Framing environmental indicators: moving from causal chains to causal networks

In recent years, there has been a boom in environmental assessment reports utilizing environmental indicators. Most of these publications are based on the casual chain frameworks (e.g., Pressure–State–Response (PSR), Driving force–State–Response (DSR), and Driving force–Pressure–State–Impact–Response (DPSIR)). These frameworks have made an important contribution by emphasising the importance of causality. However, the reliance on simple uni-directional chains is at the same time not very conducive to a good understanding of the complexity of the processes behind environmental indicators. This limits the usefulness of these frameworks for environmental (impact) assessments. In this paper we propose an enhanced DPSIR (eDPSIR) framework for environmental indicators that takes inter-relations of indicators into account by relying on the use of causal networks rather than causal chains. It will be shown how the concept of causal networks can increase insight into the inter-relation of environmental issues and associated indicators, can facilitate the identification of key indicators for particular kinds of questions, and can provide a useful first step to the establishment of dose–response functions. Working with causal networks can contribute to more appropriate environmental policies and better management decisions.     

蒙脱石对污染土壤中Cu、细菌群落及生菜生长的影响

为探究蒙脱石（Montmorillonite,MM）对污染土壤中Cu、细菌群落和生菜生长的影响,本研究建立了不同Cu含量(100、200、400 mg·kg^-1)及在5种MM添加水平（0、2%、4%、6%和8%,质量分数）下的盆栽试验.结果表明,土壤Cu含量分别为100、200和400 mg·kg^-1时,6%MM、8%MM和8%MM施加量均可促进生菜生长,且体内Cu含量最低,相对于CK处理（CK100、CK200和CK400）,生菜中Cu含量分别降低了18.1%、12.8%和11.5%.适宜的MM可显著降低土壤中Cu的可利用形态.MM能改变土壤细菌群落的组成和结构,如Sphingomonas、Streptomyces、Bacillus等有益细菌属的相对丰度升高.冗余分析（RDA）结果表明,Sphingomonas、Bacillus、Streptomyces通过调节土壤pH、Cu形态、NH₄⁺-N含量来减少Cu在植物中的累积从而促进植株的逆境生长.本研究结果可为不同程度土壤Cu污染修复提供一定的理论支...     

Accumulation and Chemical Fractionation of Heavy Metals in Andisols after a Different, 6-year Fertilization Management (8 pp)

Goal, Scope and Background Andisols are widespread in Japan and have some special properties such as high anion exchange capacity, low bulk density, and high organic matter content, which might influence the accumulation or chemical fractionation of heavy metals. However, few such data exist in Japanese andisols. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the distribution and chemical fractions of Cu, Zn, Ni, and Cr in the soil profiles and subsequently to assess their potential environmental hazard. Materials and Methods Soil samples were taken from a field experiment conducted on Japanese andisols, which had received either swine compost or chemical fertilizers for 6 years. Concentrations of Cu, Zn, Ni, and Cr were determined for all of the obtained extract solutions by ICP-AES. Results and Discussion Considerably higher total concentrations of Cu and Zn were observed in the top 20 cm layer of the compost-amended soil, relative to the unfertilized soil, while chemical fertilizers had little effect. Application of the swine compost increased the concentrations of Cu and Zn, but not Ni and Cr, in all fractions in the top 20 cm layer. The greatest increase in the organically bound fraction (OM) Cu and dilute acid-exchangeable fraction (DAEXCH) Zn was observed. This suggests that Cu and Zn are potentially bioavailable and mobile in the andisol profiles after 6-year consecutive applications of the swine compost. On the other hand, distribution of Cu, Zn, Ni and Cr among various soil fractions was generally unaffected by chemical fertilizers. Conclusions We observed that 6-year consecutive applications of the swine compost led to an increase in total metals of Cu and Zn, as well as their all-chemical fractions, in the top 20 cm soil layers. Potential hazard of heavy metals, especially of Cu and Zn, as a result of the use of swine compost on andisols, must be taken into account. Recommendations and Outlook The long-term effect of the accumulation of heavy metals, particularly Cu and Zn, in various plant tissues and soils, as well as their potential risk to surface water via runoff and groundwater via leaching, needs to be carefully considered. Further investigations in the long-term experiments are therefore necessary. - Abbreviations. EXCH, exchangeable fraction of metals; DAEXCH, dilute acid-exchangeable fraction of metals; FeMnOX, iron and manganese-oxide-bound fraction; OM, organically-bound fraction; RESD, residual fraction. COMPOST, SRNF, RANF, and CONTROL stand for compost (from swine wastes), slow-release nitrogen fertilizer (coated urea), readily available nitrogen fertilizer (including NH4-N, P, and K fertilizers), and no fertilizer application, respectively.     

