Journal: Journal of environmental management / Publication Year: 2011

1. A binational, supply-side evaluation for managing water quality and invasive fouling species on California’s coastal boats

Author:: Johnson, Leigh T.; Fernandez, Linda M.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.12 pp. 3071-3081
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: boats; cleaning; coastal water; coasts; coatings; copper; development policy; economic sustainability; energy use and consumption; fouling; friction; invasive species; leaching; paints; research policy; risk; risk assessment; risk management; water policy; water quality; California; Mexico
Abstract:: ... Integrated solutions are needed for sustainable management of risks posed by recreational boats to coastal water quality and ecosystems. Fouling organisms roughen vessel hull surfaces, creating friction that slows sailboats and increases fuel consumption by powerboats. Hull fouling control strategies for recreational boats that are stored in the water may include antifouling hull paints, newer alt ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.021
PubMed:: 21864973
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.021

2. Adsorptive removal of Cd(II) and Pb(II) ions from aqueous solutions by using Turkish illitic clay

Author:: Ozdes, Duygu; Duran, Celal; Senturk, Hasan Basri
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.12 pp. 3082-3090
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: temperature; enthalpy; aqueous solutions; batch systems; models; clay; entropy; pH; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; Gibbs free energy; ionic strength; metal ions; adsorption
Abstract:: ... The ability of Turkish illitic clay (TIC) in removal of Cd(II) and Pb(II) ions from aqueous solutions has been examined in a batch adsorption process with respect to several experimental conditions including initial solution pH, contact time, initial metal ions concentration, temperature, ionic strength, and TIC concentration, etc. The characterization of TIC was performed by using FTIR, XRD and X ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.022
PubMed:: 21856065
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.022

3. Assessing options for the development of surface water flood warning in England and Wales

Author:: Priest, S.J.; Parker, D.J.; Hurford, A.P.; Walker, J.; Evans, K.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.12 pp. 3038-3048
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: floods; professionals; rain; risk management; summer; surface water; England; Wales
Abstract:: ... This paper explores the technical options for warning of surface water flooding in England and Wales and presents the results of an Environment Agency funded project. Following the extensive surface water flooding experienced in summer 2007 a rainfall threshold-based Extreme Rainfall Alert (ERA) was piloted by the Met Office and Environment Agency providing initial steps towards the establishment ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.041
PubMed:: 21862203
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.041

4. Assessing the impacts of mountain biking and hiking on subalpine grassland in Australia using an experimental protocol

Author:: Pickering, Catherine Marina; Rossi, Sebastian; Barros, Agustina
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.12 pp. 3049-3057
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: topography; environmental impact; bicycling; mangers; mountains; hiking; weather; soil compaction; species diversity; ecosystems; grasslands; conservation areas; Australia
Abstract:: ... Mountain biking is an increasingly popular, but sometimes controversial, activity in protected areas. Limited research on its impacts, including studies comparing biking with hiking, contributes to the challenges for mangers in assessing its appropriateness. The impacts of mountain bike riding off trail were compared to those of hiking on subalpine grassland in Australia using a modification of a ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.016
PubMed:: 21856066
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.016

5. A two-stage support-vector-regression optimization model for municipal solid waste management – A case study of Beijing, China

Author:: Dai, C.; Li, Y.P.; Huang, G.H.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.12 pp. 3023-3037
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: case studies; cities; issues and policy; linear programming; management systems; models; municipal solid waste; planning; prediction; waste treatment; China
Abstract:: ... In this study, a two-stage support-vector-regression optimization model (TSOM) is developed for the planning of municipal solid waste (MSW) management in the urban districts of Beijing, China. It represents a new effort to enhance the analysis accuracy in optimizing the MSW management system through coupling the support-vector-regression (SVR) model with an interval-parameter mixed integer linear ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.038
PubMed:: 21872384
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.038

6. Cost–benefit analysis of water-reuse projects for environmental purposes: A case study for Spanish wastewater treatment plants

Author:: Molinos-Senante, M.; Hernández-Sancho, F.; Sala-Garrido, R.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.12 pp. 3091-3097
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: case studies; cost benefit analysis; decision making; economic feasibility; economic impact; effluents; shadow prices; wastewater treatment; water resources; water reuse; Spain
Abstract:: ... Water reuse is an emerging and promising non-conventional water resource. Feasibility studies are essential tools in the decision making process for the implementation of water-reuse projects. However, the methods used to assess economic feasibility tend to focus on internal costs, while external impacts are relegated to unsubstantiated statements about the advantages of water reuse. Using the con ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.023
PubMed:: 21856067
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.023

7. Dynamic floodplain vegetation model development for the Kootenai River, USA

Author:: Benjankar, Rohan; Egger, Gregory; Jorde, Klaus; Goodwin, Peter; Glenn, Nancy F.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.12 pp. 3058-3070
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: floodplains; floods; plant communities; rivers; shear stress; simulation models; vegetation types; Idaho
Abstract:: ... The Kootenai River floodplain in Idaho, USA, is nearly disconnected from its main channel due to levee construction and the operation of Libby Dam since 1972. The decreases in flood frequency and magnitude combined with the river modification have changed the physical processes and the dynamics of floodplain vegetation. This research describes the concept, methodologies and simulated results of th ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.017
PubMed:: 21852032
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.017

8. Iron and aluminium based adsorption strategies for removing arsenic from water

Author:: Giles, Dion E.; Mohapatra, Mamata; Issa, Touma B.; Anand, Shashi; Singh, Pritam
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.12 pp. 3011-3022
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: adsorption; aluminum; aluminum oxide; arsenic; drinking water; ferric hydroxide; filters; gibbsite; goethite; ions; iron; magnetite; oxidation; remediation; researchers; water pollution; Bangladesh; Nepal
Abstract:: ... Arsenic is a commonly occurring toxic metal in natural systems and is the root cause of many diseases and disorders. Occurrence of arsenic contaminated water is reported from several countries all over the world. A great deal of research over recent decades has been motivated by the requirement to lower the concentration of arsenic in drinking water and the need to develop low cost techniques whic ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.018
PubMed:: 21871703
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.018

9. Minimizing external indirect health costs due to aerosol population exposure: A case study from Northern Italy

Author:: Carnevale, Claudio; Finzi, Giovanna; Pisoni, Enrico; Volta, Marialuisa
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.12 pp. 3136-3142
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: European Union; aerosols; air quality; at-risk population; case studies; decision support systems; emissions; human health; issues and policy; laws and regulations; models; planning; Italy
Abstract:: ... Environmental Agencies require Decision Support Systems, in order to plan Air Quality Policies considering the cost of emission reduction measures and the human health effects (with related social costs). The use of Decision Support Systems is also useful to spread information to general public, explaining the effectiveness of proposed air quality plans. In this paper, a multi-objective approach t ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.08.009
PubMed:: 21872383
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.08.009

10. Open rivers: Barrier removal planning and the restoration of free-flowing rivers

Author:: O’Hanley, Jesse R.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.12 pp. 3112-3120
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: coasts; ecosystem services; environmental quality; fish; floodplains; indigenous species; linear programming; models; planning; rivers; sediment transport; species dispersal; Wisconsin
Abstract:: ... Restoration of unobstructed, free-flowing sections of river can provide considerable environmental and ecological benefits. It removes impediments to aquatic species dispersal and improves flow, sediment and nutrient transport. This, in turn, can serve to improve environmental quality and abundance of native species, not only within the river channel itself, but also within adjacent riparian, floo ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.027
PubMed:: 21880412
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.027

11. Photocatalytic degradation of phenol on different phases of TiO₂ particles in aqueous suspensions under UV irradiation

Author:: Lin, Su-Hsia; Chiou, Chwei-Huann; Chang, Chih-Kai; Juang, Ruey-Shin
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.12 pp. 3098-3104
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: models; pH; phenol; photolysis; physical activity; temperature; titanium dioxide; ultraviolet radiation
Abstract:: ... Photocatalytic degradation of phenol on different phases of TiO₂ particles was examined under 400-W UV irradiation. The effects of various operating parameters including TiO₂ dosage, solution pH (4–10), and initial phenol concentration (0.13–1.05 mM) on phenol degradation were investigated. Three forms of TiO₂ photocatalysts such as pure anatase phase, pure rutile phase, and the mixed phase were p ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.024
PubMed:: 21840640
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.024

12. P(4-vinyl pyridine) hydrogel use for the removal of UO₂ ²⁺ and Th⁴⁺ from aqueous environments

Author:: Ozay, Ozgur; Ekici, Sema; Aktas, Nahit; Sahiner, Nurettin
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.12 pp. 3121-3129
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: absorption; hydrocolloids; sorption isotherms; metal ions; thermal analysis
Abstract:: ... 4-vinyl pyridine (4-VP) based hydrogels with 2-hydroxyethylmetacrylate (HEMA) and magnetic composites were prepared and tested for use in the removal of UO₂ ²⁺ and Th⁴⁺ ions from aqueous environments. It was found that the absorption of these metal ions from aqueous environments decreased with an increase in the amount of HEMA contained within p(4-VP-co-HEMA) hydrogels between 0.498 mmol for pure ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.08.004
PubMed:: 21864974
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.08.004

13. Removal of faecal bacteria from septage by treating it in a full-scale duckweed-covered pond system

Author:: Papadopoulos, Frantzis H.; Tsihrintzis, Vassilios A.; Zdragas, Antonios G.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.12 pp. 3130-3135
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: Enterococcus; Escherichia coli; Lemna minor; anaerobic conditions; bacteria; biomass; cold season; effluents; growing season; harvesting; oxygen; ponds; seasonal variation; summer; tanks; temperature; warm season
Abstract:: ... Performance of a full-scale duckweed-covered treatment system in removing faecal bacteria is presented. The system consisted of three ponds in series and received septage from holding tanks. Inflow averaged between 36 m³ d⁻¹ in the cold season and 60 m³ d⁻¹ in the warm season, resulting in a total hydraulic retention time of 88 and 58 days, respectively. Duckweed (Lemna minor) colonized the ponds ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.08.008
PubMed:: 21872385
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.08.008

