A Framework for Ecological Risk Assessment at the Epa

Norton, Susan B.; Rodier, Donald J.; Gentile, John H.; Schalie, William H. van der; Wood, William R.; Slimak, Michael W.

doi:10.1897/1552-8618(1992)11[1663:affera]2.0.co;2

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“…The model has the functions of prediction, explanation and extrapolation in eco-security research [23]. PSR model was presented by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) [24].…”

Section: Psr Modelmentioning

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Evaluation of Urban Eco-Security—A Case Study of Mianyang City, China

Zhao

Zhou

2014

Sustainability

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Currently, a series of ecological environmental problems have been brought about by high-intensity intervention of human beings, and ecological security is regarded as one of the most important national survival strategies. A methodology of urban eco-security evaluation has been introduced, including a conceptual framework of pressure-state-response (PSR) model, setting-up of the indicator system of urban eco-security evaluation (ISUESE) and empirical research. By virtue of the mean-deviation method, the weight coefficient of every indicator is confirmed. It has been found that the top three indicators are: per capita area of paved road, per capita area of cultivated land and green coverage rate of built-up area, which has a relatively prominent status in he urban ecological security. A calculation procedure of fuzzy comprehensive evaluation (FCE) method is applied in empirical research. The Mianyang statistical data during the period of 2005-2012 shows that eco-security keeps a favorable trend, but criticality security and slight insecurity are dominant. It has also been found that insecurity membership degree (MD) of environment pressure accounts for a very large proportion of total pressure. Membership degrees of criticality security and security in environment state are increasing gradually, and as far as environment response is concerned, security is significantly increased.

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Section: Psr Modelmentioning

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Evaluation of Urban Eco-Security—A Case Study of Mianyang City, China

Zhao

Zhou

2014

Sustainability

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“…However, most of pesticides are not highly selective to many nontarget species, including humans, and other desirable forms of life that coinhabit the environment. The ecological risk assessment evaluates the likelihood of adverse ecological effects caused by any chemical, physical or biological entity (including pesticides) that induce adverse effects on the components (individuals, population, communities or ecosystem) (Norton et al, 1992, EPA, 1995. Pesticides may affect the non-target organisms by direct contact or through translocation from the sites of application through the various media.…”

Section: Effect Of Insecticides On Non-target Organismsmentioning

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Pesticides and Human Health

Alewu¹,

C²

2011

Pesticides in the Modern World - Effects of Pesticides Exposure

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“…If a food web diagram exists for the Service lands, it will be useful in this effort and may require only minor alterations to complete this step. ., Many monitoring and ecological risk assessment studies and development processes recommend developing a conceptual model for use as a tool (Wiersma, 1984, Norton, 1992, Barnthouse, 1992. Developing such a model for the Service lands is a recommended activity as well.…”

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US Fish and Wildlife Service lands biomonitoring operations manual

Rope¹,

Breckenridge²

1993

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A Framework for Ecological Risk Assessment at the Epa

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Evaluation of Urban Eco-Security—A Case Study of Mianyang City, China

Evaluation of Urban Eco-Security—A Case Study of Mianyang City, China

Pesticides and Human Health

US Fish and Wildlife Service lands biomonitoring operations manual

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