Resource dependency and communication networks in Early Neolithic western Europe

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Quarternary Environment and Humans, Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2024, 100014

This article presents a comprehensive network and resource dependency model for the Early Neolithic period in western Europe, focusing on the Blicquy/Villeneuve-Saint-Germain (BVSG) cultural complex.

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Climate Change and Circular Economics: Human Society as a Closed Thermodynamic System - Chapter 4: Big data analysis for climate change proof and risk mitigation

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Climate Change and Circular Economics: Human Society as a Closed Thermodynamic System, 2024, Pages 131-165

The content aligns with UN SDG 13 (Climate Action) by analyzing temperature and precipitation data to assess climate change risks, map hazard risks related to floods, droughts, snow, and freezing events, and calculate associated damage, while also indirectly supporting SDG 15 (Life on Land) by evaluating the impact on various regions and ecosystems.

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RELX SDG Inspiration Day 2024

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This year’s RELX SDG Inspiration Day will bring together global AI leaders, corporate representatives, investors, government, and NGOs to explore issues, gain practical insights and be inspired to take action in support of the Global Goals. Elsevier is proud to share this special collection of articles and chapters in celebration of this event.
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Future Food Systems: Exploring Global Production, Processing, Distribution and Consumption - Chapter 14: Insects, a promising, practical food source for a sustainable, regenerative world

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Future Food Systems:Exploring Global Production, Processing, Distribution and Consumption, 2024, Pages 177-190
This chapter advances the UN SDG Goal: Zero Hunger
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Development of a standardized methodology for selecting candidate DNA barcodes of Trillium govanianum to combat biodiversity crime and environmental exploitation

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Forensic Science International: Animals and Environments, Volume 5, June 2024
This study introduces an innovative method using DNA barcodes to accurately identify species, addressing the critical issue of trafficking invaluable medicinal plants like Trillium govanianum.
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Evolution and controlling factors of natural levees during the past 4500 years derived from lowland archaeological ruins in central Kanto Plain, Japan

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Quaternary Environments and Humans, Volume 2, Issue 3, June 2024, 100012

The study demonstrates that natural levee evolution in the central Kanto Plain is controlled by river migration and sea-level fluctuations, which are influenced by climate change, providing insights that can inform climate action.

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Sea Level Change; Environmental Degradation, Asia

Is it just conservation? A typology of Indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ roles in conserving biodiversity

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One Earth, Volume 7, 21 June 2024
This research emphasizes the importance of equitable governance and recognizing the leadership roles of Indigenous peoples and local communities in conservation efforts. The study suggests that more positive ecological outcomes are associated with governance structures that give Indigenous peoples and local communities equal partnership or primary control, aligning with the goals of the International Day of Indigenous Peoples to elevate their leadership roles and respect their rights and customary institutions in conservation initiatives.
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World Environment Day 2024

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World Environment Day on June 5 is the biggest international day for the environment.

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Quantitative analysis of soil degradation in response to land use change in the Guinea savanna zone of Ghana

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Geoderma Regional, Volume 37, June 2024
By depleting soil nutrients, soil degradation (SD) threatens agricultural production and population growth in the Guinea savanna of Ghana. Awoonor et al., 2024 used multivariate statistical techniques on samples collected by using the Land Degradation Surveillance Framework (LDSF) to identify key SD processes, assess soil properties, and propose monitoring strategies. The authors highlight the need for integrated soil fertility management strategies, such as applying organic and inorganic fertilizers, to increase soil nutrient availability and promote sustainable agricultural practices.
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International Day for Biological Diversity 2024

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The International Day for Biodiversity (IDB) is celebrated every year on 22 May to raise awareness of the importance and value of biodiversity and to increase understanding of biodiversity issues. The theme of IDB 2024, “Be part of the Plan”, is a call to action for all stakeholders to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity by supporting the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, or the “The Biodiversity Plan”. To mark International Day for Biodiversity, Elsevier has curated a special collection of journal articles and book chapters exploring .
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