14. Studies on solvent extraction of iron(III) as a step for conversion of a waste effluent to a value added product

Author:: Agrawal, Archana; Kumari, S.; Sahu, K.K.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.12 pp. 3105-3111
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: effluents; feed composition; iron; kerosene; manufacturing; oxalic acid; oxides; pipes; steel; sulfates; value added; waste liquors
Abstract:: ... Solvent extraction of iron(III) from actual sulphate waste pickle liquor was investigated using trialkylphosphine oxide diluted with kerosene. The waste pickle liquor was procured from a local company which deals with the manufacturing of pipes and tubes made of iron and steel. Various parameters were studied to optimise a suitable condition for the maximum extraction of iron. The composition of t ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.026
PubMed:: 21862202
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.026

15. A choice experiment analysis for solid waste disposal option: A case study in Malaysia

Author:: Pek, Chuen-Khee; Jamal, Othman
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.11 pp. 2993-3001
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: air pollution; case studies; fearfulness; land use; prices; river water; solid wastes; surpluses; waste disposal; water quality; Malaysia
Abstract:: ... In Malaysia, most municipal wastes currently are disposed into poorly managed ‘controlled tipping’ systems with little or no pollution protection measures. This study was undertaken to assist the relevant governmental bodies and service providers to identify an improved waste disposal management strategy. The study applied the choice experiment technique to estimate the nonmarket values for a numb ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.013
PubMed:: 21820795
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.013

16. An exploratory assessment of the attitudes of Chinese wood products manufacturers towards forest certification

Author:: Chen, Juan; Innes, John L.; Kozak, Robert A.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.11 pp. 2984-2992
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: attitudes and opinions; business enterprises; consumers (people); engineered wood products; exports; forest certification; forest industries; furniture; image analysis; interviews; managers; market access; markets; motivation; China
Abstract:: ... Interviews with Chinese forest products manufacturers were conducted to explore their attitudes towards forest certification and related issues. Participants comprised owners, CEOs, and managers in 20 Chinese wood products companies, including producers of furniture, doors, flooring, and various engineered wood products. The interviews were used to analyze the extent to which participants were con ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.012
PubMed:: 21816537
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.012

17. An illicit economy: Scavenging and recycling of medical waste

Author:: Patwary, Masum A.; O’Hare, William Thomas; Sarker, M.H.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.11 pp. 2900-2906
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: bags; cities; community service; human resources; industry; knives; medicine; motivation; plastics; recycling; risk; substance abuse; syringes; trade; waste disposal; wastes; Bangladesh
Abstract:: ... This paper discusses a significant illicit economy, including black and grey aspects, associated with medical waste scavenging and recycling in a megacity, considering hazards to the specific group involved in scavenging as well as hazards to the general population of city dwellers. Data were collected in Dhaka, Bangladesh, using a variety of techniques based on formal representative sampling for ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.051
PubMed:: 21820235
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.051

18. Are two resources really better than one? Some unexpected results of the availability of substitutes

Author:: Bravo, Giangiacomo; Tamburino, Lucia
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.11 pp. 2865-2874
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: drilling; dynamic models; economics; oils; whales; North Sea
Abstract:: ... The possibility of exploiting multiple resources is usually regarded as positive from both the economic and the environmental point of view. However, resource switching may also lead to unsustainable growth and, ultimately, to an equilibrium condition which is worse than the one that could have been achieved with a single resource. We developed a dynamic model where users exploit multiple resource ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.010
PubMed:: 21816536
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.010

19. Assessing the environmental performance of urban wastewater systems using the INSA model: Application to the Algés-Alcântara wastewater system, in Portugal

Author:: Ferreira, F.; Matos, J.; Galvão, A.; Cardoso, M.A.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.11 pp. 2944-2952
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: models; planning; pollution load; stormwater; support systems; wastewater; wastewater treatment; weather; Portugal
Abstract:: ... Although the application of complex integrated models to wastewater systems is useful, it is often difficult to implement and not always suitable for the design of new systems or for their rehabilitation. Integrated simple approaches that allow assessing the environmental performance of urban wastewater systems may be advantageous, especially during the initial phases of the system planning proces ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.007
PubMed:: 21803478
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.007

20. Comparing the utility of image algebra operations for characterizing landscape changes: The case of the Mediterranean coast

Author:: Alphan, Hakan
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.11 pp. 2961-2971
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: Landsat; afforestation; coastal plains; coasts; data collection; dune sand; image analysis; landscapes; logging; principal component analysis; vegetation; Turkey (country)
Abstract:: ... The aim of this study is to compare various image algebra procedures for their efficiency in locating and identifying different types of landscape changes on the margin of a Mediterranean coastal plain, Cukurova, Turkey. Image differencing and ratioing were applied to the reflective bands of Landsat TM datasets acquired in 1984 and 2006. Normalized Difference Vegetation index (NDVI) and Principal ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.009
PubMed:: 21820236
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.009

21. Cost analysis in laccase production

Author:: Osma, Johann F.; Toca-Herrera, José L.; Rodríguez-Couto, Susana
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.11 pp. 2907-2912
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: Trametes; bioreactors; culture media; laccase; operating costs; prices; production costs; solid state fermentation; trays; white-rot fungi
Abstract:: ... In this paper the cost of producing the enzyme laccase by the white-rot fungus Trametes pubescens under both submerged (SmF) and solid-state fermentation (SSF) conditions was studied. The fungus was cultured using more than 45 culture medium compositions. The cost of production was estimated by analyzing the cost of the culture medium, the cost of equipment and the operating costs. The cost of the ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.052
PubMed:: 21775046
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.052

22. Effect of template in MCM-41 on the adsorption of aniline from aqueous solution

Author:: Yang, Xinxin; Guan, Qingxin; Li, Wei
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.11 pp. 2939-2943
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: adsorbents; adsorption; aniline; aqueous solutions; bromides; pollution control; porosity; surfactants; water pollution
Abstract:: ... The effect of the surfactant template cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) in MCM-41 on the adsorption of aniline was investigated. Various MCM-41 samples were prepared by controlling template removal using an extraction method. The samples were then used as adsorbents for the removal of aniline from aqueous solution. The results showed that the MCM-41 samples with the template partially removed ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.006
PubMed:: 21813231
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.006

23. Effects of land clearing techniques and tillage systems on runoff and soil erosion in a tropical rain forest in Nigeria

Author:: Ehigiator, O.A.; Anyata, B.U.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.11 pp. 2875-2880
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: conventional tillage; crop management; deforestation; losses from soil; runoff; secondary forests; soil conservation; soil erosion; soil quality; statistical analysis; subwatersheds; terraces; tropical agriculture; tropical rain forests; tropical soils; Nigeria
Abstract:: ... This work reports runoff and soil loss from each of 14 sub-watersheds in a secondary rain forest in south-western Nigeria. The impact of methods of land clearing and post-clearing management on runoff and soil erosion under the secondary forest is evaluated. These data were acquired eighteen years after the deforestation of primary vegetation during the ‘ West bank’ project of the International In ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.015
PubMed:: 21783317
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.015

24. Examination of nitrate concentration, loading and isotope dynamics in subsurface drainage under standard agricultural cropping in Atlantic Canada

Author:: Smith, E.L.; Kellman, L.M.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.11 pp. 2892-2899
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: agricultural soils; crops; denitrification; drainage water; intensive farming; isotopes; nitrates; organic fertilizers; sandy loam soils; soil depth; soil organic matter; subsurface drainage; tile drainage; winter; Nova Scotia
Abstract:: ... Intensive agricultural farming practices have the potential to cause high levels of nitrate–nitrogen (NO₃ ⁻–N) to be released from tile drainage systems. A better understanding of the temporal dynamics of NO₃ ⁻–N loading, δ¹⁵N and δ¹⁸O from standard drainage systems is needed, in order to improve our understanding of NO₃ ⁻–N transport and transformation processes; particularly, with regards to the ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.043
PubMed:: 21816538
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.043

25. Exploring trends, sources, and causes of environmental funding: A study of Florida counties

Author:: Wang, XiaoHu
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.11 pp. 2930-2938
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: databases; economic development; funding; politics; population density; population growth; public safety; Florida
Abstract:: ... Florida is one of the largest spenders on the environment in the U.S. Employing a database from Florida counties, this study examines two distinct environmental funding areas in government: funding to protect the environment, and funding to develop the environment. These two types of funding serve different purposes, support different activities and operations, and draw from different revenue sour ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.002
PubMed:: 21798657
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.002

26. Fuel derived pollutants and boating activity patterns in the sea of galilee

Author:: Dinerman, Efrat; Dubowski, Yael; Friedler, Eran
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.11 pp. 3002-3010
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene); additives; benzene; boating; boats; combustion; energy use and consumption; ethers; fuels; lakes; land use; lead; marinas; pollutants; streams; summer; surface area; surface water; surveys; taste sensitivity; temperature; toluene; volatilization; watersheds; wind; winter; xylene; Israel
Abstract:: ... MTBE (Methyl tert-Butyl Ether) is a fuel additive that replaced lead as an antiknock compound in internal combustion motors. Few years after its introduction, detectable levels of MTBE were found in various water bodies. MTBE has a very low taste and odor threshold and is a potential carcinogen. Another group of fuel derived toxic compounds that has been detected in water bodies is BTEX (Benzene, ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.015
PubMed:: 21824717
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.015

27. Impact of groundwater markets in India on water use efficiency: A data envelopment analysis approach

Author:: Manjunatha, A.V.; Speelman, S.; Chandrakanth, M.G.; Van Huylenbroeck, G.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.11 pp. 2924-2929
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: attitudes and opinions; farmers; groundwater; irrigation water; markets; rocks; water distribution; water use efficiency; India
Abstract:: ... In the hard rock areas of India, overdraft of groundwater has led to negative externalities. It increased costs of groundwater irrigation and caused welfare losses. At the same time informal groundwater markets are slowly emerging and are believed to improve water distribution and to increase water use efficiency in the irrigation sector. These claims are evaluated in this study. For this purpose ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.001
PubMed:: 21803479
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.001

28. Research on environmental impacts of tourism in China: Progress and prospect

Author:: Zhong, Linsheng; Deng, Jinyang; Song, Zengwen; Ding, Peiyi
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.11 pp. 2972-2983
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: carrying capacity; case studies; cultural environment; ecotourism; environmental assessment; environmental impact; qualitative analysis; resource management; China
Abstract:: ... With the rapid development of tourism industry in China since 1980, the country has experienced an increasing use of its natural and cultural environment for tourism, resulting in tourism resources being adversely impacted in many tourism destinations. This paper described the research progress in tourism impacts on the environment in the context of China through a review of the growing literature ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.011
PubMed:: 21821344
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.011

