring networks for assessing <i>metal</i> complexation with abiotic ligands. It is essential to remain vigilant and to ensure that the narrow focus of our routine analytical equipment does not limit our perspective. The focus blinders in our surface water monitoring networks should not transform into vision blinders, preventing us from considering broader insights and possibilities. Thanks to advancements in analytical instrumentation and data processing capabilities, this study presents an inorganic “non-targeted” characterization platform for wide-eyed and time-efficient high-quality surface water monitoring.</p><h3>Results</h3><p>This study evaluated the feasibility of a comprehensive inorganic quantitative non-targeted analysis (NTA) combined with geochemical modeling as holistic monitoring, i.e., a complete and comprehensive characterization of matrix and trace elements in Flemish surface water samples. For this purpose, state-of-the-art inductively coupled plasma–tandem mass spectrometry (ICP–MS/MS) and Discrete Analyzer instrumentation were employed to perform quantitative analysis of more than 70 elements in the periodic table. The obtained quantitative analysis data served as input for the PHREEQC geochemical model to calculate the chemical species of the elements and estimate the concentration of the free <i>metal</i> ion. For elements contributing to standard exceedances in Flemish waterways (e.g., Co), holistic monitoring can enhance understanding of their “(biological) availability” and ecological impact relative to environmental quality standards derived from chronic ecotoxicity data (NOEC or EC10). Various Risk Characterization Ratio (RCR) approaches were compared for Co, Cu, Ni, Zn, and Pb, utilizing the free ion concentration and the bioavailable <i>metal</i> concentration. Besides, the multi-element ICP–MS/MS analysis revealed a “gadolinium anomaly,” indicating the presence of Gd-based contrast agents in some Flemish surface waters.</p><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>As a proof of concept, benefits of the holistic monitoring, i.e.<i>,</i> coupling of a non-targeted characterization platform with geochemical modeling, are given in terms of (i) improved analysis quality on the entire sample and not limited to individual analytes, (ii) Improved data interpretation, not only the dissolved concentration per element but the concentration for each element species, and (iii) future contaminants: concentration of elements that are currently not monitored on a routine basis.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":546,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Sciences Europe","volume":"37 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s12302-025-01113-w.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144084991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Global tobacco-related head and neck cancer burden from 1990 to 2019: estimates from the global burden of disease study 2019","authors":"Xiang Bu,&nbsp;Zhihan Liu,&nbsp;Jing Liu,&nbsp;Meng Lei","doi":"10.1186/s12302-025-01115-8","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12302-025-01115-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>This study aims to estimate the number of deaths and mortality rates associated with tobacco-related head and neck cancers (TRHNCs) from 1990 to 2019.</p><h3>Methods</h3><p>Detailed information on head and neck cancers from 1990 to 2019 was collected using data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study 2019. The study reports the global number of deaths and mortality attributable to TRHNCs, along with the corresponding age-standardized death rates (ASDR).</p><h3>Results</h3><p>The number of deaths attributed to TRHNCs decreased from approximately 0.24 million in 1990 to around 0.15 million in 2019. The ASDR also showed a decline, dropping from 0.94 in 1990 to 0.73 in 2019.</p><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>The deaths of TRHNCs showed increased trends while the ASDR of TRHNCs have exhibited a significant decrease on a global scale. East Asia bears the heaviest disease burden of TRHNCs. The majority of this burden is observed in men, particularly among males aged 55 to 69 years old.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":546,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Sciences Europe","volume":"37 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s12302-025-01115-8.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144073728","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"From gram-negative strains to mortality: understanding bacterial resistance in mainland China","authors":"Yi-Chang Zhao,&nbsp;Zhi-Hua Sun,&nbsp;Jia-Kai Li,&nbsp;Huai-yuan Liu,&nbsp;Ming-Xuan Xiao,&nbsp;Bi-Kui Zhang,&nbsp;Wei Cao,&nbsp;Miao Yan","doi":"10.1186/s12302-025-01111-y","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12302-025-01111-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates the detection and resistance rates of major Gram-negative pathogens—<i>Escherichia coli</i>, <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>, <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>, and <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i>—across China, and examines