Improving the sustainability of traditional resource-based cities in China has been a core issue and policy-priority for Chinese government to establish long-term ecological civilization, particularly for northeastern China which is recognized as a typical agglomeration area of resources cities. In this study, we establish a three-layer index system consisting of a comprehensive layer, systemic...

BACKGROUND Rice-crayfish coculture (RC) uses 10% of the paddy field area for crayfish ditches, with rice cultivated in remaining area, providing staple carbohydrates alongside fish rich protein and essential oils. These systems rely on complex interactions, involving nutrient cycling, feeding, soil physicochemical modification, insect-pest predation, have important socio-economic effects. Past ...

sustainable and continuous development of each country is depended to sustainable of agricultural system . therefore achieving sustainable agricultural system is one of the important policies of each country agriculture section . the sustainability of agricultural system depends on many factors . the knowledge of these factors can play an important role in compiling the policies and strategies ...

Green spaces in residential communities are important yet understudied features of the urban ecological system. While large urban parks and remnant wildlands in urban areas tend to receive public attention from conservation and management perspectives, less is known about the importance of spatial and ecological characteristics of the community-scale green space. This study investigates natural...

INTRODUCTION Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology is occurring in various geographic areas worldwide. Cases lack typical risk factors associated with chronic kidney disease, such as diabetes and hypertension. It is epidemic in El Salvador, Central America, where it is diagnosed with increasing frequency in young, otherwise-healthy male farmworkers. Suspected causes include agrochemical us...

the notion of sustainable development has rapidly gained considerable attention since the lastdecades of the twentieth century. it has become a locus for global paradigm shift on environment and development issues particularly after rio conference in 1992. the comparative analysis of agenda 21 and major un documents, mdg, and rio+20 as well as some major sources are made to provide a context fo...

The Ecological Water Transfer and Rehabilitation Project in the arid inland area of northwest China is an important measure in restoring a deteriorated ecosystem. However, the sustainability of the project is affected by many socio-economic factors. This article examines the attitudes of the local populace toward the project, its impact on the livelihood of the people, and the positive effects ...

Citation: Iiyama M, Neufeldt H, Njenga M, Derero A, Ndegwa GM, Mukuralinda A, Dobie P, Jamnadass R and Mowo J (2017) Conceptual Analysis: The Charcoal-Agriculture Nexus to Understand the Socio-Ecological Contexts Underlying Varied Sustainability Outcomes in African Landscapes. Front. Environ. Sci. 5:31. doi: 10.3389/fenvs.2017.00031 Conceptual Analysis: The Charcoal-Agriculture Nexus to Underst...