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Probable Maximum Ice-Jam Flood
In this chapter, the stochastic modelling framework introduced in Chap. 8 is extended to calculate the...
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False-positive enterococci counts in seawater with the IDEXX Enterolert-E most probable number technique caused by Bacillus licheniformis
Enterolert-E is an easy-to-use method for the enumeration of enterococci in water samples as an indicator of fecal pollution. This most probable...
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Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research on Probable Maximum Precipitation Estimation Using Scopus Database
Climate change impact on the intensity of extreme precipitation is very significant nowadays. The impact of extreme rainfall events causes an...
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Spatial–temporal distributions, probable health risks, and source identification of organic pollutants in surface waters of an extremely hypoxic river basin in Türkiye
This study was carried out to determine the spatiotemporal distributions of organic pollution parameters in the Meriç–Ergene River Basin subjected to...
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Evaluation of the probable synergistic toxicity of selected potentiated antiretroviral and antibiotics on some aquatic biomarker organisms
Environmental effects of active pharmaceutical compounds (APCs) in the environment are not well characterized, hence the need for comprehensive...
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Simulation of inundation caused by typhoon-induced probable maximum storm surge based on numerical modeling and observational data
China is one of the most storm surge-prone countries in the world. Estimation of the inundation caused by the probable maximum storm surge (PMSS) is...
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Estimating the number of atmospheric releases and other parameters by Bayesian inference
We propose a methodology to estimate unknown atmospheric releases, including the number of emissions, addressing overfitting, and using an economical...
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Microplastic Contamination in Ulhas River Flowing Through India’s Most Populous Metropolitan Area
In addition to providing drinking water and a means of transportation, urban rivers also support inland fisheries, agriculture, and industry. Urban...
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Study of Chute Blocks in Stilling Basins with Low Froude Number
Stilling basin with a low Froude number in the range of 2.5–4.5 is associated with appurtenances like chute block, end sill, etc. These auxiliary...
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MLR index–based principal component analysis to investigate and monitor probable sources of groundwater pollution and quality in coastal areas: a case study in East India
Identifying groundwater contamination sources and supervising groundwater quality conditions are urgently needed to protect the groundwater resources...
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Elevated radon level in drinking water of Ajodhya Hill Area of West Bengal, India: probable health impact on lung and stomach
A screening survey has been carried out to measure the radon concentration in drinking water at various locations of Ajodhya hill and surrounding...
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Nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation are not located where they are most needed across the Alps
Climate change impacts social-ecological systems in mountainous areas by increasing certain natural disasters and changing nature’s contributions to...
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Mercury Concentrations in Two Populations of the most Endangered Dolphin (Pontoporia blainvillei) from the Southwestern Atlantic Ocean
Mercury contamination has been aggravated by emerging environmental issues, such as climate change. Top predators present concerning Hg...
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Prenatal arsenic metabolite exposure is associated with increased newborn mitochondrial DNA copy number: evidence from a birth cohort study
While mitochondria are susceptible to environmental detriments, little is known about potential associations between arsenic metabolites and...
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Microplastics in Freshwater Riverine Systems: Brief Profile, Trophic-Level Transfer and Probable Remediation
The story of human civilization will remain incomplete without addressing the contribution of rivers in our life. The riverine system is the largest...
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For reducing CO2 emissions, what is the most effective: making power plants more efficient or develo** renewable resources?
The present study evaluated carbon reduction policies (decarbonization) by comparing energy efficiency improvement in thermal power plants and the...
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The most extensive oil spill registered in tropical oceans (Brazil): the balance sheet of a disaster
This article presents a synthesis of information about the massive oil spill in Brazil (2019/2020). The event affected 11 states; however, the...
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Probable Maximum Ice-Jam Flood
In this chapter, the stochastic modelling framework introduced in the previous chapter is extended to calculate the probable maximum backwater-level...
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Z-number-based AQI in rough set theoretic framework for interpretation of air quality for different thresholds of PM2.5 and PM10
Kolkata has a reputation for being one of the world’s most polluted cities, particularly in the post-monsoon months of October, November, and...
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Microbial consortia degrade several widely used organic UV filters, but a number of hydrophobic filters remain recalcitrant to biodegradation
Organic UV filters are important ingredients in many personal care products, including sunscreens. Evaluating the biodegradability of organic UV...
