Weekly Literature Review

Week 24 · June 12–June 18, 2023

50 relevant papers found across 6 themes

Executive Summary

This week’s review covers 50 papers across 6 themes. The most cited paper examines Nighttime light remote sensing for urban applications: Progress, challenges, and, with 234 citations. Key research areas include climate change and terrestrial water storage, flood risk assessment and extreme precipitation, machine learning and ai for hydrological prediction.

Executive Summary
Climate Change and Terrestrial Water Storage
Flood Risk Assessment and Extreme Precipitation
Machine Learning and AI for Hydrological Prediction
1. All-ferroelectric implementation of reservoir computing
2. Biological neurons act as generalization filters in reservoir computing
Hydropower and Renewable Energy-Water Systems
1. Forecasting China’s hydropower generation using a novel seasonal optimized multivariate grey model
Water Management, Irrigation, and Groundwater
Hydrological Processes, Snow Dynamics, and Remote Sensing
Statistics
1. Papers by journal
Filtering Criteria

Climate Change and Terrestrial Water Storage

This week features 24 papers examining the intersection of climate change and terrestrial water dynamics. Studies investigate water storage changes, drought mechanisms and projections, vegetation-water interactions, and Earth system model uncertainties. Key contributions address large-scale water storage trends, land-atmosphere coupling effects on drought onset, and methods for characterizing future drought under climate change scenarios.

RETRACTED ARTICLE: Artificial intelligence-based solutions for climate change: a review

Authors: Lin Chen, Zhonghao Chen, Yubing Zhang, Yunfei Liu, A. Osman, Mohamed Farghali et al.

Journal: Environmental Chemistry Letters · DOI: 10.1007/s10311-023-01617-y · Citations: 224

Matched topics: climate change

Climate change is a major threat already causing system damage to urban and natural systems, and inducing global economic losses of over $500 billion. These issues may be partly solved by artificial intelligence because artificial intelligence integrates internet resources to make prompt suggestions based on accurate climate change predictions. Here we review recent research and applications of artificial intelligence in mitigating the adverse effects of climate change, with a focus on energy…

Anthropogenic climate change impacts exacerbate summer forest fires in California

Authors: Marco Turco, John T. Abatzoglou, Sixto Herrera, Yizhou Zhuang, Sónia Jerez, D. D. Lucas et al.

Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2213815120 · Citations: 140

Matched topics: climate change

Record-breaking summer forest fires have become a regular occurrence in California. Observations indicate a fivefold increase in summer burned area (BA) in forests in northern and central California during 1996 to 2021 relative to 1971 to 1995. While the higher temperature and increased dryness have been suggested to be the leading causes of increased BA, the extent to which BA changes are due to natural variability or anthropogenic climate change remains unresolved. Here, we develop a climat…

Climate change mitigation role of renewable energy consumption: Does institutional quality matter in the case of reducing Africa’s carbon dioxide emissions?

Authors: Paul Adjei Kwakwa

Journal: Journal of Environmental Management · DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118234 · Citations: 104

Matched topics: climate change

Abstract not available.

The role of climate change and urban development on compound dry-hot extremes across US cities

Authors: Mahshid Ghanbari, Mazdak Arabi, Matei Georgescu, Ashley M. Broadbent

Journal: Nature Communications · DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39205-x · Citations: 89

Matched topics: climate change, earth system model

Compound dry-hot extreme (CDHE) events pose greater risks to the environment, society, and human health than their univariate counterparts. Here, we project decadal-length changes in the frequency and duration of CDHE events for major U.S. cities during the 21st century. Using the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model coupled to an urban canopy parameterization, we find a considerable increase in the frequency and duration of future CDHE events across all U.S. major cities under the co…

Agroforestry potential for adaptation to climate change: A soil‐based perspective

Authors: Víctor Rolo, David Rivest, Émilie Maillard, Gerardo Moreno

Journal: Soil Use and Management · DOI: 10.1111/sum.12932 · Citations: 83

Matched topics: climate change

Abstract Agricultural systems face several challenges that threaten their capacity to feed the world while maintaining a healthy and functional environment. Climate change, together with soil degradation, biodiversity loss, resource scarcity and invasive species, is a major threat to agricultural systems worldwide. In this context, new practices have been proposed to circumvent or minimize these threats. Yet, these mostly focus on the farm or plant level (e.g., breeding for stress‐tolerant sp…

CHELSA-W5E5: daily 1 km meteorological forcing data for climate impact studies

Authors: Dirk Nikolaus Karger, Stefan Lange, Chantal Hari, Christopher Reyer, Olaf Conrad, Niklaus E. Zimmermann et al.

