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How Snorter Token’s Unique Features Set
How Snorter Token’s Unique Features Set It Apart from Other Cryptos
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  • 16 May 2025
Biography
Yule Sun
Yule Sun, male, was born in December 1993 in Bayan Nur City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. He is presently pursuing his doctoral studies at the College of Water Resources and Civil Engineering, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, under the supervision of Professor Zhongyi Qu. The principal research focus lies in investigating the hydrological and saline migration patterns within sa
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  • 14 May 2025
Topic Review
May 12: China’s Devastating Earthquake (2008 Sichuan Earthquake)
On May 12, 2008, at 14:28 local time, a catastrophic magnitude 8.0 (Mw) earthquake struck Wenchuan County in Sichuan Province, China (USGS, 2008). Known as the Great Sichuan Earthquake or Wenchuan Earthquake, it was the deadliest seismic event in China since the 1976 Tangshan Earthquake, with an official death toll of 69,227, over 374,000 injured, and 17,923 missing (Chinese Government, 2008). The disaster caused $125 billion (USD) in economic losses (World Bank, 2009), displaced 4.8 million people, and triggered long-term social, political, and environmental consequences.
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  • 08 May 2025
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Microplastics: Tiny Particles, Massive Impact
Microplastics are synthetic polymer particles measuring less than 5 millimeters in diameter that originate from the degradation of larger plastic materials or are manufactured at small sizes for industrial and consumer applications. They are classified as primary microplastics (intentionally produced, such as microbeads) and secondary microplastics (formed through the breakdown of larger plastic debris). Microplastics are persistent in the environment, can accumulate in organisms, and pose potential risks to ecosystems and human health.
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  • 24 Apr 2025
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The Environmental Impacts of Overpopulation
Overpopulation’s central role in environmental degradation is intermittently challenged. This article assesses the impact of mounting demographic pressures on six critical global sustainability challenges: deforestation, climate change, biodiversity loss, fishery depletion, water scarcity, and soil degradation. By synthesizing findings from hundreds of peer-reviewed studies, the article offers a comprehensive review of the effects of expanding human populations on the most pressing current environmental problems. Although the rate of population growth worldwide is slowing, human numbers are expected to continue increasing on Earth until the end of the century. Current research confirms that overpopulation causes substantial and potentially irreversible environmental impacts that cannot be ignored if international sustainability policy is to be effective.
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  • 17 Apr 2025
Topic Review
Water Pollution and Treatment Technologies
Water pollution is a global problem that poses risks to both the environment and human health. Water pollutants can be diverse, including physical, chemical, and biological substances, both natural and synthetic. Water treatment and purification are two of the most researched environmental topics currently. The water treatment process involves a series of steps and approaches that can be physical and/or chemical, including filtration, centrifugation, sedimentation, precipitation, coagulation, gravitation, flocculation, microbial degradation, oxidation, electrolysis, crystallization, distillation, photocatalysis, chelation, and adsorption, among others. Membrane systems are one of the most reliable and widely used technologies for removing contaminants from water due to their high efficiency at low cost. Currently, a considerable amount of research has been conducted on the design of novel, cost-effective, and versatile antibacterial membranes with customized properties for water purification.
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  • 25 Mar 2025
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Economic Assessment of Hydrologic Ecosystem Services in Morocco
This study delves into the complex interplay between land use dynamics, hydrological services, and intangible benefits within the context of Ifrane National Park (INP) in Morocco. Due to its extensive mountain forests and numerous wetlands, INP is a crucial contributor to the nation’s water supply and a vital source of hydrological ecosystem services (HES). However, climate change and evolving land use patterns have led to diminishing water resources and the desiccation of certain wetlands. This research used the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Tradeoffs software (InVEST 3.10.2) for HES quantification and environmental economics approach for monetization to comprehend how HES values respond to challenges posed by urbanization, intensive agriculture, and other land use alterations. This work underscores INP’s role as a significant “water tower”, emphasizing the evolution of its services amidst challenges. Our findings reveal an annual decrease in HES economic value by USD 4000. This economic assessment serves as a compelling tool to enlighten decision-makers and park users about the imperative need to preserve natural ecosystems and use water resources judiciously. It advocates for investments in conservation and restoration within protected areas to sustain these vital services.
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  • 03 Mar 2025
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The State of Drinking Water in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has rich drinking water resources, but its uneven distribution and quality is an acute problem that needs to be solved. This article presents the current state of drinking water in the country, especially in its northern region - Akmola region, as based on statistical data, it has the worst indicators of drinking water and the reasons for such values are clarified. The only solution to this situation is a complete modernization of the water supply system through strict control of design and estimate documentation and proper planning of construction.
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  • 19 Feb 2025
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One Spatial Planning Policy
Indonesia, which predominantly consists of maritime areas, faces complexities in implementing spatial planning.  The RZWP3K (Coastal Zone and Small Islands Zoning Plan), a component of the marine spatial planning document, has not been adopted as a reference in the marine spatial plan. To address this, the government has achieved a policy breakthrough concerning spatial planning— integrating land and marine spatial planning into a singular spatial planning product. Even so, it will be hard to implement one spatial planning policy because Indonesia's regional development plans have mostly ignored the marine environment, seeing the sea as a barrier to regional development rather than an asset. Therefore, it is essential to examine the elements that will influence the successful execution of the policy in the Rebana Metropolitan Area.
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  • 05 Feb 2025
Topic Review Peer Reviewed
Sustainable Water Management Practices in Agriculture: The Case of East Africa
This study dives into the essential issue of sustainable water management techniques in East Africa. Recognizing water as a key component of sustainable agricultural development, the study highlights the importance of a complete approach that takes into account technological, socio-economic, and environmental issues. A detailed, comprehensive review of 109 scientific research articles published between 1993 and 2024 was conducted to acquire a thorough grasp of current sustainable water resource management techniques in East Africa. This in-depth investigation sought to uncover major regional trends, challenges, and opportunities in water resource management. Furthermore, the evaluation aimed to identify specific knowledge gaps impeding the region’s implementation of sustainable water management techniques. As East Africa faces rising problems from climatic variability and change, which have a direct impact on water availability and agricultural output, the need for comprehensive policies becomes clear. The review reveals significant gaps in previous research, including a lack of focus on the socio-economic consequences of water management methods, gender dynamics, long-term assessments, indigenous knowledge integration, and climate change adaptation. By highlighting these areas, the study emphasizes the necessity of future research in addressing these gaps and developing more effective and sustainable water management solutions for East Africa.
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