Riparian zones, which are critical interfaces between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, are essential for biodiversity, water quality, and landscape stability but are increasingly threatened by anthropogenic activities. The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia, the riparian zones of which are highly affected by humans, however, they are less studied in terms of pollution change and distribution, which hinders efficient eco-environmental management. This study explored land use and nitrogen and phosphorus non-point source pollution variations in the middle and lower Yangtze River riparian zones from 1995 to 2015 and identified critical risky segments as management priorities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRice farming threatens freshwater resources, while also being increasingly vulnerable to drought due to climate change. Rice farming needs to become more sustainable and resilient to climate change by improving irrigation drainage systems. Small water bodies, used to store drainage water and supply irrigation in traditional rice farming systems have gradually been abandoned in recent decades.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEnd-of-life (EOL) products are getting more and more attention as a result of the rapid decline in environmental resources and the dramatic rise in population at the moment. Disassembly is a crucial step in the reuse of EOL products. However, the disassembly process for EOL products is highly uncertain, and the disassembly planning method may not produce the anticipated outcomes in actual implementation.
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