Journal: Earth system science data · DOI: 10.5194/essd-15-2445-2023 · Citations: 82

Matched topics: hydrologic model

Abstract. Current changes in the world’s climate increasingly impact a wide variety of sectors globally, from agriculture and ecosystems to water and energy supply or human health. Many impacts of climate on these sectors happen at high spatio-temporal resolutions that are not covered by current global climate datasets. Here we present CHELSA-W5E5 (https://doi.org/10.48364/ISIMIP.836809.3, Karger et al., 2022): a climate forcing dataset at daily temporal resolution and 30 arcsec spatial resol…

How woody plants adjust above- and below-ground traits in response to sustained drought.

Authors: L. Rowland, J. Ramírez‐Valiente, I. Hartley, Maurizio Mencuccini

Journal: New Phytologist · DOI: 10.1111/nph.19000 · Citations: 80

Matched topics: drought

Future increases in drought severity and frequency are predicted to have substantial impacts on plant function and survival. However, there is considerable uncertainty concerning what drought adjustment is and whether plants can adjust to sustained drought. This review focuses on woody plants and synthesises the evidence for drought adjustment in a selection of key above-ground and below-ground plant traits. We assess whether evaluating the drought adjustment of single traits, or selections o…

Phenylalanine supply alleviates the drought stress in mustard (Brassica campestris) by modulating plant growth, photosynthesis, and antioxidant defense system

Authors: Tahrim Ramzan, Muhammad Shahbaz, Muhammad Faisal Maqsood, Usman Zulfiqar, Rafia Urooj Saman, Lili Nian et al.

Journal: Plant Physiology and Biochemistry · DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107828 · Citations: 76

Matched topics: drought

Abstract not available.

The Colorado River water crisis: Its origin and the future

Authors: John C. Schmidt, Charles B. Yackulic, Eric Kuhn

Journal: Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Water · DOI: 10.1002/wat2.1672 · Citations: 51

Matched topics: river, runoff, streamflow, hydropower

Abstract During much of the 21st century, natural runoff in the Colorado River basin has declined, while consumption has remained relatively constant, leading to historically low reservoir storage. Between January 2000 and April 2023, the amount of water stored in Lake Mead and Lake Powell, the two largest reservoirs in the United States, declined by 33.5 million acre feet (41.3 billion cubic meters). As of April 2023, total basin‐wide storage was sufficient to support the 21st century averag…

How firms realign to tackle the grand challenge of climate change: An innovation ecosystems perspective

Authors: Lukas Falcke, Ann‐Kristin Zobel, Stephen Comello

Journal: Journal of Product Innovation Management · DOI: 10.1111/jpim.12687 · Citations: 64

Matched topics: climate change

Abstract This study investigates how, why, and under which conditions incumbents and new entrants realign in innovation ecosystems to collectively tackle the grand challenge (GC) of climate change. The discussion on innovation and GCs is still lacking sufficient theoretical underpinnings and empirical insights to make sense of the role of for‐profit firms and their collaborative innovation efforts to address the GCs of our times. We introduce innovation ecosystems as a theoretical lens for un…

Climate change: Why higher education matters?

Authors: Walter Leal Filho, Yusuf A. Aina, Maria Alzira Pimenta Dinis, Wendy M. Purcell, Gustavo J. Nagy

Journal: The Science of The Total Environment · DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.164819 · Citations: 59

Matched topics: climate change

Abstract not available.

Measuring the relationships between various urban green spaces and local climate zones

Authors: Vlaďka Kirschner, Karel Macků, David Moravec, Jan Maňas

Journal: Scientific Reports · DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-36850-6 · Citations: 52

Matched topics: land surface model, earth system model

Urban green spaces (UGS) improve living conditions in cities by mitigating the Urban Heat Island effect. While the cooling effect of UGS seems unequivocal, the relationship between the types of UGS and types of residential areas has not yet been well explored. In this study, we systematically analysed the cooling effect of 71 UGS in Prague, a central European city, on residential areas within 400 m of the UGS. The UGS are classified according to their spatial characteristics (size, shape, and…

Machine learning unravels controls on river water temperature regime dynamics

Authors: Jeffrey Wade, Christa Kelleher, David M. Hannah

Journal: Journal of Hydrology · DOI: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2023.129821 · Citations: 41

Matched topics: hydrology, hydrologic model, river, streamflow

Abstract not available.

Screening and evaluation of drought resistance traits of winter wheat in the North China Plain

Authors: Xiaoyuan Bao, Xiaoyang Hou, Weiwei Duan, Baozhong Yin, Jianhong Ren, Yandong Wang et al.

