Microstructure Characterization, Mechanical and Wear Behavior of Silicon Carbide and Neem Leaf Powder Reinforced AL7075 Alloy hybrid MMC�s by Gururaj Hatti, Avinash Lakshmikanthan, G. J. Naveen

“…These benefits include the ability to combine high elastic modulus, toughness, and impact resistance; minimum sensitivity to change in temperature or thermal shock; durability of the surface is good; moisture absorption leads to a potential issue while minimum exposure which leads to environmental degradation; and improved fabricability with conventional metalworking equipment. …”
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Prospects of "Slate Revolution" and Problem of Power Industry of China by M. Scryabina

“…The core question is whether China can successfully adapt the extraction technology to its geologic conditions, and most importantly whether “fracking” of shale gas will help to alleviate the environmental degradation caused by rapid GDP growth, and help to increase energy security of Chinese economy.…”
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Photoredox reactions of environmental chromium by Piotr Mytych, Paweł Cieśla, Zofia Stasicka

“…The role of direct photochemical reactions of Cr(VI) and Cr(III) species in the environmental degradation of organic matter was investigated by means of Cr(VI)/alcohol and Cr(III)/EDTA model systems under conditions mimicking the environmental ones. …”
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MITIGATION OF NOISE POLLUTION IN URBAN AREAS BY STRATEGICALLY PLANTING TREES AND SHRUBS by Shahid Ali Khan, Kainat Fatima, Saddam Hussain, Muhammad Minhal Ali, Abdul Mannan, Nasim Iqbal Butt

“…Noise is universally recognized as a significant source of environmental degradation in every culture. This paper provides an assessment of the literature on the detrimental impacts of noise pollution on the well-being of individuals. …”
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Would Phrynops geoffroanus’ plastron formula and morphological diversity be preserved under anthropic conditions? by Mauro Sérgio Cruz Souza Lima, Ulisses Caramaschi, Jonas Pederassi, Joara de Sousa Andrade, Diogo Brunno e Silva Barbosa

“…We inferred from this study that the plastron formula can be maintained even in conditions of high environmental degradation.…”
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Coastal environmental changes in Ninh Thuan Province, South-Central Vietnam. by Bijeesh Kozhikkodan Veettil, Siham Acharki, Vikram Puri, Vanna Teck

“…These findings highlight the urgent need for integrated coastal zone management to mitigate environmental degradation and enhance ecosystem resilience. …”
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The impact of political, financial, and economic risks on energy transition: the role of natural resource rents by Qiang Wang, Xueting Li, Rongrong Li

“…Abstract The global emphasis on energy transition arises from the recognition of fossil fuel reliance exacerbating environmental degradation. The transition to cleaner, renewable energy sources stands central in mitigating climate change and promoting sustainability. …”
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Evolutionary Prediction of Soil Loss from Observed Rainstorm Parameters in an Erosion Watershed Using Genetic Programming by Kennedy C. Onyelowe, Ahmed M. Ebid, Light Nwobia

“…In an attempt to monitor environmental degradation due to the impact of raindrop and its associated factors, this work has employed the learning abilities of genetic programming (GP) to predict soil loss deploying rainfall amount, kinetic energy, rainfall intensity, gully head advance, soil detachment, factored soil detachment, runoff, and runoff rate database collected over a three-year period as predictors. …”
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Future Studies of Kurdistan Province Development: Issues and Challenges by Farnaz Izadi, Atefeh Ahmadi, Farzin Charehjoo

“…The results of the research in assessing the extent and the way of influencing of issues and challenges on each other and on the future status of development in Kurdistan province, respectively in the direct and indirect  effectiveness and impressionability, indicates that water crisis, poverty, lack of development of industry, unbalanced tourism and animal husbandry, environmental degradation and lack of access to health services, unemployment, and improper management of water facilities play a major role in the future of development in Kurdistan province…”
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A new definition and three categories for classifying ecosystems by Jaime Gómez-Márquez

