基于GIS技术建立区域危险化学品管理体系

分析了地理信息系统 ( GIS)技术的特点 ,阐述了它在建立区域危险化学品管理体系中的适用性。论述了基于 GIS技术建立区域危险化学品管理体系的主要内容、关键技术和技术路线 ,最后指出了区域危险化学品管理体系是一个需要不断更新的体系。     

化学品突发性爆炸事故的环境风险分析方法与计算程序

探索并建立了模拟与计算化学品突发爆炸事故对环境破坏影响的基本程序,提供了有关液化石油气突发性爆炸事故的计算实例。     

石家庄市经济发展与城市生态环境存在的问题及对策

随着城市的发展 ,环境问题已成为石家庄市经济发展的制约因素。针对石家庄市的社会经济发展目标及城市环境问题 ,阐述了城市生态建设对于城市发展的重要性 ,分析了城市生态建设与经济发展的辩证关系 ,提出了石家庄市城市生态环境建设的对策     

突发性环境污染事故防范与预警体系建设初探

通过对近几年的突发性环境污染事故的分析,总结了该类环境污染事故的特征、类型及产生的原因,并提出了对突发性环境污染事故的防范与预警体系建设的对策。     

海上船舶溢油事故模糊评估与决策分析

随着海洋运输业的高速发展,通航环境日趋复杂,船舶溢油事故风险不断加大,溢油事故对环境的破坏已经引起社会各界的高度关注。以青岛市附近海域为研究对象,采用层次分析法确定水文气象情况、清污情况、油污染情况和溢油地点情况评价指标各因子权重,并通过ArcGIS的Model Builder环境建立自动化数据处理流程对研究区域做出了模糊综合评估,得到了溢油区域的事故危害评估结果,为划定事故区域隔离带、规划清污船只航行路径以及降低海上溢油事故影响提供了指导性的依据。     

城市污水处理过程中不同形态氮类营养物的转化特性

针对不同形态氮类营养物在城市污水处理系统中迁移转化机理尚不明确这一问题,通过现场监测和实验室模拟分析,研究不同形态氮类营养物在整个城市污水处理系统(A/A/O工艺)中的转化特性。研究结果表明,在原污水总氮中溶解态氮和颗粒态氮比例相当,浓度分别为39.28 mg/L和41.24 mg/L,无机氮是溶解态氮的主要成分,比例占93.2%(36.61 mg/L),而有机氮含量极少,仅为2.67 mg/L。在颗粒态氮中有机氮比重很大,约占96.58 %(39.83 mg/L)。在整个一级处理过程中溶解态氮变化量很小,而颗粒态有机氮减少了45%,总氮降低主要是由于颗粒态有机氮通过沉淀作用去除而实现的。现场监测和模拟实验结果表明,溶解性有机氮在厌氧区和缺氧区中由于被厌氧微生物降解而大幅度减少,而在好氧区却有一定程度的增加。二级出水中的氮主要还是以无机氮为主,可通过进一步优化工艺参数来强化系统硝化/反硝化作用,去除污水中残留的无机氮。     

基于案例分析的大气污染突发事故诱因耦合与演化机制探讨

在对大气污染突发事故的诱因耦合与演化机制缺乏科学认识的情况下,无法对事故的传导和变异过程进行识别,就难以对事故采取有效的应急处理处置措施,因此对大气污染突发事故诱因耦合与演化机制进行研究非常必要.分析了大气污染突发事故各种诱因间的关系和事故的演化规律,提出了大气污染突发事故诱因耦合的关系模型,在此基础上探讨了大气污染突...     

中国城市垃圾的处理现状及利用对策

分别从城市垃圾的产量、垃圾的特点、垃圾的危害、垃圾中重金属污染等方面，论述了目前中国城市垃圾处理现状及利用方面的研究进展，并指出了处理和利用中存在的问题，提出了今后的发展方向。     

城市面源污染治理中的公众参与现状与对策探讨

中国的城市面源污染控制在工程措施与管理制度方面均起步较晚,污染造成的危害日渐严重.结合对某城市居民进行的城市面源污染的认知和参与意识的问卷调查结果,分析了目前中国城市面源污染控制中公众参与的现状和存在的问题,公众意识薄弱、政府的参与机制不健全是导致城市面源污染控制水平低下的重要原因.为此,有关部门要提高宣传教育的效率,...     

试论城市环境与可持续发展

从城市环境概念和内涵入手,以可持续发展原则作为依据,首次提出了城市环境可持续发展的概念,并建立了其相应的模型,进而对城市环境ＳＤ具体内容进行了分析,最后指出了城市环境可持续发展政策框架,为研究城市可持续发展理论,实施国家可持续发展战略提供了一种新的思路。     

Persistent organochlorines in human breast milk from major metropolitan cities in India

The present study was carried out to understand the current contamination status of organochlorine compounds (OCs) in human breast milk from three metropolitan cities in India (New Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata). Among the OCs analyzed, DDTs were predominant followed by HCHs and PCBs. CHLs and HCB levels were much lower. Contamination patterns were different in human milk found in our previous study in Chennai, a metropolitan city in southern India, indicating region specific exposure routes and variable sources. In comparison with previous data, levels of DDTs and HCHs generally declined with time, implying the effect of various bans and restrictions on their usage. No association between concentrations of OCs and demographic characteristics such as parity and age of mothers was observed which might be due to narrow range of mother's age. Estimated daily intake shows that some infants are exposed to OCs to a greater extent, particularly HCHs than the guideline standard.     