29. Simulation and source identification of X-ray contrast media in the water cycle of Berlin

Author:: Knodel, J.; Geißen, S.-U.; Broll, J.; Dünnbier, U.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.11 pp. 2913-2923
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: X-radiation; emissions; hospitals; hydrologic cycle; iodine; simulation models; surface water; uncertainty; urban areas; wastewater treatment; water distribution; waterways
Abstract:: ... This article describes the development of a model to simulate the fate of iodinated X-ray contrast media (XRC) in the water cycle of the German capital, Berlin. It also handles data uncertainties concerning the different amounts and sources of input for XRC via source densities in single districts for the XRC usage by inhabitants, hospitals, and radiologists. As well, different degradation rates f ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.004
PubMed:: 21821343
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.004

30. Target loads of atmospheric sulfur deposition for the protection and recovery of acid-sensitive streams in the Southern Blue Ridge Province

Author:: Sullivan, Timothy J.; Cosby, Bernard J.; Jackson, William A.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.11 pp. 2953-2960
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: acidification; atmospheric deposition; buffering capacity; economic threshold; hydrologic models; leaching; nitrogen; simulation models; soil; streams; sulfur; surface water; watersheds; North Carolina
Abstract:: ... An important tool in the evaluation of acidification damage to aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems is the critical load (CL), which represents the steady-state level of acidic deposition below which ecological damage would not be expected to occur, according to current scientific understanding. A deposition load intended to be protective of a specified resource condition at a particular point in ti ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.014
PubMed:: 21816535
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.07.014

31. Utilization of calcite and waste glass for preparing construction materials with a low environmental load

Author:: Maeda, Hirotaka; Imaizumi, Haruki; Ishida, Emile Hideki
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.11 pp. 2881-2885
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: calcite; calcium; chemical composition; construction materials; glass; hot water treatment; porosity; powders; solidification; waste utilization
Abstract:: ... In this study, porous calcite materials are hydrothermally treated at 200 °C using powder compacts consisting of calcite and glasses composed of silica-rich soda-lime. After treatment, the glasses are converted into calcium aluminosilicate hydrates, such as zeolite phases, which increase their strength. The porosity and morphology of new deposits of hydrothermally solidified materials depend up on ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.021
PubMed:: 21794973
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.021

32. Valorization of solid waste in sugar factories with possible applications in India : A review

Author:: Balakrishnan, M.; Batra, V.S.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.11 pp. 2886-2891
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: bagasse; factories; fly ash; solid wastes; sugarcane trash; sugars; value added; India
Abstract:: ... Sugar production is a major agro-based industry in India that generates various solid wastes viz. sugarcane trash, bagasse, press mud and bagasse fly ash. This work examines the state-of-the-art in innovative value added products that can be obtained from the transformation of these wastes. Challenges in implementing these waste valorization solutions are also highlighted. It is observed that the ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.039
PubMed:: 21767900
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.039

33. Accelerating the degradation of green plant waste with chemical decomposition agents

Author:: Kejun, Sun; Juntao, Zhang; Ying, Chen; Zongwen, Liao; Lin, Ruan; Cong, Liu
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2708-2713
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: Ficus microcarpa; X-ray diffraction; absorption; carbon; cellulose; chemical bonding; crystal structure; deformation; green waste; hemicellulose; infrared spectroscopy; lignin; lignocellulose; phenol; sawdust; scanning electron microscopy; skeleton; sodium; sugar content; sugars; vibration
Abstract:: ... Degradation of green plant waste is often difficult, and excess maturity times are typically required. In this study, we used lignin, cellulose and hemicellulose assays; scanning electron microscopy; infrared spectrum analysis and X-ray diffraction analysis to investigate the effects of chemical decomposition agents on the lignocellulose content of green plant waste, its structure and major functi ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.011
PubMed:: 21763065
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.011

34. A comparison of tools for modeling freshwater ecosystem services

Author:: Vigerstol, Kari L.; Aukema, Juliann E.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2403-2409
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: business enterprises; carbon sequestration; ecosystem services; freshwater; government agencies; models; nongovernmental organizations; prediction; water power; water supply
Abstract:: ... Interest in ecosystem services has grown tremendously among a wide range of sectors, including government agencies, NGO’s and the business community. Ecosystem services entailing freshwater (e.g. flood control, the provision of hydropower, and water supply), as well as carbon storage and sequestration, have received the greatest attention in both scientific and on-the-ground applications. Given th ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.040
PubMed:: 21763063
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.040

35. A conjoint analysis of landholder preferences for reward-based land-management contracts in Kapingazi watershed, Eastern Mount Kenya

Author:: Balana, Bedru Babulo; Yatich, Thomas; Mäkelä, Miika
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2634-2646
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: land use change; questionnaires; probability; attitudes and opinions; rivers; focus groups; ecosystem services; irrigation; models; developing countries; logit analysis; surveys; watersheds; deforestation; agricultural management; decision making; Kenya
Abstract:: ... Unsustainable land-use decisions and agricultural practices have become the key drivers of deteriorating watershed services in developing countries. However, landholders may have little or no incentives to take these impacts into account in their decision-making process. In recent years, reward-based provision of environmental services has emerged as an important market-based incentive for motivat ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.001
PubMed:: 21700382
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.001

36. An Assessment of U(VI) removal from groundwater using biochar produced from hydrothermal carbonization

Author:: Kumar, Sandeep; Loganathan, Vijay A.; Gupta, Ram B.; Barnett, Mark O.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2504-2512
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: Panicum virgatum; X-ray diffraction; adsorption; biochar; biomass; byproducts; carbon; electrons; groundwater; pH; sorption isotherms; spectroscopy; uranium
Abstract:: ... The ever-increasing growth of biorefineries is expected to produce huge amounts of lignocellulosic biochar as a byproduct. The hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) process to produce biochar from lignocellulosic biomass is getting more attention due to its inherent advantage of using wet biomass. In the present study, biochar was produced from switchgrass at 300 °C in subcritical water and characteriz ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.013
PubMed:: 21665352
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.013

37. Application of a cave inventory system to stimulate development of management strategies: The case of west-central Florida, USA

Author:: Harley, Grant L.; Polk, Jason S.; North, Leslie A.; Reeder, Philip P.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2547-2557
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: caves; groundwater contamination; inventories; issues and policy; landowners; landscapes; local government; ownership; public lands; researchers; stakeholders; Florida
Abstract:: ... The active management of air-filled cave systems is virtually non-existent within the karst landscape of west-central Florida. As in every karst landscape, caves are important because they contain a wide variety of resources (e.g., biota, speleothems) and can act as direct connections between surface and subsurface hydrological processes, potentially exacerbating the pollution of groundwater. Befo ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.020
PubMed:: 21665353
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.020

38. A provider-based water planning and management model – WaterSim 4.0 – For the Phoenix Metropolitan Area

Author:: Sampson, D.A.; Escobar, V.; Tschudi, M.K.; Lant, T.; Gober, P.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2596-2610
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: demographic statistics; groundwater; hydrologic models; model validation; population growth; river water; rivers; runoff; supply balance; surface water; uncertainty; valleys; water management; water supply; Arizona; Colorado River
Abstract:: ... Uncertainty in future water supplies for the Phoenix Metropolitan Area (Phoenix) are exacerbated by the near certainty of increased, future water demands; water demand may increase eightfold or more by 2030 for some communities. We developed a provider-based water management and planning model for Phoenix termed WaterSim 4.0. The model combines a FORTRAN library with Microsoft C# to simulate the s ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.032
PubMed:: 21719188
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.032

39. A review of studies applying environmental impact assessment methods on fruit production systems

Author:: Cerutti, Alessandro K.; Bruun, Sander; Beccaro, Gabriele L.; Bounous, Giancarlo
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2277-2286
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: algorithms; case studies; data collection; ecological footprint; emergy; energy balance; environmental assessment; environmental impact; environmental indicators; food production; fruiting; fruits; production technology; system boundary
Abstract:: ... Although many aspects of environmental accounting methodologies in food production have already been investigated, the application of environmental indicators in the fruit sector is still rare and no consensus can be found on the preferred method. On the contrary, widely diverging approaches have been taken to several aspects of the analyses, such as data collection, handling of scaling issues, an ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.04.018
PubMed:: 21616581
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.04.018

40. A review of the impacts of nature based recreation on birds

Author:: Steven, Rochelle; Pickering, Catherine; Guy Castley, J.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2287-2294
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: insectivores; mountains; languages; canoeing; dogs; temperate zones; walking; wildlife; horse riding; wetlands; birds; bicycling; hiking; environmental impact; habitats; Argentina; United States; Australia; England; New Zealand; Asia; Africa; Central America
Abstract:: ... Nature based recreation such as wildlife viewing, hiking, running, cycling, canoeing, horse riding and dog walking can have negative environmental effects. A review of the recreation ecology literature published in English language academic journals identified 69 papers from 1978 to 2010 that examined the effect of these activities on birds. Sixty-one of the papers (88%) found negative impacts, in ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.005
PubMed:: 21640470
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.005

41. Assessing conservation opportunity on private land: Socio-economic, behavioral, and spatial dimensions

Author:: Raymond, Christopher M.; Brown, Gregory
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2513-2523
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: ecological value; basins; income; family farms; managers; rangelands; analysis of variance; recreation; farmers; gender; farming systems; private lands; honors and awards; surveys; vegetation; land restoration; indigenous species; education; conservation areas; farm size
Abstract:: ... This study presents a method for assessing conservation opportunity on private land based on landholders' socio-economic, behavioral, and farm characteristics. These characteristics include age, gender, education, level of off-farm income, farm size, proportion of remnant native vegetation on-farm, and ecological value of native vegetation on-farm. A sample of landholders who own greater than 2 ha ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.015
PubMed:: 21664035
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.015

42. Autonomous real-time adaptive management of soil salinity using a receding horizon control algorithm: A pilot-scale demonstration

