We investigated microplastic pollution levels in surface waters and sediments from the Three
Gorges Reservoir (TGR). The TGR is the largest reservoir in China and is located across the …

Dam is an important way of water-resources utilization in large rivers. To date, more than 50
000 dams with various sizes have been constructed in the Yangtze River basin, with many …

Global warming is affecting animal populations worldwide, through chronic temperature
increases and an increase in the frequency of extreme heatwave events. Reservoirs are …

Microplastic pollution in inland waters is receiving growing attentions. Reservoirs are
suspected to be particularly vulnerable to microplastic pollution. However, very limited …

Abstract The Three Gorges Reservoir (TGR) underwent staged impoundment during 2003−
2010. Periodic water impoundment included drainage (March to early June), low water level …

Non-point source (NPS) pollution has become the largest threat to water quality in recent
years. Major pollutants, particularly from agricultural activities, which include nitrogen …

The aim of this research was to highlight the impact of urbanization and agriculture on soil
quality, mainly by focusing on heavy metal accumulation (Cd, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn) in …

Abstract Impoundment of the Three Gorges Reservoir has created an artificial riparian zone
with a vertical height of 30 m and a total area of 349 km 2, which has been subjected to …

Abstract The Three Gorges Reservoir (TGR) underwent staged impoundment of water from
135 m to 175 m between 2003 and 2010. Periodic water impoundment was divided into …

The Global Casino is an introduction to environmental issues which deals both with the
workings of the physical environment and with the political, economic and social frameworks …