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Study finds multiple benefits from using biochar in agriculture

Date
22 February 2023
AbstractFull Text

The awareness about the vital role of soil for nature and society has been increasing. Soil is presently a priority in European research, development, and innovation programs. In order to design effective research strategies, there is the need to identify the current knowledge level and its gaps....

Author(s)
Paz, A.; Castanheira, N.; Vicente, C.; Carrasco, M.; Gonçalves, M. C.
Publisher
Sociedade de Ciências Agrárias de Portugal, Lisbon, Portugal
Citation
Revista de Ciências Agrárias (Portugal), 2023, 45, 4, pp 716-720
Abstract

Global warming has brought extensive and far-reaching impacts on human life and production. A pumped hydro energy storage contributes to the large-scale development of renewable energy and serves as an important measure to mitigate climate change. Despite considerable efforts in estimating the...

Author(s)
Qiu LiHua; He Li; Lu HongWei; Liang DongZhe
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Science of the Total Environment, 2023, 857, Part 1,
Abstract

Over the years, the transformation of biomass into a plethora of renewable value-added products has been identified as a promising strategy to fulfil high energy demands, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and exploit under-utilized resources. Techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life-cycle assessment...

Author(s)
Vuppaladadiyam, A. K.; Vuppaladadiyam, S. S. V.; Abhisek Sahoo; Murugavelh, S.; Anthony, E.; Thallada Bhaskar; Zheng Ying; Zhao Ming; Duan HuaBo; Zhao Yan; Antunes, E.; Sarmah, A. K.; Leu ShaoYuan
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Science of the Total Environment, 2023, 857, Part 1,
Abstract

Composting is an effective alternative for recycling faecal sludge into organic fertilisers. A microflora-earthworm (Eisenia fetida) synergistic cooperation system was constructed to enhance the composting efficiency of faecal sludge. The impact of earthworms and carbon-rich wastes (rice straw (RS) ...

Author(s)
Zhong Le; Wu Tong; Ding Jie; Xu Wei; Yuan Fang; Liu BingFeng; Zhao Lei; Li Yan; Ren NanQi; Yang ShanShan
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Science of the Total Environment, 2023, 857, Part 1,
Abstract

Anthropogenic reactive nitrogen emissions have a significant impact on atmospheric chemical composition and earth surface ecosystem. As one of the most important sinks of atmospheric nitrogen, the wet deposition of nitrate (rainwater NO3-) has been widely concerned. Yet, the sources and...

Author(s)
Zeng Jie; Han GuiLin; Zhang ShiTong; Qu Rui
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Science of the Total Environment, 2023, 856, Part 2,
Abstract

Humans have long dreamed of traveling to space. In response to the recent increase in commercial space flight, this paper evaluates environmental impacts of human space travel, both past and present, to shed light on the large environmental footprint of such activities. This environmental impact...

Author(s)
Carbajales-Dale, M.; Murphy, T. W.
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Science of the Total Environment, 2023, 856, Part 2,
Abstract

Aquaculture is an increasingly important supplier of food worldwide. However, due to its high dependence on agricultural and fishing resources, its growth is constantly constrained by environmental impacts beyond aquaculture production systems. Within the European Union, Spain accounts for...

Author(s)
Sanchez-Matos, J.; Regueiro, L.; González-García, S.; Vázquez-Rowe, I.
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Science of the Total Environment, 2023, 856, Part 2,
Abstract

As the world's largest pork producer, China is facing substantial environmental pressures caused by pig production and the relevant feed production. The net energy (NE) system is promoted as a new evaluation method to evaluate energy content in feed and energy requirements of pigs, but its...

Author(s)
Hu QiLe; Shi HuangWei; Wang Li; Wang Lu; Hou Yong; Wang HongLiang; Lai ChangHua; Zhang Shuai
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Science of the Total Environment, 2023, 856, Part 1,
Abstract

Forest soil harbors diverse microbial communities with decisive roles in ecosystem processes. Vegetation shift from needleleaf to broadleaf species is occurring across the globe due to climate change and anthropogenic activities, potentially change forest soil microbial communities and C cycle....

Author(s)
Lee JaeHyun; Zhou Xue; Seo YeonOk; Lee SangTae; Yun JeonGeun; Yang YeRang; Kim JinHyun; Kang HoJeong
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Science of the Total Environment, 2023, 856, Part 1,

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