Author:: Park, Yeonjeong; Harmon, Thomas C.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2619-2627
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: adverse effects; algorithms; environmental factors; equations; field experimentation; irrigation rates; irrigation scheduling; irrigation water; prediction; salts; simulation models; soil depth; soil salinity; soil salinization; solutes; water reuse
Abstract:: ... Soil salinization is a potentially negative side effect of irrigation with reclaimed water. While optimization schemes have been applied to soil salinity control, these have typically failed to take advantage of real-time sensor feedback. This study incorporates current soil observation technologies into the optimal feedback-control scheme known as Receding Horizon Control (RHC) to enable successf ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.034
PubMed:: 21742431
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.034

43. Beyond the conventional: Meeting the challenges of landscape governance within the European Landscape Convention?

Author:: Scott, Alister
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2754-2762
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: case studies; governance; interviews; landscape management; landscapes; planning; policy analysis; Scotland
Abstract:: ... Academics and policy makers seeking to deconstruct landscape face major challenges conceptually, methodologically and institutionally. The meaning(s), identity(ies) and management of landscape are controversial and contested. The European Landscape Convention provides an opportunity for action and change set within new governance agendas addressing interdisciplinarity and spatial planning. This pa ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.017
PubMed:: 21741758
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.017

44. Binding of heavy metal contaminants onto chitosans – An evaluation for remediation of metal contaminated soil and water

Author:: Kamari, A.; Pulford, I.D.; Hargreaves, J.S.J.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2675-2682
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: water pollution; chitosan; heavy metals; ion exchange; sorption; models; remediation; sorption isotherms; metal ions
Abstract:: ... The binding efficiency of chitosan samples for Ag⁺, Cd²⁺, Cu²⁺, Pb²⁺ and Zn²⁺ has been evaluated in order to consider their application to remediate metal contaminated soil and water. The sorption behaviour of metal ions was assessed using a batch technique at different contact time and initial metal concentration with different background electrolytes. The kinetics followed a pseudo-second-order ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.005
PubMed:: 21708422
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.005

45. Biocontainment of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) on flat concrete surfaces by microbial carbonate precipitation

Author:: Okwadha, George D.O.; Li, Jin
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2860-2864
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: Sporosarcina pasteurii; bacteria; biocontainment; calcite; carbonates; carbonation; environmental impact; equipment; leaching; permeability; polychlorinated biphenyls; temperature; urea
Abstract:: ... In this study, a biosealant obtained from microbial carbonate precipitation (MCP) was evaluated as an alternative to an epoxy-coating system. A bacterium Sporosarcina pasteurii strain ATCC 11859, which metabolizes urea and precipitates calcite in a calcium-rich environment, was used in this study to generate the biosealant on a PCB-contaminated concrete surface. Concrete cylinders measuring 3 in ( ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.029
PubMed:: 21696884
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.029

46. Bioremediation of Acidic and Metalliferous Drainage (AMD) through organic carbon amendment by municipal sewage and green waste

Author:: McCullough, Clint D.; Lund, Mark A.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2419-2426
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: Asterolecaniidae; ammonia; arid zones; bioremediation; carbon; coliform bacteria; drainage; gases; green waste; heavy metals; lakes; organic matter; pH; sewage; sewage sludge; solutes; sulfates; towns; waste treatment; water quality; water treatment; Queensland
Abstract:: ... Pit lakes (abandoned flooded mine pits) represent a potentially valuable water resource in hot arid regions. However, pit lake water is often characterised by low pH with high dissolved metal concentrations resulting from Acidic and Metalliferous Drainage (AMD). Addition of organic matter to pit lakes to enhance microbial sulphate reduction is a potential cost effective remediation strategy. Howev ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.04.011
PubMed:: 21616580
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.04.011

47. Cadmium accumulation and tolerance of mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) seedlings for phytoextraction applications

Author:: Fan, Kui-Chu; Hsi, Hsing-Cheng; Chen, Chun-Wei; Lee, Hung-Lin; Hseu, Zeng-Yei
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2818-2822
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: Swietenia macrophylla; bioaccumulation factor; biomass production; cadmium; heavy metals; leaves; phytoremediation; planting; roots; seedling growth; seedlings; shoots; trees; tropics; woody plants
Abstract:: ... Mahogany, a high biomass fast-growing tropical tree, has recently garnered considerable interest for potential use in heavy metal phytoremediation. This study performed hydroponic experiments with Cd concentration gradients at concentrations of 0, 7.5, 15, and 30 mg L⁻¹ to identify Cd accumulation and tolerance of mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) seedlings as well as their potential for phytoextra ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.032
PubMed:: 21741155
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.032

48. Controlling urban air pollution caused by households: Uncertainty, prices, and income

Author:: Chávez, Carlos A.; Stranlund, John K.; Gómez, Walter
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2746-2753
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: air pollution; air quality; combustion; emissions; household income; households; income distribution; issues and policy; pollution control; prices; subsidies; sustainable technology; taxes; uncertainty; wood
Abstract:: ... We examine the control of air pollution caused by households burning wood for heating and cooking in the developing world. Since the problem is one of controlling emissions from nonpoint sources, regulations are likely to be directed at household choices of wood consumption and combustion technologies. Moreover, these choices are subtractions from, or contributions to, the pure public good of air ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.014
PubMed:: 21726932
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.014

49. Degradation and removal methods of antibiotics from aqueous matrices – A review

Author:: Homem, Vera; Santos, Lúcia
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2304-2347
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: adsorption; antibiotics; byproducts; coagulation; ecosystems; effluents; energy use and consumption; filtration; flocculation; oxidation; ozonation; remediation; semiconductors
Abstract:: ... Over the past few years, antibiotics have been considered emerging pollutants due to their continuous input and persistence in the aquatic ecosystem even at low concentrations. They have been detected worldwide in environmental matrices, indicating their ineffective removal from water and wastewater using conventional treatment methods. To prevent this contamination, several processes to degrade/r ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.023
PubMed:: 21680081
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.023

50. Environmental and economic assessment of combined biostabilization and landfill for municipal solid waste

Author:: Zhang, Hua; Zhang, Dong-Qing; Jin, Tai-Feng; He, Pin-Jing; Shao, Zheng-Hao; Shao, Li-Ming
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2533-2538
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: emissions; environmental assessment; environmental impact; land values; landfills; leachates; methane; municipal solid waste; oxidation; water content
Abstract:: ... Biostabilization can remove considerable amounts of moisture and degradable organic materials from municipal solid waste (MSW), and can therefore be an effective form of pretreatment prior to landfill. The environmental and economic impacts of two combined processes, active stage biostabilization + sanitary landfill (AL), and active and curing stage biostabilization + sanitary landfill (ACL), were ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.018
PubMed:: 21640472
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.018

51. Estimating irrigation water demand in the Moroccan Drâa Valley using contingent valuation

Author:: Storm, Hugo; Heckelei, Thomas; Heidecke, Claudia
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2803-2809
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: agricultural management; contingent valuation; cost benefit analysis; demand functions; farmers; groundwater; heteroskedasticity; irrigation management; irrigation water; livelihood; models; surface water; surveys; valleys; water allocation; water analysis; water policy; water supply; willingness to pay; Morocco
Abstract:: ... Irrigation water management is crucial for agricultural production and livelihood security in Morocco as in many other parts of the world. For the implementation of an effective water management, knowledge about farmers’ demand for irrigation water is crucial to assess reactions to water pricing policy, to establish a cost-benefit analysis of water supply investments or to determine the optimal wa ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.027
PubMed:: 21741154
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.027

52. Greening the greenhouse grower. A behavioral analysis of a sector-initiated system to reduce the environmental load of greenhouses

Author:: Staats, Henk; Jansen, Lilian; Thøgersen, John
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2461-2469
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: attitudes and opinions; emissions; equations; green leafy vegetables; greenhouses; growers; models; pesticides; questionnaires; self-efficacy; systems analysis; Netherlands
Abstract:: ... Growing plants and flowers in greenhouses is a commercial activity that imposes a burden on the environment. Recently a system of registration, control, and licensing has been developed by the sector of greenhouse growers in the Netherlands, acknowledged by the state. The current study was executed to understand the achievements of the greenhouse growers within this system. We applied a social-cog ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.007
PubMed:: 21636211
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.007

53. Hotel water consumption at a seasonal mass tourist destination. The case of the island of Mallorca

Author:: Deyà Tortella, Bartolomé; Tirado, Dolores
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2568-2579
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: economic development; environmental impact; islands; management systems; managers; models; seasonal variation; tourism; tourists; water conservation; water resources
Abstract:: ... While it is true that tourism is one of the main driving forces behind economic growth in several world regions, it is also true that tourism can have serious negative environmental impacts, especially with regard to water resources. The tourist water demand can generate big problems of sustainability, mainly in those regions where water is scarce, as occurs in most coastal and small island destin ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.024
PubMed:: 21696882
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.024

54. Household use of and satisfaction with alternative water sources in Victoria Australia

Author:: Hurlimann, Anna
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2691-2697
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: climate change; drought; household surveys; households; infrastructure; issues and policy; laundry; rain; water supply; Victoria (Australia)
Abstract:: ... Climate change is increasing the variability of rainfall, and thus the availability of water supplies in many areas of the world. These impacts are already being felt in the state of Victoria, Australia where a 12 year drought period was recently experienced. Restrictions to water use have been implemented, as one component of a broad policy approach to manage the drought. While anecdotal evidence ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.007
PubMed:: 21715083
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.007

55. Hydraulic management of a soil moisture controlled SDI wastewater dispersal system in an Alabama Black Belt soil

Author:: He, Jiajie; Dougherty, Mark; Shaw, Joey; Fulton, John; Arriaga, Francisco
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2479
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: Vertisols; clay; clay soils; cold season; cropping systems; drought; dry season; field capacity; field experimentation; homeowners; infiltration (hydrology); monitoring; preferential flow; rural areas; soil cracks; soil water; subsurface irrigation; summer; warm season; wastewater; wastewater treatment; winter; Alabama
Abstract:: ... Rural areas represent approximately 95% of the 14000 km² Alabama Black Belt, an area of widespread Vertisols dominated by clayey, smectitic, shrink–swell soils. These soils are unsuitable for conventional onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) which are nevertheless widely used in this region. In order to provide an alternative wastewater dosing system, an experimental field moisture controlle ...
Handle:: 10113/54527
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.009
PubMed:: 21621905
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.009

