Weekly Literature Review

Week 5 · January 29–February 4, 2024

50 relevant papers found across 6 themes

Executive Summary

This week’s review covers 50 papers across 6 themes. The most cited paper examines Role of Soil Microbiota Enzymes in Soil Health and Activity Changes Depending on, with 261 citations. Key research areas include climate change and terrestrial water storage, flood risk assessment and extreme precipitation, machine learning and ai for hydrological prediction.


Table of Contents

  1. Executive Summary
  2. Climate Change and Terrestrial Water Storage
    1. Role of Soil Microbiota Enzymes in Soil Health and Activity Changes Depending on Climate Change and the Type of Soil Ecosystem
    2. Assessing the vulnerability of food supply chains to climate change-induced disruptions.
    3. Understanding climate change impacts on drought in China over the 21st century: a multi-model assessment from CMIP6
    4. Investigation on enhanced oil recovery and CO2 storage efficiency of temperature-resistant CO2 foam flooding
    5. Soil microbial composition, diversity, and network stability in intercropping versus monoculture responded differently to drought
    6. Production vulnerability to wheat blast disease under climate change
    7. Climate change drives flooding risk increases in the Yellow River Basin
    8. Future Changes in Global Atmospheric Rivers Projected by CMIP6 Models
    9. IbNIEL‐mediated degradation of IbNAC087 regulates jasmonic acid‐dependent salt and drought tolerance in sweet potato
    10. Climate change and geopolitical conflicts: The role of ESG readiness
    11. Impact of climate change on immune responses and barrier defense
    12. Climate smart agriculture? Adaptation strategies of traditional agriculture to climate change in sub-Saharan Africa
    13. Increasing Occurrence of Sudden Turns From Drought to Flood Over China
    14. Winter snow deficit was a harbinger of summer 2022 socio-hydrologic drought in the Po Basin, Italy
    15. Phosphorus release from the sediment of a drinking water reservoir under the influence of seasonal hypoxia.
    16. Review of climate change impact on water availability in the USA and Africa
    17. Climate-smart agricultural practices among rural farmers in Masvingo district of Zimbabwe: perspectives on the mitigation strategies to drought and water scarcity for improved crop production
    18. Seasonality of mortality under climate change: a multicountry projection study
    19. Emergent climate change patterns originating from deep ocean warming in climate mitigation scenarios
  3. Flood Risk Assessment and Extreme Precipitation
    1. Impact of Land Use and Land Cover Change on Hydrological Processes in Urban Watersheds: Analysis and Forecasting for Flood Risk Management
    2. A novel flood risk management approach based on future climate and land use change scenarios.
    3. Spatio-temporal sequence prediction of CO2 flooding and sequestration potential under geological and engineering uncertainties
    4. Performance and enhanced oil recovery efficiency of an acid-resistant polymer microspheres of anti-CO2 channeling in low-permeability reservoirs
  4. Machine Learning and AI for Hydrological Prediction
    1. Coupling Deep Learning and Physically Based Hydrological Models for Monthly Streamflow Predictions
    2. Integrating geospatial, remote sensing, and machine learning for climate-induced forest fire susceptibility mapping in Similipal Tiger Reserve, India
    3. ChaosBench: A Multi-Channel, Physics-Based Benchmark for Subseasonal-to-Seasonal Climate Prediction
    4. Application of machine learning and emerging remote sensing techniques in hydrology: A state-of-the-art review and current research trends
    5. Developing a Hybrid Irrigation System for Smart Agriculture Using IoT Sensors and Machine Learning in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan
    6. An Innovative Smart and Sustainable Low-Cost Irrigation System for Anomaly Detection Using Deep Learning
  5. Hydropower and Renewable Energy-Water Systems
    1. Medium- and long-term optimal operation of a hybrid energy system enhanced by cascade hydropower energy storage system
    2. Research on the operation strategy of joint wind-photovoltaic-hydropower-pumped storage participation in electricity market based on Nash negotiation
  6. Water Management, Irrigation, and Groundwater
    1. Water security assessment for effective water resource management based on multi-temporal blue and green water footprints
    2. High-technology agriculture system to enhance food security: A concept of smart irrigation system using Internet of Things and cloud computing
    3. A review of water management methods in proton exchange membrane fuel cells
    4. Assessment of heavy metals accumulation by vegetables irrigated with different stages of textile wastewater for evaluation of food and health risk
    5. Reviving Europe’s rivers: Seven challenges in the implementation of the Nature Restoration Law to restore free‐flowing rivers
    6. Comparative Assessment of Two Global Sensitivity Approaches Considering Model and Parameter Uncertainty
    7. Regional variations in relative sea-level changes influenced by nonlinear vertical land motion
    8. Ecological vulnerability assessment and its driving force based on ecological zoning in the Loess Plateau, China
    9. Nurturing Crops, Enhancing Soil Health, and Sustaining Agricultural Prosperity Worldwide through Agronomy
  7. Hydrological Processes, Snow Dynamics, and Remote Sensing
    1. Sensors for Emerging Water Contaminants: Overcoming Roadblocks to Innovation
    2. Increased nitrous oxide emissions from global lakes and reservoirs since the pre-industrial era
    3. Challenges and Limitations of Remote Sensing Applications in Northern Peatlands: Present and Future Prospects
    4. Seasonal surface urban heat island analysis based on local climate zones
    5. Spatiotemporal dynamics of wetlands and their future multi-scenario simulation in the Yellow River Delta, China
    6. Heavy metal contamination in the wastewater irrigated soil and bioaccumulation in cultivated vegetables: Assessment of human health risk
    7. Evaluation of CatBoost Method for Predicting Weekly Pan Evaporation in Subtropical and Sub-Humid Regions
    8. On the unique value of forests for water: Hydrologic impacts of forest disturbances, conversion, and restoration
    9. Atmospheric deposition and river runoff stimulate the utilization of dissolved organic phosphorus in coastal seas
    10. A combined deep CNN-RNN network for rainfall-runoff modelling in Bardha Watershed, India
  8. Statistics
    1. Papers by journal
  9. Filtering Criteria

