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An Experimental Study On The Deterioration Characteristics Of Sandstone Masses With Rock Bridges Under Cyclic Freezing And Thawing, Zhang Huimei, Li Zengle, Chen Shiguan, Yuan Chao, Zheng Shihang
An Experimental Study On The Deterioration Characteristics Of Sandstone Masses With Rock Bridges Under Cyclic Freezing And Thawing, Zhang Huimei, Li Zengle, Chen Shiguan, Yuan Chao, Zheng Shihang
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective To determine the deformation and failure mechanisms of fractured rock masses with rock bridges in alpine regions, this study conducted mechanical property tests on rock samples with varying lengths of rock bridges subjected to cyclic freezing and thawing. Methods Through experiments, this study summarized the characteristics of the static strength deterioration of rock masses under the combined effects of different numbers of freezing and thawing cycles and varying rock bridge lengths. By combining acoustic emission signal monitoring and scanning electron microscopy, this study thoroughly explored both the evolutionary characteristics of fractures and rock rupture modes. Accordingly, it revealed the …
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Reservoir Responses To Reactions In Co2 Mineral Trapping And Geologic Carbon Sequestration Prospects For Basalts In Western Guizhou Province, China, Han Sijie, Ai Zhixi, Liu Jijie, Zhou Xiaozhi, Gao Wei, Liu Zhu
Reservoir Responses To Reactions In Co2 Mineral Trapping And Geologic Carbon Sequestration Prospects For Basalts In Western Guizhou Province, China, Han Sijie, Ai Zhixi, Liu Jijie, Zhou Xiaozhi, Gao Wei, Liu Zhu
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background Geologic CO2 sequestration in basalts has attracted wide attention in recent years owing to its safe, stable, and efficient CO2 trapping mechanisms.Methods Focusing on basalts in the Longtan Formation within western Guizhou Province, China, this study simulated the CO2-water-basalt geochemical reactions under varying temperatures, pressures, and times. Through tests and comparison of mineralogy, geochemistry, and reservoir physical properties before and after the reactions, this study investigated the factors influencing the reactions and elucidated the post-reaction co-evolution mechanism between minerals and pores. Furthermore, the mechanisms behind CO2 trapping in basalts were summarized, and the …
Spatial Distribution And Source-Sink Matching Of Stationary Co2 Emissions In Zhejiang Province, Zhu Qianlin, Chen Dongbao, Liu Hanxiao, Lu Shijian, Chen Fu
Spatial Distribution And Source-Sink Matching Of Stationary Co2 Emissions In Zhejiang Province, Zhu Qianlin, Chen Dongbao, Liu Hanxiao, Lu Shijian, Chen Fu
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is supposed to become an essential technology for the consumption of fossil fuels under the background of achieving carbon neutrality. Delving into the spatial distribution of regional CO2 stationary sources and the source-sink matching characteristics will contribute to more rational decision-making in CCUS deployment and promote the development of carbon sequestration technology. Methods This study investigated the spatial distribution of CO2 stationary sources in Zhejiang Province and, using the carbon emission factor method, assessed their CO2 emissions based on their scales. Furthermore, it analyzed the geological features of both onshore …
Supersaturation Effect And Its Characterization In Gas-Rich Intervals Of Deep Coal Seams, Zhou Lihong, Li Yong, Ding Rong, Li Yun, Li Yongzhou, Kong Jintao
Supersaturation Effect And Its Characterization In Gas-Rich Intervals Of Deep Coal Seams, Zhou Lihong, Li Yong, Ding Rong, Li Yun, Li Yongzhou, Kong Jintao
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective and Method High free gas content serves as a key factor controlling the enrichment and high productivity of deep coalbed methane (CBM). However, its direct determination is challenging, making the accurate identification of free gas-rich coal seam intervals a core scientific issue for efficient exploration and recovery of CBM. This study investigated the Daning-Jixian block (also referred to as the Daji Block) within the Ordos Basin. Based on analyses and tests of the gas content, coal macrolithotype, physical properties, and log responses of cores collected from representative wells through pressure-retained coring, this study systematically assessed the vertical heterogeneity of …
Physical Simulation Experiments On 4d Visualization Of Dynamic Methane Diffusion And Adsorption In Low-Porosity And Low-Permeability Coals, Liu Tong, Jiao Baizhuo, Lin Baiquan, Sang Shuxun, Yang Wei, Liu Shiqi, Liu Ting, Li He, Yang Mingxing
