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Nature, nature connection, and well‐being: A review of conceptual issues and opportunities

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Nature connection plays an important role in the relationship between nature contact and well‐being, but explanations of how this occurs are sometimes ambiguous while evidence is conflicting. Philosophical tensions in the way we study nature connection make it difficult to clarify these matters: while the idea of nature connection is grounded ...
Kathryn Williams, Rose Macaulay, Katherine Johnson, Cullan Joyce, Dianne Vella‐Brodrick   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Characteristics, properties and limitations of per‐ or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and fluoropolymers

Polymer International, EarlyView.
An overview and categorization of man‐made per‐ or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) including low‐molar‐mass and high‐molar‐mass fluorochemicals, and their international regulations is presented. Though certain PFASs are toxic, bioaccumulative and cross the human cellular membranes, others, such as fluoropolymers, are safe, reliable and involved in ...
Bruno Améduri
wiley   +1 more source

Green roof as a green material of building in mitigating heat island effect in Taipei city

, 2013
A large amount of research has been published in Taiwan on the reduction of the urban temperature for different strategies. The most important strategy for reducing ambient temperature is increasing green space in city.
Sun, Chen Yi ;Lin, Yi Jiung ;Sung, Wen Pei ;Ou, Wen Sheng ;Lu, Kang Ming
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Robust Performance Loss Rate Calculation for Photovoltaic Systems in High Latitude Locations

Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, EarlyView.
This work studies the best methods for performance loss rate (PLR) calculation in high latitude locations, characterized by strong seasonal variability. As the different methods can drastically affect the PLR value, an ensemble method consisting of multiple approaches was validated to be essential in identifying robust PLRs.
Lauri Karttunen, Väinö Anttalainen, Sami Jouttijärvi, Juha A. Karhu, Hugo Huerta, Samuli Ranta, Anders V. Lindfors, Kati Miettunen   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Performance of Textile-Based Water-Storage Mats in Treating Municipal Wastewater on Urban Rooftops for Climate-Resilient Cities

Clean Technologies
The aim of this study was to evaluate the treatment efficiency and applicability of using textile-based mats as roof biofilters on urban buildings for purifying preliminary treated wastewater (PTW) collected from a three-chamber septic tank. Therefore, a
Khaja Zillur Rahman, Jens Mählmann, Michael Blumberg, Katy Bernhard, Roland A. Müller, Lucie Moeller   +5 more
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Integrating tunable LED‐induced plant responses with novel solar cell technologies for energy‐efficient agrivoltaic systems

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
The increasing demand for sustainable food production requires innovative solutions that balance productivity, resource efficiency, and environmental impact. Vertical Farming Systems (VFSs) offer a promising approach; however, their high energy consumption remains challenging.
Alessio Dessì, Carlo Spampinato, Fabiano Sillo, Salvatore Valastro, Mauro Centritto, Cecilia Brunetti, Andrea Ghirardo, Jörg‐Peter Schnitzler, Alessandra Alberti, Gianna Reginato, Aurora Rizzo, Raffaella Balestrini   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR FUNCTIONAL FLAT ROOFS: GREEN, BLUE-GREEN, AND BIOSOLAR SYSTEMS

Regional problems of architecture and urban planning
The construction sector has traditionally been regarded as one of the key drivers of economic development; however, in the 21st century its priorities have undergone significant re-evaluation under the influence of global socio-economic, political, and environmental challenges.
V. Kurian, O. Kushnir
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Evapotranspiration Rates of Representative Green Roof Systems and the Implications for Green Roof Policies

Urban intensification, population growth and climate change are creating multiple issues within cities on a global scale. As more buildings are constructed to support increasing urban populations, cities are having a more difficult time managing sporadic
Jeremy Wright (3020088)
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Nutritional properties, traditional uses and potential new applications for the sotol plant (Asparagaceae, Convallarioideae): A review

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Sotol (Dasylirion spp.) is a resilient desert plant that sustains ecosystems, cultures and livelihoods in Chihuahua Desert. Our review highlights its nutritional properties, traditional uses and potential new applications in food, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy and water remediation. By synthesizing evidence across disciplines, we show how sotol can
Dámaris Leopoldina Ojeda Barrios, Antonio Martínez Ruiz, Marisela Calderón Jurado, Ramón Saúl Luján Aguirre, Juan Luis Jacobo Cuellar, Oscar Sariñana‐Aldaco, María Teresa Martínez Damián, Oscar Cruz Alvarez   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ecological compensation on the roof : ground-nesting birds and vegetation

, 2010
Green roof activities and research in Switzerland have focused for many years on the potential of habitat creation on roof surfaces to compensate for the loss of ground habitats which are destroyed or damaged as a result of constant development ...
Baumann, Nathalie
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