Climate Change and Terrestrial Water Storage

This week features 19 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.

Role of Soil Microbiota Enzymes in Soil Health and Activity Changes Depending on Climate Change and the Type of Soil Ecosystem

Authors: Jokūbas Daunoras, A. Kačergius, Renata Gudiukaitė

Journal: Biology · DOI: 10.3390/biology13020085 · Citations: 261

Matched topics: climate change

Simple Summary Microorganisms and their enzymes are crucial to ensuring soil quality, health, and carbon sequestration. Their numerous reactions are essential for biogeochemical cycles. However, a comprehensive review is lacking to summarize the latest findings in agricultural and enzymatic research. Although the relationships between soil enzyme activities and different soil ecosystems, such as arctic and permafrost regions, tropics and subtropics, tundra, steppes, etc., have been intensivel…


Assessing the vulnerability of food supply chains to climate change-induced disruptions.

Authors: R. D. Tchonkouang, H. Onyeaka, Hugue Nkoutchou

Journal: Science of the Total Environment · DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171047 · Citations: 157

Matched topics: climate change

Climate change is one of the most significant challenges worldwide. There is strong evidence from research that climate change will impact several food chain-related elements such as agricultural output, incomes, prices, food access, food quality, and food safety. This scoping review seeks to outline the state of knowledge of the food supply chain’s vulnerability to climate change and to identify existing literature that may guide future research, policy, and decision-making aimed at enhancin…


Understanding climate change impacts on drought in China over the 21st century: a multi-model assessment from CMIP6

Authors: Feng Xu, Yanping Qu, Virgílio A. Bento, Hongquan Song, Jianxiu Qiu, Junyu Qi et al.

Journal: npj Climate and Atmospheric Science · DOI: 10.1038/s41612-024-00578-5 · Citations: 106

Matched topics: hydrology, drought, climate change

Abstract The future state of drought in China under climate change remains uncertain. This study investigates drought events, focusing on the region of China, using simulations from five global climate models (GCMs) under three Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP1-2.6, SSP3-7.0, and SSP5-8.5) participating in the Inter-Sectoral Impact Model Intercomparison Project (ISIMIP3b). The daily Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI) is employed to analyze drought severity, duration,…


Investigation on enhanced oil recovery and CO2 storage efficiency of temperature-resistant CO2 foam flooding

Authors: Xin Chen, Qingfeng Zhang, Japan Trivedi, Yiqiang Li, Jianbin Liu, Zheyu Liu et al.

Journal: Fuel · DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2024.130870 · Citations: 90

Matched topics: flood

Abstract not available.


Soil microbial composition, diversity, and network stability in intercropping versus monoculture responded differently to drought

Authors: Yumei Peng, Huasen Xu, Jia Shi, Zi Wang, Junfei Lv, Long Li et al.

Journal: Agriculture Ecosystems & Environment · DOI: 10.1016/j.agee.2024.108915 · Citations: 80

Matched topics: drought

Abstract not available.


Production vulnerability to wheat blast disease under climate change

Authors: Diego Noleto Luz Pequeno, Thiago B. Ferreira, J. M. C. Fernandes, P. K. Singh, Willingthon Pavan, Kai Sonder et al.

Journal: Nature Climate Change · DOI: 10.1038/s41558-023-01902-2 · Citations: 70

Matched topics: climate change

Abstract Wheat blast is a devastating disease caused by the fungal pathogen Magnaporthe oryzae pathotype Triticum that has spread to both neighbouring and distant countries following its emergence in Brazil in the 1980s. Under climate change conditions, wheat blast is predicted to spread primarily in tropical regions. Here we coupled a wheat crop simulation model with a newly developed wheat blast model, to provide quantitative global estimates of wheat blast vulnerability under current and f…


Climate change drives flooding risk increases in the Yellow River Basin

Authors: Hengxing Lan, Zheng Zhao, Langping Li, Junhua Li, Bojie Fu, Naiman Tian et al.

