https://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/issue/feedPeriódico Eletrônico Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulista2024-02-27T13:53:49-08:00Professor Ph.D. Sandra Medina Beninieditoraanap@gmail.comOpen Journal Systems<p class="font_8"><strong>ISSN 1980-0827 </strong></p> <p class="font_8"><a href="https://www.gov.br/capes/pt-br/centrais-de-conteudo/documentos/avaliacao/avaliacao-quadrienal-2017/reaMeListaFinalQualisV2.xlsx"><strong>MOTHER AREA </strong>- </a><a href="https://www.gov.br/capes/pt-br/centrais-de-conteudo/documentos/avaliacao/avaliacao-quadrienal-2017/reaMeListaFinalQualisV2.xlsx">Qualis Capes 2017-2020</a></p> <p class="font_8">- <strong>Geography</strong></p> <p>We are pleased to inform that the <strong>Electronic Journal "Environmental Forum of Alta Paulista"</strong> obtained the <strong>Qualis A2</strong> - R<a href="https://sucupira.capes.gov.br/sucupira/public/index.xhtml">esult released 12/29/2022</a></p> <p>The Electronic Journal <strong>"Environmental Forum of Alta Paulista"</strong> is intended for the dissemination of scientific works, the result of empirical, experimental or conceptual research, resulting from master's, doctoral or similar research.</p> <p>Attention - From 2020 the articles will be published in English and Portuguese.</p> <p>Articles authored or co-authored by undergraduate or graduate students will not be accepted for submission, "all authors" must be linked to stricto sensu programs or have a minimum master's degree.</p>https://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4098Domestic sewage discharge into the Córrego da Água Quente stream in São Carlos/SP: diagnosis, legal instruments and guidelines for adaptation2023-08-10T08:51:48-07:00Tatiana Vieira de Moraestativmoraes@gmail.comFrederico Yuri Hanaifredyuri@ufscar.br<p>This article aims to carry out a diagnosis of the sewage collection system in the Córrego da Água Quente watershed (MBHCAQ), located in the municipality of São Carlos/SP, and to extract from legal instruments and concrete cases some measures for adapting the discharge of domestic sewage. Based on a qualitative approach, data was obtained from documentary research, which was analyzed using the Content Analysis technique. The study's relevance is based on targets 6.2 and 6.3 of "SDG 6 - Drinking Water and Sanitation", which set out to achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation for all by 2030 and improve water quality. It was possible to conclude that it is necessary and feasible to adapt sewage disposal, mainly based on case studies that promote actions in this direction. With the rules currently in force, it is possible to implement projects, plans, programs, and policies to stop sewage discharge into the Córrego da Água Quente or any other body of water located in the Municipality of São Carlos/SP.</p>2024-01-12T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 Periódico Eletrônico Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulistahttps://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4197Bioavailability of metals in sediments and fish in agricultural and urban areas of the Pirapó river: potential toxicity and environmental monitoring2023-09-18T12:32:28-07:00Edilaine Corrêa Leiteedilainecl16@gmail.comRian Richard Santos de Fariasrianricharrdfarias@outlook.comGilsemara dos Santos Cagnigscagni@hotmail.comJosé Roberto Bellojrbello@gmail.comThaila Fernanda Oliveira da Silva thailaf.silva@gmail.comMaria de los Angeles Perez Lizamalizamamdla@hotmail.comLuiz Felipe Machado Velhofelipe@nupelia.uem.brJosé Eduardo Gonçalvesjose.goncalves@unicesumar.edu.br<p>The level of anthropogenic interference in aquatic environments, based on the unbridled use of resources and actions incompatible with the balance in the various types of ecosystems, has triggered important research. Studies have shown that fish and sediments can be used as a tool for biomonitoring, as they demonstrate the ability to accumulate metals. Thus, to investigate the level of ecological disturbance due to contamination by metals, mainly heavy metals in the Pirapó River Basin in Paraná state (PR), the quantification of the elements Al, As, Hg, Zn, Pb, Cd, Ni, Co, Mn, Fe, Cr and Cu was carried out by optical emission spectrophotometry using Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP OES). Samples (sediment and fish) were collected from the Pirapó River at three different points (P1: near the source; P2: intermediate, close to the water collection point for public supply in the city of Maringá; P3: downstream from Maringá). The results showed concentration levels higher than the Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) for nine (9) of the twelve (12) elements in the sediment samples, including elements known for their high toxicity (Cr, Ni and Pb), in addition to those considered essential (Cu, Fe and Zn). For the fish samples, four (4) elements (Al, Cu, Hg and Zn) showed concentrations higher than the MRL. These results point to a high level of anthropogenic interference in these environments, configuring potential toxicity to the ichthyofauna of the Pirapó River and to the population supplied by the water of this river or that consumes fish.