On today's episode, Sustainable Ag Research and Education Program Project Scientist Vivian Wauters explains the importance of preparing soils for winter using practices like cover cropping, no till, slake tests and more. https://lnkd.in/gJTRAdhc
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In this episode, co-host Rhea and I spoke with Stephan Pfister, a professor at ETH Zürich in the Ecological Systems Design group . He shared insights from his research on evaluating the environmental impact of freshwater consumption within the framework of LCA, a method that assesses the full environmental impact of products from creation to disposal. We discussed how his journey began with a focus on groundwater modeling, eventually leading him to assess water scarcity and stress in LCA. He emphasized the importance of including water scarcity in environmental impact assessments, as neglecting this can lead to misleading conclusions about a product's sustainability. He also explained the differences between LCA and water footprint methodologies, highlighting past disputes over their approaches. Initially, water footprinting did not account for water scarcity, but this has changed over time, aligning more closely with LCA principles. The conversation touched on the global implications of agricultural production and trade on water resources. Professor Pfister stressed the need for sustainable practices and policies that consider both economic development and environmental preservation. This episode offered valuable insights into the complex field of LCA and its critical role in addressing global water challenges. #lifecycledassessment #waterscarcity #smartwatersolutions
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🌍💧 How can we evaluate the environmental impact of freshwater consumption? How can we address global water challenges? Professor Stephan Pfister at ESD shared some insights on the podcast 🎧!
In this episode, co-host Rhea and I spoke with Stephan Pfister, a professor at ETH Zürich in the Ecological Systems Design group . He shared insights from his research on evaluating the environmental impact of freshwater consumption within the framework of LCA, a method that assesses the full environmental impact of products from creation to disposal. We discussed how his journey began with a focus on groundwater modeling, eventually leading him to assess water scarcity and stress in LCA. He emphasized the importance of including water scarcity in environmental impact assessments, as neglecting this can lead to misleading conclusions about a product's sustainability. He also explained the differences between LCA and water footprint methodologies, highlighting past disputes over their approaches. Initially, water footprinting did not account for water scarcity, but this has changed over time, aligning more closely with LCA principles. The conversation touched on the global implications of agricultural production and trade on water resources. Professor Pfister stressed the need for sustainable practices and policies that consider both economic development and environmental preservation. This episode offered valuable insights into the complex field of LCA and its critical role in addressing global water challenges. #lifecycledassessment #waterscarcity #smartwatersolutions
Smart Water Solutions: #93 - Prof. Stephan Pfister on Apple Podcasts
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🌟 Excited to announce the release of our new perspective paper on Environmental Research Letter 🌍 With rising global demand for water, energy, and food (WEF), the interconnected nature of these systems demands a systemic approach to sustainable resource management. Our research discuss the role of Ecosystem Services (ESs) in this nexus. Read the full paper here:https://lnkd.in/daSm8YqF Silvia Torresan Beatrice Sambo
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IOP Publishing Environmental Research Series' Focus on Our Plastic Planet: from Problems to Solutions, with Guest Editors Marcus Eriksen, Lisa Erdle, Jaime M Ross, Ph.D., Sedat Gündoğdu, Sarah-Jeanne Royer, Dror Angel and Zhanfei Liu This journal collection seeks to assemble research articles, reviews, and perspectives to provide a comprehensive view of the multifaceted environmental interactions with plastics, including nano-, micro-, and macro-plastics. Areas of interest include a broad spectrum of human-environmental interactions with plastics, including built infrastructures, wildlife, human health, ecosystems, agroecosystems, food systems, governance and policy. https://lnkd.in/g6sRC-uv Environmental Research Letters EiC: Radhika Khosla Environmental Research Communications EiC: James Cheong Environmental Research: Energy EiC: Emily Grubert Environmental Research: Ecology EiC: Scott Goetz (Arizona State University) Environmental Research: Food Systems EiC: Nathan Mueller Environmental Research: Infrastructure & Sustainability EiC: Arpad Horvath (UC Berkeley)
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In our new paper, we took data collected from a times series of microplastic pollution at Rothamsted and fit these data to a model. The resulting model was exponential, allowing us to predict future possible microplastic concentrations in soils. The 100-year extrapolation (assuming business as usual) includes values that are compatible with concentrations currently used in experiments on microplastic effects on soil. Read our paper in Environmental Pollution (this is a pre-proof, there will still be some things to fix). Please share with people that are looking for papers to cite for their experimental levels. Study led by our PhD student Tamara, a collab with Samuel Cusworth Ph.D. #microplastic #soil https://lnkd.in/dubYKBf2