Journal: Geography and sustainability · DOI: 10.1016/j.geosus.2024.01.004 · Citations: 55

Matched topics: river, flood, climate change

The Yellow River Basin (YRB) has experienced severe floods and continuous riverbed elevation throughout history. Global climate change has been suggested to be driving a worldwide increase in flooding risk. However, owing to insufficient evidence, the quantitative correlation between flooding and climate change remains ill-defined. We present a long time series of maximum flood discharge dating back to 1843 compiled from historical documents and instrument measurements. Variations in yearly m…


Future Changes in Global Atmospheric Rivers Projected by CMIP6 Models

Authors: Lujia Zhang, Yang Zhao, Tat Fan Cheng, Mengqian Lu

Journal: Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres · DOI: 10.1029/2023jd039359 · Citations: 54

Matched topics: hydrologic model, river, earth system model

Abstract Understanding the present and future features of atmospheric rivers (ARs) is critical for effective disaster prevention and mitigation efforts. This study comprehensively assesses the performance of ARs in Phase 6 of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP6) models on both seasonal and interannual timescales within the historical period and investigates the future projection of ARs under different emission scenarios on a global scale. The multi‐model mean results obtained usi…


IbNIEL‐mediated degradation of IbNAC087 regulates jasmonic acid‐dependent salt and drought tolerance in sweet potato

Authors: Xu Li, Zhen Wang, Sifan Sun, Zhuoru Dai, Jun Zhang, Wenbin Wang et al.

Journal: Journal of Integrative Plant Biology · DOI: 10.1111/jipb.13612 · Citations: 54

Matched topics: drought

Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam.) is a crucial staple and bioenergy crop. Its abiotic stress tolerance holds significant importance in fully utilizing marginal lands. Transcriptional processes regulate abiotic stress responses, yet the molecular regulatory mechanisms in sweet potato remain unclear. In this study, a NAC (NAM, ATAF1/2, and CUC2) transcription factor, IbNAC087, was identified, which is commonly upregulated in salt- and drought-tolerant germplasms. Overexpression of IbNAC0…


Climate change and geopolitical conflicts: The role of ESG readiness

Authors: Ashraful Alam, Ashraful Alam, Hasanul Banna, Ahmed W. Alam, Ahmed W. Alam, Md. Borhan Uddin Bhuiyan et al.

Journal: Journal of Environmental Management · DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120284 · Citations: 54

Matched topics: climate change

This study examines the relationship between climate change vulnerability and geopolitical risk using data on 42 countries from 1995 to 2021. Utilising two distinct indices, the climate vulnerability index (CVI) and the country-specific geopolitical risk (CGPR) indices, we find that countries with high vulnerability to climate change are more likely to experience geopolitical conflicts. Further analysis reveals that country-level overall economic, social, and governance (ESG) readiness signif…


Impact of climate change on immune responses and barrier defense

Authors: Chrysanthi Skevaki, Kari C. Nadeau, Marc E. Rothenberg, Barrak Alahmad, Blandina T. Mmbaga, Gileard Masenga et al.

Journal: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology · DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2024.01.016 · Citations: 53

Matched topics: climate change

Abstract not available.


Climate smart agriculture? Adaptation strategies of traditional agriculture to climate change in sub-Saharan Africa

Authors: David John Okoronkwo, Remigius Ikechukwu Ozioko, Rachael Ujunwa Ugwoke, Uzoh Victor Nwagbo, Cynthia Ebere Nwobodo, Chidiebere Happiness Ugwu et al.

Journal: Frontiers in Climate · DOI: 10.3389/fclim.2024.1272320 · Citations: 52

Matched topics: climate change

Introduction Sub-Saharan Africa faces increasingly unpredictable and extreme weather patterns due to climate change, posing significant threats to food security and rural livelihoods. Traditional agriculture, deeply rooted in the region’s history and culture, is particularly vulnerable to these changes. This study investigates the adaptation strategies of traditional agricultural farmers to climate change using southeast Nigeria as a microcosm of the broader challenges facing sub-Saharan Afri…


Increasing Occurrence of Sudden Turns From Drought to Flood Over China

Authors: Hao Wang, Shanshan Wang, Xinya Shu, Yongli He, Jianping Huang

Journal: Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres · DOI: 10.1029/2023JD039974 · Citations: 44

Matched topics: flood, drought

This study focuses on a new compounding concern, the sudden turn from drought to flood (STDF), that is becoming increasingly prominent. This study investigates the long‐term trends and variability of STDFs in China during 1961–2020. The findings indicate that STDFs are prevalent in north and northeast China, and the Yangtze River Delta (YRD). The probability of a drought being followed by a severe flood is approaching 35% in northern and northeastern China. Since 1961, the number of STDFs in …


Winter snow deficit was a harbinger of summer 2022 socio-hydrologic drought in the Po Basin, Italy

Authors: Francesco Avanzi, Francesca Munerol, Massimo Milelli, Simone Gabellani, Christian Massari, Manuela Girotto et al.

