Coupling urban 3-D information and circuit theory to advance the development of urban ecological networks

Ongoing, rapid urban growth accompanied by habitat fragmentation and loss challenges biodiversity conservation and leads to decreases in ecosystem services. Application of the concept of ecological networks in the preservation and restoration of connections among isolated patches of natural areas is a powerful conservation strategy. However, previous approaches often failed to objectively consider the impacts of complex 3-D city environments on ecological niches. We used airborne lidar-derived information on the 3-D structure of the built environment and vegetation and detailed land use and cover data to characterize habitat quality, niche diversity, and human disturbance and to predict habitat connectivity among 38 identified habitat core areas (HCAs) in Nanjing, China. We used circuit theory and Linkage Mapper to create a landscape resistance layer, simulate habitat connectivity, and identify and prioritize important corridors. We mapped 64 links by using current flow centrality to evaluate each HCA's contribution and the links that facilitate intact connectivity. Values were highest for HCA links located in the west, south, and northeast of the study area, where natural forests with complex 3-D structures predominate. Two smaller HCA areas had high centrality scores relative to their extents, which means they could act as important stepping stones in connectivity planning. The mapped pinch-point regions had narrow and fragile links among the HCAs, suggesting they require special protection. The barriers with the highest impact scores were mainly located at the HCA connections to Purple Mountain and, based on these high scores, are more likely to indicate important locations that can be restored to improve potential connections. Our novel framework allowed us to sufficiently convey spatially explicit information to identify targets for habitat restoration and potential pathways for species movement and dispersal. Such information is critical for assessing existing or potential habitats and corridors and developing strategic plans to balance habitat conservation and other land uses based on scientifically informed connectivity planning and implementation.     

Influence of surface properties of RO membrane on membrane fouling for treating textile secondary effluent

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Reverse osmosis (RO) is a promising technology for treating and reusing textile secondary effluent (SE). To better understand the effect of membrane...     

Designing individualisation of eco information: a conceptual framework and design toolkit

Eco-labelling is the practice of eco information provision that most directly addresses consumer behaviour. Nowadays, consumers are facing difficulties in perceiving and understanding existing eco labels. In previous work, we proposed the conceptual framework of eco information individualisation which tailors eco labels according to the specific needs of individual users using contextual technologies. This paper extends the conceptual framework by introducing a more structured way of considering the personal data and product data requirements, and reports the development of a design toolkit that aims to support designers in the designing of individualised eco information. A design workshop was carried out to introduce the concept to designers, and evaluate the usability and usefulness of the toolkit. Positive responses were received. The design outputs generated from the workshop were considered largely feasible and have the potential to be developed into digital prototypes. These indicate that it is possible for designers to learn to design eco information individualisation in a short time. This paper is a step towards a greater understanding of designing individualised eco information.     

水资源规划优化技术研究进展及展望

文章针对水资源管理与规划的发展过程,详细论述了水资源系统管理与规划中常用优化技术的国内外研究成果及应用。根据是否考虑了模型参数或者模型结构的不确定性问题,将优化模型分为确定性优化模型和不确定性优化模型,同时对每种优化技术做了简要介绍,通过对不确定性优化模型的详细介绍指出了不确定性优化是当前水资源系统优化的热点;同时指出当前不确定性优化技术存在的问题,未来不确定性优化技术发展方向为多种不确定性以及多重效益的综合考虑等。     

总有机碳分析仪测定水中的游离二氧化碳

利用总有机碳分析仪、结合酸化吹气装置对水样中的游离二氧化碳的测定条件进行试验。结果表明水浴温度80℃,流量150 ml/min通氮气30 min为水样释放游离二氧化碳的最佳条件。总有机碳分析测定水中游离二氧化碳含量方法的建立为水质分析提供了新的方法参考。     

城市污泥掺烧自动化搅拌输送系统的应用

对城市污泥掺烧自动化搅拌输送系统进行了详细介绍,这套系统在国内是首次将混凝土搅拌设备应用到污泥掺配上,提高了原煤与污泥搅拌的均匀性,减少了原煤掺配量,污泥运到电厂后直接进入搅拌输送系统,不需二次搬运。该系统对于改进城市污泥掺烧应用工艺方法,提高工作效率、减轻劳动强度、保护环境作用十分明显,有可观的推广价值。     

绿化植物对城市空气悬浮颗粒物消减效应的研究进展

空气颗粒物对城市环境质量和人群健康的影响越来越受到社会各界的关注和重视,绿化植物能通过捕获、滞留和吸收等各种方式对空气颗粒物起到消减作用.本文在对绿化植物对空气颗粒物消减机制阐述的基础上,比较分析了不同形态特征和生态习性的绿化植物以及不同配置结构的城市绿地对空气颗粒物的消减差异,最后对未来的研究方向进行了展望.     

适应性环境管理模式在大型赛事筹备中的应用（下）——应用实例

将适应性环境管理的模式应用于深圳第26届世界大学生夏季运动会生态环境保障工作,对生态环境保障总目标层层分解落实,由第三方评估机构对任务逐项跟踪管理,定期评估各部门绩效,根据外部条件和内部因素的变化对工作方案和阶段性目标进行动态调整,最大限度地降低了环境管理工作的不确定性。经过六个月的实践应用,大运赛事期间深圳市生态环境保障工作取得了十分显著的成效。     

危险化学品装卸运输风险及防控对策

分析了扬子石化公司危险化学品装卸和运输的状况及存在的风险,对危险化学品装卸运输风险的成因、防控策略等方面进行了分析讨论,以最大限度地降低危化品装卸和运输风险。     

海洋牧场选址适宜性评估——以烟台北部海域为例

我国的海洋牧场事业迅速发展,选址问题对于海洋牧场的建设与发展至关重要。本文以全国海洋牧场建设示范之城 —烟台市为例,基于海洋功能区划及其他社会因素,在其北部海域选定A～F 六个海洋牧场拟建区域,选取水深、水动力、底质类型、水质及沉积物质量、叶绿素a、富营养化状况等指标对各拟选区域进行海洋牧场选址适宜性评价。通过计算各拟选区域的海洋物理化学环境综合适宜性指数发现:A区域综合适宜性指数最高、C区域最低,对于整个拟选区域海洋牧场建设的适宜程度来说,有36.88 km2的海域为适宜、625.63 km2的海域为较适宜、318.88 km2的海域为不适宜。在海洋生物环境方面,各拟选海域叶绿素a含量差距较小,但夏季叶绿素a含量均较低;F海域在夏秋季节易发生海水富营养化污染,对海洋牧场的健康运营有一定危害。该研究为烟台市海洋牧场的选址及建设问题提供了依据,也为国内外其他地区海洋牧场的建设问题提供了参考。