56. Identifying the key factors in increasing recycling and reducing residual household waste: A case study of the Flemish region of Belgium

Author:: Gellynck, X.; Jacobsen, R.; Verhelst, P.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2683-2690
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: European Union; case studies; data collection; equipment; households; income; issues and policy; logit analysis; models; organic wastes; recycling; waste treatment; Belgium
Abstract:: ... The competent waste authority in the Flemish region of Belgium created the ‘Implementation plan household waste 2003–2007’ and the ‘Implementation plan sustainable management 2010–2015’ to comply with EU regulation. It incorporates European and regional requirements and describes strategies, goals, actions and instruments for the collection and treatment of household waste. The central mandatory g ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.006
PubMed:: 21704444
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.006

57. Incentives and regulations to reconcile conservation and development: Thirty years of governance of the Sami pastoral ecosystem in Finnmark, Norway

Author:: Ulvevadet, Birgitte; Hausner, Vera H.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2794-2802
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: Common Agricultural Policy; collaborative management; ecosystems; environmental law; equipment; governance; issues and policy; pastures; reindeer; Norway
Abstract:: ... Incentive-based mechanisms are regarded as efficient instruments to reconcile conservation and development. This win–win objective has been difficult to accomplish; cross-compliance has, therefore, been suggested as a mechanism to ensure sustainability. Cross-compliance, which requires producers to conform to production regulations and environmental standards to qualify for direct payments, has be ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.026
PubMed:: 21745708
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.026

58. Landscape – wildfire interactions in southern Europe: Implications for landscape management

Author:: Moreira, Francisco; Viedma, Olga; Arianoutsou, Margarita; Curt, Thomas; Koutsias, Nikos; Rigolot, Eric; Barbati, Anna; Corona, Piermaria; Vaz, Pedro; Xanthopoulos, Gavriil; Mouillot, Florent; Bilgili, Ertugrul
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2389-2402
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: climate; environmental impact; fire hazard; fire weather; fuel loading; guidelines; issues and policy; land cover; land use change; landscape management; landscapes; shrublands; wildfires; Mediterranean region
Abstract:: ... Every year approximately half a million hectares of land are burned by wildfires in southern Europe, causing large ecological and socio-economic impacts. Climate and land use changes in the last decades have increased fire risk and danger. In this paper we review the available scientific knowledge on the relationships between landscape and wildfires in the Mediterranean region, with a focus on its ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.028
PubMed:: 21741757
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.028

59. Lenses for learning: Visual techniques in natural resource management

Author:: Petheram, L.; High, C.; Campbell, B.M.; Stacey, N.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2734-2745
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: conservation areas; interviews; landscapes; learning; models; people; photography; Australia; Vietnam
Abstract:: ... In this study, we explored the use of selected visual techniques (e.g. video, photography, diagramming) in facilitating learning among Indigenous communities living in remote protected areas at sites in Vietnam and Australia. The techniques were employed during interviews and workshops aimed at accessing and enhancing local peoples’ perspectives on their landscape and on specific natural resource ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.013
PubMed:: 21733618
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.013

60. Limiting the impact of light pollution on human health, environment and stellar visibility

Author:: Falchi, Fabio; Cinzano, Pierantonio; Elvidge, Christopher D.; Keith, David M.; Haim, Abraham
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2714-2722
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: emissions; environmental impact; eyes; halides; human health; humans; lamps; melatonin; photoreceptors; pollution; residual effects; sodium; solar radiation; wildlife
Abstract:: ... Light pollution is one of the most rapidly increasing types of environmental degradation. Its levels have been growing exponentially over the natural nocturnal lighting levels provided by starlight and moonlight. To limit this pollution several effective practices have been defined: the use of shielding on lighting fixture to prevent direct upward light, particularly at low angles above the horizo ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.029
PubMed:: 21745709
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.029

61. Mesoscale survey of western and northwestern Irish lakes – Spatial and aestival patterns in trophic status and phytoplankton community structure

Author:: Touzet, N.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2844-2854
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: biomass; cluster analysis; community structure; environmental factors; eutrophication; lakes; land cover; landscapes; monitoring; multivariate analysis; phytoplankton; risk; rivers; summer; surface water; surveys; water quality; water temperature; watersheds; wetlands
Abstract:: ... Inland water bodies are considered as integrated parts of the landscape and the monitoring of water quality and aquatic resources need to be addressed on a regional basis for optimal assessment and management. In this study, a simple stratified sampling scheme was applied to a mesoscale survey of western and northwestern Irish lakes, which was carried out to identify, based on the distribution pat ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.034
PubMed:: 21764507
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.034

62. Modelling categorical data to identify factors influencing concern for the natural environment in Iran

Author:: Parizanganeh, Abdolhossein; Lakhan, V. Chris; Yazdani, Mahmoud; Ahmad, Sajid R.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2836-2843
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: education; environmental governance; equipment; geographic information systems; males; models; sustainable development; Iran
Abstract:: ... Loglinear modelling techniques were used to identify the interactions and interrelationships underlying categorical environmental concern data collected from 9062 respondents in Iran. After fitting various loglinear models to the data, the most parsimonious model highlighted that a combination of interacting factors, namely educational attainment, age, gender, and residential location were respons ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.037
PubMed:: 21745710
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.037

63. Needs-based sewerage prioritization: Alternative to conventional cost-benefit analysis

Author:: Rashid, Md.M.; Hayes, Donald F.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2427-2440
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: cost benefit analysis; cost effectiveness; human diseases; models; morbidity; pollution; prioritization; public works; Mexico
Abstract:: ... This paper presents an empirical approach to select and prioritize sewerage projects within set budgetary limitations. The methodology includes a model which quantifies benefits of a sewerage project as an index or dimensionless number. The index considers need and urgency of sewerage and other project goals. Benefit is defined as the difference in anticipated impact between the current condition ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.002
PubMed:: 21624766
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.002

64. Optimizing voluntary compliance in marine protected areas: A comparison of recreational fisher and enforcement officer perspectives using multi-criteria analysis

Author:: Read, Andrew D.; West, Ronald J.; Haste, Max; Jordan, Alan
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2558-2567
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: case studies; compliance; conservation areas; parks; planning; uncertainty; zoning; Great Lakes
Abstract:: ... A comprehensive list of planning criteria for optimizing compliance in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) was compiled and used to compare the views of recreational fishers and compliance officers for facilitating voluntary compliance in the Port Stephens – Great Lakes Marine Park (PSGLMP). Expert working groups were tasked separately with: 1) criteria identification and weighting; 2) scoring of no-tak ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.022
PubMed:: 21669486
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.022

65. Perfluorinated phosphine oxide and sulfides as extractants for heavy metals and radionuclides

Author:: Baker, Robert J.; Fuchs, Julia; Richards, Amanda J.; Ogilvie, Helen V.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2781-2785
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: aqueous solutions; heavy metals; oxides; phosphine; plutonium; radionuclides; sulfides
Abstract:: ... New highly fluorinated monodentate and bidentate phosphine oxide compounds of the type {CF₃(CF₂)ₙCH₂CH₂}₃PO (n = 5, 9) and [{CF₃(CF₂)₅CH₂CH₂}₂P(O)CH₂CH₂P(O){CH₂CH₂(CF₂)₅CF₃}] have been prepared. Their ability to extract a number of metals and radionuclides from aqueous solutions into perfluorinated solvents has been established and the extractable species investigated. All extractants extract the ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.022
PubMed:: 21723658
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.022

66. Potential fresh water saving using greywater in toilet flushing in Syria

Author:: Mourad, Khaldoon A.; Berndtsson, Justyna C.; Berndtsson, Ronny
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2447-2453
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: biofilters; cities; constructed wetlands; drinking water; economic analysis; interviews; stakeholders; tariffs; wastewater; water conservation; water potential; Middle East; Syria
Abstract:: ... Greywater reuse is becoming an increasingly important factor for potable water saving in many countries. Syria is one of the most water scarce countries in the Middle East. However, greywater reuse is still not common in the country. Regulations and standards for greywater reuse are not available. Recently, however, several stakeholders have started to plan for greywater reuse. The main objective ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.004
PubMed:: 21621904
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.004

67. Predicting deer–vehicle collisions in an urban area

Author:: Found, Rob; Boyce, Mark S.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2486-2493
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: agricultural land; cities; deer; economic costs; forests; habitats; landscapes; managers; models; prediction; public safety; risk; risk reduction; roads; roadside plants; urban areas; wildlife; Alberta
Abstract:: ... Collisions with deer and other large animals are increasing, and the resulting economic costs and risks to public safety have made mitigation measures a priority for both city and wildlife managers. We created landscape models to describe and predict deer–vehicle collision (DVCs) within the City of Edmonton, Alberta. Models based on roadside characteristics revealed that DVCs occurred frequently w ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.010
PubMed:: 21700381
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.010

68. Prediction of metal-adsorption behaviour in the remediation of water contamination using indigenous microorganisms

Author:: Fosso-Kankeu, E.; Mulaba-Bafubiandi, A.F.; Mamba, B.B.; Barnard, T.G.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2786-2793
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: water pollution; effluents; prediction; reaction kinetics; cell walls; heavy metals; bioremediation; models; cations; Brevundimonas; binding sites; minerals; Bacillales; mining; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; sorption isotherms; metal ions; bacteria; adsorption
Abstract:: ... In recent years, the adsorption of heavy metal cations onto bacterial surfaces has been studied extensively. This paper reports the findings of a study conducted on the heavy metal ions found in mine effluents from a mining plant where Co²⁺ and Ni²⁺ bearing minerals are processed. Heavy metal ions are reported to be occasionally present in these mine effluents, and the proposed microbial sorption ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.025
PubMed:: 21737198
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.025

69. Public engagement in neighbourhood level wildfire mitigation and preparedness: Case studies from Canada, the US and Australia

Author:: McGee, T.K.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2524-2532
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: wildfires; case studies; risk reduction; government agencies; Canada; United States; Australia
Abstract:: ... This study examined neighbourhood level wildfire mitigation programs being implemented in neighbourhoods in Canada (FireSmart-ForestWise), Australia (Community Fireguard) and the US (Firewise Communities). Semi-structured interviews were completed with 19 residents participating in the programs. A wide range of activities were completed as part of the three programs. Despite differences between th ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.017
PubMed:: 21684061
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.017