Journal: Communications Earth & Environment · DOI: 10.1038/s43247-024-01222-z · Citations: 43

Matched topics: streamflow, drought

Abstract Snow in mountainous regions is a key water resource from local to continental scales. However, the link between increasingly frequent snow droughts and socio-hydrologic impacts from headwaters to lowlands is not fully understood. To untangle this relationship, here we combine snow and climate reanalyses with a range of data of terrestrial water storage, streamflow, and emergency water-use restrictions for the archetypal 2022 snow drought in the Po basin (Italy). We find that a persis…


Phosphorus release from the sediment of a drinking water reservoir under the influence of seasonal hypoxia.

Authors: Yaobin Lv, Man Zhang, Hongbin Yin

Journal: Science of the Total Environment · DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170490 · Citations: 38

Matched topics: reservoir, seasonal

Seasonal sediment internal phosphorus (P) release may cause water eutrophication and impair water quality in drinking water reservoir. During a year-long field investigation, the effects of the microenvironment on the release of internal phosphorus were meticulously analyzed using high-resolution peepers technique and microelectrode system. The release mechanisms of P fractions from the reservoir sediments were also explored. The results showed that seasonal fluctuations in temperature, disso…


Review of climate change impact on water availability in the USA and Africa

Authors: Emmanuel Augustine Etukudoh, Valentine Ikenna Ilojianya, Olushola Babatunde Ayorinde, Cosmas Dominic Daudu, Adedayo Adefemi, Ahmed Naseh Ahmed Hamdan

Journal: International Journal of Science and Research Archive · DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.11.1.0169 · Citations: 45

Matched topics: climate change

This research paper reviews the impact of climate change on water availability in the USA and Africa. Global climate change trends reveal rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and increasing extreme events, all influencing water resources. The diverse regional contexts in the USA encompass issues such as prolonged droughts, changing snowmelt patterns, and coastal vulnerabilities. In Africa, heightened susceptibility arises from dependence on rain-fed agriculture, contributing t…


Climate-smart agricultural practices among rural farmers in Masvingo district of Zimbabwe: perspectives on the mitigation strategies to drought and water scarcity for improved crop production

Authors: Thandiwe Annastacia Mpala, Mulala Danny Simatele

Journal: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems · DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2023.1298908 · Citations: 42

Matched topics: drought

Climate change is one of the most significant challenges many rural farmers face in sub-Saharan Africa, as most agricultural practices are rainfed dependent. Many of these rural farmers are small-scale farmers with limited access to financial assets, agricultural equipment, and inputs. With a rapidly changing climate and limited access to agricultural resources, many rural farmers in Zimbabwe have found it extremely difficult to engage in meaningful crop production activities and secure their…


Seasonality of mortality under climate change: a multicountry projection study

Authors: Lina Madaniyazi, Ben Armstrong, Aurelio Tobı́as, Malcolm Mistry, Michelle L. Bell, Aleš Urban et al.

Journal: The Lancet Planetary Health · DOI: 10.1016/s2542-5196(23)00269-3 · Citations: 37

Matched topics: seasonal, climate change

BACKGROUND: Climate change can directly impact temperature-related excess deaths and might subsequently change the seasonal variation in mortality. In this study, we aimed to provide a systematic and comprehensive assessment of potential future changes in the seasonal variation, or seasonality, of mortality across different climate zones. METHODS: In this modelling study, we collected daily time series of mean temperature and mortality (all causes or non-external causes only) via the Multi-Co…


Emergent climate change patterns originating from deep ocean warming in climate mitigation scenarios

Authors: Ji‐Hoon Oh, Jong‐Seong Kug, Soon‐Il An, Fei‐Fei Jin, Michael J. McPhaden, Jongsoo Shin

Journal: Nature Climate Change · DOI: 10.1038/s41558-024-01928-0 · Citations: 40

Matched topics: climate change

Abstract not available.


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.

Impact of Land Use and Land Cover Change on Hydrological Processes in Urban Watersheds: Analysis and Forecasting for Flood Risk Management

Authors: Mandip Banjara, Amrit Bhusal, Amrit Babu Ghimire, Ajay Kalra

Journal: Geosciences · DOI: 10.3390/geosciences14020040 · Citations: 57

Matched topics: hydrologic model, runoff, water management, flood

Land use and land cover (LULC) change is one of the primary contributors to hydrological change in urban watersheds and can potentially influence stream flow and flood volume. Understanding the impacts of LULC change on urban hydrological processes is critical to effective urban water management and minimizing flood risks. In this context, this study aims to determine the impacts of LULC change on hydrological response in a fast transitioning watershed for the predicted years of 2050 and 2080…


A novel flood risk management approach based on future climate and land use change scenarios.

