Effect of Palm Kernel Shell Ash Supplement with Egg Shell Ash on Stabilized Lateritic Soil for a Road Work by Sulaiman Olayinka Subair

“…These materials can contribute to environmental degradation, including air and water pollution, and adversely affect local ecosystems. …”
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Mitigating the implementation of SDGs program no. 13 in Indonesia: An overview of social dynamics and local wisdom by Negara Anita Puspita, Ariza Irena Sulistya, Nurjaya Luh Asri Ningsih Widhi, Ubaidillah Moh. Farich, Wijaya Rama, Lestari Vissia Poppy Puspita, Saputro Erwan Adi, Sukirmiyadi, Nurherdiana Silvana Dwi

“…Additionally, law enforcement against forest burning, coupled with traditional restorative justice, has shown promise in reducing environmental degradation. This review identifies significant gaps in policy integration, particularly in aligning local wisdom with national climate goals. …”
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Renewable Energy in Sudan: Current Status and Future Prospects by Ihab Jabbar Al‐Rikabi, Adil A. M. Omara, Mohamed Ali Abuelnour, Abuelnuor A. A. Abuelnuor, Ahmed Elbashir Mohamed, Najib Aminu Ismail

“…ABSTRACT Sudan relies heavily on refined petroleum products for electricity generation, excluding hydropower, contributing to environmental degradation through petroleum combustion. This challenge underscores the need to expand renewable energy utilization. …”
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Comprehensive Chloroplast Genome Analysis of Four <i>Callitriche</i> (Plantaginaceae) Species for Phylogenetic and Conservation Insights by Zirui Zhang, Wenbo Shi, Siqi Hu, Lanruo Mou, Chao Shi, Bingyue Zhu, Jing Yang

“…However, due to the threats of climate change and environmental degradation, some species within this genus have been listed as endangered. …”
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Analyzing the Effect of Organic Manure in Comparison With NPK on Cabbage Growth and Yield. by Ainomugisha, Rabecca

“…Nevertheless, excessive reliance on NPK may compromise long-term soil health and contribute to environmental degradation. To achieve optimal yields sustainably, farmers should adhere to recommended application rates and avoid over-fertilization. …”
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Optimizing Vegetation Restoration: A Comprehensive Index System for Reclaiming Abandoned Mining Areas in Arid Regions of China by Aishajiang Aili, Yuguang Zhang, Tao Lin, Hailiang Xu, Abdul Waheed, Wanyu Zhao, Amannisha Kuerban, Kun Liu, Haitao Dou

“…Mining activities in arid regions of China have led to severe environmental degradation, including soil erosion, vegetation loss, and contamination of soil and water resources. …”
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Synthesis of glass-based catalysts for biodiesel production from a blend of beef tallow and waste cooking oil by M. Mashamba, L. Tshuma, L.B. Moyo, N. Tshuma, G.S. Simate

“…Heterogeneous catalysts are crucial for achieving high conversion efficiency, reusability, ease of separation and minimal environmental degradation. The particle size distribution of the catalysts was heterogeneous, with 23.33 % of particles passing 710 μm, 30.83 % passing 500 μm, and 45.83 % passing 350 μm. …”
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Spatio-temporal Distribution of Aboveground Forest Biomass and Carbon in Tropical Dry Forest under Anthropogenic Pressure, Brazil by Gabriela Salami, Rinaldo Luiz Caraciolo Ferreira, José Antônio Aleixo da Silva, Fernando José Freire, Emanuel Araújo Silva, Marco Antonio Diodato, Dhonatan Diego Pessi

“…The research aims to fill gaps regarding the impacts of inadequate forest exploitation in Dry Tropical Forests, specifically on the spatiotemporal distribution of biomass and carbon, as anthropogenic pressure can cause significant environmental degradation, resulting in reduced stocks. This investigation seeks to elucidate these dynamics and provide insights for management and conservation strategies based on robust empirical data, in addition to answering the following questions: Does the history of anthropogenic interventions in Dry Tropical Forest areas cause variations in the spatial distribution of biomass and carbon stocks that can be detected by the kriging method? …”
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Modeling vegetation density with remote sensing, normalized difference vegetation index and biodiversity plants in watershed area by R.Z. Ekaputri, T. Hidayat, H.K. Surtikanti, W. Surakusumah

“…Moreover, the process of converting forests into plantations or agricultural lands has resulted in environmental degradation. Therefore, there is a pressing need for an evaluation of vegetation density and plant analysis within the watershed. …”
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Geomatics and metaverse for lost heritage sites documentation and dissemination: the case study of Palmyra Roman Theatre (Syria) by Anna Forte, Yara Jamil Alkhatib, Gabriele Bitelli, Eva Savina Malinverni, Roberto Pierdicca

“…Unfortunately, in addition to natural and environmental degradation, human activities pose a significant threat to the integrity of historical sites. …”
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Trends of Soil and Solution Nutrient Sensing for Open Field and Hydroponic Cultivation in Facilitated Smart Agriculture by Md Nasim Reza, Kyu-Ho Lee, Md Rejaul Karim, Md Asrakul Haque, Emmanuel Bicamumakuba, Pabel Kanti Dey, Young Yoon Jang, Sun-Ok Chung

