The increased use of hydropower is currently driving the greatest surge in global dam
construction since the mid-20th century, meaning that most major rivers on Earth are now …

Hydropower production is altering the Mekong River basin's riverine ecosystems, which
contain the world's largest inland fishery and provide food security and livelihoods to …

This planetary boundaries framework update finds that six of the nine boundaries are
transgressed, suggesting that Earth is now well outside of the safe operating space for …

Sand, gravel, and crushed stone are the most mined materials on Earth. Aggregates
constitute the foundation for modern civilization and are essential for providing shelter …

This literature review identifies the impacts of different renewable energy pathways on
ecosystems and biodiversity, and the implications of these impacts for transitioning to a …

The nitrogen (N) cycle is one of the most important nutrient cycles in river systems, and it
plays an important role in maintaining biogeochemical balance and global climate stability …

River restoration is one of the most prominent areas of applied water‐resources science.
From an initial focus on enhancing fish habitat or river appearance, primarily through …

Abstract Wetlands (rivers, lakes, bogs, etc.), the biodiversity hotspots, provide habitats for
biology on Earth and play an important role in biodiversity protection around the world …

Environmental mercury (Hg) contamination is an urgent global health threat. The complexity
of Hg in the environment can hinder accurate determination of ecological and human health …

The global number of dam constructions has increased dramatically over the past six
decades and is forecast to continue to rise, particularly in less industrialized regions …