Authors: H. Nguyen, Q. Nguyen, Dinh Kha Dang, C. P. Van, Quang-Hai Truong, Si Dung Pham et al.

Journal: Science of the Total Environment · DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171204 · Citations: 54

Matched topics: flood

Climate change and increasing urbanization are two primary factors responsible for the increased risk of serious flooding around the world. The prediction and monitoring of the effects of land use/land cover (LULC) and climate change on flood risk are critical steps in the development of appropriate strategies to reduce potential damage. This study aimed to develop a new approach by combining machine learning (namely the XGBoost, CatBoost, LightGBM, and ExtraTree models) and hydraulic modelin…


Spatio-temporal sequence prediction of CO2 flooding and sequestration potential under geological and engineering uncertainties

Authors: Xinyu Zhuang, Wendong Wang, Yuliang Su, Yuan Li, Zhenxue Dai, Bin Yuan

Journal: Applied Energy · DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.122691 · Citations: 41

Matched topics: flood

Abstract not available.


Performance and enhanced oil recovery efficiency of an acid-resistant polymer microspheres of anti-CO2 channeling in low-permeability reservoirs

Authors: Haizhuang Jiang, Hongbin Yang, Ruo-Sheng Pan, Zhen-Yu Ren, Wanli Kang, Junyi Zhang et al.

Journal: Petroleum Science · DOI: 10.1016/j.petsci.2024.02.002 · Citations: 40

Matched topics: reservoir

CO2 flooding is a vital development method for enhanced oil recovery in low-permeability reservoirs. However, micro-fractures are developed in low-permeability reservoirs, which are essential oil flow channels but can also cause severe CO2 gas channeling problems. Therefore, anti-gas channeling is a necessary measure to improve the effect of CO2 flooding. The kind of anti-gas channeling refers to the plugging of fractures in the deep formation to prevent CO2 gas channeling, which is different…


Machine Learning and AI for Hydrological Prediction

This week’s 6 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.

Coupling Deep Learning and Physically Based Hydrological Models for Monthly Streamflow Predictions

Authors: Wenxin Xu, Jie Chen, Gerald Corzo, Chong‐Yu Xu, XC Zhang, Lihua Xiong et al.

Journal: Water Resources Research · DOI: 10.1029/2023wr035618 · Citations: 80

Matched topics: hydrology, hydrologic model, streamflow

Abstract This study proposes a new hybrid model for monthly streamflow predictions by coupling a physically based distributed hydrological model with a deep learning (DL) model. Specifically, a simplified hydrological model is first developed by optimally selecting grid cells from a distributed hydrological model according to their soil moisture characteristics. It is then driven by bias corrected general circulation model (GCM) predictions to generate soil moistures for the forecasting month…


Integrating geospatial, remote sensing, and machine learning for climate-induced forest fire susceptibility mapping in Similipal Tiger Reserve, India

Authors: Chiranjit Singha, Kishore Chandra Swain, Armin Moghimi, Fatemeh Foroughnia, Sanjay Kumar Swain

Journal: Forest Ecology and Management · DOI: 10.1016/j.foreco.2024.121729 · Citations: 58

Matched topics: hydrologic model

Accurately assessing forest fire susceptibility (FFS) in the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) is essential for biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and community safety. Most existing studies have primarily focused on climatic and topographical factors, while this research expands the scope by employing a synergistic approach that integrates geographical information systems (GIS), remote sensing (RS), and machine learning (ML) methodologies for identifying and assessing forest f…


ChaosBench: A Multi-Channel, Physics-Based Benchmark for Subseasonal-to-Seasonal Climate Prediction

Authors: J. Nathaniel, Yongquan Qu, Tung Nguyen, Sungduk Yu, Julius Busecke, Aditya Grover et al.

Journal: Neural Information Processing Systems · DOI: 10.48550/arXiv.2402.00712 · Citations: 44

Matched topics: seasonal

Accurate prediction of climate in the subseasonal-to-seasonal scale is crucial for disaster preparedness and robust decision making amidst climate change. Yet, forecasting beyond the weather timescale is challenging because it deals with problems other than initial condition, including boundary interaction, butterfly effect, and our inherent lack of physical understanding. At present, existing benchmarks tend to have shorter forecasting range of up-to 15 days, do not include a wide range of o…


Authors: A. Saha, Subodh Chandra Pal

Journal: Journal of Hydrology · DOI: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2024.130907 · Citations: 43

Matched topics: hydrology

Abstract not available.