Ambient halocarbon mixing ratios in 45 Chinese cities

During this study 158 whole air samples were collected in 45 Chinese cities in January and February 2001. The spatial distribution of different classes of halocarbons in the Chinese urban atmosphere, including chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), Halon-1211, and other chlorinated compounds is presented and discussed. Most of these compounds were enhanced compared to background levels. However, the mean enhancement of CFCs was relatively small, with CFC-12 and CFC-11 increases of 6% (range 1–31%) and 10% (range 2–89%), respectively, with respect to the global background. On the contrary, strongly enhanced levels of CFC replacement compounds and halogenated compounds used as solvents were measured. The average Halon-1211 concentration exceeded the background of 4.3 pptv by 75% and was higher than 10 pptv in several cities. Methyl chloride mixing ratios were also strongly elevated (78% higher than background levels), which is likely related to the widespread use of coal and biofuel in China.     

Characteristics of real-world vehicular emissions in Chinese cities

On-board emission measurements were performed on 49 light-duty gasoline vehicles in seven cities of China. Vehicle-specific power mode distribution and emission characteristics were analyzed based on the data collected. The results of our study show that there were significant differences in different types of roads. The emission factors and fuel consumption rates on arterial roads and residential roads were approximately 1.4-2 times those on freeways. The carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon, and nitrogen oxides emission factors of Euro II vehicles were on average 86.2, 88.2, and 64.5% lower than those of carburetor vehicles, respectively. The new vehicle emission standards implemented in China had played an important role in reducing individual vehicle emissions. More comprehensive measures need to be considered to reduce the total amount of emissions from vehicles.     

Chemical composition and seasonal variation of acid deposition in Guangzhou, South China: comparison with precipitation in other major Chinese cities

With the aim of understanding the origin of acid rains in South China, we analyzed rainwaters collected from Guangzhou, China, between March 2005 and February 2006. The pH of rainwater collected during the monitoring period varied from 4.22 to 5.87; acid rain represented about 94% of total precipitation during this period. The rainwater was characterized by high concentrations of SO₄²⁻, NO₃⁻, Ca²⁺, and NH₄⁺. SO₄²⁻ and NO₃⁻, the main precursors of acid rain, were related to the combustion of coal and fertilizer use/traffic emissions, respectively. Ca²⁺ and NH₄⁺ act as neutralizers of acid, accounting for the decoupling between high SO₄²⁻ concentrations and relatively high pH in the Guangzhou precipitation. The acid rain in Guangzhou is most pronounced during spring and summer. A comparison with acid precipitation in other Chinese cities reveals a decreasing neutralization capacity from north to south, probably related to the role and origin of alkaline bases in precipitation.     

中国城市机动车行驶工况研究

采用GPS及多普勒速度仪对中国8个不同规模城市的机动车行驶工况进行测试.基于大量测试结果,采用特征参数法合成测试城市机动车行驶工况,并分析了中国城市机动车行驶工况特征.结果表明,中国不同规模的城市表现出不同的机动车行驶特征.与欧美标准工况相比,在行驶模式分布、平均车速以及加/减速等方面均存在很大差异.     

Estimating biodegradation half-lives for use in chemical screening

Biodegradation half-lives are needed for many applications in chemical screening, but these data are not available for most chemicals. To address this, in phase one of this work we correlated the much more abundant ready and inherent biodegradation test data with measured half-lives for water and soil. In phase two, we explored the utility of the BIOWIN™ models (in EPI Suite™) and molecular fragments for predicting half-lives. BIOWIN™ model output was correlated directly with measured half-lives, and new models were developed by re-regressing the BIOWIN™ fragments against the half-lives. All of these approaches gave the best results when used for binary (fast/slow) classification of half-lives, with accuracy generally in the 70–80% range. In the last phase, we used the collected half-life data to examine the default half-lives assigned by EPI Suite™ and the PBT Profiler™ for use as input to their level III multimedia models. It is concluded that estimated half-lives should not be used for purposes other than binning or prioritizing chemicals unless accuracy improves significantly.     

