Connectivity between countries established by landbirds and raptors migrating along the African–Eurasian flyway

The conservation of long-distance migratory birds requires coordination between the multiple countries connected by the movements of these species. The recent expansion of tracking studies is shedding new light on these movements, but much of this information is fragmented and inaccessible to conservation practitioners and policy makers. We synthesized current knowledge on the connectivity established between countries by landbirds and raptors migrating along the African–Eurasian flyway. We reviewed tracking studies to compile migration records for 1229 individual birds, from which we derived 544 migratory links, each link corresponding to a species’ connection between a breeding country in Europe and a nonbreeding country in sub-Saharan Africa. We used these migratory links to analyze trends in knowledge over time and spatial patterns of connectivity per country (across species), per species (across countries), and at the flyway scale (across all countries and all species). The number of tracking studies available increased steadily since 2010 (particularly for landbirds), but the coverage of existing tracking data was highly incomplete. An average of 7.5% of migratory landbird species and 14.6% of raptor species were tracked per country. More data existed from central and western European countries, and it was biased toward larger bodied species. We provide species- and country-level syntheses of the migratory links we identified from the reviewed studies, involving 123 populations of 43 species, migrating between 28 European and 43 African countries. Several countries (e.g., Spain, Poland, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Congo) are strategic priorities for future tracking studies to complement existing data, particularly on landbirds. Despite the limitations in existing tracking data, our data and results can inform discussions under 2 key policy instruments at the flyway scale: the African–Eurasian Migratory Landbirds Action Plan and the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia.     

A critical review on thermodynamic mechanisms of membrane fouling in membrane-based water treatment process

● Fundamentals of membrane fouling are comprehensively reviewed. ● Contribution of thermodynamics on revealing membrane fouling mechanism is summarized. ● Quantitative approaches toward thermodynamic fouling mechanisms are deeply analyzed. ● Inspirations of thermodynamics for membrane fouling mitigation are briefly discussed. ● Research prospects on thermodynamics and membrane fouling are forecasted. Membrane technology is widely regarded as one of the most promising technologies for wastewater treatment and reclamation in the 21st century. However, membrane fouling significantly limits its applicability and productivity. In recent decades, research on the membrane fouling has been one of the hottest spots in the field of membrane technology. In particular, recent advances in thermodynamics have substantially widened people’s perspectives on the intrinsic mechanisms of membrane fouling. Formulation of fouling mitigation strategies and fabrication of anti-fouling membranes have both benefited substantially from those studies. In the present review, a summary of the recent results on the thermodynamic mechanisms associated with the critical adhesion and filtration processes during membrane fouling is provided. Firstly, the importance of thermodynamics in membrane fouling is comprehensively assessed. Secondly, the quantitative methods and general factors involved in thermodynamic fouling mechanisms are critically reviewed. Based on the aforementioned information, a brief discussion is presented on the potential applications of thermodynamic fouling mechanisms for membrane fouling control. Finally, prospects for further research on thermodynamic mechanisms underlying membrane fouling are presented. Overall, the present review offers comprehensive and in-depth information on the thermodynamic mechanisms associated with complex fouling behaviors, which will further facilitate research and development in membrane technology.     

矿业废弃地不同生态修复模式下植物多样性及重金属富集迁移特征

为了筛选出适合矿业废弃地复垦生态修复的植物材料,通过在排土场布设生态修复试验,开展不同生态修复模式对植物多样性及重金属富集迁移特征影响的研究.结果 表明,不同生态修复模式下共出现存活植物8科10种,多为草本植物,乔灌草小区修复效果最佳,植物覆盖度达到100％,存活率超过69％,植物群落多样性指数表现为:乔灌草＞灌草＞乔...     