Developing a Hybrid Irrigation System for Smart Agriculture Using IoT Sensors and Machine Learning in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan

Authors: Amritpal Kaur, Devershi Pallavi Bhatt, Linesh Raja

Journal: Journal of Sensors · DOI: 10.1155/2024/6676907 · Citations: 39

Matched topics: irrigation

The agriculture sector is one of the largest consumers of fresh water. Different types of irrigation systems are available, including center pivot, drip and sprinkler systems, and linear motion systems. However, the complex structure of existing irrigation systems and their high maintenance costs encourage Indian farmers to continue using these methods. Due to its ease of use and low energy consumption, surface irrigation is one of the most popular irrigation techniques. Although the main rea…


An Innovative Smart and Sustainable Low-Cost Irrigation System for Anomaly Detection Using Deep Learning

Authors: R. Benameur, Amine Dahane, Bouabdellah Kechar, A. Benyamina

Journal: Italian National Conference on Sensors · DOI: 10.3390/s24041162 · Citations: 39

Matched topics: irrigation

The agricultural sector faces several difficulties today in ensuring the safety of food supply, including water scarcity. This study presents the design and development of a low-cost and full-featured fog-IoT/AI system targeted towards smallholder farmer communities (SFCs). However, the smallholder community is hesitant to adopt technology-based solutions. There are many overwhelming reasons for this, but the high cost, implementation complexity, and malfunctioning sensors cause inappropriate…


Hydropower and Renewable Energy-Water Systems

The integration of hydropower with renewable energy systems is addressed by 2 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.

Medium- and long-term optimal operation of a hybrid energy system enhanced by cascade hydropower energy storage system

Authors: Chao Ma, Pengfei Zhang, Diyi Chen, Jijian Lian

Journal: Energy Conversion and Management · DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2023.118017 · Citations: 48

Matched topics: hydropower

Abstract not available.


Research on the operation strategy of joint wind-photovoltaic-hydropower-pumped storage participation in electricity market based on Nash negotiation

Authors: Xudong Li, Zhongfu Tan, Junyao Shen, Jiacheng Yang, Wei Fan, Hao-Bin Zhao et al.

Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production · DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.140981 · Citations: 36

Matched topics: hydropower

Abstract not available.


Water Management, Irrigation, and Groundwater

Water management research this week spans 9 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.

Water security assessment for effective water resource management based on multi-temporal blue and green water footprints

Authors: Bingbing Ding, Jieming Zhang, Pengfei Zheng, Zedong Li, Yusong Wang, Guodong Jia et al.

Journal: Journal of Hydrology · DOI: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2024.130761 · Citations: 131

Matched topics: water management

Abstract not available.


High-technology agriculture system to enhance food security: A concept of smart irrigation system using Internet of Things and cloud computing

Authors: Abdennabi Morchid, Ishaq G. Muhammad Alblushi, Haris M. Khalid, Rachid El Alami, Surendar Rama Sitaramanan, S. M. Muyeen

Journal: Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences · DOI: 10.1016/j.jssas.2024.02.001 · Citations: 119

Matched topics: irrigation

CONTEXT: Food security is highly reliant on agricultural activity to drive the world economy. However, this activity is in great danger due to climatic changes and improper use of irrigation techniques. Consequently, the lives of numerous individuals worldwide are in jeopardy. In light, this paper investigates the promise of smart irrigation systems based on new technology. OBJECTIVE: To meet the growing demand for water in agriculture, this study presents an intelligent irrigation system tha…


A review of water management methods in proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Authors: Faisal B. Baz, Radwan M. Elzohary, Sameer Osman, S. Marzouk, Mahmoud Ahmed

Journal: Energy Conversion and Management · DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2024.118150 · Citations: 101

Matched topics: water management

Abstract not available.


Assessment of heavy metals accumulation by vegetables irrigated with different stages of textile wastewater for evaluation of food and health risk

Authors: Jahidul Hassan, Md. Mijanur Rahman Rajib, Md. Noor-E-Azam Khan, Shahjalal Khandaker, Md. Zubayer, Kazi Raghib Ashab et al.

Journal: Journal of Environmental Management · DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120206 · Citations: 64

Matched topics: irrigation

Wastewater irrigation for vegetable cultivation is greatly concerned about the presence of toxic metals in irrigated soil and vegetables which causes possible threats to human health. This study aimed to ascertain the accumulation of heavy metals (HMs) in edible parts of vegetables irrigated with different stages of textile dyeing wastewater (TDW). Bio-concentration factor (BCF), Estimated daily intake (EDI), and target hazard quotient (THQ) were computed to estimate human health risks and sp…


Reviving Europe’s rivers: Seven challenges in the implementation of the Nature Restoration Law to restore free‐flowing rivers

Authors: Twan Stoffers, Florian Altermatt, Damiano Baldan, Olena Bilous, Florian Borgwardt, Anthonie D. Buijse et al.

