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Soil properties and road proximity likely influence plant and bacterial traits and diversity more than habitat size in small urban greenspaces

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
The global decline in biodiversity can be partly ameliorated by sympathetic design of green spaces within urban environments. This includes roundabouts on road systems. This study utilised a combination of approaches to assess levels of plant and bacterial diversity in roundabouts of varying size, soil characteristics and habitat complexity.
Ethan Mitchell‐Innes, Brady Locke‐King, Michelle L. Davis, Paul Ashton, Ellen L. Fry   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

From menace to marvel: An experimental study of tanned pufferfish leather from the invasive silver-cheeked toadfish ()

Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics
This study assesses the feasibility of utilizing an invasive and inedible pufferfish species ( Lagocephalus sceleratus ) for non-food purposes, aiming to help control its population in the Mediterranean Sea.
Aylin Ulman, Muhammet Uzun, Alexandra Ioanid   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Made in the shade: Leaf responses of native wildflowers to single‐axis photovoltaic solar energy

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
As solar energy expands globally, balancing renewable power generation with biodiversity and ecosystem health has become an urgent challenge. This study investigated how native wildflowers respond at leaf level to the unique microclimates created by rotating solar panels in California's Central Valley.
Yudi Li, Troy Magney, Alona Armstrong, Rebecca R. Hernandez   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Representativeness of the European Social Partner Organisations: Textiles and Clothing Sector [PDF]

, 2013
This study provides information designed to aid sectoral social dialogue in the textile and clothing sector. The study is divided into three parts: a summary of the sector’s economic background; an analysis of the social partner organisations in all the ...
Eurofound
core   +1 more source

Building capacity in vector‐borne plant virus research: The CONNECTED Network

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Plant viruses spread by insects decimate crop yields globally, causing food security challenges in vulnerable areas, including regions of Africa. Interdisciplinary research is needed to protect future crop supplies. CONNECTED, the Community Network for African Vector‐Borne Plant Viruses, increased research capacity in Central, East, West and Southern ...
Nina F. Ockendon‐Powell, Diane L. Hird, Alice Beck, Heather Child, Helen Thomas‐Hughes, Neil Boonham, Gary D. Foster, Bruce Cronin, Andy M. Bailey   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Terrain Classification for Planetary Rovers Using Wireless In‐Wheel Sensor Modules and Machine Learning

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Safe and reliable mobility over different kinds of ground is important for planetary rovers on space missions. Since terrain changes might affect the mobility of the rover, energy consumption, and safety, detecting the type of ground in real‐time is vital.
Md Masrul Khan, Sultan Shaharea, Manseeb M. Mannaf, Shihab Ahemed, Fahim Islam Anik, Md Jarir Hossain, Helal An Nahiyan, Sourav Karmaker   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Foresight study using scenarios and the Delphi method in the leather agroindustrial chain to 2035 - Alignment of results with open innovation

Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market and Complexity
Objective: The objective of this article is to prioritize technologies, innovations, and new businesses related to the leather agroindustrial chain in the department of Quindío (Colombia) for the year 2035.
Jhon Wilder Zartha Sossa, Nolberto Gutiérrez Posada, Luis Horacio Botero Montoya, Adriana Maria Zuluaga Monsalve, Juan Carlos Palacio Piedrahíta, Gina Lia Orozco Mendoza, Liliana Valencia Grisales, Luis Fernando Gutiérrez Cano   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Situational Analysis and an Action Strategy for the Circular Economy in the Textile Industry

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines the transition from the traditional Linear Economy to the Circular Economy model, focusing on the Spanish textile industry. Given the sector's significant environmental impact, characterized by pollution, excessive water consumption, high waste generation, and the use of harmful materials, circularity emerges as a crucial ...
Salvador Perez‐Canto, Maria Angeles Doblas‐Florido   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Furniture Fabrics [PDF]

, 1985
Exact date of bulletin unknown.PDF pages ...
Diez, Ruth, Graff, Jane, Luening, Dorothy, Wentz, Manfred   +3 more
core  

Bridging Policy and Grassroots Action With Technology: A Framework for Civic Engagement in Environmental Sustainability

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Grassroots and civic organizations are increasingly recognized as “middle actors” in sustainability, leveraging ICT‐driven solutions to bridge top‐down policies with bottom‐up citizen engagement and behavioral change. This study examines how civic organizations in Finland and Singapore integrate digital tools to support sustainable waste ...
Mikhail Ola Adisa, Sonny Rosenthal, Shola Oyedeji, Ifeoma Adaji, Jari Porras   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source