Physical Simulation Experiments On 4d Visualization Of Dynamic Methane Diffusion And Adsorption In Low-Porosity And Low-Permeability Coals, Liu Tong, Jiao Baizhuo, Lin Baiquan, Sang Shuxun, Yang Wei, Liu Shiqi, Liu Ting, Li He, Yang Mingxing
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective and Method The diffusivity of methane (CH4) in coal seams significantly influences the surface extraction of coalbed methane (CBM) and underground gas drainage. However, the visualized characterization of the diffusion and migration processes of CH4 in coals remains challenging. To address this issue, this study systematically demonstrated the similarity between krypton (Kr) and CH4 in their adsorption and diffusion behavior in coals. Utilizing Kr—a gas with high X-ray attenuation—as a tracer substitute for CH4, this study achieved the transparent observation of the dynamic gas migration process in low-porosity, low-permeability, and heterogeneous coals using …
Organically-Bound Forms Of Alkali And Alkaline Earth Metals In High-Alkali Coals And Their Geological Indications, Wang Xiaoling, Wang Shaoqing, Zhao Yungang, Mu Ruifeng, Shao Yan
Organically-Bound Forms Of Alkali And Alkaline Earth Metals In High-Alkali Coals And Their Geological Indications, Wang Xiaoling, Wang Shaoqing, Zhao Yungang, Mu Ruifeng, Shao Yan
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective and Method Alkali and alkaline earth metals (AAEMs) in coals adversely affect coal processing and utilization. Among the AAEMs, water-soluble and mineral-hosted metals can be largely removed through water washing, flotation, and heavy liquid separation, while organically-bound AAEMs are difficult to eliminate. In this study, high-alkali coal samples with varying vitrinite/inertinite ratios (V/Is) collected from the Zhundong coalfield in Xinjiang were selected to investigate the organically-bound forms of AAEMs. Through sequential chemical extraction, combined with experimental techniques such as 23Na cross-polarization magic-angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance (23Na CP/MAS NMR) and transmission electron microscopy-energy dispersive …
Mechanisms Behind Soil Water Evaporation And Infiltration During Long-Term Microbial Reclamation In Coal Mining-Induced Subsidence Areas In Northern Shaanxi Province, China, Ke Zengming, Bi Yinli, Yang Wei
Mechanisms Behind Soil Water Evaporation And Infiltration During Long-Term Microbial Reclamation In Coal Mining-Induced Subsidence Areas In Northern Shaanxi Province, China, Ke Zengming, Bi Yinli, Yang Wei
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background Water scarcity is identified as an important factor restricting ecological restoration in arid and semi-arid mining areas. The application of microbial reclamation technologies, especially inoculation with Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), has achieved encouraging ecological effects in mining areas. In this case, investigating soil water movement and its controlling factors in mining areas undergoing long-term microbial reclamation is a key scientific issue for understanding the long-term ecological restoration mechanisms of AMF. Methods This study investigated the microbial reclamation base in the coal mining-induced subsidence area of the Daliuta coal mine of northern Shaanxi Province, located in the middle reaches of …
An Experimental Study On The Selection Of Slow-Release Carbon Source Materials For Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria-Based Remediation Of High-Sulfate Mine Water In Coal Mines, Xiahou Ming’An, Zhang Li, Xu Zhimin, Guo Juan, Chen Ge, Xiong Xiaofeng, Sun Yajun
An Experimental Study On The Selection Of Slow-Release Carbon Source Materials For Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria-Based Remediation Of High-Sulfate Mine Water In Coal Mines, Xiahou Ming’An, Zhang Li, Xu Zhimin, Guo Juan, Chen Ge, Xiong Xiaofeng, Sun Yajun
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background High-sulfate mine water poses a major aquatic environmental challenge in coal mining areas across China. Accordingly, the cost-effective and efficient treatment of such water has become an urgent need for the sustainable development of the mining industry. Despite its considerable promise, microbial remediation based on sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) shows limited efficiency due to the scarcity of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) in mine water.Methods The application of external slow-release carbon source (SRC) materials for SRB faces a range of challenges, such as the potentially excessive release of organic carbon in the initial stage, the unclear release mechanisms of dissolved …
Failure Mechanisms And Energy Dissipation Characteristics Of Anchorage Bodies Under Dynamic Loading, Wang Changcheng, Yang Ke, Liu Wenjie, Zhang Zhainan, Zheng Shizhang, Xu Rijie, Guo Penghui
