Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
166, P. 112341 - 112341
Published: July 9, 2024
As
an
important
indicator
of
water
pollution,
heavy
metals
in
lake
sediments
can
reflect
the
severity
pollution
entire
study
area.
Although
risk
assessment
sediment
from
various
lakes
has
been
widely
studied,
there
is
a
lack
understanding
on
overall
Inner
Mongolia
located
cold
and
arid
regions.
This
based
data
2019
to
2023
(Cu,
Zn,
Pb,
Cr,
Cd)
typical
Mongolia,
combining
toxicity,
ground
accumulation
index,
potential
ecological
risks
with
Monte
Carlo
simulation
evaluate
lakes.
Furthermore,
origins
were
quantitatively
analyzed
using
qualitative
analysis
absolute
principal
component
core–multiple
linear
regression
model.
presented
following
results.
Firstly,
according
toxicity
coefficient,
Cd
Cr
identified
as
most
hazardous
toxic
elements
Mongolia.
Secondly,
degree
followed
light
gradient,
central
>
eastern
western.
The
western
primarily
originated
natural
factors,
whereas
mainly
affected
by
pollutants
industry,
agriculture,
human
activities.
Eastern
experienced
animal
husbandry
activities
factors.
comprehensive
this
serve
valuable
reference
for
restoration
polluted
Sustainability Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(2), P. 403 - 421
Published: Dec. 16, 2023
Abstract
Energy
consumption
is
a
crucial
driver
for
economic
development,
improving
the
quality
of
life
population
country.
This
study
attempts
to
contribute
discussion
by
employing
systemic
approach
and
methodology
examine
relationship
between
energy
(EC),
gross
domestic
product
(GDP)
carbon
dioxide
emissions
(CO
2
)
in
Ecuador
using
time
series
from
1990
2018
with
mixed
(quantitative
qualitative).
The
balance
enlarged
Kaya
identity
are
utilised
quantify
environmental
impact
human
activities.
Furthermore,
correlational
cointegration
Granger
causality
tests
used
analyse
long-term
short-term
relationships
variables
different
sectors.
results
reveal
that
there
no
agriculture
transport
sectors,
but
unidirectional
industry
services
In
sector,
finds
EC
causes
GDP
(Wald
test
p
value
=
0.0038)
CO
0.0433).
0.0075),
0.0122),
reinforcing
loop
both
analysed
help
inform
policymakers
about
likely
interventions.
addition,
shows
initial
phase
Environmental
Kuznets
Curve,
provides
strategies
manage
sectoral
valuable
insights
other
developing
countries
Latin
America
seeking
pursue
sustainable
development.
Natural Resources Forum,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 6, 2024
Abstract
This
study
investigates
the
complex
interplay
between
financial
and
economic
development
within
Regional
Comprehensive
Economic
Partnership
(RCEP)
countries—Australia,
China,
Indonesia,
Japan,
South
Korea—from
2000
to
2022,
with
a
focus
on
impacts
of
natural
resource
rents
energy
efficiency.
Employing
moment
quantile
regression
address
non‐normal
data
distribution
identified
by
Jarque–Bera
(JB)
test,
we
unveil
diverse
slopes
cross‐sectional
interdependencies,
necessitating
nuanced
examination.
Panel
unit
root
tests
confirm
non‐stationarity,
enabling
thorough
investigation.
Our
findings
reveal
long‐term
cointegration
relationship
rents,
efficiency,
development,
foreign
direct
investment
(FDI),
providing
holistic
understanding
their
dynamics.
Notably,
our
analysis
exposes
trade‐off
abundance
growth,
as
evidenced
negative
coefficients
for
while
positive
FDI
counterbalance
this
effect,
fostering
conducive
environment.
Additionally,
examination
location
scale
characteristics
unveils
vulnerabilities
associated
resources
alongside
stability
indicators
linked
FDI.
By
employing
regression,
sheds
light
resources,
offering
valuable
insights
policymakers
researchers
in
navigating
sustainable
RCEP
framework.
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
166, P. 112341 - 112341
Published: July 9, 2024
As
an
important
indicator
of
water
pollution,
heavy
metals
in
lake
sediments
can
reflect
the
severity
pollution
entire
study
area.
Although
risk
assessment
sediment
from
various
lakes
has
been
widely
studied,
there
is
a
lack
understanding
on
overall
Inner
Mongolia
located
cold
and
arid
regions.
This
based
data
2019
to
2023
(Cu,
Zn,
Pb,
Cr,
Cd)
typical
Mongolia,
combining
toxicity,
ground
accumulation
index,
potential
ecological
risks
with
Monte
Carlo
simulation
evaluate
lakes.
Furthermore,
origins
were
quantitatively
analyzed
using
qualitative
analysis
absolute
principal
component
core–multiple
linear
regression
model.
presented
following
results.
Firstly,
according
toxicity
coefficient,
Cd
Cr
identified
as
most
hazardous
toxic
elements
Mongolia.
Secondly,
degree
followed
light
gradient,
central
>
eastern
western.
The
western
primarily
originated
natural
factors,
whereas
mainly
affected
by
pollutants
industry,
agriculture,
human
activities.
Eastern
experienced
animal
husbandry
activities
factors.
comprehensive
this
serve
valuable
reference
for
restoration
polluted