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Indicator-based assessment of extreme threats (XTs) and their impacts on the resilience of geographical areas and critical infrastructures
The paper proposes an approach for anticipating and dealing with future extreme threats (x-threats or XTs, e.g., due to climate change) and threats...
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Reducing supply risk of critical materials for clean energy via foreign direct investment
Existing research on the security of the supply of critical materials for clean energy generally aggregates information at the country level, a...
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False springs in the Netherlands: climate change impact assessment with the false spring damage indicator model
Strong night frosts in spring have the potential to cause severe damage to fruit trees, causing up to €3.3 billion of damage in Europe in 2017. If...
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The politics of national SDG indicator systems: A comparison of four European countries
The sustainable development goals (SDGs) constitute an ambitious comprehensive global framework including monitoring mechanisms and indicators to...
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Screening of indicator pharmaceuticals and personal care products in landfill leachates: a case study in Shanghai, China
Identifying potential sources of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in the environment is critical for the effective control of PPCP...
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Transient evolution of the relative size distribution of earthquakes as a risk indicator for induced seismicity
Induced earthquakes pose a substantial challenge to many geo-energy applications, and in particular to Enhanced Geothermal Systems. We demonstrate...
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Uncertainty, Risk and Decisions
This chapter discusses the notions of uncertainty and risk in relation to decision-making, with an emphasis on their implications for life cycle...
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Sensors for Monitoring Faecal Indicator Bacteria in Bathing Waters
Bathing waters have a major significance in today’s world and provide economic, cultural, social, and health benefits. Bathing areas are hubs for...
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Aligning the Global Delta Risk Index with SDG and SFDRR global frameworks to assess risk to socio-ecological systems in river deltas
River deltas globally are highly exposed and vulnerable to natural hazards and are often over-exploited landforms. The Global Delta Risk Index (GDRI)...
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Circularity Reinforcement of Critical Raw Materials in Europe: A Case of Niobium
Critical Raw Materials attract increasing attention due to their depleting reserves and low recyclability. Niobium, one of the most rare and vital...
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Maternal apparent temperature during pregnancy on the risk of offspring asthma and wheezing: effect, critical window, and modifiers
The objective of this study was to explore the impact of maternal AT during pregnancy on childhood asthma and wheezing, as well as the potential...
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Microtopographic Variation as a Potential Early Indicator of Ecosystem State Change and Vulnerability in Salt Marshes
As global climate change alters the magnitude and rates of environmental stressors, predicting the extent of ecosystem degradation driven by these...
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Critical Risk Indicators (CRIs) for the electric power grid: a survey and discussion of interconnected effects
The electric power grid is a critical societal resource connecting multiple infrastructural domains such as agriculture, transportation, and...
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The Geopolitical Risk and Strategic Uncertainty of Green Growth after the Ukraine Invasion: How the Circular Economy Can Decrease the Market Power of and Resource Dependency on Critical Minerals
Following the invasion of Ukraine, there is a call to replace Russian gas and oil with green electric energy. A prime sector subject to...
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A Personalized Approach to Monitoring and Therapy of Critical Conditions
AbstractThe key aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of critical conditions are considered. Particular attention is paid to invasive hemodynamic...
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Flood Risk Assessment in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area
Flood processes are one of the most challenging to risk assessment and management. In many situations, peak flows are generated kilometers away from...
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Sustainable development substantially reduces the risk of future drought impacts
Drought is a major natural hazard that can cause cascading impacts on socioeconomic sectors, and its risk is expected to increase under future...
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Removal of pathogenic indicator microorganisms during partial nitrification: the role of free nitrous acid
Digested wastewater contains pathogenic microorganisms and high ammonia concentrations, which can pose a potential risk to public health. Effective...
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Spatial evolution of global petrochemical risk and the influence by industrialization
The petrochemical industry is an integral contributor to the global economy and plays a critical role in improving the lives of people worldwide....
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Enhancing groundwater vulnerability assessment for improved environmental management: addressing a critical environmental concern
Groundwater serves as a primary water source for various purposes. Therefore, aquifer pollution poses a critical threat to human health and the...
