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It has been estimated that over 90% of seeding attempts globally fail, and the new drought tool can help improve that statistic. In this photo, seeds were drilled as part of oil & gas pad reclamation. The drilling was…

1. IntroductionThe Yangtze River Economic Belt, as one of the three important supporting belts in China, accounts for 21.4% of the country’s total area, covering 11 provinces and regions across the three major sectors of east, central,…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2875: Enhancing the MSPA Method to Incorporate Ecological Sensitivity: Construction of Ecological Security Patterns in Harbin City Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16072875 Authors: Liu Lu Xu…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Submission received: 5 March 2024 / Revised: 18 March 2024 / Accepted: 26 March 2024 / Published: 29 March 2024 Abstract Forest…

1. IntroductionIn the modern era, natural resources are recognized as critical indicators that significantly contribute to reducing environmental pressure and increasing economic growth. However, as the global economy gains momentum and…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2731: Microplastic Occurrence Characteristics and Ecological Risk Assessment of Urban River in Cold Regions during Ice-Covered Periods Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16072731 Authors: Lei Chen Yingfei…

Figure 1. Geospatial overview of Hulan River Basin study area. Figure 1. Geospatial overview of Hulan River Basin study area. Figure 2. Temporal variations of land use in Hulan River Basin (1980–2020). Figure 2.…

Discharges from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are recognized as one of the main stressors which directly or indirectly contribute to the deterioration of the ecological status of European streams and rivers . Furthermore, effluents…

1. IntroductionThe pursuit of ecological civilization is an integral component of China’s contemporary modernization agenda, particularly within the industrial sector, which is centered around enhancing sustainable development in…

1. IntroductionThe extraction of resources in mining areas poses significant challenges to sustainable environmental development and ecological equilibrium. Mining activities extensively remove the topsoil layer, causing damage to the…

3.1. Overview of StudiesThis study extracted and reviewed 21 papers published over six years (2016–2021). From 2016 to 2020, there were consistently three or fewer publications annually; however, by 2021, there was a significant…

1. IntroductionCervical cancer is a condition that develops slowly and may not have signs and symptoms at an early stage. It can be caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is transmitted primarily through sexual intercourse.…

1. IntroductionNatural ecosystems provide important basic materials and ecological services for the development of human society. As human society continuously expands, natural ecosystems in most of the world are facing pressures that…

In terms of research related to ecological civilisation, early literature mainly focuses on the connotation of ecological civilization . For example, Ye defined ecological civilisation from the perspective of ecology and ecological…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Submission received: 15 January 2024 / Revised: 21 February 2024 / Accepted: 24 February 2024 / Published: 2 March 2024 Abstract As…

1. IntroductionSince the mid-20th century, industrial production has discharged large amounts of carbon dioxide, which is the main cause of the greenhouse effect and extreme weather . The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has…

1. IntroductionIn response to the ailments of late-stage capitalist societies, this paper suggests new modalities for landscapes and communities that are conducive to public wellbeing. Considering contemporary challenges and applying…

1. IntroductionHuman society and the natural environment together constitute a complete social–ecological system. This system is the basis for human survival and social progress. However, the imminent danger posed by humanity’s…

4.1. Ecological Sensitivity Characteristics of Pingtan IslandThe results of the ecological sensitivity evaluation of Pingtan Island reveal that the elevation, slope, soil, and water on Pingtan Island exhibit a low level of ecological…

1. IntroductionThe past 20 years have seen rapid economic development and new rural construction in Western China. The growing demands of the people for a better life have led to increasingly prominent conflicts between land supply and…

1. IntroductionThe loss of biodiversity and the deterioration of ecosystems due to critical drivers, such as climate change, expansion of urbanized areas, intensive livestock production, and wildlife trade, present new occasions for…

1. IntroductionDecision-making processes are underpinned by values and so are inseparable. These values take center stage in achieving societal goals , and a set of values may result in a set of impacts. For example, the values of…

It was found that the ecological resilience of mixed forests had a higher score. The reason for this is that, compared with pure forests of a single species and low-quality forests and mixed forests of complex species , the soil…

To identify different sources of metals and to determine similarities between sampling points, a Pearson correlation matrix and PCA were used. The PCA revealed that 89.5% of the data variance may be explained by the first three PCs…

1. IntroductionEach year, a considerable number of new divers complete a diving certification, making recreational diving one of the fastest growing coastal tourist activities . The diver training organisation, the Professional…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 1631: Influencing Factors and Evaluation of Groundwater Ecological Function in Arid/Semiarid Regions of China: A Review Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16041631 Authors: Haohao Cui Mingjiang Yan Qian…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessStudy Protocol by College of Economics and Management, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China…