</p>2024-01-14T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 Periódico Eletrônico Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulistahttps://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/3895Use of mineral residue from lithium processing as fertilizer in the cultivation of castor beans (Ricinus communis L.)2023-07-01T07:16:45-07:00Aline Aparecida Andrade Costaalineandrade16@gmail.comAlexandre Sylvio Vieira da Costaalexandre.costa@ufvjm.edu.brMárcia Regina da Costamarcia.costa@ufvjm.edu.brAbraão José Silva Vianaabraao.viana@ufvjm.edu.br<p>Research into the characteristics and potential of new sources of fertilizers has expanded, but still deserves study efforts to establish and recommend agronomic methods. This project aimed to use the residue from lithium processing as fertilizer in the production of castor beans ( <em>Ricinus communis </em>L.). The research included the chemical characterization of residues, development of castor bean plants in terms of assessments of fresh and dry weight of roots, stem, leaves, fruits, plant height, diameter and height of the plant, production of fruits and seeds, determination of the content of oil to diameter and height, and foliar analysis after harvest at 180 days. Experiment in a greenhouse at UFVJM in Diamantina, MG, using a randomized block design (DBC), 2x7 factorial scheme, four replications. 1st treatment consisting of with and without application of 10% of the total applied Aluminum Silicate in Calcinator Furnace Fines (0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 and 1.0t/ ha) + 50% conventional fertilizer. 2nd treatment: seven doses of Aluminum Silicate (0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10t/ha). In the soil analysis, there was a greater increase in the levels of K, P and effective CTC of Ca and K using the 1st treatment. In the development and production of castor oil, the 1st treatment with dosages 8 and 10 t/ha + 1.0 t/ha + 50% fertilization showed greater development in phytotechnical analyzes and oil content. The 0 t/ha dosage of the 2nd treatment had the lowest development.</p>2024-01-14T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 Periódico Eletrônico Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulistahttps://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4218Behavioral analysis of fish in response to chondroitin and its applicability in the protection of ichthyofauna in the hydroelectric sector2023-10-12T21:55:23-07:00Wllyane Silva Figueiredowllyane@gmail.comÉzio Sargentini Junioreziosargentini@gmail.comMarcos Alexandre Bolsonmabolson@gmail.comTania Machado da Silvataniamachado91@gmail.comLuiz Fabrício Zarafabriciozara@gmail.com<p>Alarm signals are released into the environment by the epidermal cells of aquatic communities to indicate danger situations. Chondroitin sulfate is indicated as one of the active compounds of alarm substances which can induce behavioral changes of avoidance in specimens that have chemical stimuli receptors. The potentiality of chondroitin for the development of a behavioral barrier to deter ichthyofauna was previously evaluated in laboratory tests (1, 2 and 5 µg L<sup>-1</sup>) and subsequently in the draft tube (6 µg L<sup>-1</sup>) of bulb-type turbines at a Hydroelectric Power Plant, on the Madeira River, in Rondônia, Brazil. In tests under controlled conditions with the Matrinxã and Tambaqui species, fast swimming and grouping were the most frequent alarm reactions in both species, with a greater number of episodes being observed at higher concentrations. In the draft tube, the injection of the concentrated chondroitin solution caused a decrease (55%) in the movement of confined fish, which indicates the deterrence of the ichthyofauna. The tests showed the potentiality of the sustainable use of chondroitin sulfate in the protection of ichthyofauna in hydroelectric projects.</p>2024-01-15T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 Periódico Eletrônico Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulistahttps://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4185Yield performance for sorghum cultivars under thermal and saline stress in the Brazilian semi-arid region2023-08-29T10:08:38-07:00Mateus Ferreira Andradeagrotania2@gmail.comTânia da Silva Siqueirataniasilva0315@gmail.comJosé Geraldo Eugênio de Françageraldo.eugenio@ufrpe.brJosimar Bento Simplíciojosimar.bento@ufrpe.brJosé Nildo Tabosanildo.tabosa@ipa.br<p>This work aims to evaluate forage sorghum in the semi-arid region of Pernambuco, where salinity and water stress are present. The study was based on the premise that good management makes the soils arable and able to agricultural practices. Because it has an "aggressive" root system and a certain tolerance to salinity, sorghum can explore deeper layers of soil in search of water and nutrients and produce surprising yields. It also has protective cutin on the stalk and leaf surface, resulting in less water loss through transpiration. These factors allow it to better adapt to the adversities of this environment, such as temperatures above 40ºC, water and salt stress, and even so, it has shown satisfactory yields when compared to other Poaceae. This study aimed to evaluate 12 forage sorghum