Rural Sustainability Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
50(345), P. 1 - 15
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
Abstract
Pesticides
have
been
used
for
a
long
time
in
agriculture
to
prevent
the
growth
of
undesired
organisms.
However,
depending
on
type
production
(i.e.,
conventional,
organic,
and
regenerative),
they
might
not
be
applied.
Adequate
types
uses
pesticides
should
cause
any
damage
non-target
species
or
environments
due
exposure
it,
especially
if
all
farming
operations
done
properly.
Reversely,
when
are
applied
inappropriate
time,
amount
technique,
may
several
impacts,
among
which
is
water
contamination.
Brazil
stands
out
worldwide
its
agricultural
potential,
but
it
exposed
risks
concerning
supply
security
population.
The
current
study
comparison
Maximum
Permissible
Concentrations
(MPC)
potable
with
values
set
United
States,
Canada,
European
Union
countries,
Japan,
guidelines
issued
by
World
Health
Organization.
regulations
each
country
were
used,
as
well
trading,
consumption
data.
Brazilian
regulation
one
accounting
largest
number
pesticides.
their
MPC
5,000
times
more
permissible
than
that
from
herbicide
known
glyphosate,
300
2,4-d
20
atrazine.
Finally,
was
possible
observe
relevance
revising
public
policies
place
minimize
indiscriminate
use
adapt
these
compounds
standards
global
level.
International Journal of Design & Nature and Ecodynamics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(4), P. 1011 - 1016
Published: Aug. 31, 2023
Given
Indonesia's
average
atmospheric
humidity
of
75%
to
85%,
this
study
explores
the
potential
air
as
an
alternative
clean
water
source
mitigate
shortage.The
research
employs
a
thermoelectric
cooler
(TEC
1-12706),
supplemented
with
heatsink
and
fan
on
its
hot
side
enhance
heat
dissipation.A
copper-made
cooling
coil
serves
both
absorber
condenser
for
passing
through
it.The
(diameter=7.9mm;length=1000mm)
is
derived
from
waterblock
attached
cooler's
cold
side.Experiments
were
conducted
across
three
environmental
conditions:
laboratory,
residential
area,
coastal
flow
rate
varied.Data
collection
spanned
range
72.27%-83.01%.Findings
revealed
direct
correlation
between
mass
amount
extractable
air.In
initial
testing
at
Laboratory,
0.046
kg/s
it
produced
4.25
ml/hour
0.069
4.625
0.092
5.5
ml/hour.Furthermore,
conditions
tested,
more
can
be
extracted
coast
than
in
laboratories
areas.In
areas,
kg/s,
that
could
7.75
ml/hour,
while
laboratory
environment
areas
4.75
ml/hour.These
promising
results
encourage
further
augment
extraction
by
maximizing
contact
surface
surface,
potentially
offering
viable
solution
shortage.
Drug and Chemical Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 11
Published: Aug. 29, 2024
Pesticide
use
increases
annually,
and
Brazil
is
the
world's
largest
consumer.
However,
unlike
European
Union
(EU),
there
no
established
limit
value
for
pesticide
mixtures
in
drinking
water,
therefore
concentration
of
pesticides
can
reach
3354
times
EU
limit.
Thus,
determining
risk
exposure
to
their
main
metabolites
challenging
requires
alternative
methods.
In
present
study,
Common
Carp
Brain
(CCB)
cell
line
was
used
evaluate
vitro
toxicity
relevant
(glyphosate,
2,4-D,
atrazine,
mancozeb)
after
72
h
exposure.
The
tested
concentrations
were
based
on
Acceptable
Daily
Intake
(ADI)
defined
by
Brazilian
legislation.
results
showed
that
cells
exposed
lower
+
metabolite
affected
a
decrease
confluence,
resazurin
metabolism,
wound
healing
capacity.
IBR
index
had
more
severe
effects,
suggesting
absence
safe
these
CCB
within
range.
These
findings
raise
concerns
about
effects
substances
animal
human
health.
Water,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(23), P. 3524 - 3524
Published: Dec. 7, 2024
By
2030,
the
global
deficit
in
freshwater
resources
is
projected
to
reach
40%,
direct
correlation
with
population
growth.
To
cope
this
increase
demand,
Sustainable
Development
Goals
outlined
by
United
Nations,
specifically
goal
No.
6
of
2030
agenda,
have
identified
wastewater
as
a
new
resource.
Indeed,
reuse
offers
three
primary
advantages:
(i)
Reused
can
serve
an
alternative
water
from
natural
reserves,
particularly
sensitive
geographical
areas
experiencing
stress.
(ii)
Wastewater
limits
discharge
treated
into
environment,
which
often
source
pollution,
thus
helping
preserve
ecosystems.
(iii)
also
facilitates
extraction
valuable
compounds,
such
fertilisers
and
precious
metals,
along
energy
generation.
This
review
focuses
on
various
uses
treatment
plants
(WWTPs).
The
focus
then
shifts
pesticides,
exploring
origins
these
emerging
contaminants
their
impacts
aquatic
environments.
An
in-depth
analysis
diuron
follows,
examining
its
origin,
toxicity
regulation
performance
existing
advanced
treatments
produce
safe
WWTP
effluents.