国外的环境移民问题及启示

工业的发展、人口的不断增长、经济全球一体化、气候变化等,导致生态环境的持续恶化,环境移民已成为困扰世界社会经济可持续发展的严重问题之一。国际社会的环境移民状况表明,环境移民主要是自发性的移民,缺乏政府的主导,容易形成环境难民和种族冲突,移民的人权难以得到保证,也不具有可持续发展性;可持续的环境移民要以政府为主导,以国内迁移为主实施移民工程;环境移民工程需要借鉴世界银行工程移民的经验,关键是做好迁人地的选择和评估。未来气候变化和突发环境灾难将不断加大人口的迁移范围和规模,需要给予特别的关注。总结国外环境移民的经验和教训,对我国实施有效的环境移民具有十分重要的意义。     

铜陵矿区河流沉积物重金属的迁移及环境效应

测定铜陵矿区的新桥至顺安河沉积物中5种重金属的全量和形态,并结合环境条件分析它们的迁移变化特征,以阐明不同重金属对河流沉积物环境影响的程度.结果表明,该区域沉积物重金属除Cr外,Cu、Zn、Pb、Cd的均值皆远超长江下游沉积物背景值,其中以Cu和Cd最显著.重金属横向迁移结果显示,矿山重金属会随着沉积物的距离增加而显著降低,新桥河沉积物的迁移变化显著高于顺安河沉积物.重金属Cu、Zn、Pb、Cr皆以残渣态为优势,Cd则以酸提取态为主;迁移过程中Cu、Zn、Cr残渣态逐步增加,毒性减弱;Pb、Cd的活性态比例增大,仍有较高的释放风险.重金属的纵向迁移结果表明,离矿山的位置远近对沉积柱金属的总量和形态起决定作用;新桥河沉积物金属总量高、活性组分多且垂向变化幅度相对较小,说明尾矿堆积速度较快且释放风险较高;顺安河金属总量较低但垂向变化幅度较大,且多种元素的变化趋势不同,说明矿区下游河流沉积物既受尾矿的影响,也受河流流域物质本身的影响.     

The effect of humic substances on Cu migration in the soil profile

Humic substances (HS) are widely used for diverse purposes. The effect of HS on the metal’s status in contaminated soils is contradictory. The aim of this work was to investigate the Cu migration in soils treated with HS. A model field experiment with the addition of Cu (1.243?mg?Cu/kg) and HS Extra® (potassium humate) was performed. The Cu addition resulted in acidification (by 0.7 pH) after 3 months. The major part of the added Cu remained in the upper 7-cm-thick soil layer; 4% reached the lower soil layer, while only 0.1% were removed beyond the profile. The addition of HS mitigated soil acidification increased the content of Cu bound to solid-phase organic substances and abruptly reduced the Cu activity in the soil liquid phase. Simultaneously, the HS addition increased the water-soluble organic substances (WSOS) by four times, including those in the hydrophilic and hydrophobic fractions, resulting in a twofold increase in the content of soluble Cu. Copper complexes with hydrophilic WSOS mainly reached lysimeters, and hydrophobic organic substances were absorbed by the soil. The HS addition to a slightly acidic soil can accelerate the migration of Cu to adjacent environments.     

莲花山矿区土壤-农作物系统中重金属调控

以广东省莲花山钨矿区耕地为研究点,研究土壤金属含量分布、形态特征及其调控措施。分析耕地土壤中Zn、Cu、Mn、Ni、Pb、Cd、As含量特征,以碱石灰、MnO2、Fe2O3和钙镁磷肥作为改良剂,对矿区污染耕地土壤进行改良,并种植萝卜Raphanus sativus,分析各改良剂对土壤金属形态及其在土壤-农作物界面迁移的影响。研究表明,矿区耕地土壤酸化, Zn、Mn、Pb、Cd和As超过土壤背景值,其中Cd和As污染严重,分别超过背景值的10.2-16.7倍和1.1-1.3倍。碱石灰有效降低耕地土壤pH值,降低土壤Zn、Cu、Mn、Ni、Pb、Cd可溶态含量,减少其在萝卜中积累。萝卜对Pb、Zn、Cd、Cu、Ni累积量与其可溶态含量相关性显著,与总量相关性不显著。Fe2O3、MnO2、钙镁磷肥对耕地土壤Zn、Cu、Ni、Mn、Pb、Cd 生物有效性及其在农作物中累积量无显著影响。矿区耕地土壤分别添加碱石灰、Fe2O3、MnO2,土壤中砷松散结合态含量降低,农作物砷累积量减少。钙镁磷肥对土壤砷形态无显著影响,但能显著降低萝卜中砷的累积量。碱石灰分别与Fe2O3、MnO2、钙镁磷肥相结合改良耕地土壤,比单一改良剂更能有效降低萝卜中砷的累积量。萝卜中砷累积量与松散结合态存在显著正相关性,与Ca-As存在显著负相关性。碱石灰分别和Fe2O3、钙镁磷肥同时加入土壤,能同时地有效降低Zn、Cu、Mn、Ni、Pb、Cd、As的有效性,及其在农作物累积量,因此,这2种改良方式是莲花山矿区土壤金属固定的有效措施。     

