Environmental Monitoring and Assessment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
197(1)
Published: Dec. 11, 2024
In-channel
water
treatment
systems
remove
excess
nutrients
through
biological,
chemical,
and
physical
processes
associated
with
the
hyporheic
zone.
However,
impact
of
surface
groundwater
interactions
on
these
is
poorly
understood.
This
research
aims
to
assess
influence
varying
conditions
(neutral,
drainage
water,
seepage)
different
bed
sediment
hydraulic
conductivities
nitrogen
phosphorus
dynamics
in
in-channel
systems.
A
flume
containing
was
used
study
changes
quality
under
conditions.
Compared
inlet
outlet
concentrations,
dissolved
reactive
(DRP)
ammoniacal
(NH
Water,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(19), P. 2862 - 2862
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Severe
weather
conditions
and
urban
intensification
are
key
factors
affecting
the
response
of
combined
sewer
systems,
especially
during
storm
events.
In
this
regard,
capacity
assessment
networks
under
impact
rainfall
events
different
return
periods
was
focus
work.
The
selected
case
study
area
a
mixed-use
catchment
in
city
centre
Thessaloniki,
Greece.
hydraulic
performance
examined
network
assessed
using
an
InfoWorks
ICM
model.
results
indicated
that
mitigation
strategies,
such
as
application
nature-based
solutions
(NBSs)
or
low-impact
developments
(LIDs)
considered
essential
for
controlling
overflows.
A
multicriteria
analysis
conducted
to
select
most
appropriate
NBSs/LIDs
be
located
enhance
system’s
capacity.
were
used
propose
overflow
scenario,
based
on
installation
green
roofs,
highly
ranked
solution
performed.
Incorporating
proposed
NBS/LID
hydrologic-hydraulic
model
significantly
increased
studied
network.
Urban Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(4), P. 170 - 170
Published: Oct. 11, 2024
The
escalating
biodiversity
crisis,
coupled
with
the
increasing
frequency
of
droughts
and
anticipated
water
shortages
due
to
climate
change,
necessitates
a
shift
towards
biodiversity-led
landscape
architecture,
including
domestic
gardens.
Traditionally
viewed
as
high-maintenance
spaces
emphasising
tidiness,
gardens
can
significantly
impact
urban
green
infrastructure
species
richness.
This
paper
explores
concept
‘savage
gardens’—untamed
natural
representing
fourth
nature
approach,
incorporating
wild
neglected
areas.
Despite
potential
challenges
in
public
appreciation,
it
is
argued
that
savage
offer
substantial
benefits,
such
reduced
maintenance,
increased
biodiversity,
enhanced
resilience
change.
By
reframing
perception
‘savage’
from
biophobic
reconnection
nature,
are
proposed
viable
solution
for
balancing
aesthetics,
ecosystem
services,
landscapes,
promoting
more
sustainable
future
face
emergency.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(24), P. 10794 - 10794
Published: Dec. 10, 2024
Urbanization
increases
the
number
of
impervious
surfaces
in
watersheds,
reducing
infiltration
and
evapotranspiration,
which
runoff
volumes
risks
flooding
pollution
water
resources.
Nature-based
solutions
(NBS)
mitigate
these
effects
by
managing
volume
quality,
restoring
hydrological
cycle,
creating
sustainable
livelihoods
that
can
promote
socioeconomic
equity
providing
green
space.
In
light
aforementioned
information,
this
study
analyzes
response
NBS
La
Guapil,
a
densely
populated
socioeconomically
vulnerable
area
Costa
Rica
with
approximately
80%
surfaces,
focusing
on
their
effectiveness
stormwater
management
improving
conditions.
Field
data
from
area’s
storm
drainage
system,
as
well
analyses,
were
collected
processed
to
evaluate
RCP8.5
climate
change
scenarios
using
Clausius–Clapeyron
(CC)
relationship.
Three
proposed:
(1)
“status
quo”,
reflecting
current
conditions,
(2)
roofs
improvements,
(3)
detention
ponds
evaluated
SWMM,
latter
scenario
also
Iber
model.
Simulations
showed
Scenario
2
achieved
greatest
reduction
peak
flow
(53.74%)
(57.60%)
compared
3
(peak:
28.37%;
volume:
56.42%).
Both
demonstrate
resilience
projections.
The
results
provide
foundation
for
further
research
into
other
comparable
regions.
Buildings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(12), P. 3934 - 3934
Published: Dec. 10, 2024
This
study
addresses
the
urgent
need
to
move
construction
sector
toward
carbon
neutrality
and
climate
resilience,
by
considering
increasingly
intense
impacts
of
change.
The
research
aims
evaluate
application
advanced
digital
prototyping
tools
regenerative
design
principles
identify
environmental
risks
at
different
scales,
with
a
particular
focus
on
cultural
natural
heritage.
hypothesis
is
that
integration
data
predictive
models
can
overcome
existing
barriers
sustainable
practices
significantly
enhance
adaptive
capacity
built
environment,
particularly
in
safeguarding
heritage
against
multi-hazard
To
test
this
hypothesis,
an
experimental
conducted
using
combination
data,
modeling
assess
manage
Two
case
studies
were
analyzed:
Palizzi
Marina,
coastal
town
vulnerable
sea
level
rise
flooding,
Palazzo
Mesiani
Bova,
historic
building
exposed
increased
solar
radiation
temperatures.
type
analysis
has
enabled
comprehensive
multi-scenario
assessment
offers
detailed
overview
be
considered
phase.
In
conclusion,
underscores
importance
interdisciplinary
approaches
emerging
technologies
resilient
frameworks.
By
integrating
methodologies,
contribute
enhancing
environment.
approach
aids
transition
sustainability
protecting
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
197(1)
Published: Dec. 11, 2024
In-channel
water
treatment
systems
remove
excess
nutrients
through
biological,
chemical,
and
physical
processes
associated
with
the
hyporheic
zone.
However,
impact
of
surface
groundwater
interactions
on
these
is
poorly
understood.
This
research
aims
to
assess
influence
varying
conditions
(neutral,
drainage
water,
seepage)
different
bed
sediment
hydraulic
conductivities
nitrogen
phosphorus
dynamics
in
in-channel
systems.
A
flume
containing
was
used
study
changes
quality
under
conditions.
Compared
inlet
outlet
concentrations,
dissolved
reactive
(DRP)
ammoniacal
(NH