Journal: Frontiers in Plant Science · DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1194759 · Citations: 52

Matched topics: drought

Background: Drought-resistant varieties are an important way to address the conflict between wheat’s high water demand and the scarcity of water resources in the North China Plain (NCP). Drought stress impacts many morphological and physiological indicators in winter wheat. To increase the effectiveness of breeding drought-tolerant varieties, choosing indices that can accurately indicate a variety’s drought resistance is advantageous. Results: From 2019 to 2021, 16 representative winter wheat…

Iron nanoparticle regulate succinate dehydrogenase activity in canola plants under drought stress

Authors: Maryam Rezayian, Vahid Niknam, Maryam Arabloo

Journal: Scientific Reports · DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-36105-4 · Citations: 50

Matched topics: drought

Application of nutrients as nanoparticle (NP) is an operative manner of nutrient supply for plants, especially under stress conditions. The present study was designed to highlight the role of iron NP on drought tolerance and elucidate the underlying mechanisms in drought-stressed canola plants. Drought stress was imposed by polyethylene glycol different concentrations (0, 10 and 15% (W/V)) with or without iron NP (1.5 and 3 mg/l). A comparative study of several physiological and biochemical p…

(Z)-3-Hexenol integrates drought and cold stress signaling by activating abscisic acid glucosylation in tea plants

Authors: Jieyang Jin, Mingyue Zhao, Tingting Jing, Jingming Wang, Mengqian Lu, Yulu Pan et al.

Journal: PLANT PHYSIOLOGY · DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiad346 · Citations: 49

Matched topics: drought

Cold and drought stresses severely limit crop production and can occur simultaneously. Although some transcription factors and hormones have been characterized in plants subjected each stress, the role of metabolites, especially volatiles, in response to cold and drought stress exposure is rarely studied due to lack of suitable models. Here, we established a model for studying the role of volatiles in tea (Camellia sinensis) plants experiencing cold and drought stresses simultaneously. Using …

Drift of Earth’s Pole Confirms Groundwater Depletion as a Significant Contributor to Global Sea Level Rise 1993–2010

Authors: Ki‐Weon Seo, Dongryeol Ryu, Jooyoung Eom, Taehwan Jeon, Jae‐Seung Kim, Kookhyoun Youm et al.

Journal: Geophysical Research Letters · DOI: 10.1029/2023gl103509 · Citations: 48

Matched topics: hydrology

Abstract Climate model estimates show significant groundwater depletion during the 20th century, consistent with global mean sea level (GMSL) budget analysis. However, prior to the Argo float era, in the early 2000’s, there is little information about steric sea level contributions to GMSL, making the role of groundwater depletion in this period less certain. We show that a useful constraint is found in observed polar motion (PM). In the period 1993–2010, we find that predicted PM excitation …

Integrated transcriptome, proteome and metabolome analyses revealed secondary metabolites and auxiliary carbohydrate metabolism augmenting drought tolerance in rice

Authors: Anuj Kumar Dwivedi, Vikram Singh, Khalid Anwar, Ashwani Pareek, Mukesh Jain

Journal: Plant Physiology and Biochemistry · DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107849 · Citations: 47

Matched topics: drought

Abstract not available.

Urban microclimate and climate change impact on the thermal performance and ventilation of multi-family residential buildings

Authors: Agnese Salvati, Maria Kolokotroni

Journal: Energy and Buildings · DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.113224 · Citations: 46

Matched topics: climate change

Urban settings and climate change both impact on energy use and thermal comfort inside buildings. This paper first presents a study of changes in energy demand in residential buildings considering the overlapping effect of climate change and urban heat island intensity in two European locations; Cadiz (Spain) and London (United Kingdom), representing temperate and hot European climates and moderate and dense urban settings. Future-urban weather files were generated and simulations were run co…

Monitoring vegetation sensitivity to drought events in China

Authors: Liangliang Jiang, Wenli Liu, Bing Liu, Ye Yuan, Anming Bao

Journal: The Science of The Total Environment · DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.164917 · Citations: 45

Matched topics: drought

Abstract not available.

Assessing the response of vegetation photosynthesis to flash drought events based on a new identification framework

Authors: Liyan Yang, Weiguang Wang, Jia Wei

Journal: Agricultural and Forest Meteorology · DOI: 10.1016/j.agrformet.2023.109545 · Citations: 45

Matched topics: drought

Abstract not available.

Effects of Drought Stress Induced by Hypertonic Polyethylene Glycol (PEG-6000) on Passiflora edulis Sims Physiological Properties

Authors: Ying Qi, Lingling Ma, Muhammad Imran Ghani, Qiang Peng, Ruidong Fan, Xiaojing Hu et al.

