Limnology and Oceanography Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(4), P. 388 - 410
Published: June 3, 2024
Abstract
Submarine
groundwater
discharge
(SGD)
dynamically
links
land‐
and
ocean‐derived
chemical
constituents,
such
as
metals,
in
the
coastal
ocean.
While
many
metals
are
sediment‐bound,
changing
environmental
conditions,
particularly
along
coast,
may
lead
to
increased
release
of
their
dissolved
more
bioavailable
form.
Here,
we
review
metal
behavior,
speciation,
drivers
mobilization
environment
under
anthropogenic
influence.
We
also
model
global
contamination
risk
ocean
via
SGD
considering
hydrogeologic
pressures,
where
tropical
regions
with
high
population
density,
SGD,
acid
sulfate
soils
(4%
coast)
present
highest
risk.
Although
most
studies
focus
on
other
analytes,
nutrients,
this
demonstrates
importance
a
critical
pathway
for
reach
rapidly
conditions.
The
immense
energy
footprint
of
desalination
and
brine
treatment
is
a
barrier
to
green
economy.
Interfacial
evaporation
(IE)
offers
sustainable
approach
water
purification
by
efficient
conversion.
However,
conventional
evaporators
are
susceptible
fluctuations
in
solar
radiation
the
salinity
handling
liquid.
present
research
an
innovative
step
toward
fabrication
superhydrophobic
laser-induced
graphene
(LIG)
interfacial
for
treatment.
fabricated
dual-sided
(DSLIG)
exhibits
self-cleaning
ability
on
both
sides,
enhancing
salt
rejection
capabilities
through
lotus
effect.
This
multilayered
evaporator
comprises
top
layer
MPES
LIG
bottom
PVDF
AR
972
LIG,
resulting
superior
localized
heat
generation
ability.
engineered
surface
has
undergone
performance
analysis
with
DI
NaCl
solutions
concentrations
3.5-24
wt
%.
dual-stacked
configuration
coupled
(one
sun)-joule
heating
(5
V)
attained
rates
∼5
kg
m
Journal of Geophysical Research Earth Surface,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
129(4)
Published: April 1, 2024
Abstract
Coastal
flooding
transforms
barrier
island
morphology
and
rapidly
salinizes
freshwater
lenses
that
support
populations
ecosystems.
Climate
change
is
expected
to
increase
coastal
flood
risks,
understanding
future
vulnerability
requires
erosion
salinization
processes
their
feedbacks.
This
study
investigates
how
groundwater
salinity
distributions
on
Hog
Island,
Prince
Edward
Canada,
responded
high
water
levels
during
post‐tropical
storm
Fiona
(24
September
2022),
the
costliest
hurricane
make
landfall
in
Canadian
history.
Island
was
monitored
with
drone‐based
LiDAR,
beach
dynamics
were
investigated
frequency‐domain
electromagnetic
geophysics
surveys
monitoring
wells.
Comparing
pre‐storm
post‐disturbance
data
revealed
dune
scarping
thinned
ocean‐side
foredune
by
12.3
m
average
reduced
total
volume
12%.
Beach
electrical
conductivity
increased
up
2
19
mS
cm
−1
,
respectively,
lens
lost
under
eroded
foredune.
Measurements
9
months
after
early‐stage
recovery
of
foredune;
however,
prolonged
recovery,
only
1%.
Without
a
stable
foredune,
landward
extent
recurring
limited
flushing
aquifer
recovery.
Results
indicate
rapid
from
extreme
storms
shifts
boundaries,
formerly
resources,
limits
These
findings
emphasize
importance
often‐overlooked
interconnections
between
flooding,
erosion,
effectively
manage
resources
an
age
environmental
change.
Current Zoology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Anthropogenic
activities
are
responsible
for
a
wide
array
of
environmental
disturbances
that
threaten
biodiversity.
Climate
change,
encompassing
temperature
increases,
ocean
acidification,
increased
salinity,
droughts,
and
floods
caused
by
frequent
extreme
weather
events,
represents
one
the
most
significant
alterations.
These
drastic
challenges
pose
ecological
constraints,
with
over
million
species
expected
to
disappear
in
coming
years.
Therefore,
organisms
must
adapt
or
face
potential
extinctions.
Adaptations
can
occur
not
only
through
genetic
changes
but
also
non-genetic
mechanisms,
which
often
confer
faster
acclimatization
wider
variability
ranges
than
their
counterparts.
Among
these
mechanisms
epigenetics
defined
as
study
molecules
perpetuate
alternative
gene
activity
states
context
same
DNA
sequence.
Epigenetics
has
received
attention
past
decades,
epigenetic
sensitive
cues,
epimutations
spread
populations
mutations.
Epimutations
be
neutral,
deleterious,
adaptative
transmitted
subsequent
generations,
making
them
crucial
factors
both
long-
short-term
responses
fluctuations,
such
climate
change.
In
this
review,
we
compile
existing
evidence
involvement
adaptation
change
discuss
derived
perspectives
remaining
field
epigenetics.
Remote Sensing,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 248 - 248
Published: Jan. 11, 2025
Bridge
foundation
settlement
monitoring
is
crucial
for
infrastructure
safety
management,
as
uneven
can
lead
to
stress
redistribution,
structural
damage,
and
potentially
catastrophic
collapse.
While
traditional
contact
sensors
provide
reliable
measurements,
their
deployment
labor-intensive
costly,
especially
long-span
bridges.
Current
remote
sensing
methods
have
not
been
thoroughly
evaluated
capability
detect
analyze
complex
patterns
in
challenging
environments
with
multiple
influencing
factors.
Here,
we
applied
Small
Baseline
Subsets
Synthetic
Aperture
Radar
Interferometry
(SBAS-InSAR)
technology
monitor
of
a
bridge.
Our
analysis
revealed
distinct
deformation
patterns:
uplift
the
north
bank
approach
bridge
left-side
main
(maximum
rate:
36.97
mm/year),
concurrent
subsidence
right-side
south
35.59
mm/year).
We
then
investigated
relationship
between
these
various
environmental
factors,
including
geological
conditions,
Sediment
Transport
Index
(STI),
Topographic
Wetness
(TWI),
precipitation,
temperature.
The
observed
were
attributed
combined
effects
stratigraphic
heterogeneity,
dynamic
hydrological
seasonal
climate
variations.
These
findings
demonstrate
that
SBAS-InSAR
effectively
capture
processes,
offering
cost-effective
alternative
methods.
This
advancement
could
enable
more
widespread
frequent
assessment
stability,
ultimately
improving
management.