70. Quantification of uncertainty of experimental measurement in leaching test on cement-based materials

Author:: Coutand, M.; Cyr, M.; Clastres, P.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2494-2503
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: confidence interval; construction materials; dispersions; environmental impact; leachates; leaching; materials testing; meat and bone meal; pollutants; uncertainty; wastes
Abstract:: ... When mineral wastes are reused in construction materials, a current practice is to evaluate their environmental impact using standard leaching test. However, due to the uncertainty of the measurement, it is usually quite difficult to estimate the pollutant potential compared to other materials or threshold limits. The aim of this paper is to give a quantitative evaluation of the uncertainty of lea ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.011
PubMed:: 21652143
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.011

71. Reducing surface water pollution through the assessment of the cost-effectiveness of BMPs at different spatial scales

Author:: Panagopoulos, Y.; Makropoulos, C.; Mimikou, M.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2823-2835
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: Soil and Water Assessment Tool model; agricultural land; agricultural management; alfalfa; contour farming; corn; cost effectiveness; decision making; edge effects; filter strips; issues and policy; land use; no-tillage; phosphorus; pollutants; researchers; rivers; sediments; surface water; water pollution; watershed management; watersheds; Greece
Abstract:: ... Two kinds of agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) were examined with respect to cost-effectiveness (CE) in reducing sediment, nitrates-nitrogen (NO₃–N) and total phosphorus (TP) losses to surface waters of the Arachtos catchment in Western Greece. The establishment of filter strips at the edge of fields and a non-structural measure, namely fertilization reduction in alfalfa, combined with ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.035
PubMed:: 21742430
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.035

72. Remediation of biodiesel wastewater by chemical- and electro-coagulation: A comparative study

Author:: Ngamlerdpokin, Krit; Kumjadpai, Sasipan; Chatanon, Preeya; Tungmanee, Ungsika; Chuenchuanchom, Sulalit; Jaruwat, Pattaraluk; Lertsathitphongs, Prarinya; Hunsom, Mali
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2454-2460
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: acids; biochemical oxygen demand; biodiesel; chemical oxygen demand; coagulation; fatty acid esters; free fatty acids; oils; operating costs; pH; pollutants; processing chemistry; remediation; wastewater
Abstract:: ... The remediation of biodiesel wastewater was carried out using chemical and electrochemical techniques. Initially the fatty acid methyl esters (FAME or biodiesel) and free fatty acids (FFA) were chemically removed from the wastewater using three types of mineral acids, H₂SO₄, HNO₃ and HCl, at different pH values within the range of 1.0–8.0. Optimally, approximately 24.3 ml/l of FAME/FFA were remove ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.006
PubMed:: 21641715
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.006

73. Remediation technologies for heavy metal contaminated groundwater

Author:: Hashim, M.A.; Mukhopadhyay, Soumyadeep; Sahu, Jaya Narayan; Sengupta, Bhaskar
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2355-2388
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: adsorbents; aquifers; bioremediation; chemistry; drinking; employment; environmental sustainability; ethics; groundwater; groundwater contamination; heavy metals; people; public health; soil; soil chemistry; soil washing; sulfates
Abstract:: ... The contamination of groundwater by heavy metal, originating either from natural soil sources or from anthropogenic sources is a matter of utmost concern to the public health. Remediation of contaminated groundwater is of highest priority since billions of people all over the world use it for drinking purpose. In this paper, thirty five approaches for groundwater treatment have been reviewed and c ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.009
PubMed:: 21708421
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.009

74. Resource management as a key factor for sustainable urban planning

Author:: Agudelo-Vera, Claudia M.; Mels, Adriaan R.; Keesman, Karel J.; Rijnaarts, Huub H.M.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2295-2303
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: history; wastes; foods; sustainable development; trade; sanitation; manufacturing; urban areas; urban planning; environmental degradation; resource management; energy flow; population growth; ecosystems; society; waste management; water resources; urbanization
Abstract:: ... Due to fast urbanization and increasing living standards, the environmental sustainability of our global society becomes more and more questionable. In this historical review we investigate the role of resources management (RM) and urban planning (UP) and propose ways for integration in sustainable development (SD). RM follows the principle of circular causation, and we reflect on to what extent R ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.016
PubMed:: 21641714
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.016

75. Reuse of sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) to produce ceramic materials

Author:: Souza, A.E.; Teixeira, S.R.; Santos, G.T.A.; Costa, F.B.; Longo, E.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2774-2780
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: X-ray diffraction; alcohols; alkalis; aluminum; burning; industry; iron; mixing; raw materials; silica; sugarcane bagasse; temperature; thermal analysis; tiles
Abstract:: ... Sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) is a residue resulting from the burning of bagasse in boilers in the sugarcane/alcohol industry. SCBA has a very high silica concentration and contains aluminum, iron, alkalis and alkaline earth oxides in smaller amounts. In this work, the properties of sintered ceramic bodies were evaluated based on the concentration of SCBA, which replaced non-plastic material. The a ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.020
PubMed:: 21733619
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.020

76. Scaled-up bioconversion of fish waste to liquid fertilizer using a 5 L ribbon-type reactor

Author:: Dao, Van Thingoc; Kim, Joong Kyun
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2441-2446
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: amino acid composition; biodegradation; biotransformation; fish culture; fish waste; hydroponics; lactates; liquid fertilizers; microorganisms; pH; temperature
Abstract:: ... A scaled-up conversion process of fish waste to liquid fertilizer was performed in a 5 L ribbon-type reactor. Biodegradation was performed by inoculation of autoclaved fish waste with 5.84 × 10⁵ CFU mL⁻¹ of mixed microorganisms for 96 h. As a result, the pH changed from 6.92 to 5.72, the cell number reached 7.28 × 10⁵ CFU mL⁻¹, and approximately 430 g (28.3%) of fish waste was degraded. Analyses i ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.003
PubMed:: 21640471
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.003

77. Screening of factors influencing Cu(II) extraction by soybean oil-based organic solvents using fractional factorial design

Author:: Chang, Siu Hua; Teng, Tjoon Tow; Ismail, Norli
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2580-2585
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: aqueous solutions; models; pH; regression analysis; screening; sodium sulfate; solvents; soybeans
Abstract:: ... This study aimed to identify the significant factors that give large effects on the efficiency of Cu(II) extraction from aqueous solutions by soybean oil-based organic solvents using fractional factorial design. Six factors (mixing time (t), di-2-ethylhexylphosphoric acid concentration ([D2EHPA]), organic to aqueous phase ratio (O:A), sodium sulfate concentration ([Na₂SO₄]), equilibrium pH (pHₑq) ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.025
PubMed:: 21700383
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.025

78. Simple estimates of vehicle-induced resuspension rates

Author:: Escrig, A.; Amato, F.; Pandolfi, M.; Monfort, E.; Querol, X.; Celades, I.; Sanfélix, V.; Alastuey, A.; Orza, J.A.G.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2855-2859
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: dust emissions; particulates; roads
Abstract:: ... Road dust emissions are considered to be a major source of airborne particulate matter (PM). This is particularly true for industrial environments, where there are high resuspension rates of deposited dust. The calculation of roads as PM emission sources has mostly focused on the consequences of this emission, viz. the increase in PM concentrations. That approach addresses the atmospheric transpor ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.042
PubMed:: 21763062
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.042

79. Snorkelling and trampling in shallow-water fringing reefs: Risk assessment and proposed management strategy

Author:: Hannak, Judith S.; Kompatscher, Sarah; Stachowitsch, Michael; Herler, Jürgen
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2723-2733
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: motivation; questionnaires; attitudes and opinions; Acropora; wind; reefs; tides; models; risk assessment; mortality; corals; anthropogenic activities; ecotourism; education; Egypt; Red Sea
Abstract:: ... Shallow reefs (reef flats <1.5 m) in the northern Red Sea are impacted by growing tourism that includes swimmers, snorkellers and reef walkers but have largely been neglected in past studies. We selected a fringing reef along the lagoon of Dahab (Sinai, Egypt) as a model for a management strategy. Point-intercept line transects were used to determine substrate composition, coral community and cond ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.012
PubMed:: 21708420
PubMed Central:: PMC3150666
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.012

80. SO₂ gas adsorption by modified kaolin clays: Influence of previous heating and time acid treatments

Author:: Volzone, Cristina; Ortiga, Jose
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2590-2595
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: X-ray diffraction; acid treatment; adsorption; chemical analysis; clay; gases; heat treatment; kaolin; silica; sulfuric acid; temperature
Abstract:: ... Modified kaolin clays were used as adsorbents for SO₂ gas adsorptions. The clays were heated up to 900 °C previous to acid treatments with 0.5 N sulfuric acid solutions at boiling temperature during different times up to 1440 min. Equilibrium adsorption at 25 °C and 0.1 MPa was carried out by using a volumetric apparatus. The samples were characterized by chemical analysis, X-ray diffraction and i ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.031
PubMed:: 21696883
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.031

81. Soil organic carbon of degraded wetlands treated with freshwater in the Yellow River Delta, China

Author:: Wang, Hui; Wang, Renqing; Yu, Yue; Mitchell, Myron J.; Zhang, Lianjun
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2628-2633
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: Phragmites australis; Tamarix chinensis; carbon nitrogen ratio; electrical conductivity; freshwater; nitrogen content; plant communities; soil organic carbon; soil water content; wetlands; China; Yellow River
Abstract:: ... Supplying freshwater is one of the important methods to help restore degraded wetlands. Changes in soil properties and plant community biomass were evaluated by comparing sites with freshwater treatment versus reference sites following freshwater addition to wetlands of the Yellow River Delta for 7 years. The results indicated that soil organic carbon (SOC) was significantly increased in all wetla ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.030
PubMed:: 21723661
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.030

82. Sorption and desorption of Cd, Cu and Pb using biomass from an eutrophized habitat in monometallic and bimetallic systems