Journal: Plants · DOI: 10.3390/plants12122296 · Citations: 45

Matched topics: drought

Passion fruit is known to be sensitive to drought, and in order to study the physiological and biochemical changes that occur in passion fruit seedlings under drought stress, a hypertonic polyethylene glycol (PEG) solution (5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%) was used to simulate drought stress in passion fruit seedlings. We explored the physiological changes in passion fruit seedlings under drought stress induced by PEG to elucidate their response to drought stress and provide a theoretical basis for dro…

Tailor-to-Target: Configuring Collaborative Shareholder Engagements on Climate Change

Authors: Rieneke Slager, Kevin Chuah, Jean‐Pascal Gond, Santi Furnari, Mikael Homanen

Journal: Management Science · DOI: 10.1287/mnsc.2023.4806 · Citations: 45

Matched topics: climate change

We study collaborative shareholder engagements on climate change issues. These engagements involve coalitions of investors pursuing behind-the-scenes dialogue to encourage target firms to adopt environmental sustainability practices. Drawing on a unique data set of 553 engagements coordinated by the United Nations–supported Principles for Responsible Investment—and an innovative mixed-methods approach integrating fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis with regression analysis and qualitat…

Enhancing community resilience in arid regions: A smart framework for flash flood risk assessment

Authors: Mahdi Nakhaei, Pouria Nakhaei, Mohammad Gheibi, Benyamin Chahkandi, Stanisław Wacławek, Kourosh Behzadian et al.

Journal: Ecological Indicators · DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2023.110457 · Citations: 39

Matched topics: hydrology, flood

This paper presents a novel framework for smart integrated risk management in arid regions. The framework combines flash flood modelling, statistical methods, artificial intelligence (AI), geographic evaluations, risk analysis, and decision-making modules to enhance community resilience. Flash flood is simulated by using Watershed Modelling System (WMS). Statistical methods are also used to trim outlier data from physical systems and climatic data. Furthermore, three AI methods, including Sup…

Flood Risk Assessment and Extreme Precipitation

Flood risk assessment and extreme precipitation research are well represented this week with 4 papers advancing methodologies for flood susceptibility mapping, early warning systems, and resilience evaluation. Multiple studies employ GIS-based multi-criteria approaches and machine learning methods for spatial flood hazard assessment across diverse regions. Research also addresses the social dimensions of flood preparedness and strategic planning for flood mitigation.

Scenario-based performance assessment of green-grey-blue infrastructure for flood-resilient spatial solution: A case study of Pazhou, Guangzhou, greater Bay area

Authors: Peijun Lu, Yimin Sun, Steffen Nijhuis

Journal: Landscape and Urban Planning · DOI: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2023.104804 · Citations: 44

Matched topics: hydrology, runoff, flood

Abstract not available.

More extreme precipitation over the Yangtze River Basin, China: Insights from historical and projected perspectives

Authors: Xiaojun Wu, Lunche Wang, Zigeng Niu, Weixia Jiang, Qian Cao

Journal: Atmospheric Research · DOI: 10.1016/j.atmosres.2023.106883 · Citations: 47

Matched topics: river

Abstract not available.

Authors: Selena Hinojos, Lauren McPhillips, Peter Stempel, Caitlin Grady

Journal: Applied Geography · DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2023.103017 · Citations: 46

Matched topics: flood

Abstract not available.

Flood risk assessment and mitigation for metro stations: An evidential-reasoning-based optimality approach considering uncertainty of subjective parameters

Authors: Renfei He, Limao Zhang, Robert L. K. Tiong

Journal: Reliability Engineering & System Safety · DOI: 10.1016/j.ress.2023.109453 · Citations: 45

Matched topics: flood

Abstract not available.

Machine Learning and AI for Hydrological Prediction

This week’s 2 papers demonstrate continued momentum in applying machine learning and artificial intelligence to hydrological prediction challenges. Contributions span groundwater level forecasting, streamflow prediction, river flow modeling, and physics-informed approaches that integrate domain knowledge with data-driven methods. Notable advances include uncertainty quantification in ML predictions and optimization of model architectures for improved hydrological forecasting.

All-ferroelectric implementation of reservoir computing

Authors: Zhiwei Chen, Wenjie Li, Zhifang Fan, Shuai Dong, Yihong Chen, M. Qin et al.

Journal: Nature Communications · DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39371-y · Citations: 162

Matched topics: reservoir

Reservoir computing (RC) offers efficient temporal information processing with low training cost. All-ferroelectric implementation of RC is appealing because it can fully exploit the merits of ferroelectric memristors (e.g., good controllability); however, this has been undemonstrated due to the challenge of developing ferroelectric memristors with distinctly different switching characteristics specific to the reservoir and readout network. Here, we experimentally demonstrate an all-ferroelec…

Biological neurons act as generalization filters in reservoir computing

Authors: Takuma Sumi, Hideaki Yamamoto, Yuichi Katori, Koki Ito, Satoshi Moriya, Tomohiro Konno et al.

Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2217008120 · Citations: 59

Matched topics: reservoir

Reservoir computing is a machine learning paradigm that transforms the transient dynamics of high-dimensional nonlinear systems for processing time-series data. Although the paradigm was initially proposed to model information processing in the mammalian cortex, it remains unclear how the nonrandom network architecture, such as the modular architecture, in the cortex integrates with the biophysics of living neurons to characterize the function of biological neuronal networks (BNNs). Here, we …

Hydropower and Renewable Energy-Water Systems

The integration of hydropower with renewable energy systems is addressed by 1 papers this week, focusing on optimal capacity configuration, generation prediction, and climate change adaptation strategies for hybrid energy-water systems. Studies demonstrate the complementary potential of hydro-wind-solar systems and explore machine learning approaches for hydropower generation forecasting.

Forecasting China’s hydropower generation using a novel seasonal optimized multivariate grey model

Authors: Youyang Ren, Lin Xia, Yuhong Wang

Journal: Technological Forecasting and Social Change · DOI: 10.1016/j.techfore.2023.122677 · Citations: 48

Matched topics: seasonal, hydropower

Abstract not available.

Water Management, Irrigation, and Groundwater

Water management research this week spans 8 papers covering integrated water resources management, irrigation scheduling, groundwater monitoring, and water-energy-food nexus analyses. Studies range from global-scale assessments to site-specific irrigation optimization, with particular attention to satellite-based monitoring of water use and land subsidence from groundwater extraction.

Pharmaceuticals in wastewater and their photocatalytic degradation using nano-enabled photocatalysts

Authors: Deborah T. Ruziwa, Abimbola E. Oluwalana, Mathew Mupa, Lucas Meili, Rangabhashiyam Selvasembian, Mathew Muzi Nindi et al.

Journal: Journal of Water Process Engineering · DOI: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2023.103880 · Citations: 177

Matched topics: surface water

Pharmaceuticals in the concentration range of hundreds of ng/L to μg/L occur in wastewater and end up in surface water, groundwater and agricultural land where they cause various health risks. These pollutants are classified as emerging and cannot be efficiently removed by conventional wastewater treatment processes. The use of nano-enabled photocatalysts in the removal of pharmaceuticals in aquatic systems has recently received research attention owing to their enhanced properties and effect…

Nitrate contamination in groundwater and its health implications in a semi-urban region of Titrol block, Jagatsinghpur district, Odisha, India

Authors: Rashmirekha Das, N. Subba Rao, H. K. Sahoo, G. Sakram

Journal: Physics and Chemistry of the Earth Parts A/B/C · DOI: 10.1016/j.pce.2023.103424 · Citations: 154

Matched topics: water management

Abstract not available.

Janus Nano‐Micro Structure‐Enabled Coupling of Photothermal Conversion, Heat Localization and Water Supply for High‐Efficiency Solar‐Driven Interfacial Evaporation

Authors: Zhongyi Chen, Jing Wang, Haijun Zhou, Zongming Xie, Lei Shao, Ai‐Zheng Chen et al.

Journal: Advanced Functional Materials · DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202303656 · Citations: 124

Matched topics: surface water

Abstract Photothermal conversion, heat localization and water supply are the keys to achieving efficient solar‐driven interfacial evaporation. However, effective coupling between the three aspects at the air/liquid interface remains challenging. Herein, Au@Ag‐Pd trimetallic nanostructure/polystyrene (PS) microsphere Janus structures are designed as the solar absorber and thermal insulator. The Janus structures deposited on a water supply layer act as a 2D interfacial solar evaporator. The PS …

Hydrogen and dark oxygen drive microbial productivity in diverse groundwater ecosystems

Authors: S. Emil Ruff, Pauline Humez, Isabella Hrabě de Angelis, Muhe Diao, Michael Nightingale, Sara Cho et al.

Journal: Nature Communications · DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-38523-4 · Citations: 100

Matched topics: hydrology

[mean ± SE]; n = 57) in older groundwaters that seem to support aerobic metabolisms in subsurface ecosystems at an unprecedented scale. Metagenomics, oxygen isotope analyses and mixing models indicate that dark oxygen is produced in situ via microbial dismutation. We show that ancient groundwaters sustain productive communities and highlight an overlooked oxygen source in present and past subsurface ecosystems of Earth.

Fluoride and nitrate enrichment in coastal aquifers of the Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia: The influencing factors, toxicity, and human health risks

Authors: Sani I. Abba, Johnbosco C. Egbueri, Mohammed Benaafi, Jamilu Usman, A. G. Usman, Isam H. Aljundi

Journal: Chemosphere · DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139083 · Citations: 70

Matched topics: water management

Abstract not available.