Statistical analysis of sudden chemical leakage accidents reported in China between 2006 and 2011

According to the data from authoritative sources, 1,400 sudden leakage accidents occurred in China during 2006 to 2011 were investigated, in which, 666 accidents were used for statistical characteristic abstracted with no or little damage. The research results were as follows: (1) Time fluctuation: the yearly number of sudden leakage accidents is shown to be decreasing from 2006 to 2010, and a slightly increase in 2011. Sudden leakage accidents occur mainly in summer, and more than half of the accidents occur from May to September. (2) Regional distribution: the accidents are highly concentrated in the coastal area, in which accidents result from small and medium-sized enterprises more easily than that of the larger ones. (3) Pollutants: hazardous chemicals are up to 95 % of sudden leakage accidents. (4) Steps: transportation represents almost half of the accidents, followed by production, usage, storage, and discard. (5) Pollution and casualties: it is easy to cause environmental pollution and casualties. (6) Causes: more than half of the cases were caused by human factor, followed by management reason, and equipment failure. However, sudden chemical leakage may also be caused by high temperature, rain, wet road, and terrain. (7) The results of principal component analysis: five factors are extracted by the principal component analysis, including pollution, casualties, regional distribution, steps, and month. According to the analysis of the accident, the characteristics, causes, and damages of the sudden leakage accident will be investigated. Therefore, advices for prevention and rescue should be acquired.     

The impact of semiconductor, electronics and optoelectronic industries on downstream perfluorinated chemical contamination in Taiwanese rivers

This study provides the first evidence on the influence of the semiconductor and electronics industries on perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) contamination in receiving rivers. We have quantified ten PFCs, including perfluoroalkyl sulfonates (PFASs: PFBS, PFHxS, PFOS) and perfluoroalkyl carboxylates (PFCAs: PFHxA, PFHpA, PFOA, PFNA, PFDA, PFUnA, PFDoA) in semiconductor, electronic, and optoelectronic industrial wastewaters and their receiving water bodies (Taiwan's Keya, Touchien, and Xiaoli rivers). PFOS was found to be the major constituent in semiconductor wastewaters (up to 0.13 mg/L). However, different PFC distributions were found in electronics plant wastewaters; PFOA was the most significant PFC, contributing on average 72% to the effluent water samples, followed by PFOS (16%) and PFDA (9%). The distribution of PFCs in the receiving rivers was greatly impacted by industrial sources. PFOS, PFOA and PFDA were predominant and prevalent in all the river samples, with PFOS detected at the highest concentrations (up to 5.4 μg/L).     

Effects of a fire-retardant chemical to fathead minnows in experimental streams

BACKGROUND: Each year millions of liters of fire-retardant chemicals are applied to wildfires across the nation. Recent laboratory studies with long-term fire-retardant chemicals indicate a significant photoenhanced toxicity of products containing sodium ferrocyanide corrosion inhibitors. Our objective of this study was to determine the toxicity of fire-retardant chemicals to fathead minnows during exposure in experimental outdoor streams. METHODS: Stream tests were conducted to determine the potential toxicity of a pulse of exposure as might occur when fire retardant chemical is rinsed from the watershed by rainfall. Two artificial 55-meter experimental streams were dosed with different concentrations of Fire-Trol GTS-R, or uncontaminated for a control. Replicate groups of fathead minnows were added to screened containers (10 fish per container) and exposed to retardant chemicals in the recirculating flow of the stream for up to 6 hours. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Under field conditions toxicity of GTS-R only occurred in the presence of sunlight. When GTS-R was tested on sunny days, 100% mortality occurred. However, when tested during heavily overcast conditions, no mortality occurred. CONCLUSIONS: Lethal concentrations of cyanide were measured when GTS-R with YPS exposures were conducted under sunny conditions, but not under cloudy conditions, indicating that a minimum UV level is necessary to induce toxicity as well as the release of cyanide from YPS. The toxicity observed with GTS-R was likely associated with lethal concentrations of cyanide. Rainwater runoff following applications of this fire-retardant at the recommended rate could result in lethal concentrations in small ponds and streams receiving limited water flow under sunny conditions. RECOMMENDATIONS AND OUTLOOK: In addition to avoiding application to aquatic habitats, it is important to consider characteristics of the treated site including soil binding affinity and erosive properties.     

Health effects of PM2.5 constituents and source contributions in major metropolitan cities,South Korea

Ambient PM_2.5 is one of the major risk factors for human health, and is not fully explained solely by mass concentration. We examined the short-term associations of cause-specific mortality (i.e., all-cause, cardiovascular, and respiratory mortality) with the 15 chemical constituents and sources of PM_2.5 in four metropolitan cities of South Korea during 2014–2018. We found transition metals consistently showed significant associations with all-cause mortality, while the effects of other constituents varied across the cities and for cause of death. Carbonaceous components strongly affected the all-cause, cardiovascular, and respiratory mortality in Daejeon. Secondary inorganic aerosols, SO₄^2? and NH₄⁺, showed significant associations with respiratory mortality in Gwangju. We also found the sources from which species closely linked to mortality generally increased the relative mortality risks. Heavy metal markers from soil or industrial sources were significantly associated with mortality in all cities. However, several sources influenced mortality despite their marker species not being significantly associated with it. Secondary nitrate and secondary sulfate sources were linked to mortality in DJ. This could be attributed to the deep inland location, which might have facilitated formation of secondary inorganic aerosols. In addition, primary sources including mobile and coal combustion seemed to have acute impacts on respiratory mortality in Gwangju. Our findings suggest the necessity of positive matrix factorization (PMF)-based approaches for evaluating health effects of PM_2.5 while considering the spatial heterogeneity in the compositions and source contributions of PM_2.5.