外加碳源水淹条件下高硫土壤中铜的迁移转化

采用高硫低有机质酸性重金属污染土壤,通过研究外加碳源水淹条件下各层土壤中酸可挥发性硫化物(AVS)的产生以及各剖面层中Cu的总量分布、Cu在孔隙水中的浓度及存在形态的变化情况,探讨了水淹土壤中的AVS对Cu迁移转化的影响.结果表明,外加碳源水淹条件下,硫酸根被还原,产生的大量AVS可促使水相中游离活性Cu向惰性较高的硫化物结合态和残渣态转化而被固定;不同深度土壤中AVS产生情况不同,其含量由深层向浅层递增,并在顶层大量聚集,由此导致孔隙水中的Cu²⁺浓度由土壤深层向浅层递减,这种垂直浓度梯度差,趋动活性态Cu由深层向浅层的垂直迁移,在AVS大量富集的表层中形成丰富的铜硫化物沉淀,使土壤表层中惰性态铜及总量累积增加,底层活性铜及总量下降,从而使铜的生态风险和生物风险降低.     

穗花狐尾藻对外源15N在水-沉积物界面迁移转化的影响

通过构建室内模拟系统,利用同位素示踪技术研究过量外源NO3-在微环境中的归趋及生长期的穗花狐尾藻(Myriophyllum spicatum L.)在外源氮迁移转化中的作用.结果表明:在穗花狐尾藻组,反硝化作用、微生物固定、沉水植物吸收、异化硝酸盐还原成氨(DNRA)和转化为可溶性有机氮(DON)的去除作用分别占添加15N的47.54%、25.24%、12.76%、0.52%、1.21%;在对照组,反硝化作用、微生物固定、DNRA作用和转化为DON的去除作用分别占添加15N的32.74%、30.79%、0.54%、5.83%.在穗花狐尾藻组和对照组中约87.24%和69.90%的NO3-进行了转化.反硝化作用是去除两处理组中NO3-的主要方式,其次是微生物的固定作用,穗花狐尾藻的直接吸收也对NO3-的去除起到重要作用,DNRA作用和DON对NO3-的去除作用较小.穗花狐尾藻促进了反硝化作用,加快了NO3-在微环境中的迁移转化,直接或间接地促进了微环境对外源NO3-的去除.     

氮磷限制条件下螺旋鱼腥藻伪空胞合成及其浮力特征

伪空胞的合成与破裂是蓝藻浮力调节的主要方式. 为研究固氮蓝藻浮力的形成及其调节能力,以螺旋鱼腥藻为代表,在外压作用下将螺旋鱼腥藻伪空胞压破,分别在氮限制〔ρ(TN)为1.65 mg/L,ρ(TP)为1.780 mg/L〕、磷限制〔ρ(TN)为16.50 mg/L,ρ(TP)为0.178 mg/L〕条件下研究伪空胞的合成、藻细胞垂向迁移及漂浮特性. 结果表明:螺旋鱼腥藻的伪空胞完全破裂后,在氮限制条件下,藻细胞恢复浮力(漂浮率>50%)需56 h,伪空胞含量恢复到初始水平(2.47×10-7 μL/cell)需要72 h;而在磷限制条件下伪空胞含量无法恢复到初始水平;氮限制和磷限制条件下螺旋鱼腥藻最大垂向迁移速率分别为1.4和0.8 m/d,磷限制条件对螺旋鱼腥藻伪空胞的合成及恢复更为不利.