Harnessing technological innovation and renewable energy and their impact on environmental pollution in G-20 countries by Siwei Han, Dong Peng, Yuanyuan Guo, Muhammad Umar Aslam, Runguo Xu

“…Abstract Climate change and environmental degradation are critical global challenges, and the G-20 nations play a pivotal role in addressing these issues due to their substantial contributions to global GDP and carbon emissions. …”
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Natural Occurrence of Metarhizium rileyi on Darna diducta as a Biological Control for Oil Palm Pests in Poso, Central Sulawesi by Henny Hendarjanti, Henik Sukorini

“…Traditionally, synthetic insecticides are used to manage this pest; however, such intensive chemical use has led to adverse effects, including pest resistance, resurgence, and environmental degradation. Entomopathogenic fungi like Metarhizium rileyi (formerly Nomuraea) represent a promising, environmentally friendly alternative for pest control. …”
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A framework for integrating sustainable production practices along the product life cycle by Mohamed A.E. Omer, Ahmed Mohamed Mahmoud Ibrahim, Ammar H. Elsheikh, Hussien Hegab

“…In response to urgent global challenges posed by climate change and environmental degradation, integrating sustainable production practices into the entire product life cycle (PLC) has become essential. …”
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Tracking metal pollution from illegal gold mining: a health risk assessment in Edfu, Egypt by Kholoud M. AbdelMaksoud, Wael M. Al-Metwaly, Heba M. R. Hathout

“…The Index of Geoaccumulation (Igeo) and Pollution Load Index (PLI) revealed significantly elevated values in both years, indicating potential environmental degradation. Although no carcinogenic hazards were identified, non-carcinogenic risks related to ingestion were observed for both adults and children exposed to mercury (Hg), copper (Cu), and arsenic (As). …”
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Spatio-temporal evolution and driving forces of urban gravity centers and ecological security risk gravity centers in China by Peng Chen, Jiaojiao Duan, Yihan Wang

“…The accelerated growth of urban areas has resulted in a significant increase in demand for construction land, which has led to various challenges, including the emergence of unsustainable land-use patterns and environmental degradation. To gain a deeper understanding of the influence of gravity center migration on urban safety, we select 30 Chinese cities for analysis and apply various methods, such as the center-of-gravity technique, the construction of an ecological security risk index, and a comprehensive center of gravity, to conduct a thorough study of urban gravity centers, ecological security risk gravity centers, and migration trajectories between the two. …”
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Ecological Footprint Awareness of Generation Z: A Case Study of Selçuk University Faculty of Science by Halil Osman Erbek, Yunus Akdoğan, Tenzile Erbayram

“…Human dominance over nature drives biodiversity loss and contributes to climate change, disrupting ecosystem balance, overconsuming natural resources, and causing environmental degradation. Industrialization and rapid urbanization have significantly increased resource consumption, leading to a sharp rise in greenhouse gas emissions—central to the carbon footprint and primary causes of climate change—that critically affect air quality, ecosystem stability, and biodiversity protection. …”
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The Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts of Petroleum Refinery Operations in the Niger Delta Region by Piety Godwill Suku, Ejikeme Ugwoha, Ochuko Felix Orikpete, Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim

“…Through a comprehensive analysis of over 110 sources, this review evaluates the contributions of refinery operations to air pollution and environmental degradation in the Niger Delta. Our findings indicate that emissions from these refineries not only contribute to significant ecological imbalances but also pose severe health risks to local communities. …”
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Binder-Free Hexagonal Boron Nitride Nanosheets (BNNSs) as Protective Coatings for Copper, Steel, and Wood: A Review by Muhammad Faheem Maqsood, Syed Muhammad Zain Mehdi, Arslan Ashraf, Umair Azhar, Naseem Abbas, Muhammad Asim Raza, Mohammed Amer

“…BNNSs are both thermally and chemically stable, making them suitable for coatings that protect against environmental degradation. Additionally, BNNSs have demonstrated excellent fire resistance, hydrophobicity, and oxidation resistance when applied to wood, functioning as a binder-free, retardant coating that remains effective up to 900 °C in air. …”
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Ecological Insights, and Fin Fish Diversity in Carps Spawning Grounds: Case Studies from the Surma River and Tanguar Haor, Bangladesh by Kazi Rabeya Akther, Mohammad Amzad Hossain, Sohel Mian, Nirmal Chandra Roy

“…The Surma River’s ecological indices (2021-2022) indicated decreased diversity, likely due to environmental degradation, while Tanguar haor showed lower diversity possibly attributable to multiple environmental stressors. …”
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Preliminary Evaluation of Some Engineering Geological Properties of Soils in the New Yenagoa Town, Bayelsa State, Central Niger Delta by PO Youdeowei, HO Nwankwoala

