Soil pollution significantly reduces environmental quality.In this study,farmland soil samples were collected from 25 sites in Baghrash County,Northwest China;and the concentrations of eight heavy-metal elements(arsen...Soil pollution significantly reduces environmental quality.In this study,farmland soil samples were collected from 25 sites in Baghrash County,Northwest China;and the concentrations of eight heavy-metal elements(arsenic,As;cadmium,Cd;chromium,Cr;copper,Cu;manganese,Mn;nickel,Ni;lead,Pb;zinc,Zn)were determined by standard methods.The spatial distribution,contamination level,and ecological risk stature of heavy metals were analyzed based on GIS technology,the Geo-accumulation Index(Igeo),the Pollution Load Index(PLI),and the Potential Ecological Risk Index(RI).Results indicated that(1)The average concentrations of Cd exceeded 12.12 times the allowed national standard for soil environmental quality of China.The average concentrations of Cd,Cr,Ni,Pb,and Zn exceeded the background values of irrigation soils in Xinjiang by 60.58,1.25,1.50,4.95,and 5.10 times,respectively.(2)The pollution order of the average value of Igeo for heavy metals was ranked as Cd>Zn>Pb>Ni>Cr>Cu>As>Mn.The individual potential ecological risk index for heavy metals was ranked in the order of Cd>As>Ni>Cu>Pb>Cr>Zn.The average PLI for the study area showed a heavy pollution level,while the average RI showed a considerable ecological risk stature,as compared to the classification standard.(3)The spatial distribution patterns of eight heavy metal elements were substantially heterogeneous.The moderately polluted areas with moderate potential ecological risks were distributed in the southern parts of the study area,whereas the heavily polluted areas with considerable potential ecological risks were distributed in the northern parts.Overall,it was observed that Cd contributed most to the PLI and RI of the farmland soils in Baghrash County.The pollution risk of Cd should be a major concern,and human activities in the region should be cautious.展开更多
The rapid urbanization and industrialization involve an unsustainable use of natural systems,leading to various problems in cities.The urban hydrological system experiences fluctuating amount of surface runoff water w...The rapid urbanization and industrialization involve an unsustainable use of natural systems,leading to various problems in cities.The urban hydrological system experiences fluctuating amount of surface runoff water when it rains heavily.It has been suggested that green roofs significantly mitigate storm water runoff generation even in tropical climate.Green roofs have become popular due to its proven benefits by mitigating urban heat island effects and protecting biodiversity.The annual rainfall and runoff relationship for green roofs is determined by the depth of the substrate.Water retention capacity mostly depends on substrate's physical conditions such as dry or wetness.Generally 6 mm to 12 mm rainfall is required for dry substrate to initiate runoff whereas response of wet conditions is mostly straight.Besides,there are some other factors affecting runoff dynamics such as type of a green roof and its slope,age of green roof,type of vegetation,soil moisture characteristics,weather.The review indicates that there is not much research in green roofs performance over storm water runoff;hence there is a need for further research.This paper reviews and addresses the role of green roofs in urban storm water management.展开更多
基金supported by the Fund for Training Program of Distinguished Young Scientists of Xinjiang (No. qn2015jq003)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 41561073 and No. 41361002)
文摘Soil pollution significantly reduces environmental quality.In this study,farmland soil samples were collected from 25 sites in Baghrash County,Northwest China;and the concentrations of eight heavy-metal elements(arsenic,As;cadmium,Cd;chromium,Cr;copper,Cu;manganese,Mn;nickel,Ni;lead,Pb;zinc,Zn)were determined by standard methods.The spatial distribution,contamination level,and ecological risk stature of heavy metals were analyzed based on GIS technology,the Geo-accumulation Index(Igeo),the Pollution Load Index(PLI),and the Potential Ecological Risk Index(RI).Results indicated that(1)The average concentrations of Cd exceeded 12.12 times the allowed national standard for soil environmental quality of China.The average concentrations of Cd,Cr,Ni,Pb,and Zn exceeded the background values of irrigation soils in Xinjiang by 60.58,1.25,1.50,4.95,and 5.10 times,respectively.(2)The pollution order of the average value of Igeo for heavy metals was ranked as Cd>Zn>Pb>Ni>Cr>Cu>As>Mn.The individual potential ecological risk index for heavy metals was ranked in the order of Cd>As>Ni>Cu>Pb>Cr>Zn.The average PLI for the study area showed a heavy pollution level,while the average RI showed a considerable ecological risk stature,as compared to the classification standard.(3)The spatial distribution patterns of eight heavy metal elements were substantially heterogeneous.The moderately polluted areas with moderate potential ecological risks were distributed in the southern parts of the study area,whereas the heavily polluted areas with considerable potential ecological risks were distributed in the northern parts.Overall,it was observed that Cd contributed most to the PLI and RI of the farmland soils in Baghrash County.The pollution risk of Cd should be a major concern,and human activities in the region should be cautious.
文摘The rapid urbanization and industrialization involve an unsustainable use of natural systems,leading to various problems in cities.The urban hydrological system experiences fluctuating amount of surface runoff water when it rains heavily.It has been suggested that green roofs significantly mitigate storm water runoff generation even in tropical climate.Green roofs have become popular due to its proven benefits by mitigating urban heat island effects and protecting biodiversity.The annual rainfall and runoff relationship for green roofs is determined by the depth of the substrate.Water retention capacity mostly depends on substrate's physical conditions such as dry or wetness.Generally 6 mm to 12 mm rainfall is required for dry substrate to initiate runoff whereas response of wet conditions is mostly straight.Besides,there are some other factors affecting runoff dynamics such as type of a green roof and its slope,age of green roof,type of vegetation,soil moisture characteristics,weather.The review indicates that there is not much research in green roofs performance over storm water runoff;hence there is a need for further research.This paper reviews and addresses the role of green roofs in urban storm water management.
