A5004134743- Environmental Impact and Sustainability
- Heavy metals in environment
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
- Water resources management and optimization
- Water-Energy-Food Nexus Studies
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Wastewater Treatment and Reuse
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Climate Change Policy and Economics
- Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecology
- Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
- Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy
- Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
- Extraction and Separation Processes
- Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Water Resources and Sustainability
- Carbon Dioxide Capture Technologies
- Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals
Université du Québec à Montréal
2016-2025
Polytechnique Montréal
2008-2021
École Polytechnique
2014-2015
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
2008-2011
Technical University of Denmark
2010
This paper addresses the need for a globally regionalized method life cycle impact assessment (LCIA), integrating multiple state-of-the-art developments as well damages on water and carbon areas of concern within consistent LCIA framework. method, named IMPACT World+, is update 2002+, LUCAS, EDIP methods. first presents World+ novelties results then analyzes spatial variability each category. With we propose midpoint-damage framework with four distinct complementary viewpoints to present an...
In recent years, several methods have been developed which propose different freshwater use inventory schemes and impact assessment characterization models considering various cause–effect chain relationships. This work reviewed a multitude of indicators for potentially applicable in life cycle (LCA). review is used as basis to identify the key elements build scientific consensus operational LCA. evaluation builds on criteria procedure within International Reference Life Cycle Data System...
Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a methodology that quantifies potential environmental impacts for comparative purposes in decision-making context. While from pollutant emissions into water are characterized LCA, unavailability not yet fully quantified. Water use can make the resource unavailable to other users by displacement or quality degradation. A reduction availability human potentially affect health. If financial resources available, there be adaptations may, turn, shift burdens life...
Abstract Plastic litter of all sizes has been acknowledged as a serious threat to biodiversity, especially in the marine environment. The fact that life cycle assessment (LCA) does not properly consider these issues is problem for aspirations LCA public sphere. This paper focuses on micro‐ and nano‐sized plastics (MNPs), which have potential cause substantial impact ecosystem quality because their increased presence compartment capacity affect greater range species. data regarding MNPs’...
Abstract To date, life cycle assessment (LCA) does not include a methodology for assessing the impacts of plastic litter leaked to environment. This limits applicability LCA as tool compare potential single‐use plastics and their alternatives on ecosystem quality human health. As contribution tackle this issue, work proposes simplified fate characterization factors (CFs) modeling two types microplastics—expanded polystyrene tire road wear particles—in marine In terms mechanisms, explores...
The environmental impacts of remediation a chloroethene-contaminated site were evaluated using life cycle assessment (LCA). compared options are (i) in situ bioremediation by enhanced reductive dechlorination (ERD), (ii) thermal desorption (ISTD), and (iii) excavation the contaminated soil followed off-site treatment disposal. results showed that choosing ERD option will reduce life-cycle remarkably to either ISTD or excavation, which more energy-demanding. In addition secondary remediation,...
Abstract Ecosystem quality is an important area of protection in life cycle impact assessment (LCIA). Chemical pollution has adverse impacts on ecosystems a global scale. To improve methods for assessing ecosystem impacts, the Life Cycle Initiative hosted by United Nations Environment Programme established task force to evaluate state‐of‐the‐science modeling chemical exposure organisms and resulting ecotoxicological effects use LCIA. The outcome work will be guidance harmonization...
Abstract Purpose Pesticides are applied to agricultural fields optimise crop yield and their global use is substantial. Their consideration in life cycle assessment (LCA) affected by important inconsistencies between the emission inventory impact phases of LCA. A clear definition delineation product system model (life inventory—LCI, technosphere) natural environment assessment—LCIA, ecosphere) missing could be established via consensus building. Methods workshop held 2013 Glasgow, UK, had...
Coal is the primary energy source in China, and its life cycle inventory (LCI) widely used as background data for assessment studies. Previous research indicates that of coal production varies regionally. However, development complete regionalized LCIs quite limited. Here, we establish first provincial-level local market based on a database 6,122 mines developed models. In results production, coefficients variation (CVs) nine indicators exceed 0.5, especially SO2 particulate matter emission...