Delineation of suitable sites for groundwater recharge based on groundwater potential with RS, GIS, and AHP approach for Mand catchment of Mahanadi Basin

Authors: Shreeya Baghel, Mahendra Prasad Tripathi, Dhiraj Khalkho, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Aekesh Kumar, Ahmed Elbeltagi

Journal: Scientific Reports · DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-36897-5 · Citations: 59

Matched topics: hydrology, runoff, water management

of the study region, respectively. The GPZs map was found to be very accurate when compared with the groundwater fluctuation map, and it is used to manage groundwater resources in the Mand catchment. The runoff of the study area can be accommodated by the computing subsurface storage capacity, which will raise groundwater levels in the low and low to medium GPZs. According to the study results, various groundwater recharge structures such as farm ponds, check dams and percolation tanks were s…

Hydrodynamic and anthropogenic disturbances co-shape microbiota rhythmicity and community assembly within intertidal groundwater-surface water continuum

Authors: Ze Zhao, Lu Zhang, Guoqing Zhang, Han Gao, Xiaogang Chen, Ling Li et al.

Journal: Water Research · DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.120236 · Citations: 66

Matched topics: surface water

Abstract not available.

High-salinity brine desalination and wastewater treatment strategies based on solar-driven interfacial evaporators

Authors: Ruonan Gu, Zhen Yu, Yuqing Su, Yihang Li, Shaoan Cheng

Journal: Separation and Purification Technology · DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.124322 · Citations: 60

Matched topics: surface water

The increasingly severe water shortage and energy source scarcity have attracted global attention. Interfacial solar evaporation technology is a novel clean water acquisition technology that can utilize abundant solar energy to produce clean water from various water sources (seawater, desalination effluent with high salinity, industrial wastewater, etc.). Recently, researchers mainly focused on improving the evaporation performance of solar evaporators with advanced materials and paid less at…

Hydrological Processes, Snow Dynamics, and Remote Sensing

This theme encompasses 11 papers advancing understanding of hydrological processes through field observations, modeling, and remote sensing. Research covers snow distribution and dynamics in cold regions, forest-hydrology interactions, land use change impacts on river systems, rainfall-runoff modeling uncertainty, and satellite-based monitoring of terrestrial water resources.

Nighttime light remote sensing for urban applications: Progress, challenges, and prospects

Authors: Qiming Zheng, Karen C. Seto, Yuyu Zhou, Shixue You, Qihao Weng

Journal: ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing · DOI: 10.1016/j.isprsjprs.2023.05.028 · Citations: 234

Matched topics: earth system model

Nighttime light (NTL) remote sensing data offer unique capabilities to characterize both the extent and intensity of human activities and have been extensively used to understand urbanization since 1992. The recent proliferation of NTL sensors, algorithms, and products creates new opportunities to understand contemporary urbanization and the associated socioeconomic and environmental changes. We conducted a comprehensive literature review of 688 peer-reviewed papers published between 1992 and…

Rationally constructing a 3D bifunctional solar evaporator for high-performance water evaporation coupled with pollutants degradation

Authors: Lingfang Cui, Chenwei Ma, Peifang Wang, Huinan Che, Haolan Xu, Yanhui Ao

Journal: Applied Catalysis B: Environmental · DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2023.122988 · Citations: 139

Matched topics: surface water

Abstract not available.

Brain microglia serve as a persistent HIV reservoir despite durable antiretroviral therapy

Authors: Yuyang Tang, A. Chaillon, S. Gianella, L. Wong, Dajiang Li, T.L. Simermeyer et al.

Journal: Journal of Clinical Investigation · DOI: 10.1172/JCI167417 · Citations: 135

Matched topics: reservoir

Brain microglia (MG) may serve as a human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV) reservoir and ignite rebound viremia following cessation of antiretroviral therapy (ART), but they have yet to be proven to harbor replication-competent HIV. Here, we isolated brain myeloid cells (BrMCs) from nonhuman primates and rapid autopsy of people with HIV (PWH) on ART and sought evidence of persistent viral infection. BrMCs predominantly displayed microglial markers, in which up to 99.9% of the BrMCs were TMEM119…

Diminishing storage returns of reservoir construction

Authors: Yao Li, Gang Zhao, George H. Allen, Huilin Gao

Journal: Nature Communications · DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-38843-5 · Citations: 103

Matched topics: runoff, streamflow, reservoir, land surface model, hydropower, earth system model

/yr, which is mainly attributed to the construction of new dams. However, the normalized reservoir storage (NS)-the ratio of the actual storage to the storage capacity-has declined by 0.82 ± 0.01%. The decline of NS values is especially pronounced in the global south, while the global north mainly exhibits an NS increase. With predicted decreasing runoff and increasing water demand, these observed diminishing storage returns of reservoir construction will likely persist into the future.