Author:: Lezcano, J.M.; González, F.; Ballester, A.; Blázquez, M.L.; Muñoz, J.A.; García-Balboa, C.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2666-2674
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: biomass; cations; desorption; habitats; industrial effluents; irrigation; mathematical models; metals; ponds; sorption isotherms
Abstract:: ... This work examines the sorption capacity of a natural biomass collected from an irrigation pond. The biomass mainly consisted of a mixture of chlorophyte algae with caducipholic plants. Biosorption experiments were performed in monometallic and bimetallic solutions containing different metals commonly found in industrial effluents (Cd, Cu and Pb). The biosorption process was slightly slower in the ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.004
PubMed:: 21723659
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.004

83. Stakeholder participation within the public environmental system in Chile: Major gaps between theory and practice

Author:: Lostarnau, Carla; Oyarzún, Jorge; Maturana, Hugo; Soto, Guido; Señoret, Michelle; Soto, Manuel; Rötting, Tobias S.; Amezaga, Jaime M.; Oyarzún, Ricardo
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2470-2478
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: case studies; communications technology; community service; developing countries; energy resources; environmental assessment; management systems; rural areas; stakeholders; sustainable development; Chile
Abstract:: ... The main objective of this paper is to present a critical analysis of the stakeholder participation process within the Environmental Impact Assessment System in Chile, after ca. 14 years of being enforced. This analysis is sustained by the description and analysis of the stakeholder participation possibilities in a representative rural area of North-Central Chile. The Environmental Basis Act 19300 ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.008
PubMed:: 21641109
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.008

84. Study of boron behaviour in two spanish coal combustion power plants

Author:: Ochoa-González, Raquel; Cuesta, Aida Fuente; Córdoba, Patricia; Díaz-Somoano, Mercedes; Font, Oriol; López-Antón, M. Antonia; Querol, Xavier; Martínez-Tarazona, M. Rosa; Giménez, Antonio
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2586-2589
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: boron; byproducts; coal; combustion; digestion; fly ash; gases; petroleum; power plants; scrubbers; streams; wastewater
Abstract:: ... A full-scale field study was carried out at two Spanish coal-fired power plants equipped with electrostatic precipitator (ESP) and wet flue gas desulfurisation (FGD) systems to investigate the distribution of boron in coals, solid by-products, wastewater streams and flue gases. The results were obtained from the simultaneous sampling of solid, liquid and gaseous streams and their subsequent analys ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.028
PubMed:: 21664037
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.028

85. Tasmanian landowner preferences for conservation incentive programs: A latent class approach

Author:: Putten, van Ingrid E.; Jennings, Sarah M.; Louviere, Jordan J.; Burgess, Leonie B.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2647-2656
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: agricultural land; attitudes and opinions; conservation areas; conservation programs; funding; land management; land values; landowners; models; private lands; surveys; Tasmania
Abstract:: ... An empirical model of landowners’ conservation incentive program choice is developed in which information about landowners’ socio-economic and property characteristics and their attitudes, is combined with incentive program attributes. In a Choice survey landowners were presented with the choice of two incentive programs modelled as ‘bundles of attributes’ mimicking a voluntary choice scenario. La ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.002
PubMed:: 21719189
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.002

86. The influence of the operational environment on the efficiency of water utilities

Author:: Carvalho, Pedro; Marques, Rui Cunha
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2698-2707
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: consumers (people); drinking water; ownership; wastewater; water supply; water utilities
Abstract:: ... Adjusting for the operational environment in studies of performance measurement is very important, otherwise the analysis may lead to unrealistic scores, especially when its influence on costs is high, such as in the water utilities. In this paper, we study the influence of exogenous variables on the water utilities performance by applying conditional efficiency measures based on the order-m metho ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.008
PubMed:: 21723660
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.008

87. The influence of the precursor and synthesis method on the CO₂ capture capacity of carpet waste-based sorbents

Author:: Olivares-Marín, M.; García, S.; Pevida, C.; Wong, M.S.; Maroto-Valer, M.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2810-2817
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: adsorbents; adsorption; atmospheric pressure; carbon dioxide; chemical analysis; emissions; landfills; solid wastes; temperature
Abstract:: ... Adsorption is one of the most promising technologies for reducing CO₂ emissions and at present several different types of sorbents are being investigated. The use of sorbents obtained from low-cost and abundant precursors (i.e. solid wastes) appears an attractive strategy to adopt because it will contribute to a reduction not only in operational costs but also in the amount of waste that is dumped ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.031
PubMed:: 21763061
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.031

88. The performance of constructed wetlands treating primary, secondary and dairy soiled water in Ireland (a review)

Author:: Healy, M.G.; O' Flynn, C.J.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2348-2354
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: agricultural soils; ammonium nitrogen; biochemical oxygen demand; constructed wetlands; dairies; databases; effluents; overland flow; soil water; wastewater; Ireland
Abstract:: ... In Ireland, no database detailing the design, influent loading rates or performance of constructed wetlands (CWs) exists. On account of this, they are designed without any protocol based on empirical data. The aim of this paper was to provide the first published data on the performance of free-water surface flow (FWSF) CWs treating primary and secondary-treated municipal wastewater, and agricultur ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.021
PubMed:: 21665354
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.021

89. The real water consumption behind drinking water: The case of Italy

Author:: Niccolucci, V.; Botto, S.; Rugani, B.; Nicolardi, V.; Bastianoni, S.; Gaggi, C.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2611-2618
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: bottled water; bottles; cities; freshwater; human health; markets; pipelines; politics; positron-emission tomography; production costs; resource management; tap water; water footprint; Italy
Abstract:: ... The real amount of drinking water available per capita is a topic of great interest for human health and the economic and political management of resources. The global market of bottled drinking water, for instance, has shown exponential growth in the last twenty years, mainly due to reductions in production costs and investment in promotion. This paper aims to evaluate how much freshwater is actu ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.033
PubMed:: 21741755
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.033

90. The role of power line rights-of-way as an alternative habitat for declined mire butterflies

Author:: Lensu, Terhi; Komonen, Atte; Hiltula, Outi; Päivinen, Jussi; Saari, Veli; Kotiaho, Janne S.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2539-2546
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: butterflies; canopy; community structure; habitat destruction; habitats; lowland forests; microclimate; rights of way; species diversity; trees
Abstract:: ... Habitat loss is one of the greatest threats for biodiversity. In Finland, two thirds of natural mires have been drained for silviculture, which transforms open wetlands into dense forests. However, vegetation management of power line rights-of-way (ROW) maintain the drained mires as open areas. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the power line ROW vegetation management on butterf ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.019
PubMed:: 21664036
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.019

91. The value of urban open space: Meta-analyses of contingent valuation and hedonic pricing results

Author:: Brander, Luke M.; Koetse, Mark J.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2763-2773
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: agricultural land; contingent valuation; experimental design; forests; income; models; parks; population density; prices; urban population
Abstract:: ... Urban open space provides a number of valuable services to urban populations, including recreational opportunities, aesthetic enjoyment, environmental functions, and may also be associated with existence values. In separate meta-analyses of the contingent valuation (CV) and hedonic pricing (HP) literature we examine which physical, socio-economic, and study characteristics determine the value of o ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.019
PubMed:: 21763064
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.019

92. Towards emergency management of natural disasters and critical accidents: The Greek experience

Author:: Nivolianitou, Zoe; Synodinou, Barbara
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2657-2665
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: accidents; attitudes and opinions; disaster preparedness; disasters; information management; interviews; prototypes; Greece
Abstract:: ... This paper presents the findings of a prototype study which sought to identify factors that contribute to effective emergency management in Greece and other European states regarding both natural disasters and critical accidents. The parameters for proper action and successful intervention in operational and logistical are identified based on the document analysis and interviews with emergency res ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.003
PubMed:: 21729822
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.003

93. Water quality requirements for sustaining aquifer storage and recovery operations in a low permeability fractured rock aquifer

Author:: Page, Declan; Miotliński, Konrad; Dillon, Peter; Taylor, Russel; Wakelin, Steve; Levett, Kerry; Barry, Karen; Pavelic, Paul
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.10 pp. 2410-2418
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: activated carbon; aquifers; climate change; dissolved organic carbon; drinking water; environmental management; hydrologic cycle; permeability; rocks; stormwater; turbidity; water quality; water requirement; water treatment
Abstract:: ... A changing climate and increasing urbanisation has driven interest in the use of aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) schemes as an environmental management tool to supplement conventional water resources. This study focuses on ASR with stormwater in a low permeability fractured rock aquifer and the selection of water treatment methods to prevent well clogging. In this study two different injection ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.04.005
PubMed:: 21652142
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.04.005

94. Adsorption and degradation of triazophos, chlorpyrifos and their main hydrolytic metabolites in paddy soil from Chaohu Lake, China

Author:: Liang, Bin; Yang, Chengli; Gong, Mingbo; Zhao, Yanfu; Zhang, Jun; Zhu, Changxiong; Jiang, Jiandong; Li, Shunpeng
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.9 pp. 2229-2234
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: adsorption; bacteria; chlorpyrifos; groundwater; lakes; leaching; metabolites; models; paddy soils; risk; soil degradation; soil pollution; soil sterilization; sorption isotherms; triazophos; China
Abstract:: ... Triazophos and chlorpyrifos are organophosphorus pesticides (OPs), and their primary hydrolytic metabolites are 1-phenyl-3-hydroxy-1,2,4-triazole (BZC) and 3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinol (TCP). In this study, the adsorption and degradation of triazophos, chlorpyrifos, BZC and TCP were investigated in paddy soil from Chaohu Lake, China. Adsorption tests demonstrated that the adsorption of these compou ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.04.009
PubMed:: 21592646
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.04.009

95. Adsorption of cadmium on carbonaceous adsorbents developed from used tire rubber

Author:: Alexandre-Franco, María; Fernández-González, Carmen; Alfaro-Domínguez, Manuel; Gómez-Serrano, Vicente
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.9 pp. 2193-2200
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: active sites; adsorbents; adsorption; air; aqueous solutions; cadmium; chemical treatment; heat treatment; mercury; oxidants; oxidation; pH; rubber; steam; tires
Abstract:: ... Carbonaceous adsorbents (CAs) are developed from used tire rubber (UTR) and tested as adsorbents of Cd²⁺ in aqueous solution. In the preparation of the CAs, UTR was treated thermally at 400–900 °C for 2 h in N₂ and at 850 °C for 2 h in steam. Concentrated NaOH, HCl, H₂SO₄, HNO₃ and H₂O₂ solutions were also used. UTR and H900 (i.e. UTR pyrolyzed at 900 °C) were treated with O₃ at 25 °C for 1 h and ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.04.001
PubMed:: 21550713
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.04.001

