Approximately 1 billion ha of the global land surface is currently salt-affected, representing
about 7% of the earth's land surface. Whereas most of it results from natural geochemical …

We reviewed the literature on the effects of land use changes on mediterranean river
ecosystems (med-rivers) to provide a foundation and directions for future research on …

Environmental mercury (Hg) contamination is an urgent global health threat. The complexity
of Hg in the environment can hinder accurate determination of ecological and human health …

Protecting hydrologic connectivity of freshwater ecosystems is fundamental to ensuring
species persistence, ecosystem integrity, and human well-being. More frequent and severe …

INTRODUCTION The Mekong River provides renewable energy and food security for a
population of more than 60 million people in six countries: China, Myanmar, Lao PDR …

Reclaimed water programs treat wastewater to remove hazardous compounds, pathogens,
and organic matter and provide reclaimed water for non-potable applications. Reusing water …

The current Southwest drought is exceptional for its high temperatures and arguably the
most severe in history. Coincidentally, there has been an increase in forest and woodland …

Facing the challenges of environmental and social changes, sustainable management of
ecosystem services is a worldwide priority. The Programme on Ecosystem Change and …

Despite the prevalence of damming as a global disturbance to river habitats, detailed reach-
based assessments of the ecological effects of dams are lacking, particularly across large …

Nearly all ecosystems have been altered by human activities, and most communities are
now composed of interacting species that have not co‐evolved. These changes may modify …