Trends in sediment metal concentrations in the River Avoca, South-East Ireland

Variation in sediment metal concentrations in the River Avoca, which is severely polluted by acid mine drainage (AMD) discharged from the abandoned sulphur and copper mines in Avoca, is reported. A survey of surface and subsurface sediments was repeated after seven years during exceptionally low flow conditions in 2001. The present study found that the reference (up-stream) site used in the original 1994 study was itself impacted by AMD, showing sediment metal enrichment by AMD to be greater than originally thought. The new reference site contained elevated Pb (570 µg g^–1) in the subsurface sediment due to abandoned Pb-Zn mines 25 km further upstream. Concentrations of Cu (43 µg g^–1), Zn (349 µg g^–1) and Fe (4.0%) were normal for uncontaminated rivers. All the downstream sites showed sediment metal enrichment arising from the AMD (Cu and Zn p < 0.001; Fe p < 0.01). Subsurface concentrations of metals immediately below the mixing zone were Cu 904 µg g–1 (sd 335), Zn 723 µg g–1 (sd 93), Fe 6.3% (sd 1.5) and Pb 463 µg g^–1 (sd 279). Monthly variation in metal concentrations at sites was not significantly different (p > 0.05). Although surface sediment metal concentrations were more variable, they followed similar trends to subsurface sediment. There were no significant differences in the subsurface sediment concentrations for either Cu or Zn over the period 1994 and 2001 immediately below the mines, although at the lowest site Zn had decreased by 35% over the period (p < 0.01). However there was a significant (p < 0.01) decrease over the period in the Fe concentration at all the impacted sites. This corresponds to a reduction in Fe concentration in the AMD and indicates that some remediation has occurred in the river since 1994.     

Adsorption of Cu（Ⅱ） on rice straw char from acidic aqueous solutions

研究了稻草炭对Cu（Ⅱ）的吸附特征,探讨了Cu（Ⅱ）的吸附机制.结果表明,稻草炭对Cu（Ⅱ）有很高的吸附容量,Langmuir方程能很好地拟合Cu（Ⅱ）吸附等温线,因此可以描述稻草炭对Cu（Ⅱ）的吸附,其预测的Cu（Ⅱ）在pH 4.5和pH 5.0时的最大吸附量分别为0.628 mol.kg-1和0.763 mol.kg-1.稻草炭对Cu（Ⅱ）的吸附量随体系pH升高而增加,但吸附Cu（Ⅱ）的解吸率呈相反的变化趋势.当吸附体系pH≤4.5时,Cu（Ⅱ）解吸率大于55%,说明此时以静电吸附为主;在较高pH条件下Cu（Ⅱ）以非静电吸附机制为主.红外光谱的分析结果表明,稻草炭表面有丰富的—COOH和—OH等含氧官能团,Cu2＋与含氧官能团形成有机络合物导致—COOH吸附峰位移.Cu（Ⅱ）吸附使稻草炭颗粒的Zeta电位向正值方向位移.结果说明Cu（Ⅱ）在稻草炭表面发生了专性吸附.     