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Check out our latest research published in Environmental Science and Pollution Research! Our paper, titled "Nanostructured Mn@NiO composite for addressing multi-pollutant challenges in petroleum-contaminated water," explores innovative solutions to environmental challenges through the synthesis of biogenically derived Mn@NiO nanocomposite photocatalysts. This research addresses the urgent need for efficient and eco-friendly water treatment strategies, especially in removing harmful organic contaminants found in water-petroleum sources. With remarkable degradation efficiencies, our findings present a significant step forward in the utilization of green synthesized methodologies for environmental restoration. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eqzFjn42 This is a nice collaboration with Dr Gamil Gamal Qasem Hasan and his group. #EnvironmentalScience #PollutionControl #SustainableDevelopment #WaterTreatment #ResearchImpact #climatechange
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#Plastics in the #ocean: Large accumulations even outside so-called garbage patch A research team from the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) and Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) has detected large quantities of plastic waste and microplastics in a remote marine protected area in the North Pacific Ocean. The researchers highlight that plastics are distributed much more widely than expected. https://lnkd.in/gQvNTWmW #science #research #marineecosystem #pacificocean
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WEBINAR: Production and use of biochar in the green transition Whether you’re a researcher, policymaker, or industry professional, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone involved in sustainable agriculture, environmental policy, and the broader green transition movement. 👉 The 18 September from 13-15, you can hear about cutting-edge technologies, innovative applications, and the environmental implications associated with biochar from leading experts. The webinar comes in the wake of Denmark’s Three-Part Agreement, a new landmark political accord that underscores biochar and pyrolysis as vital components in reducing CO2 -emissions from agriculture. Recognizing biochar as one of the most effective tools for carbon sequestration, the agreement highlights the necessity of integrating these technologies into Denmark's agricultural practices to meet its climate targets. There will be presentations from: Aidan Mark Smith - Aarhus Universitet | Tobias Pape Thomsen - Roskilde University | Dorette Müller-Stöver - Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen | Morten Ambye-Jensen - CBIO - Centre for Circular Bioeconomy 👉 Read the program and sign up HERE: https://llk.dk/29lsw6 Deadline for registration is 17 September. Participation is for free.
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🌍💡 New research at North Carolina State University! 🌍💡 We're thrilled to publish our study, "Are Starch-Based Materials More Eco-Friendly than Fossil-Based? A Critical Assessment," now published in the Journal of Cleaner Environmental Systems. 🚀 What's Inside? We've dissected the environmental footprint of starch-based vs. fossil-based materials with a magnifying glass on life cycle assessments (LCA). Discover our eye-opening insights on carbon emissions, the hidden environmental costs of agricultural inputs, and the uncharted territories for sustainable development. 🌱 Why It Matters? Our planet is at a tipping point, and every choice we make cascades into the future. This research not only sheds light on sustainable alternatives but also sparks a vital conversation on the balance between innovation and nature's well-being. Thank you so much to all authors, Ivana Azuaje Villasmil, Taylor Kanipe, Jose Gonzalez, Mariana Lendewig, Isabel Urdaneta, Richard Venditti, Ronalds Gonzalez, and especially Dimitris Argyropoulos! 🔗 Dive Deeper: https://lnkd.in/eiAwV8FQ #Sustainability #Innovation #LifeCycleAssessment #CleanerFuture #NCState #ResearchImpact
Are starch-based materials more eco-friendly than fossil-based? A critical assessment
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Another solution identified 💡! This time, it’s the turn of Periplaneta americana L. (yes, cockroaches 🪳!) to help tackle one of the world’s pressing environmental challenges. I’m thrilled to announce the publication of our article "Chitosan from Periplaneta americana L.: A Sustainable Solution for Heavy Metals Removal," now available in the Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration. In this research, we explore how chitosan derived from cockroach waste offers a powerful, eco-friendly method for removing heavy metals from industrial wastewater, particularly from mining operations. ⚒️ It’s an innovative approach that aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) for clean water and sanitation. Exciting times as we push forward with nature-based solutions for a cleaner, more sustainable planet! 🌍💧 #Sustainability #MiningIndustry #CleanWater #SDG6 #Insects #EnvironmentalInnovation #Chitosan #CircularEconomy #Research
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