Journal: Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Water · DOI: 10.1002/wat2.1717 · Citations: 59

Matched topics: river, hydropower

Abstract The EU Nature Restoration Law represents an important opportunity for freshwater habitat restoration and, consequently, freshwater biodiversity protection. However, a number of challenges must be anticipated in its implementation, which may compromise its success. Some aspects, particularly those relating to freshwater ecosystems, require more clarification. We use riverine ecosystems to illustrate existing ambiguities in the proposed legislation and the potential consequences of lea…


Comparative Assessment of Two Global Sensitivity Approaches Considering Model and Parameter Uncertainty

Authors: Heng Dai, Yujiao Liu, Alberto Guadagnini, Songhu Yuan, Jing Yang, Ming Ye

Journal: Water Resources Research · DOI: 10.1029/2023wr036096 · Citations: 55

Matched topics: hydrologic model

Abstract Global Sensitivity Analysis (GSA) is key to assisting appraisal of the behavior of hydrological systems through model diagnosis considering multiple sources of uncertainty. Uncertainty sources typically comprise incomplete knowledge in (a) conceptual and mathematical formulation of models and (b) parameters embedded in the models. In this context, there is the need for detailed investigations aimed at a robust quantification of the importance of model and parameter uncertainties in a…


Regional variations in relative sea-level changes influenced by nonlinear vertical land motion

Authors: Julius Oelsmann, Marta Marcos, Marcello Passaro, Laura Sánchez, Denise Dettmering, Sönke Dangendorf et al.

Journal: Nature Geoscience · DOI: 10.1038/s41561-023-01357-2 · Citations: 51

Matched topics: land surface model

Vertical land movements can cause regional relative sea-level changes to differ substantially from climate-driven absolute sea-level changes. Whereas absolute sea level has been accurately monitored by satellite altimetry since 1992, there are limited observations of vertical land motion. Vertical land motion is generally modelled as a linear process, despite some evidence of nonlinear motion associated with tectonic activity, changes in surface loading or groundwater extraction. As a result,…


Ecological vulnerability assessment and its driving force based on ecological zoning in the Loess Plateau, China

Authors: Manya Luo, Xia Jia, Yonghua Zhao, Peng Zhang, Ming Zhao

Journal: Ecological Indicators · DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2024.111658 · Citations: 51

Matched topics: earth system model

The imbalance of natural, social, and economic systems has engendered a multitude of environmental challenges, resulting in the increasingly vulnerable ecological environments. To mitigate the adverse effects of external disturbances on ecosystems, ecological vulnerability assessment (EVA) has emerged as a pivotal research domain in environmental science. Therefore, EVA of the Loess Plateau from 2000 to 2020 was conducted, utilizing a sensitivity-resilience-pressure (SRP) model based on ecolo…


Nurturing Crops, Enhancing Soil Health, and Sustaining Agricultural Prosperity Worldwide through Agronomy

Authors: Lalita Kumar Mohanty, Nagendra Kumar Singh, Pranav Raj, Aditya Prakash, Awanindra Kumar Tiwari, Vishal Singh et al.

Journal: Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · DOI: 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i22308 · Citations: 46

Matched topics: water management

Agronomy is the science and technology of crop and soil management for producing food, fiber, feed, and fuel. As the global population continues to rise, agronomy will play an increasingly vital role in meeting escalating food demands while sustaining natural resources. This review highlights major advancements in agronomic research and practice that enhance crop yields, soil health, and agricultural sustainability worldwide. Key topics include plant breeding for improved crop varieties, opti…


Hydrological Processes, Snow Dynamics, and Remote Sensing

This theme encompasses 10 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.

Sensors for Emerging Water Contaminants: Overcoming Roadblocks to Innovation

Authors: Mohamed Ateia, Haoran Wei, Silvana Andreescu

Journal: Environmental Science & Technology · DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c09889 · Citations: 116

Matched topics: water management

Ensuring water quality and safety requires the effective detection of emerging contaminants, which present significant risks to both human health and the environment. Field deployable low-cost sensors provide solutions to detect contaminants at their source and enable large-scale water quality monitoring and management. Unfortunately, the availability and utilization of such sensors remain limited. This Perspective examines current sensing technologies for detecting emerging contaminants and …


Increased nitrous oxide emissions from global lakes and reservoirs since the pre-industrial era

Authors: Ya Li, Hanqin Tian, Yuanzhi Yao, Hao Shi, Zihao Bian, Yu Shi et al.

Journal: Nature Communications · DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45061-0 · Citations: 91

Matched topics: reservoir

O emissions relative to agricultural nitrogen applications and provides the country-level emission factors (ranging from 0 to 0.341%) for improving the methodology for national greenhouse gas emission inventories.