cultivars with different agronomic characteristics, under irrigation with water of up to 1.4 dS.m<sup>-1</sup> from the Saco reservoir, during two successive cycles, characterizing the spring and summer seasons, in 2015 and 2016, respectively. The experiment was conducted in the experimental area of the IPA, Serra Talhada - PE. The design used was randomized blocks in a 2x12 factorial scheme, the first factor corresponding to two cropping systems (with and without mulch (C/C and S/C) and the second, 12 sorghum cultivars shown in Table 1. There were 22 treatments with 2 replications, totaling 44 experimental units. Each plot consisted of 3 rows 5 meters long, spaced 0.80m apart. The planting density after thinning was 15 plants per linear meter. At the end of the experiment, it was found that the cover cropping system (C/C) provided better yields of up to 30% in the 1st cycle and up to 64% in the 2nd cycle among the systems studied; the 2nd cycle was favored by rainfall which provided yields of up to 68.85 and 61.6 t.ha<sup>-1 </sup>MV and 24.10 and 21.56 t. ha<sup>-1</sup> DM, respectively, in both the C/C and S/C cultivation conditions; the IPA SF 15 and BRS Ponta Negra varieties were responsible for the highest yields, with rates of over 120 and 100 t.ha<sup>-1</sup> DM (C/C) and 86 and 90 t.ha<sup>-1</sup> DM (S/C), respectively; in the 1st and 2nd cycles, the S/C cultivation system provided higher yields for the SF17, 2502 and SF190 varieties, respectively.</p>2024-01-15T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 Periódico Eletrônico Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulistahttps://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4227Climate Change and its Impacts on Photovoltaic Systems in each State of Brazil2023-10-23T05:37:41-07:00Francesco Jurinicfrancesco.jurinic@hotmail.comFelix Alberto Farretfafarret@gmail.com<p>Audacious plans are being implemented all over the world to mitigate climate change. Such plans require significant increases in the use of renewable and clean energy, making systems more vulnerable, as they are also impacted by climate change. This article seeks to elucidate future climate effects that may affect residential photovoltaic (PV) systems. In this article, the conditions of existing residential photovoltaic systems in Brazil are evaluated, representing a total of 818,149 installations, meaning 78% of all types of installations (commercial, rural, industrial, residential...). Here we also analyze the performance of the facilities for 59 years of meteorological data (1961 – 2020) and project forecasts of future climates for up to 100 years. It was found in the results that all Brazilian states already suffer large efficiency losses due to the high environmental temperature, which are gradually increasing, year after year, reaching a maximum average annual increase of more than 5 ºC in the north of the country. Even with perspectives of reduction in efficiency in this scenario of PV electricity generation, it is unlikely that such climate changes will threaten this sector in Brazil, as there is still a strong potential for use. The main reason for these predictions of increases in solar incidence is due to reductions in precipitation in all regions in the medium and long term.</p>2024-01-16T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 Periódico Eletrônico Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulistahttps://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4100Determination of Implementation Cost Indicators for Water Supply Systems in the State of Pará, Brazil, as a Subsidy for the Elaboration of Economic-Financial Feasibility Studies2023-08-16T20:22:59-07:00Arthur Julio Arrais Barrosarthur.barros@itec.ufpa.brLuiza Carla Girard Mendes Teixeiralugirard@ufpa.br<p>The research aimed to establish indicators for measuring the implementation costs of Water Supply Systems in the context of preparing economic-financial feasibility studies. To achieve this, the total implementation costs of 09 (nine) Water Supply Systems in Pará were surveyed and systematized, related to ongoing or recently completed projects in municipalities of the state; resulting in the identification of the system components, the establishment of cost indicators, and the validation of these indicators through the application of the methodologies of Jungles (1994) – adapted by Costa (2003) – and the National Secretary for Environmental Sanitation (2010). With the completion of this study, the current coverage and the projected increase in service provision were assessed through the implementation of interventions outlined in the scope of the construction, expansion, and improvement works of WSSs. Additionally, by establishing cost indicators for each unit within the Systems, it was possible to evaluate the convergence or divergence of the calculated indicators; notably, indicators for RWPS, RWP, SR, and ELR units exhibited a greater tendency toward centralization. In conclusion, based on the proposed validation, it was found that the methodology by Jungles (1994) did not accurately represent the estimated implementation costs for any of the units, whilst the methodology of the National Secretary for Environmental Sanitation (2010), due to minimal percentage differences, is more suitable for estimating overall budgets for basic sanitation system units.