Publications
Conceptualising cultural ecosystem services: A novel framework for research and critical engagement
Publication ID: pub.1045220401
Keywords: Cultural Ecosystem Services; Ecosystem Assessment; Interdisciplinarity; Methods; Theory; UK
The construction of culture as a class of ecosystem service presents a significant test of the holistic ambitions of an ecosystems approach to decision making. In this paper we explore the theoretical challenges arising from efforts to understand ecosystems as objects of cultural concern and consider the operational complexities associated with understanding how, and with […]
Limited release of previously-frozen C and increased new peat formation after thaw in permafrost peatlands
Publication ID: pub.1099927607
Keywords: Canada; Greenhouse Gases; Northwest; Peatlands; Permafrost Thaw; Radiocarbon; Thermokarst; Wildfire
Permafrost stores globally significant amounts of carbon (C) which may start to decompose and be released to the atmosphere in form of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) as global warming promotes extensive thaw. This permafrost carbon feedback to climate is currently considered to be the most important carbon-cycle feedback missing from climate models. Predicting […]
Global review of shark and ray entanglement in anthropogenic marine debris
Publication ID: pub.1114064203
Keywords: Atlantic Ocean; Elasmobranch; Entanglement; Ghost Fishing; Global; Indian Ocean; Marine Debris; Pacific Ocean; Rays; Sharks
Agave: A promising feedstock for biofuels in the water-energy-food-environment (WEFE) nexus
Publication ID: pub.1125902643
Keywords: Agave; Australia; Biofuel; Environmental Impact; Kalamia Estate; Life Cycle Analysis (LCA); Queensland; Water-energy-food-environment (WEFE)
The aim of this study was to conduct the first comprehensive life cycle assessment and economic analysis on ethanol produced from agave. Compositional and field data from a field experiment in Queensland, Australia was used. Our study shows that ethanol yields from agave (7414 L/ha/year) are comparable to Brazilian sugarcane (9900/L/ha/year) and higher than US corn […]
Removal of chemical and microbial contaminants from greywater using a novel constructed wetland: GROW
Publication ID: pub.1085751141
Keywords: Chennai; Constructed Wetland; Greywater; IIT Madras; India; Nutrients; Organics; Recycle; Surfactant and Personal Care Products
The availability of freshwater resources is becoming universally depleted, leading to the requirement for a focused management strategy for treating and reusing wastewater. In particular for urban and developing areas, small scale decentralized treatment systems are becoming popular. The GROW (Green Roof-top Water Recycling System) constructed wetland is one such option that provides a solution […]
Network analysis reveals open forums and echo chambers in social media discussions of climate change
Publication ID: pub.1031772735
Keywords: Climate Change; Echo Chamber; Global; Opinion Leader; Polarisation; Social Network Analysis
Action to tackle the complex and divisive issue of climate change will be strongly influenced by public perception. Online social media and associated social networks are an increasingly important forum for public debate and are known to influence individual attitudes and behaviours – yet online discussions and social networks related to climate change are not […]