Failure Mechanisms And Energy Dissipation Characteristics Of Anchorage Bodies Under Dynamic Loading, Wang Changcheng, Yang Ke, Liu Wenjie, Zhang Zhainan, Zheng Shizhang, Xu Rijie, Guo Penghui
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Under intense mining in deep parts of coal mines, the roadway support systems are significantly affected by both far- and near-field dynamic loads, accompanied by the strong deformations of the surrounding rocks. Therefore, investigating the failure mechanisms of anchorage bodies under dynamic loading becomes particularly important. Methods Using the split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) test system and digital image correlation (DIC) technology, the study investigated the mechanical response characteristics of the anchorage bodies under different impact air pressures. Accordingly, it determined dynamic stress-strain relationships, energy dissipation characteristics, cracks’ evolutionary patterns, and failure modes of anchorage bodies. Results and Conclusions …
Advances In Research And Future Prospects Of Borehole Geophysical Prospecting Technology For Coal Mines, Li Ping, Wei Rong, Fan Tao, Zhao Rui, Jiang Bici, Tian Xiaochao, Wang Bingchun
Advances In Research And Future Prospects Of Borehole Geophysical Prospecting Technology For Coal Mines, Li Ping, Wei Rong, Fan Tao, Zhao Rui, Jiang Bici, Tian Xiaochao, Wang Bingchun
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background Borehole geophysical prospecting technology for coal mines integrates the advantages of both drilling and geophysical prospecting. Accordingly, multiple critical advances have been achieved in its applications to the technologies and equipment for intelligent coal mining in recent years, enabling long-distance, relatively high-precision geological exploration. This technology plays an increasingly important role in a range of fields, including deep mineral resource exploration and the reconnaissance surveys of hidden disaster-causing factors, providing robust support for safe and efficient coal mining. Advances This study systematically reviews the development history of borehole geophysical prospecting technology, elaborating advances in research on the methodology, theories, …
Real-Time Production Of High-Resolution, Gap-Free, 3-Hourly Aod Over South Korea: A Machine Learning Approach Using Model Forecasts, Satellite Products, And Air Quality Data, Seoyeon Kim, Youjeong Youn, Menas Kafatos, Jaejin Kim, Wonsik Choi, Seung Hee Kim, Yangwon Lee
Real-Time Production Of High-Resolution, Gap-Free, 3-Hourly Aod Over South Korea: A Machine Learning Approach Using Model Forecasts, Satellite Products, And Air Quality Data, Seoyeon Kim, Youjeong Youn, Menas Kafatos, Jaejin Kim, Wonsik Choi, Seung Hee Kim, Yangwon Lee
Institute for ECHO Articles and Research
Aerosol optical depth (AOD) is essential for air quality monitoring and climate research. However, satellite-based retrievals suffer from cloud-related data gaps, and reanalysis products are limited by coarse spatial resolution and substantial production latency. This study develops a real-time, gap-free, high-resolution (1.5 km) AOD retrieval system for South Korea. The system integrates Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) forecasts, high-resolution meteorological fields, and ground-based air quality observations within a machine learning framework. Three models with varying training periods were systematically evaluated using cross-validation and independent validation with 2024 Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET) data. The optimal model, trained on 2015–2023 data, achieved …
Synergistic Use Of Sentinel-1 And Sentinel-2 Data For Mapping Of Degradation In Coastal Forests And Miombo Woodlands Of Tanzania, Daria C. Kimaro
Synergistic Use Of Sentinel-1 And Sentinel-2 Data For Mapping Of Degradation In Coastal Forests And Miombo Woodlands Of Tanzania, Daria C. Kimaro
Tanzania Journal of Science
Forest degradation is one of the leading sources of carbon emission globally. In Africa, particularly in Tanzania, forest degradation is driven by selective logging and forest fires. Monitoring degradation over large areas is very challenging due to the lack of accurate and reliable methods. This study assessed degradation in miombo woodlands and coastal forests using a synergy of remotely sensed data acquired from sentinel-1 and sentinel-2 achieved by integrating their complementary strength where sentinel-1 enhanced detection of structural changes and sentinel-2 provided spectral insight into vegetation. The 3I3D, unsupervised algorithm analysing trends for three vegetation indices (3I) in a three-dimensional …
Draft Final Quarterly Operations And Maintenance Report: Butte Treatment Lagoon System – Third Quarter 2025, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.