3.2.1. Landscape Sensing Data ProcessingIn the digital age, the massive amount of online user-generated content such as online comments has become a new type of data for measuring landscape perception . Online review data reflect…

Author ContributionsConceptualization, L.V.A.; methodology, L.V.A.; validation, L.V.A., A.Z. and F.G.; formal analysis, W.T. and L.V.A.; investigation, M.D.F., W.T., G.F., F.P. and G.T.; resources, L.V.A.; data curation, W.T.;…

1. IntroductionThe establishment of a circular economy in the mining sector, taking advantage of innovations in the exploration and development of hydrocarbon reserves , their transportation and subsequent processing are significant…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 1385: Spatio-Temporal Heterogeneity of the Ecological Environment and Its Response to Land Use Change in the Chushandian Reservoir Basin Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16041385 Authors: Yichen Fang…

1. IntroductionAgriculture has an impact on every aspect of human life and the future of humanity depends on progress in sustainable agriculture , which is defined as an integrated system of production practices that will meet human…

1. IntroductionDevelopment projects and continuous city expansion lead to environmental pollution, ecosystem fragmentation, ecosystem degradation, and biological habitat destruction. These issues are becoming critical environmental…

1. IntroductionForest ecosystems are sensitive to climate variations and are crucial for ecological services, notably for carbon sequestration . Of the estimated 2.19 × 10 18 kg of carbon in the total biosphere carbon pool, a…

To evaluate the comprehensive benefit of the ecological compensation of urban forests in Tai’an city, an evaluation system based on the analytic hierarchy process and geographic information system was established. Based on the…

1. IntroductionThe world’s population increased to eight billion in 2022 and is expected to be nine billion in 2037 . While there has been a rush to produce more and more and better-quality food, which has had the effect of increasing…

Abstract In recent years, the development of abandoned mining land has become a focal point in landscape planning. However, during the development of abandoned mining land, there often exists a phenomenon of prioritizing economic…

Figure 1. (A) Rainfall (mm) sourced from nearby Fredericton, New Brunswick (45.9636° N, 66.6431° W) from 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2021. (B) Soil moisture readings in 2021 showing differences between straw and no straw coverage on…

1. IntroductionAir pollution has become a serious problem in many parts of the world due to the rapid development of urbanization and industrialization, the increasing scale of traffic, and the increasing energy demand. Air pollution…

1. IntroductionOrganic farming is an intensively developing area of agricultural production that arose in response to serious problems caused by the development of a modern agroindustrial complex, the depletion of arable land, and the…

4.1. Tracking(1)Binocular initializationMonocular initialization requires two or more image frames with both rotation and translation necessary for successful initialization. Binocular initialization is conducted in the first frame and…

1. IntroductionForest parks, as a vital component of the modern forestry industry, actively engage in forest tourism, achieving not only economic and ecological balance under the “forest + tourism” model but also holding significant…

1. IntroductionDue to its soil characteristics and natural factors like rainfall and terrain, the red soil region of south China has emerged as the second-largest area affected by soil erosion behind the Loess Plateau . Changting…

1. IntroductionThe concern about suicide prevention in young people has been increasing over the years despite the efforts dedicated to the subject. University students are a group composed mainly of young people ranging from 18 to 24…

Replaces Document(s): NSF 22-543 National Science FoundationDirectorate for Biological Sciences     Division of Environmental BiologyDirectorate for Geosciences     …

Correlation among Cladophora biomass, phosphorus, nitrogen, physicochemical properties, phytoplankton species diversity, community dissimilarity, phytoplankton biomass, and assembly processes. CHINA, November 21, 2023…

The ecological niche encompasses an intricate interplay between species and their environment, involving species’ responses to environmental variables, use of resources, and interactions with other species. This concept, however, is far…

1. Introduction Advances in data collection technology and data modeling techniques offer many opportunities for leveraging intensive longitudinal data (ILD) to better understand the evolution of health processes over time. The…

By Sam Furtner, Stephanie Gad, Isabella Marill, and Adam Qian September 2017 Adam Qian, Isabella Marill, Stephanie Gad, and Sam Furtner (left to right)…

Is it possible for 9 billion people to live on this planet and enjoy a good standard of living? And on such a planet, is it possible for economies to grow, businesses to profit, and communities to prosper without undermining the…