“…Category 2 includes ecosystems altered by humans due to socioeconomic development and population growth, causing environmental degradation and biodiversity loss. Category 3 covers all ecosystems that have been altered by the introduction of synthetic or modified organisms generated in the laboratory, the consequences of which are much more difficult to predict. …”
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Print media discursive practices and the socio-contextual representation of single-use plastics ban in Malawi by Victor Chikaipa

“…In its discursive strategies, the news media employed criminal and monster metaphors to portray single-use plastics as a villain in environmental degradation. Given this, the article argues that though the single-use plastic ban is a rational idea, apparent alternatives that resonate with the general public directly dependent on single-use plastics should be provided for effective implementation and enforcement. …”
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Foreign Direct Investment and Environmental Challenges: A Case Study of Uganda With Analytical Perspective. by Byanyima, Faustino, Mayanja, Edison, Kadengye, Damazo T., Arineitwe, Shine, Mijwil, Maad M., Gaballa, Moustafa, Cherakkara, Veedu Rajeev, Turyasingura, Benson

“…This chapter examines the connection between foreign direct investment (FDI) and environmental degradation in Uganda from 1990 to 2022. It includes control variables such as GDP growth, trade openness, urbanization, industrialization, and agricultural activity, utilizing data from the World Bank's World Development Indicators. …”
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Accelerating Public-Private Partnerships for Overcoming Community Vulnerabilities in Coastal Peatlands Riau by Zulkarnaini Zulkarnaini, Ikhsan Masrul, Rinto Rinto

“…Riau’s coastal peatlands face major challenges due to environmental degradation, climate change, and socio-economic vulnerabilities affecting local communities. …”
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Development of Smart Sensing Technology Approaches in Structural Health Monitoring of Bridge Structures by Arvindan Sivasuriyan, D. S. Vijayan, A. LeemaRose, J. Revathy, S. Gayathri Monicka, U. R. Adithya, J. Jebasingh Daniel

“…This article provides a detailed understanding of bridge monitoring, and it focuses on sensors utilized and all kinds of damage detection (strain, displacement, acceleration, and temperature) according to bridge nature (scour, suspender failure, disconnection of bolt and cables, etc.) and environmental degradation under static and dynamic loading. …”
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Impact of war on the environment: ecocide by Yohannes Desalegn Wirtu, Umer Abdela

“…The paper finally ends by advocating the threats of international ecocide by calling for international cooperation and treaties on ecocide and no environmental degradation in post-war countries.…”
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GIS and remote sensing based analysis for monitoring urban growth dynamics in Western Himalayan city of Dharamshala, India by Nishant Mehra, Janaki Ballav Swain

“…The findings indicate increased developmental pressures in the 1500 m elevation and the progression of the urban sprawl towards higher altitudes, thereby increasing the risk of environmental degradation and posing a significant danger to the ecological susceptibility of the region. …”
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MLP Enhanced CO2 Emission Prediction Model with LWSSA Nature Inspired Optimization by Agoub Abdulhafith Younes Mussa, Wagdi M. S. Khalifa

“…Abstract Environmental degradation due to the rapid increase in CO₂ emissions is a pressing global challenge, necessitating innovative solutions for accurate prediction and policy development. …”
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The Impact of Firms' Carbon Emissions on Financial Performance and the Role of Innovation: Evidence from Türkiye by Musa Özçelik, Seren Aydıngülü Sakalsız

“…Carbon emissions, one of the main causes of climate change and environmental degradation, have recently become extremely important. …”
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Climate change and migration dynamics in Somalia: a time series analysis of environmental displacement by Abdikadir Ahmed Mohamed, Ibtisam Mohamed Omar, Abdi Majid Yusuf Ibey, Mahdi Mohamed Omar

“…In contrast, increased CO₂ emissions, associated with environmental degradation, negatively impact migration by limiting financial capacity, creating a “trapped population” effect. …”
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CREDIBILITY COMMITMENT AND PEACE BUILDING IN THE NIGER DELTA REGION OF NIGERIA by CHINEDU EKPERECHUKWU ETI, SUNDAY DIDAM AUDU, GOODNEWS OSAH

“…The conflict in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria has been primarily driven by grievances related to resource exploitation, environmental degradation, and socio-economic marginalization. …”
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