“…Therefore, adequate attention should be given to the likely physical environmental degradation of river bank failure and liquefaction condition that may evolve as a result of dredging/reclamation work in the area. …”
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Modelling, optimization and characterization of carbon black derived from waste tyre pyrolysis by Odunayo T. Ore, Festus M. Adebiyi

“…These characteristics increase the material's reliability, thermal stability, and resilience to environmental degradation, making it ideal for long-term applications like rubber reinforcement and composite manufacturing. …”
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Assessment of walnut (Juglans regia L.) cultivation land suitability using a multiple-criteria decision-making method in Southeastern Turkey by Çağrı Mercan

“…Site selection is also critical for agricultural sustainability, as it helps ensure the efficient use of natural resources and avoids environmental degradation. This research proposes an evaluation model for walnut cultivation in the Savur (Mardin, Turkey) district in the Southeastern Anatolia region. …”
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Revitalizing Customary Law: Reforming Buffalo Farming Practices (Jalangan) in Menaming Village for Sustainable Governance by Hayatul Ismi, Ulfia Hasanah, Nofrizal Nofrizal, Izawati Wook

“…These practices reduce environmental degradation, maintain ecological balance, and enhance livestock health and productivity, all while creating economic benefits, improving farmers’ incomes, and fostering social cohesion. …”
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Adat tapsila representation of the transformation of communication, information, and education of local wisdom wetu telu in efforts for environmental conservation in North Lombok,... by Sutama I Wayan, Pawito Pawito, Hastjarjo Sri, Demartoto Argyo

“…Climate change and environmental degradation pose global threats, requiring indigenous knowledge and practices like the Tapsila tradition in North Lombok, Indonesia. …”
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Submerged Groundwater Discharges as Source of Fecal Material in Protected Karstic Coastal Areas by Cristian Kantun Manzano, Flor Arcega-Cabrera, Morgane Derrien, Elsa Noreña-Barroso, Jorge Herrera-Silveira

“…Accordingly, several zones have been protected to limit anthropogenic development and to avoid environmental degradation. Nevertheless, some of these protected areas keep deteriorating probably related with anthropogenic contributions not considered in legislation. …”
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Preliminary Evaluation of Some Engineering Geological Properties of Soils in the New Yenagoa Town, Bayelsa State, Central Niger Delta by PO Youdeowei, HO Nwankwoala

“…Therefore, adequate attention should be given to the likely physical environmental degradation of river bank failure and liquefaction condition that may evolve as a result of dredging/reclamation work in the area. …”
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Landslide susceptibility assessment for Uttarakhand, a Himalayan state of India, using multi-criteria decision making, bivariate, and machine learning models by Vipin Chauhan, Laxmi Gupta, Jagabandhu Dixit

“…Abstract Background Landslides, among the most catastrophic natural hazards, result from natural and anthropogenic factors, causing substantial financial losses, infrastructural damage, fatalities, and environmental degradation. Uttarakhand, with its unique topographical and hydrological conditions, unplanned human settlements, and changing precipitation patterns, is highly susceptible to landslides. …”
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Effect of Sugar Cane Bagasse Ash Incorporated as Viscosity Modifying Agent on Fresh, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete by Usman Amjad, Muhammad Sarir, Diyar Khan, Inzimam Ul Haq, Muhammad Wajahat Ali Khawaja, Khalid Mahmood

“…As the demand for cement grows, so does the carbon footprint and environmental degradation, necessitating the exploration of sustainable alternatives like sugarcane bagasse ash (SBA), a byproduct of sugarcane processing, to mitigate these issues while also addressing rising costs in concrete production. …”
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Assessment of sustainability in cocoa farms in Ecuador: application of a multidimensional indicator-based framework by Marco Heredia-R, Irene Blanco-Gutiérrez, Paloma Esteve, Laura Puhl, Cristian Morales-Opazo

“…However, this increase has been accompanied by environmental degradation, endangering the sustainability of cocoa cultivation. …”
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The Impact of Refugees on the Social Economic Development of the Host Communities: A Case Study of Nyakabande Refugee Transit Kisoro District. by Ngabire, Robert

“…The study established that refugees bring productivity in the host communities, complement the job market, stimulate the economy complement market demand for goods and services, employment opportunities to the people around the transit areas and refugee camps which rises the standard of living, donations by the host communities Environmental degradation, increased demand for goods and services which rises the standards of living of the host communities, land grabbing, sharing of social facilities, cooperation of social functioning and insecurity of the host communities were cited to be some of the social relationship between the refugees and the host communities, deforestation, increased demand for goods and services, infrastructural development, theft, social ills like prostitution, competition for properties, compromised resources. …”
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