Challenges and Limitations of Remote Sensing Applications in Northern Peatlands: Present and Future Prospects

Authors: Abdallah Yussuf Ali Abdelmajeed, Radosław Juszczak

Journal: Remote Sensing · DOI: 10.3390/rs16030591 · Citations: 77

Matched topics: hydrology

This systematic literature review (SLR) provides a comprehensive overview of remote sensing (RS) applications in northern peatlands from 2017 to 2022, utilising various platforms, including in situ, UAV, airborne, and satellite technologies. It addresses the challenges and limitations presented by the sophisticated nature of northern peatland ecosystems. This SLR reveals an in-creased focus on mapping, monitoring, and hydrology but identifies noticeable gaps in peatland degradation research. …


Seasonal surface urban heat island analysis based on local climate zones

Authors: Yantao Xi, Shuangqiao Wang, Y. Zou, Xingchi Zhou, Yuanfan Zhang

Journal: Ecological Indicators · DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2024.111669 · Citations: 67

Matched topics: seasonal, land surface model

A fundamental aspect of ensuring urban sustainability is a comprehensive understanding of the driving mechanisms behind the urban heat island (UHI) phenomenon. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the spatiotemporal variations and underlying mechanisms of the surface urban heat island (SUHI) in Hefei. The study employed the local climate zone (LCZ) method to analyze land surface morphology and spatial structure for 2014 and 2021. Subsequently, calculations were conducted to d…


Spatiotemporal dynamics of wetlands and their future multi-scenario simulation in the Yellow River Delta, China

Authors: Bowei Yu, Yongge Zang, Chunsheng Wu, Zhonghe Zhao

Journal: Journal of Environmental Management · DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120193 · Citations: 51

Matched topics: river

Abstract not available.


Heavy metal contamination in the wastewater irrigated soil and bioaccumulation in cultivated vegetables: Assessment of human health risk

Authors: Rashmi Singh, Prince Kumar Singh, Parvati Madheshiya, Alok Kumar Khare, Supriya Tiwari

Journal: Journal of Food Composition and Analysis · DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2024.106054 · Citations: 47

Matched topics: irrigation

Abstract not available.


Evaluation of CatBoost Method for Predicting Weekly Pan Evaporation in Subtropical and Sub-Humid Regions

Authors: Dinesh Kumar Vishwakarma, Pankaj Kumar, Krishna Kumar Yadav, Rawshan Ali, Suman Markuna, Seema Chauhan et al.

Journal: Pure and Applied Geophysics · DOI: 10.1007/s00024-023-03426-4 · Citations: 46

Matched topics: water management

Abstract not available.


On the unique value of forests for water: Hydrologic impacts of forest disturbances, conversion, and restoration

Authors: Paula Meli, David Ellison, Sílvio Frosini de Barros Ferraz, Solange Filoso, Pedro H. S. Brancalion

Journal: Global Change Biology · DOI: 10.1111/gcb.17162 · Citations: 45

Matched topics: streamflow

Abstract We need empirical evidence on the impacts of land‐use change on hydrological processes to guide policies and land management decisions. Based on a global meta‐analysis of 287 primary studies covering 1049 data points in 58 countries and across 12 biomes, we review hydrologic process changes resulting from native forest disturbances and conversions to other land‐use types. Infiltration rates consistently fell over 50%, overland flow increased and evapotranspiration as a share of rainf…


Atmospheric deposition and river runoff stimulate the utilization of dissolved organic phosphorus in coastal seas

Authors: Haoyu Jin, Chao Zhang, Siyu Meng, Qin Wang, Xiaokun Ding, Ling Meng et al.

Journal: Nature Communications · DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44838-7 · Citations: 36

Matched topics: river, runoff

(Chl a / DIP)] is larger than 1.20. Our study therefore suggests that anthropogenic nitrogen input might contribute to the phosphorus cycle in coastal seas.


A combined deep CNN-RNN network for rainfall-runoff modelling in Bardha Watershed, India

Authors: Padala Raja Shekar, Aneesh Mathew, P. Yeswanth, S. Deivalakshmi

Journal: Artificial Intelligence in Geosciences · DOI: 10.1016/j.aiig.2024.100073 · Citations: 42

Matched topics: runoff

Abstract not available.


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Databases searched 2
Topics searched 16
Total papers fetched 854
After deduplication 662
After LLM relevance filtering 50
Rejected (not relevant) 612

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Science of the Total Environment 3
Journal of Environmental Management 3
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Nature Communications 2
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Nature Climate Change 2
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Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences 1
npj Climate and Atmospheric Science 1
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Geosciences 1
Geography and sustainability 1
Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Water 1
Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres 1
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Journal of Integrative Plant Biology 1
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 1
Frontiers in Climate 1
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres 1
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Journal of Experimental Agriculture International 1
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Artificial Intelligence in Geosciences 1
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems 1
Journal of Sensors 1
The Lancet Planetary Health 1
Applied Energy 1
Petroleum Science 1
Italian National Conference on Sensors 1
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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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