their associations with climate, agriculture, economy, and diet. This study draws on data from the China Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (CARSS) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). From 2014 to 2021, bacterial cases rose significantly, with notable regional variations in detection and resistance rates. Descriptive statistics and double fixed-effects regression models were used analyze associations. Results indicate a steady increase in bacterial detection and resistance rates over time. Regional differences were pronounced. Environmental factors, including humidity, temperature, and rainfall were significantly correlated with these rates. Economic conditions and dietary patterns also showed relevant correlations. Overall, the study underscores the need for region-specific public health strategies, as local conditions significantly influence the spread and resistance of carbapenem-resistant bacteria. Besides, the analysis also shows that local conditions significantly influence the spread and resistance of carbapenem-resistant bacteria. Tailored interventions are essential for effective control of these public health threats.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":546,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Sciences Europe","volume":"37 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s12302-025-01111-y.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143932312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Groundwater in Germany: challenges, solutions, and the BMBF funding measure LURCH: sustainable groundwater management","authors":"Sarah Fieger,&nbsp;Thomas Track","doi":"10.1186/s12302-025-01109-6","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12302-025-01109-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Water is fundamental to life and a vital element for sustainable development. In Germany, groundwater systems are increasingly facing challenges due to climate change and competing demands from various sectors, including drinking water supply, agriculture, forestry, industry, and energy. For the past twenty years, many areas have experienced a noticeable drop in groundwater levels. This situation highlights the urgent need for meticulous management of this essential resource. The complexity of Germany’s groundwater systems further complicates this task. In response to these issues, Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has launched the \"Sustainable Groundwater Management\" (LURCH) funding measure. It is designed to promote sustainable groundwater management across the country and ensure its protection as a crucial drinking water source and ecological resource. The LURCH research projects address both quantitative and qualitative challenges in groundwater management, focusing on sustainable resource protection and climate adaptation. They aim to develop an integrated understanding of aquifer systems, considering natural interfaces such as surface waters, groundwater recharge, and saline water interactions, alongside various water uses in drinking water supply, agriculture, forestry, and industry. Groundwater’s role as a thermal reservoir and its ecological functions are also explored. The research tackles pollution risks from nitrate, trace substances, and pathogens while advancing analytical methods and technological innovations, including in-situ treatment and monitoring. Additionally, sustainable management strategies consider economic feasibility, investment, and operating costs, supported by digital tools for improved decision-making. With a strong emphasis on practical implementation, the projects develop solutions to help stakeholders in water supply, agriculture, and industry adapt to climate change and ensure the long-term resilience of groundwater resources. This paper aims to summarize the background and the objectives of the BMBF LURCH funding measure and will introduce the 10 joint projects in a nutshell. It is an introduction to the new ESEU series on Groundwater, which provides an overview of the planned activities within LURCH and highlights the developed solutions. Beyond introducing several joint projects funded by the LURCH funding measure, this collection of papers will publish original research papers, reviews, opinion papers and policy briefs developed based on LURCH projects. By bringing together diverse perspectives, we aim to address the challenges and opportunities associated with protecting this vital resource.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":546,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Sciences Europe","volume":"37 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s12302-025-01109-6.