城郊地区土地利用总体规划的结构设计

本文运用系统工程中的分解与协调原理，借助成都市龙泉驿区土地利用总体规划，对城郊土地利用总体规划进行结构设计，较好地达到了城郊地区土地利用总体规划的定量、定位与定时的统一，宏观控制与微观操作的统一．     

施加磷元素后对小麦抗重金属铜毒性的影响

将小麦幼苗放在含有不同浓度磷元素(1 mmol/L和10 mmol/L)和铜元素(0.16μmol/L、100μmol/L和1 mmol/L)的培养液中处理12 h后,观察植物体内铜元素的含量、叶绿素含量、抗坏血酸循环的变化.结果表明,当培养液中施加的铜元素浓度相同时,施加较高浓度的磷(10 mmol/L)能促进植物根部吸收和积累铜,并能促进铜元素从根部向地上部的运输.此外,实验结果还表明,当培养液中都含有较少量的铜(0.16μmol/L)元素时,比较磷浓度对植物体内生理反应的影响时,发现在含有高浓度磷的培养液中培养的小麦体内的受到较少的膜质过氧化损伤,光合色素的含量保持稳定.但是,当培养液中有较高浓度的铜元素(100μmol/L和1 mmol/L)时,施加高浓度的磷反而加剧了植物体内的膜质过氧化损伤和引起光合色素的分解,从而不利于植物正常的生长发育.     

基于三级分层框架的农业气象灾害多风险评估

农业气象灾害多风险评估对于防灾减灾、制定风险对策具有重要意义。根据1980—2015年陕西省农业气象灾害年度统计资料和2015—2018年农户调研数据,运用贝叶斯网络、贝叶斯分层模型（BHM）等多风险评估方法,分析陕西省农业气象灾害的变化趋势、灾害间相互作用以及生计资本对于不同作物脆弱性的影响。结果表明：（1）1980—2015年陕西省洪涝的灾害率和灾害强度显著下降,斜率分别为0.17%、0.7%,冷冻的灾害率显著上升,斜率为0.25%,干旱和风雹灾害无明显变化;（2）干旱和洪涝显著影响其他灾害,各种灾害之间存在复杂的相互作用;（3）增加有效灌溉面积率、农作物种植面积、农村用电量和农用磷肥施用折纯量等生计资本指标,可以显著降低脆弱性。本文有助于提高农户对农业气象灾害的适应能力,为预防和治理农业气象灾害提供决策参考。     

全民所有自然资源资产负债表编制的思路框架

编制全民所有自然资源资产负债表是对我国自然资源资产负债表编制理论与方法体系的完善,也是新时期促进生态文明建设的重要举措。在理清全民所有自然资源资产负债表与自然资源资产负债表的区别和联系基础上,提出了符合用途管制和产权设置要求的自然资源资产确认方法以及自然资源保护和利用负债确认方法,初步构建了“主表+分表+基础表”的报表体系,设计出全民所有自然资源资产负债总体情况表、当期实际供应表和当期实际供应流向表三张主表。通过报表编制,反映全民所有自然资源资产家底以及占有、使用、收益、处分等各项所有权权利实现情况,以期为维护国家所有者权益、促进自然资源保护和合理利用、支撑国民经济发展提供基础信息支撑。     

Cu2+强化UV活化过氧乙酸降解水中的双氯芬酸

研究了Cu²⁺强化UV活化过氧乙酸（Cu²⁺/UV/PAA）对水中双氯芬酸（DCF）的降解,考察了pH值、PAA投加量、Cu²⁺投加量、无机阴离子（Cl^-、SO₄^2-、NO₃^-和CO₃^2-）和溶解有机物（DOM）对DCF去除的影响;探讨了DCF在该体系中的降解产物和转化机理.结果表明：UV和Cu²⁺都能活化PAA产生活性自由基促进DCF降解.DCF在Cu²⁺/UV/PAA中的降解遵循准一级动力学,其降解可能归因于直接光解、HO^·氧化和CH₃COO^·、CH₃COOO^·等其它自由基氧化.在pH=3~11范围内,DCF降解的最佳pH=8.5.DCF的降解效率随着PAA投加量的增大而逐渐增高,过量的PAA能与DCF竞争HO^·.Cu²⁺用量的提高也能促进DCF的去除,但是过量的Cu²⁺可生成Cu（OH）₂导致其催化能力下降.由于NO₃^-在UV照射下可以产生HO^·,其对DCF降解有促进作用,且NO₃^-浓度越高,促进作用越明显.不同浓度的Cl^-、SO₄^2-、CO₃^2-和DOM对DCF降解影响较小.在Cu²⁺/UV/PAA降解DCF的过程中,共检测出13种降解产物.根据这些降解产物,提出了DCF可能的转化机理,包括8种不同的反应路径.