Dealing with the uncertainty of technical changes in the CORINE Land Cover dataset: The Portuguese approach

García-Álvarez, David; Viana, Cláudia M.; Gomes, Eduardo; Marcelino, Filipe; Caetano, Mário; Rocha, Jorge

doi:10.1016/j.jag.2023.103389

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“…The choice of artificial land cover as a proxy is grounded in the assumption that areas with higher human activity and infrastructure are more likely to contribute to microplastic pollution. The CORINE LandCover 2018 dataset, provided by the European Environment Agency, offers a comprehensive and accurate representation of land cover across Europe, capturing even minor land use changes 30 .…”

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Variation in microplastic characteristics among amphibian larvae: a comparative study across different species and the influence of human activity

Szkudlarek,

Najbar,

Jankowiak

2024

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Microplastic pollution is a significant global environmental issue, and impacts span from individual organisms to the entire ecosystems. This study investigated the properties of microplastics in amphibian larvae, shedding light on their environmental interactions and potential ecological consequences. We examined microplastics extracted from amphibian larvae of 10 taxa, sampled from sites experiencing different levels of human impact. Our findings revealed a predominance of blue microplastics and fibres, each comprising 53% of the total microplastics in amphibian larvae. Microplastic fibres were also notably longer than other morphological types of microplastics. Furthermore, we observed variations in the surface area of microplastics among different amphibian families. An interesting observation from our research is the apparent positive relationship between the size of amphibian larvae and the length of granular and flake-shaped microplastics. Conversely, we observed a negative relationship between the length of these microplastics and human environmental impact. These insights significantly contribute to the understanding of microplastic pollution in freshwater environments, highlighting its complexities beyond marine ecosystems. Our research emphasises the intricate relationships between microplastics and freshwater organisms, underscoring the need for comprehensive strategies to mitigate microplastic pollution.

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Variation in microplastic characteristics among amphibian larvae: a comparative study across different species and the influence of human activity

Szkudlarek,

Najbar,

Jankowiak

2024

Sci Rep

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What is the actual composition of specific land cover? An evaluation of the accuracy at a national scale – Remote sensing in comparison to topographic land cover

Bihałowicz,

Rogula-Kozłowska,

Gromek

et al. 2024

Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment

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RUSLE‐based scenarios for sustainable soil management: Case studies from Romanian Subcarpathians

Vîrghileanu,

Săvulescu,

Mihai

et al. 2024

European J Soil Science

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Soil erosion is one of the major threats to soil sustainability and a global environmental issue causing serious losses of the fertile upper layer of soil, affecting land productivity. Among natural processes and human activity factors, the highest sensitivity of soil loss rate is related to climate changes, as well as land cover/land use transformations. The aim of our paper is to assess the efficacy of various land cover and land use management practices under current climate conditions, as a decision‐making indicator in searching for sustainable soil‐use solutions. The approach is focused on two complementary case studies from the non‐arable hilly area of Romanian Subcarpathians and it is based on aggregating and processing Earth Observation (EO) techniques together with the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) equation. The workflow follows three stages: (1) the assessment of the present‐day status of soil erosion, as baseline scenario; (2) the analysis of historical soil erosion dynamics within the last 35 years; and (3) the prediction of soil loss rates in different scenarios of changed conditions related to land cover management and support practices against erosion. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of human interventions in soil erosion prevention, mitigation, or conservation. Soil‐improving management through vegetative measures and soil practices, like grazing management and mulching/manure application, together with forest recovery on eroded slopes may reduce soil loss rates by 50%–70%. However, abandoning the land and allowing the environment to change uncontrollably is a regional‐specific strategy that could accelerate soil erosion on the slopes that are already affected, while decelerating on the others by forest and shrubs regrowth. The significance of our research is related to the identification of the optimal soil use strategies that balance the local communities' economic interests with the effectiveness of sustainable soil management practices, thereby assisting in the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as indicators for a sustainable future.

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Dealing with the uncertainty of technical changes in the CORINE Land Cover dataset: The Portuguese approach

Cited by 4 publications

References 22 publications

Variation in microplastic characteristics among amphibian larvae: a comparative study across different species and the influence of human activity

Variation in microplastic characteristics among amphibian larvae: a comparative study across different species and the influence of human activity

What is the actual composition of specific land cover? An evaluation of the accuracy at a national scale – Remote sensing in comparison to topographic land cover

RUSLE‐based scenarios for sustainable soil management: Case studies from Romanian Subcarpathians

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