Coccolithophores and diatoms resilient to ocean alkalinity enhancement: A glimpse of hope?

Authors: James A. Gately, S. M. Kim, Benjamin Jin, Mark A. Brzezinski, M. Débora Iglesias‐Rodríguez

Journal: Science Advances · DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adg6066 · Citations: 80

Matched topics: earth system model

sp. (silica producer). The growth rate and elemental ratios of both taxa showed a neutral response to limestone-inspired alkalinization. While our results are encouraging, we also observed abiotic mineral precipitation, which removed nutrients and alkalinity from solution. Our findings offer an evaluation of biogeochemical and physiological responses to OAE and provide evidence supporting the need for continued research into how OAE strategies affect marine ecosystems.

Importance of internal variability for climate model assessment

Authors: Shipra Jain, Adam A. Scaife, Theodore G. Shepherd, Clara Deser, Nick Dunstone, Gavin A. Schmidt et al.

Journal: npj Climate and Atmospheric Science · DOI: 10.1038/s41612-023-00389-0 · Citations: 69

Matched topics: earth system model

Abstract Benchmarking climate model simulations against observations of the climate is core to the process of building realistic climate models and developing accurate future projections. However, in many cases, models do not match historical observations, particularly on regional scales. If there is a mismatch between modeled and observed climate features, should we necessarily conclude that our models are deficient? Using several illustrative examples, we emphasize that internal variability…

Mechanistic insight into the adverse outcome of tire wear and road particle leachate exposure in zebrafish (Danio rerio) larvae

Authors: Jing Chang, Meng Jiao, Zhaoguang Zhang, Wentao Liu, Wei Li, Peng Xu et al.

Journal: Environment International · DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2023.108053 · Citations: 66

Matched topics: runoff

Tire wear particles (TWP) have become the major microplastic pollution in China. Road runoff containing TWP leachate can decrease the eye size and even induced mortality in the aquatic organisms. However, the toxic mechanism of TWP and road particles (RP) leachate on aquatic organisms is still unclear. In this study, the zebrafish embryos were exposed to TWP or RP leachate for 5 days at both environmental relevant and high concentrations. The adverse outcome pathways (AOPs) were screened from…

Non-steady state fluctuations in water levels exacerbate long-term and seasonal degradation of water quality in river-connected lakes

Authors: Yingze Yin, Rui Xia, Yan Chen, Ruining Jia, Nixi Zhong, Chao Yan et al.

Journal: Water Research · DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.120247 · Citations: 38

Matched topics: hydrology, hydrologic model, river, seasonal

Abstract not available.

Reduction pathways identification of agricultural water pollution in Hubei Province, China

Authors: Weijun He, Ke Zhang, Yang Kong, Liang Yuan, Qingling Peng, Dagmawi Mulugeta Degefu et al.

Journal: Ecological Indicators · DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2023.110464 · Citations: 51

Matched topics: water management

The differentiated management of agricultural water pollution plays a significant role in alleviating water quality crisis, which is an important factor to guarantee sustainable water use and agriculture. The key is to accurately identify the differentiated pathways to reduce water pollution due to agricultural activities. Taking Hubei Province as a case study, this study comprehensively explored the actual spatial–temporal characteristics and main influencing factors of agricultural grey wat…

Copula-based comprehensive drought identification and evaluation over the Xijiang River Basin in South China

Authors: Qingqing Tian, Fei Wang, Yu Tian, Yunzhong Jiang, Peiyao Weng, Jinbei Li

Journal: Ecological Indicators · DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2023.110503 · Citations: 34

Matched topics: hydrologic model, river, runoff, drought

The reasonable and appropriate drought indicator is a crucial instrument for drought investigation and assessment, which can objectively compare the severity, duration, and frequency of drought events, so as to achieve the purpose of accurately monitoring and evaluating drought. However, a univariate drought index is often difficult to precisely describe the complex drought situation, and it is urgent to establish a multivariate comprehensive drought index to identify and reveal the drought c…

Water quality pollution assessment and source apportionment of lake wetlands: A case study of Xianghai Lake in the Northeast China Plain

Authors: Jin Gao, Guangyi Deng, Haibo Jiang, Yang Wen, Shiying Zhu, Chunguang He et al.

Journal: Journal of Environmental Management · DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118398 · Citations: 45

Matched topics: water management

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Topics: hydrology, hydrologic model, river, runoff, streamflow, reservoir, water management, flood, drought, seasonal, land surface model, climate change, hydropower, surface water, irrigation, earth system model

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Climate Change and Terrestrial Water Storage

RETRACTED ARTICLE: Artificial intelligence-based solutions for climate change: a review

Anthropogenic climate change impacts exacerbate summer forest fires in California

Climate change mitigation role of renewable energy consumption: Does institutional quality matter in the case of reducing Africa’s carbon dioxide emissions?