96. Determination of arsenic levels in the water resources of Aksaray Province, Turkey

Author:: Altaş, Levent; Işık, Mustafa; Kavurmacı, Murat
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.9 pp. 2182-2192
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: World Health Organization; arsenic; cluster analysis; drinking water; principal component analysis; water quality; Turkey (country)
Abstract:: ... Arsenic levels were determined in 62 stations utilized as drinking and potable water resources by local community for Turkey’s Aksaray Province (4589km²; 980m above sea level). The samplings were implemented every two months for 1 year. The arsenic values were found to be ranging between 10 and 50μg/L in 22 points and were found to be >50μg/L in 5 stations, according to the mean value of the 6 sam ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.03.044
PubMed:: 21549499
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.03.044

97. Framing community forestry challenges with a broader lens: Case studies from the Brazilian Amazon

Author:: Hajjar, Reem; McGrath, David G.; Kozak, Robert A.; Innes, John L.
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.9 pp. 2159-2169
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: capital; case studies; community forestry; forest communities; forest management; infrastructure; land ownership; market access; models; roots; rural poverty; sustainable forestry; Amazonia
Abstract:: ... Community forestry initiatives have been shown to reduce rural poverty while promoting the conservation and sustainable use of forests. However, a number of challenges face communities wanting to initiate or maintain formal, community-based forest management. Through a grounded theory approach, this paper uses three case studies of community forest management models in the eastern Amazon to create ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.03.042
PubMed:: 21550165
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.03.042

98. Heavy metal content and distribution in surface sediments of the Seyhan River, Turkey

Author:: Davutluoglu, Orkun I.; Seckin, Galip; Ersu, Cagatayhan B.; Yilmaz, Turan; Sari, Bulent
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.9 pp. 2250-2259
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: anthropogenic activities; cadmium; fractionation; guidelines; heavy metals; organic matter; risk; risk assessment; rivers; sediments; sulfides; toxicity; wet season; Turkey (country)
Abstract:: ... Chemical fractionation of seven heavy metals (Cd, Cr, Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn) was studied using a modified three-step sequential procedure to assess their impacts in the sediments of the Seyhan River, Turkey. Samples were collected from six representative stations in two campaigns in October 2009 and June 2010, which correspond to the wet and dry seasons, respectively. The total metal concentration ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.04.013
PubMed:: 21592647
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.04.013

99. Irrigation pricing policies and its impact on agricultural inputs demand in Tunisia: A DEA-based methodology

Author:: Frija, Aymen; Wossink, Ada; Buysse, Jeroen; Speelman, Stijn; Van Huylenbroeck, Guido
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.9 pp. 2109-2118
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: irrigation water; demand functions; water conservation; agricultural policy; prices; farmers; cropping systems; methodology; water policy; databases; Tunisia
Abstract:: ... This paper estimates farmers’ individual irrigation water demand functions employing the information hidden in individual farmers’ technical efficiency. This information is extracted through the development of a new deductive methodology based on inverse Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) models. The empirical results for Tunisia show that farmers who are more technically efficient have less elastic ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.03.013
PubMed:: 21524839
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.03.013

100. Is research keeping up with changes in landscape policy? A review of the literature

Author:: Conrad, Elisabeth; Christie, Mike; Fazey, Ioan
Source:: Journal of environmental management 2011 v.92 no.9 pp. 2097-2108
ISSN:: 0301-4797
Subject:: development policy; equipment; landscapes; landscape management; methodology; technology; United States; Europe
Abstract:: ... Several innovative directions for landscape policy development and implementation have emerged over recent years. These include: (i) an expansion of scope to include all landscape aspects and landscape types, (ii) an increased emphasis on public participation, (iii) a focus on designing measures appropriate for different contexts and scales, and (iv) encouraging support for capacity-building. In t ...
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.04.003
PubMed:: 21601350
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.04.003

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1. A binational, supply-side evaluation for managing water quality and invasive fouling species on California’s coastal boats

2. Adsorptive removal of Cd(II) and Pb(II) ions from aqueous solutions by using Turkish illitic clay

3. Assessing options for the development of surface water flood warning in England and Wales

4. Assessing the impacts of mountain biking and hiking on subalpine grassland in Australia using an experimental protocol

5. A two-stage support-vector-regression optimization model for municipal solid waste management – A case study of Beijing, China

6. Cost–benefit analysis of water-reuse projects for environmental purposes: A case study for Spanish wastewater treatment plants

7. Dynamic floodplain vegetation model development for the Kootenai River, USA

8. Iron and aluminium based adsorption strategies for removing arsenic from water

9. Minimizing external indirect health costs due to aerosol population exposure: A case study from Northern Italy

10. Open rivers: Barrier removal planning and the restoration of free-flowing rivers

11. Photocatalytic degradation of phenol on different phases of TiO₂ particles in aqueous suspensions under UV irradiation

12. P(4-vinyl pyridine) hydrogel use for the removal of UO₂ ²⁺ and Th⁴⁺ from aqueous environments

13. Removal of faecal bacteria from septage by treating it in a full-scale duckweed-covered pond system

14. Studies on solvent extraction of iron(III) as a step for conversion of a waste effluent to a value added product

15. A choice experiment analysis for solid waste disposal option: A case study in Malaysia

16. An exploratory assessment of the attitudes of Chinese wood products manufacturers towards forest certification

17. An illicit economy: Scavenging and recycling of medical waste

18. Are two resources really better than one? Some unexpected results of the availability of substitutes

19. Assessing the environmental performance of urban wastewater systems using the INSA model: Application to the Algés-Alcântara wastewater system, in Portugal

20. Comparing the utility of image algebra operations for characterizing landscape changes: The case of the Mediterranean coast

21. Cost analysis in laccase production

22. Effect of template in MCM-41 on the adsorption of aniline from aqueous solution

23. Effects of land clearing techniques and tillage systems on runoff and soil erosion in a tropical rain forest in Nigeria

24. Examination of nitrate concentration, loading and isotope dynamics in subsurface drainage under standard agricultural cropping in Atlantic Canada

25. Exploring trends, sources, and causes of environmental funding: A study of Florida counties

26. Fuel derived pollutants and boating activity patterns in the sea of galilee

27. Impact of groundwater markets in India on water use efficiency: A data envelopment analysis approach

28. Research on environmental impacts of tourism in China: Progress and prospect

29. Simulation and source identification of X-ray contrast media in the water cycle of Berlin

30. Target loads of atmospheric sulfur deposition for the protection and recovery of acid-sensitive streams in the Southern Blue Ridge Province

31. Utilization of calcite and waste glass for preparing construction materials with a low environmental load

32. Valorization of solid waste in sugar factories with possible applications in India : A review

33. Accelerating the degradation of green plant waste with chemical decomposition agents

34. A comparison of tools for modeling freshwater ecosystem services

35. A conjoint analysis of landholder preferences for reward-based land-management contracts in Kapingazi watershed, Eastern Mount Kenya

36. An Assessment of U(VI) removal from groundwater using biochar produced from hydrothermal carbonization

37. Application of a cave inventory system to stimulate development of management strategies: The case of west-central Florida, USA

38. A provider-based water planning and management model – WaterSim 4.0 – For the Phoenix Metropolitan Area

39. A review of studies applying environmental impact assessment methods on fruit production systems

40. A review of the impacts of nature based recreation on birds

41. Assessing conservation opportunity on private land: Socio-economic, behavioral, and spatial dimensions

42. Autonomous real-time adaptive management of soil salinity using a receding horizon control algorithm: A pilot-scale demonstration

43. Beyond the conventional: Meeting the challenges of landscape governance within the European Landscape Convention?

44. Binding of heavy metal contaminants onto chitosans – An evaluation for remediation of metal contaminated soil and water

45. Biocontainment of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) on flat concrete surfaces by microbial carbonate precipitation

46. Bioremediation of Acidic and Metalliferous Drainage (AMD) through organic carbon amendment by municipal sewage and green waste

47. Cadmium accumulation and tolerance of mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) seedlings for phytoextraction applications

48. Controlling urban air pollution caused by households: Uncertainty, prices, and income

49. Degradation and removal methods of antibiotics from aqueous matrices – A review

50. Environmental and economic assessment of combined biostabilization and landfill for municipal solid waste

51. Estimating irrigation water demand in the Moroccan Drâa Valley using contingent valuation

52. Greening the greenhouse grower. A behavioral analysis of a sector-initiated system to reduce the environmental load of greenhouses

53. Hotel water consumption at a seasonal mass tourist destination. The case of the island of Mallorca

54. Household use of and satisfaction with alternative water sources in Victoria Australia

55. Hydraulic management of a soil moisture controlled SDI wastewater dispersal system in an Alabama Black Belt soil

56. Identifying the key factors in increasing recycling and reducing residual household waste: A case study of the Flemish region of Belgium

57. Incentives and regulations to reconcile conservation and development: Thirty years of governance of the Sami pastoral ecosystem in Finnmark, Norway

58. Landscape – wildfire interactions in southern Europe: Implications for landscape management

59. Lenses for learning: Visual techniques in natural resource management

60. Limiting the impact of light pollution on human health, environment and stellar visibility

61. Mesoscale survey of western and northwestern Irish lakes – Spatial and aestival patterns in trophic status and phytoplankton community structure

62. Modelling categorical data to identify factors influencing concern for the natural environment in Iran

63. Needs-based sewerage prioritization: Alternative to conventional cost-benefit analysis

64. Optimizing voluntary compliance in marine protected areas: A comparison of recreational fisher and enforcement officer perspectives using multi-criteria analysis

65. Perfluorinated phosphine oxide and sulfides as extractants for heavy metals and radionuclides

66. Potential fresh water saving using greywater in toilet flushing in Syria

67. Predicting deer–vehicle collisions in an urban area

68. Prediction of metal-adsorption behaviour in the remediation of water contamination using indigenous microorganisms

69. Public engagement in neighbourhood level wildfire mitigation and preparedness: Case studies from Canada, the US and Australia

70. Quantification of uncertainty of experimental measurement in leaching test on cement-based materials