Draft Final Quarterly Operations And Maintenance Report: Butte Treatment Lagoon System – Third Quarter 2025, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.
Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site
No abstract provided.
Multi-Satellite Image Matching And Deep Learning Segmentation For Detection Of Daytime Sea Fog Using Gk2a Ami And Gk2b Goci-Ii, Jonggu Kang, Hiroyuki Miyazaki, Seung Hee Kim, Menas Kafatos, Daesun Kim, Jinsoo Kim, Yangwon Lee
Multi-Satellite Image Matching And Deep Learning Segmentation For Detection Of Daytime Sea Fog Using Gk2a Ami And Gk2b Goci-Ii, Jonggu Kang, Hiroyuki Miyazaki, Seung Hee Kim, Menas Kafatos, Daesun Kim, Jinsoo Kim, Yangwon Lee
Institute for ECHO Articles and Research
Traditionally, sea fog detection technologies have relied primarily on in situ observations. However, point-based observations suffer from limitations in extensive monitoring in marine environments due to the scarcity of observation stations and the limited nature of measurement data. Satellites effectively address these issues by covering vast areas and operating across multiple spectral channels, enabling precise detection and monitoring of sea fog. Despite the increasing adoption of deep learning in this field, achieving further improvements in accuracy and reliability necessitates the simultaneous use of multiple satellite datasets rather than relying on a single source. Therefore, this study aims to achieve higher …
Suitability Of Mobile Phase Recycling For Methylxanthine Quantification In Coffee Samples Using Hplc, Kaitlin O’Keeffe, Marcos Mariano, Brian Murphy
Suitability Of Mobile Phase Recycling For Methylxanthine Quantification In Coffee Samples Using Hplc, Kaitlin O’Keeffe, Marcos Mariano, Brian Murphy
SURE Journal: Science Undergraduate Research Experience Journal
Caffeine, theobromine and theophylline fall under a drug class known as methylxanthines. These three compounds are of major interest in the food industry due to their presence in popular foods and beverages such as tea, coffee, and chocolate. As these compounds can cause physical and mental stress at high dosages, their quantification is essential to ensure product safety and quality. Here, we describe an eco-friendly HPLC method developed to quantify the amount of these analytes in coffee samples sourced across the SETU Waterford, Cork Road campus. Using an isocratic mixture of water and methanol, a mobile phase recycling approach was …
Re: Comment Letter For Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou) Draft 2026 Interim Site-Wide Groundwater Monitoring Quality Assurance Project Plan (Qapp) (Dated November 18, 2025), Emma Rott
Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site
No abstract provided.
Re: Comment Letter For Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou) Draft Interim Site-Wide Surface Water Monitoring Quality Assurance Project Plan (Qapp) (Dated November 24, 2025), Emma Rott
Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site
No abstract provided.
Spatial Resilience Of Coastal Zones From Landscape Pattern Perspective: Connotation, Characteristics, Key Elements, And Pathways For Enhancement, Haixing Meng, Congchun Wang, Shufeng Ye
Spatial Resilience Of Coastal Zones From Landscape Pattern Perspective: Connotation, Characteristics, Key Elements, And Pathways For Enhancement, Haixing Meng, Congchun Wang, Shufeng Ye
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
The coastal zone is a critical ecological barrier at the land–sea interface. Nevertheless, its defensive and regulatory functions have been severely undermined by climate change and intensified human activities, which have caused landscape fragmentation and reduced connectivity. From the perspective of landscape pattern, this study defines the concept of coastal zone spatial resilience and develops a three-dimensional framework of “structure–process–function”, elucidating its attributes of stability, adaptability, recoverability, and dynamic evolution. By coupling ecological spatial resilience theory, the study identifies key landscape elements shaping spatial resilience and proposes an assessment framework consisting of sensitivity, structure, and ecological vitality and services. Building …
Coastal Zone Ecological Barrier Construction: Holistic Governance And Its Promotion Path, Xiurong Huang, Aihua Jiang, Dou Xiaodong Dou
Coastal Zone Ecological Barrier Construction: Holistic Governance And Its Promotion Path, Xiurong Huang, Aihua Jiang, Dou Xiaodong Dou
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