The role of climate change and urban development on compound dry-hot extremes across US cities

Agroforestry potential for adaptation to climate change: A soil‐based perspective

CHELSA-W5E5: daily 1 km meteorological forcing data for climate impact studies

How woody plants adjust above- and below-ground traits in response to sustained drought.

Phenylalanine supply alleviates the drought stress in mustard (Brassica campestris) by modulating plant growth, photosynthesis, and antioxidant defense system

The Colorado River water crisis: Its origin and the future

How firms realign to tackle the grand challenge of climate change: An innovation ecosystems perspective

Climate change: Why higher education matters?

Measuring the relationships between various urban green spaces and local climate zones

Machine learning unravels controls on river water temperature regime dynamics

Screening and evaluation of drought resistance traits of winter wheat in the North China Plain

Iron nanoparticle regulate succinate dehydrogenase activity in canola plants under drought stress

(Z)-3-Hexenol integrates drought and cold stress signaling by activating abscisic acid glucosylation in tea plants

Drift of Earth’s Pole Confirms Groundwater Depletion as a Significant Contributor to Global Sea Level Rise 1993–2010

Integrated transcriptome, proteome and metabolome analyses revealed secondary metabolites and auxiliary carbohydrate metabolism augmenting drought tolerance in rice

Urban microclimate and climate change impact on the thermal performance and ventilation of multi-family residential buildings

Monitoring vegetation sensitivity to drought events in China

Assessing the response of vegetation photosynthesis to flash drought events based on a new identification framework

Effects of Drought Stress Induced by Hypertonic Polyethylene Glycol (PEG-6000) on Passiflora edulis Sims Physiological Properties

Tailor-to-Target: Configuring Collaborative Shareholder Engagements on Climate Change

Enhancing community resilience in arid regions: A smart framework for flash flood risk assessment

Flood Risk Assessment and Extreme Precipitation

Scenario-based performance assessment of green-grey-blue infrastructure for flood-resilient spatial solution: A case study of Pazhou, Guangzhou, greater Bay area

More extreme precipitation over the Yangtze River Basin, China: Insights from historical and projected perspectives

Social and environmental vulnerability to flooding: Investigating cross-scale hypotheses

Flood risk assessment and mitigation for metro stations: An evidential-reasoning-based optimality approach considering uncertainty of subjective parameters

Machine Learning and AI for Hydrological Prediction

All-ferroelectric implementation of reservoir computing

Biological neurons act as generalization filters in reservoir computing

Hydropower and Renewable Energy-Water Systems

Forecasting China’s hydropower generation using a novel seasonal optimized multivariate grey model

Water Management, Irrigation, and Groundwater

Pharmaceuticals in wastewater and their photocatalytic degradation using nano-enabled photocatalysts

Nitrate contamination in groundwater and its health implications in a semi-urban region of Titrol block, Jagatsinghpur district, Odisha, India

Janus Nano‐Micro Structure‐Enabled Coupling of Photothermal Conversion, Heat Localization and Water Supply for High‐Efficiency Solar‐Driven Interfacial Evaporation

Hydrogen and dark oxygen drive microbial productivity in diverse groundwater ecosystems

Fluoride and nitrate enrichment in coastal aquifers of the Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia: The influencing factors, toxicity, and human health risks

Delineation of suitable sites for groundwater recharge based on groundwater potential with RS, GIS, and AHP approach for Mand catchment of Mahanadi Basin

Hydrodynamic and anthropogenic disturbances co-shape microbiota rhythmicity and community assembly within intertidal groundwater-surface water continuum

High-salinity brine desalination and wastewater treatment strategies based on solar-driven interfacial evaporators

Hydrological Processes, Snow Dynamics, and Remote Sensing

Nighttime light remote sensing for urban applications: Progress, challenges, and prospects

Rationally constructing a 3D bifunctional solar evaporator for high-performance water evaporation coupled with pollutants degradation

Brain microglia serve as a persistent HIV reservoir despite durable antiretroviral therapy

Diminishing storage returns of reservoir construction

Coccolithophores and diatoms resilient to ocean alkalinity enhancement: A glimpse of hope?

Importance of internal variability for climate model assessment

Mechanistic insight into the adverse outcome of tire wear and road particle leachate exposure in zebrafish (Danio rerio) larvae

Non-steady state fluctuations in water levels exacerbate long-term and seasonal degradation of water quality in river-connected lakes

Reduction pathways identification of agricultural water pollution in Hubei Province, China

Copula-based comprehensive drought identification and evaluation over the Xijiang River Basin in South China

Water quality pollution assessment and source apportionment of lake wetlands: A case study of Xianghai Lake in the Northeast China Plain

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