“…Efficient management of soil nutrients is essential for optimizing crop production, ensuring sustainable agricultural practices, and addressing the challenges posed by population growth and environmental degradation. Smart agriculture, using advanced technologies, plays an important role in achieving these goals by enabling real-time monitoring and precision management of nutrients. …”
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Enhancing food security while reducing environmental impacts: Life cycle assessment of cultivation-irrigation systems and yield gap closure in paddy fields by Abdullah Darzi-Naftchali, Markus Berger, Fereshteh Batoukhteh, Ali Motevali

“…The EE index was 0.36 Pt kg−1 for closing YG up to the average yield and 0.04 Pt kg−1 for closing YG from average to maximum yield, indicating that lower yields contribute more to environmental degradation. Based on the results, incorporating YG reduction strategies in DDSR-D can enhance the environmental sustainability of rice production and accelerate progress toward achieving sustainable development goals.…”
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Preventing water pollution using importance-performance analysis and terrain analysis by L. Sulistyowati, N. Andareswari, F. Afrianto, A. Rais, M.F. Hafa, D. Darwiyati, A.L. Ginting

“…As a city experiencing rapid urban development, environmental degradation constitutes a risk to be borne. Accordingly, Batu City must continue to develop good environmental management for the sake of nature conservation because the urban system is a unit formed by the social economy and ecological environment subsystem.…”
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A state of the art review on geotechnical reinforcement with end life tires by M. Shariati, M. Afrazi, H. Kamyab, S. Rouhanifar, E. Toghroli, M. Safa, Sh. Chelliapan, H. Afrazi

“…The accumulation of discarded tires poses significant environmental and economic concerns globally, with traditional disposal methods often leading to environmental degradation, fire hazards, and increased land use. …”
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Edaphic factors mediate the response of nitrogen cycling and related enzymatic activities and functional genes to heavy metals: A review by Tracy Opande, Mengru Kong, Di Feng, YuHong Wen, Nathan Okoth, Ali Mohd Yatoo, Fatma Mohamed Ameen Khalil, Ahmed S. Elrys, Lei Meng, Jinbo Zhang

“…The review additionally outlines the impact of HMs on environmental degradation, including the risk of soil N losses (e.g., leaching, runoff, and gaseous emissions) and depletion of soil fertility, thus threatening the sustainability of the ecosystem. …”
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Bibliometric analysis and review of food waste management via sustainable approaches by U. Danya, M. Kamaraj, P. Suresh Babu, J. Aravind

“…Every year, millions of tons of food are wasted, contributing to environmental degradation and resource inefficiency. This wasted food not only represents a loss of valuable resources but also contributes to significant greenhouse gas emissions when disposed of in landfills. …”
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Multidimensional analysis and enhancement strategies for ecological environment quality at the county level under dual carbon goals: a case study of Shaanxi Province, China by Jianfeng Li, Jianfeng Li, Jianfeng Li, Yongxin Hu, Yongxin Hu, Jian Li, Liangyan Yang, Liangyan Yang, Jie Yan

“…With the intensification of global climate change and environmental degradation, the goals of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality have become crucial strategies for promoting sustainable development in various countries. …”
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Assessing the Effect of Groundnut Shell Ash-Lime Stabilization of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement for Road Construction. by Tumusiime, Innocent

“…RAP acceptance in road bases and subbases has been limited, because of the lack of laboratory and field performance data while large quantities of groundnut shell ash (GSA) are generated from the combustion of groundnut shell and also disposed in large quantities on production sites and production of Lime not only imposes financial burdens but also contributes to environmental degradation and carbon emissions. This paper presents the results of the laboratory evaluation of the characteristics of GSA-Lime stabilized RAP with a view of determining its suitability for use as highway pavement material in flexible pavement construction. …”
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Exploring Innovative Approaches for the Analysis of Micro- and Nanoplastics: Breakthroughs in (Bio)Sensing Techniques by Denise Margarita Rivera-Rivera, Gabriela Elizabeth Quintanilla-Villanueva, Donato Luna-Moreno, Araceli Sánchez-Álvarez, José Manuel Rodríguez-Delgado, Erika Iveth Cedillo-González, Garima Kaushik, Juan Francisco Villarreal-Chiu, Melissa Marlene Rodríguez-Delgado

“…MPs and NPs originate from primary sources, such as cosmetic microspheres or synthetic fibers, and secondary fragmentation of larger plastics through environmental degradation. These particles, typically less than 5 mm, are found globally, from deep seabeds to human tissues, and are known to adsorb and release harmful pollutants, exacerbating ecological and health risks. …”
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The Role of Human Agency in Global Urban Health by Kai Michael Gensitz, Catherine Woods, Tadhg MacIntyre, Claudio R. Nigg

“…., climate change, environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, increasing non-communicable diseases), particularly within urban settings (e.g., cities) where over half of the global population resides (Romanello et al., 2024). …”
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