The coastal zone is the frontier of the interaction between sea and land. As a special geographical unit, it has dual values of ecological security and economic development. It has become an important proposition to promote the resilience construction of coastal zone ecological barrier. In response to the current regulatory dilemma of “Kowloon Sea Governance”, structural contradictions in laws and norms, and complex conflicts of related interests, the construction of coastal zone ecological barrier must move from static protection to dynamic governance. In the goal dimension, the shift from “passive defense” to “resilient system construction” should be realized; in the …
Exploring Ecological Zonation Of The Yellow River Estuary Coastal Zone Based On Nitrogen And Phosphorus Criteria, Dejuan Jiang, Song Qin, Zhengyi Liu, Ruiteng Sun, Xiaoshuai Hang, Tao Zou, Xiaoguang Li, Lijuan Li, Shichao Tian, Yanfang Li, Yongming Luo, Chuanyuan Wang, Yuan Li
Exploring Ecological Zonation Of The Yellow River Estuary Coastal Zone Based On Nitrogen And Phosphorus Criteria, Dejuan Jiang, Song Qin, Zhengyi Liu, Ruiteng Sun, Xiaoshuai Hang, Tao Zou, Xiaoguang Li, Lijuan Li, Shichao Tian, Yanfang Li, Yongming Luo, Chuanyuan Wang, Yuan Li
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
Estuaries, as ecologically sensitive brackish water mixing zones, face a critical bottleneck in refined management because traditional zonation based on socioeconomic attributes overlooks the ecological heterogeneity driven by salinity gradients and nutrient stoichiometry, leading to a disconnect between management measures and conservation needs. This study proposes a novel approach to coastal zonation using nitrogen and phosphorus nutrient criteria as an ecological benchmark. Overall ecological criteria are established for the Yellow River estuary (dissolved inorganic nitrogen: 0.258 mg/L; phosphate: 0.015 mg/L) and a differentiated management scheme is constructed based on a salinity gradient (26.5 PSU boundary). It is recommended to integrate …
Ecological Barrier Of Coastal Zone In China: Concept, Functions, And Construction Theory, Guangxuan Han, Xiaoli Bi, Xiyong Hou, Xiaoli Zhang, Qianguo Xing, Yuan Li, Haiqing Ma, Ting Wang, Song Qin
Ecological Barrier Of Coastal Zone In China: Concept, Functions, And Construction Theory, Guangxuan Han, Xiaoli Bi, Xiyong Hou, Xiaoli Zhang, Qianguo Xing, Yuan Li, Haiqing Ma, Ting Wang, Song Qin
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
The ecological barrier of coastal zone serves as a critical defense line for safeguarding coastal ecological security and sustainable socio-economic development, with multifaceted functions including wave attenuation, shoreline stabilization, and climate regulation. This study systematically elaborates on the concept and essence of ecological barriers of coastal zone, highlighting their core as land-sea continuums that synergistically leverage ecosystem integrity, hydrological connectivity, and biodiversity to provide systemic deliver protective functions. Nevertheless, China’s coastal ecological barrier construction faces four major challenges, namely, (1) theoretical frameworks, often derived from inland models, inadequately represent the complex land-sea interactions and socio-economic drivers; (2) the absence of …
Institutional Safeguards And International Experience For Construction Of Coastal Ecological Barrier, Jiayu Bai, Yalei Qing, Shufeng Ye
Institutional Safeguards And International Experience For Construction Of Coastal Ecological Barrier, Jiayu Bai, Yalei Qing, Shufeng Ye
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
The coastal zone is a transitional area shaped by the interaction between land and sea, and it holds significant importance for national ecological security as well as economic and social development. Against the backdrop of advancing Chinese modernization, the research on institutional safeguards for the construction of coastal ecological barrier is essential for building a comprehensive framework for ecological conservation from the mountaintop to the ocean, implementing the major projects to protect and restore key ecosystems and the “dual carbon” goals, and promoting ecological civilization and the construction of a Beautiful China. At present, China’s institutional safeguards for coastal ecological …
Long-Term Ecological Research Provides Theoretical And Technical Support For Ecological Restoration And High-Quality Development In Agro-Pastoral Ecotone, Wenming Bai, Cunzheng Wei, Longyu Hou, Linghao Li, Xingguo Han, Wenhao Zhang
Long-Term Ecological Research Provides Theoretical And Technical Support For Ecological Restoration And High-Quality Development In Agro-Pastoral Ecotone, Wenming Bai, Cunzheng Wei, Longyu Hou, Linghao Li, Xingguo Han, Wenhao Zhang
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