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143932313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing chemical pollution with biomonitoring approaches in streams and rivers: a critical review","authors":"Ariane Moulinec,&nbsp;Jens Arle,&nbsp;Henner Hollert,&nbsp;Sarah Hörchner,&nbsp;Sarah Johann,&nbsp;Cornelia Kienle,&nbsp;Matthias Oetken,&nbsp;Andrea Sundermann","doi":"10.1186/s12302-025-01110-z","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12302-025-01110-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Many rivers and streams are affected by chemical pollution, yet current chemical monitoring methods are limited for technical and economic reasons. Biomonitoring has been increasingly used as a means of assessing the impacts of chemical pollution and indirectly monitoring river contamination. To provide an overview of the wide variety of biomonitoring approaches, we conducted a systematic review of the literature investigating the relationship between chemical pollution and biological responses. We distinguished five main approaches for the biomonitoring of chemical pollution: (i) monitoring of native communities; (ii) laboratory bioassays; (iii) in situ bioassays; (iv) mesocosms; and (v) monitoring of wild populations. Although each of them covers a wide range of methods and endpoints, we have highlighted their main advantages and limitations. Because native communities are exposed to a wide range of stressors, isolating the effects of chemical pollution alone is often limited. Most of the existing community indices cannot depict the full extent of the impact of pollutants on communities, but rather provide information on either general degradation of water and/or sediment quality. Effect-based methods (EBMs), including ecotoxicological bioassays and biomarkers, can better isolate the effects of pollution, and, to some extent, of specific types of pollutants. The experimental design of EBMs must be adapted to the research question and the context of the study, so that the test organisms, exposure scenarios and endpoints accurately reflect the contamination. In this context, a comparison with theoretically non-stressful situations with either a dilution series of the exposure solution in the laboratory or a comparison of laboratory and field treatment is relevant. The main difficulties encountered in the approaches investigated in the present review are the comparability of sampling strategies, non-linear concentration–response relationships, extrapolation from laboratory to field exposure, the highly variable sensitivity of organisms and the geographical specificities. Overall, a combination of different EBMs can integrate the effects of exposure to specific contaminants at both spatial and temporal scales while accounting for confounding factors. The establishment of thresholds and guidelines would facilitate the integration of EBMs into regular monitoring programmes. This in turn will greatly facilitate the assessment of chemical impairment.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":546,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Sciences Europe","volume":"37 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s12302-025-01110-z.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143919130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Microplastics and nanoplastics: fate, transport, and governance from agricultural soil to food webs and humans","authors":"Joseph Boctor,&nbsp;Frances C. Hoyle,&nbsp;Mohamed A. Farag,&nbsp;Matta Ebaid,&nbsp;Thomas Walsh,&nbsp;Andrew S. Whiteley,&nbsp;Daniel V. Murphy","doi":"10.1186/s12302-025-01104-x","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12302-025-01104-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) are pervasive contaminants in agricultural soils, raising concerns over their environmental fate, food chain infiltration, and potential human health impacts. This review critically examines their primary sources—plastic mulching, biosolids, organic fertilisers, and atmospheric deposition—while distinguishing findings from laboratory, semi-field, and field studies. We assess their effects on soil health, microbial diversity, and crop productivity, emphasising methodological challenges in detecting and quantifying MPs. Plant and soil toxicity studies often use exaggerated MP concentrations (up to 50% by volume), whereas field data indicate much lower yet cumulatively significant levels (typically below 0.1% w/w). This discrepancy reveals the potential for long-term accumulative ecological risks and misrepresentations in many toxicity studies. Accurate toxicity assessments and analytical methodologies are crucial, as exaggerated MP concentrations in studies may misrepresent real-world risks. The review also evaluates plant uptake pathways, exploring bioaccumulation evidence and research discrepancies. In addition, we highlight the role of MPs as carriers of hazardous additives and pollutants, distinguishing their intrinsic effects from those of associated chemicals. A significant gap remains in standardised risk assessments and regulatory frameworks, limiting effective governance despite increasing environmental exposure. We propose future research priorities, including improved detection methods, long-term field studies, environmentally relevant toxicity studies and policy interventions, to mitigate the risks MPs and NPs pose in soil-based food systems. This review highlights the urgent need for coordinated scientific and regulatory efforts to address the growing challenges of agricultural plastic contamination.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":546,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Sciences Europe","volume":"37 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s12302-025-01104-x.