Since its establishment in 2001, the Duolun Restoration Ecology Station, Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences (Duolun Station) has been dedicated to addressing severe grassland degradation and slow economic development in the agro-pastoral ecotone, north of Beijing. A series of systematic studies were conducted on the degraded grassland ecosystem in the agro-pastoral ecotone of Duolun County, Inner Mongolia. The major research findings are summarized as follows. (1) Elucidated that species-specific trait of plant roots, along with the changes in soil properties, are the primary drivers determining how plant and microbial community structure and function respond to anthropogenic disturbances and …
Duolun Restoration Ecology Station, Institute Of Botany, Chinese Academy Of Sciences, Institute Of Botany, Chinese Academy Of Sciences
Duolun Restoration Ecology Station, Institute Of Botany, Chinese Academy Of Sciences, Institute Of Botany, Chinese Academy Of Sciences
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
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Macroinvertebrate Community Dynamics In A Recovering, Hypersaline Estuary, Catherine M. Eckert, Claudia A. Tamez, Erin E. Easton, David Hicks
Macroinvertebrate Community Dynamics In A Recovering, Hypersaline Estuary, Catherine M. Eckert, Claudia A. Tamez, Erin E. Easton, David Hicks
School of Earth, Environmental, & Marine Sciences Faculty Publications
The Bahia Grande is a 6,500—acre tidal basin located at the southernmost tip of Texas. Tidal flow into this coastal estuary was cut off in the 1930s, causing the basin to dry up for ~70 y. A pilot channel connecting the Bahia Grande to tidal waters was constructed in 2005, allowing flooding of the basin to occur. Throughout the period reported herein (2005–2019), the system remained characterized by persistent spatial and temporal episodes of extreme hypersalinity (>70)—a critical factor influencing estuarine community composition and driving key ecological processes. With additional rehabilitation actions forthcoming, characterization of the estuary is essential …
Gowanus Faces A Hidden Threat Beneath Its Neighborhood Boom, Emma J. Rosenberg
Gowanus Faces A Hidden Threat Beneath Its Neighborhood Boom, Emma J. Rosenberg
Capstones
This article investigates urban redevelopment, climate change and environmental contamination in Brooklyn’s Gowanus neighborhood. The Gowanus Canal itself has been a designated EPA Federal Superfund Site since 2010, this designation does not apply to the land surrounding it where legacy industrial contamination still exists. This includes coal tar from former manufactured gas plants which poses a risk to groundwater and indoor air. Under a 2021 rezoning plan, large-scale residential redevelopment is rapidly moving forward, rising groundwater and increased flooding associated with climate change may exacerbate contaminants. Utilizing agency documents, Community Advisory Group meetings, and conversations with residents, advocates, officials and …
Flooding, Not Just A Rain Problem, Annisha Singh
Flooding, Not Just A Rain Problem, Annisha Singh
Capstones
This capstone focuses on the Rockaway Peninsula and how high-tide flooding also known as "sunny-day flooding" is not only affecting Rockaway but neighboring areas, such as Jamaica Bay.
How Does Vertical Hydroponic Farming Compare To Traditional Soil Farming In Terms Of Crop Yield, Energy Efficiency, And Cost?, Grace Morgan, Grace Henry, Rebecca Meenach, Jeana Odom
How Does Vertical Hydroponic Farming Compare To Traditional Soil Farming In Terms Of Crop Yield, Energy Efficiency, And Cost?, Grace Morgan, Grace Henry, Rebecca Meenach, Jeana Odom
Student Scholar Symposium
Vertical hydroponics (hydro “water;” ponics “labor”) is a method of year-round farming that uses water in place of soil and supplies vegetables’ nutrients in a space-efficient setting. It dates back to 500 BC when it was used in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, a wonder of the ancient world. Thousands of years later, vertical hydroponics has expanded across the globe to supply leafy greens, herbs, and grains. It is typically implemented in dense urban environments where green space is hard to come by as a form of sustainable farming. Our research seeks to answer the question “How does vertical hydroponic …
How Do More Diverse Plantings Lead To More Carbon Accrual In Soil?, Haley Rose Wills, Kaylee Grace Duncan, Alexander Constantin Mazareanu
How Do More Diverse Plantings Lead To More Carbon Accrual In Soil?, Haley Rose Wills, Kaylee Grace Duncan, Alexander Constantin Mazareanu
Student Scholar Symposium
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