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143900622","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Geospatial physiologically based demographic modeling and analysis of thirteen invasive species in Africa: why the biology matters","authors":"Andrew Paul Gutierrez,&nbsp;Luigi Ponti,&nbsp;Markus Neteler,&nbsp;Federica Stocchino,&nbsp;Jose Ricardo Cure,&nbsp;Peter E. Kenmore,&nbsp;George Simmons","doi":"10.1186/s12302-025-01084-y","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12302-025-01084-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Globally, research and policy groups often lack the expertise to develop models to analyze invasive and native species of agroecological and veterinary/human health importance; models to inform management and policy under extant and climate change scenarios at various geographic scales. Species distribution models (SDMs) correlate weather and other variables to species presence records and are currently the mainstay for predicting the geographic distribution of species, but SDMs do not predict the underpinning dynamics required to develop policy and management strategies. Weather-driven physiologically based demographic models (PBDMs) of single and multi-trophic dynamics based on sound biological data can bridge much of this gap. The development of web platform software is proposed to assist non-experts in formulating PBDMs to help solve agroecological and veterinary/human health pest problems.</p><h3>Results</h3><p>PBDMs are time-varying life tables (TVLTs) that capture the weather-driven biology of per capita resource acquisition and allocation to growth and reproduction in age-mass structured trophic settings independent of time and place. Two approaches are used to parameterize PBDMs: (1) mass/energy acquisition and allocation, and (2) biodemographic functions fitted to vital rates estimated from age-specific life table studies conducted under a range of abiotic conditions; vital rates that result from resource acquisition and allocation under experimental conditions. To outline the development and demonstrate the utility of this approach as web platform software for nonexperts, PBDMs for thirteen species of agroecological and medical/veterinary importance to Africa are developed and used to predict prospectively their geographic distribution, relative abundance, and dynamics across the continent. Where possible, PBDM predictions are compared to published studies and references are made to their use in management and policy development.</p><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>The development and utility of web platform software based on the PBDM paradigm is outlined, which aims to guide non-experts in formulating realistic models and gathering the biological data to parameterize them while providing links to relevant weather data for running the models and tools for GIS mapping and statistical analysis of model output for policy and management development. Numerous published heritage PBDMs that the web platform software would make available are summarized in the Supplementary Information.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":546,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Sciences Europe","volume":"37 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s12302-025-01084-y.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143883682","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diversifying endpoints in biodegradation testing of microplastics","authors":"Eva-Maria Teggers,&nbsp;Jonas Hardebusch,&nbsp;Boris Meisterjahn,&nbsp;Markus Simon,&nbsp;Dieter Hennecke,&nbsp;Roman Heumann,&nbsp;Holger Egger,&nbsp;Philipp Dalkmann,&nbsp;Andreas Schäffer,&nbsp;Annika Jahnke","doi":"10.1186/s12302-025-01096-8","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12302-025-01096-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>To counteract microplastic (MP) pollution the European Commission adopted a restriction of intentionally adding synthetic polymer microparticles to products, such as detergents, rinse-off cosmetics, controlled-release fertilizers or pesticides. Exempted are particles consisting of polymers that, e.g., meet the (bio)degradability pass criteria of the available test methods. The main criterion for proving biodegradability is the particle’s mineralization rate, as set out, amongst others, in OECD testing guidelines 301B  referenced by the REACH regulation of the European Union. Since present test methods are designed and validated to test low-molecular, soluble compounds adaptations regarding MP biodegradability testing are of high interest. In this study, the biodegradability of a polyurea (PUA) microcapsule suspension was tested using a standard degradation test method (OECD test guideline (TG) 301B). Since the polymeric component comprised less than 1% of the suspension, besides the aromatic solvent inside the microcapsule (8.6%) and water (90.9%), ¹⁴C-labeling of the polymer was essential for specific detection throughout the experiments. Particle size determination of the tested PUA microcapsules indicated a bias in the test results due to the presence of a soluble ¹⁴C-compound, a byproduct of synthesis, identified using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography–high resolution mass spectrometry (UHPLC–HRMS) coupled with radioactivity detection. This study highlights the need for proper characterization and purification of the tested particles prior to biodegradation testing and suggests how to diversify future regulatory testing for a comprehensive assessment of the biodegradation of MPs.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":546,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Sciences Europe","volume":"37 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s12302-025-01096-8.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143875475","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter interacting with individual conditions increase breast cancer incidence: a large-scale Chinese cohort","authors":"Yue Sun,&nbsp;Xia Meng,&nbsp;Dong Sun,&nbsp;Jian-yi Zhao,&nbsp;Canqing Yu,&nbsp;Meng Zhu,&nbsp;Liang Shi,&nbsp;Mingyi Sang,&nbsp;Ling Yang,&nbsp;Yiping Chen,&nbsp;Huaidong Du,&nbsp;Zhengming Chen,&nbsp;Hongbing Shen,&nbsp;Liming Li,&nbsp;Jun Lv,&nbsp;Haidong Kan,&nbsp;Qiang Ding,&nbsp;Dianjianyi Sun,&nbsp;the China Kadoorie Biobank Collaborative Group","doi":"10.1186/s12302-025-01105-w","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12302-025-01105-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed malignancy among women worldwide. This study aimed to investigate the impact of long-term fine particulate matter (PM_2.5) exposure on breast cancer incidence in a cohort of 281,152 women from the China Kadoorie Biobank who were initially free of breast cancer.</p><h3>Results</h3><p>PM_2.5 concentrations were estimated using a high-resolution satellite-based model, and breast cancer cases were ascertained through national databases. Over a median follow-up of 11.12 years, 2393 new breast cancer cases were reported. Analyses using Cox proportional hazard and restricted cubic spline models demonstrated a non-linear association between PM_2.5 exposure and breast cancer incidence, with a marked increase in risk observed once PM_2.5surpassed 53.6 μg/m³. For every 10 μg/m³ increase in PM_2.5, the hazard ratio for breast cancer incidence was 1.07 (95% confidence interval: 1.03–1.12). Furthermore, interactions were noted between PM_2.5, physical activity, and life satisfaction, indicating that high pollution levels may diminish the protective benefits of exercise and positive psychological well-being.</p><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>These findings highlight the need for stringent air pollution control measures and underscore the importance of integrated strategies that consider environmental, lifestyle, and psychological factors to reduce the burden of breast cancer.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":546,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Sciences Europe","volume":"37 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s12302-025-01105-w.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143877742","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nitrogen application and mowings improve chromium phytoextraction efficiency of Leersia hexandra Swartz","authors":"Mengting Lin,&nbsp;Xusheng Jiang,&nbsp;Shiqi Chen,&nbsp;Chao Xiao,&nbsp;Jie Liu","doi":"10.1186/s12302-025-01102-z","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12302-025-01102-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Phytoextraction is a promising option for Cr-contaminated soil, but the long remediation period remains a primary hindrance to its large-scale application. This study is the first to assess the combined effects of nitrogen addition and mowings (NM) on the growth and Cr extraction of <i>Leersia hexandra</i> Swartz. A 1-year plot experiment was conducted, revealing that NM promoted the growth of <i>L. hexandra.</i> Compared to the control, NM significantly increased shoot biomass of <i>L. hexandra</i> by 111% (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). The shoot biomass harvested from the second and third mowing sessions was 1.35 and 3.34 times higher than that from the first mowing session, respectively. In addition, chlorophyll content, root activity, and auxin content were significantly higher in NM treatment than those in control. These results indicate that a single addition of ammonium sulfate provides nutrients for <i>L. hexandra</i> shoot regeneration and maintains good growth after mowing. Furthermore, the extracted Cr amount in the shoot of NM reached 25.4 g/m², an increase of 48.3% compared with control (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). The soil Cr removal rate in NM was 1.85 times that of control (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). These findings indicated that, compared with the phytoremediation technology using only <i>L. hexandra</i>, NM is a promising method for promoting Cr phytoextraction, suggesting its potential for large-scale ecological restoration at a lower cost.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":546,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Sciences Europe","volume":"37 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s12302-025-01102-z.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143875303","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}