</p>2024-01-16T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 Periódico Eletrônico Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulistahttps://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4779Contradictions between nature safeguarding and the social representations of the Parque dos Manguezais Conservation Unit (Recife-PE) through the prism of the ZEIS Ilha do Destino.2024-01-16T06:11:30-08:00Célio Henrique Rocha Mouraceliohrocha@gmail.comOnilda Gomes Bezerraonibezerra@yahoo.com.brTomás de Albuquerque Lapathlapa@outlook.com<p>The discussion presented here proposes to delve into the issue of protected areas in urban territories. These ecological enclaves, geographically delimited by specific instruments and legislation, arise from efforts to safeguard what is understood as nature and natural resources. However, the social and environmental conflicts arising from the limitations of use and access for related communities raise the question to what extent the policy of creating protected areas succeeds in its goals of protecting nature. In this paper we analyze the dissonance of the man-nature relations between the community Ilha do Destino and the UCN Parque dos Manguezais, in the city of Recife. Through the understanding of the social representations elaborated by local residents regarding the UCN, we sought to elucidate which are the main forces that engender the conflicting actions between this community and the mangrove ecosystem. With this reflection and discussion, it was understood that the traditionally agreed upon safeguarding of nature in the city is more allied to management processes that take into account the social representations elaborated about the territory than with the delimitation of geographic enclosures separated from the urban socio-environmental dynamics.</p>2024-01-16T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 https://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4196Evaluation of effluent quality in water treatment plants in the Ipojuca River basin2023-09-18T04:56:00-07:00Luane Lins da Silvaluanelins@yahoo.com.brVicente de Paulo Silvavicenteufrpe@yahoo.com.brValmir Cristiano Marques de Arrudavalmir.arruda@ufrpe.brLeocádia Terezinha Cordeiro Beltrameleocadia.beltrame@ufrpe.brAlex Souza Moraesalex.moraes@ufrpe.br<p>This study aimed to evaluate the physical-chemical and microbiological parameters of the sewage treatment plants in the municipalities of Tacaimbó, Rendeiras, and Gravatá in the state of Pernambuco, using descriptive and multivariate statistics and a computer tool. The parameters analyzed were provided by Pernambuco’s Water and Sanitation Company (COMPESA), with all samples collected during 2020. The analysis results were compared to the values recommended by current federal and state environmental legislation. The assessment of the quality of effluents from the Ipojuca River basin helped analyze the contribution made by the Environmental Sanitation Program to the depollution of the Ipojuca River basin's waters. By analyzing the descriptive statistics of the effluent quality parameters, it can be generally concluded that the STPs studied meet the requirements defined by the environmental agencies, especially regarding organic matter removal. Using multivariate statistics, it was possible to conclude that the most significant variation in the data is related to the parameters that represent pollution (organic matter). This occurrence may represent failures in collection and storage procedures and inefficient operation at certain times of the year. The proper operation of sewage treatment systems is essential for maintaining the environmental quality of water bodies.</p>2024-01-19T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 Periódico Eletrônico Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulistahttps://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4297Analysis of potentially toxic elements in waters and sediments of the Sorocaba River following its environmental recovery2023-11-08T06:34:28-08:00Caroline Ferreira da Silvacferreiraufscar@gmail.comElisabete Alves Pereiraealves@ufscar.brMayara de Almeida Ribeiro Carvalhomayara.ufscar@outlook.comWander Gustavo Boterowanderbotero@gmail.comLuciana Camargo de Oliveiralcamargo@ufscar.br<p>The presence of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in aquatic environments deserves attention, mainly due to the adverse effects they can have on water quality and ecological and human health. In this context, this study aimed to analyze and evaluate PTEs in waters and sediments of the Sorocaba River at different sampling points distributed throughout its urban extension. Element quantifications were performed by microwave plasma atomic emission spectrometry (MP-AES), after acid digestion of the samples. The PTEs Al, Fe, and Mn were above the maximum value allowed (MVA) by Brazilian legislation for waters, and As, Cu, and Cr was above the MVA for sediments. Based on the aforementioned results as well as the assessment of land use around the sampled sites, it is possible to demonstrate that the high concentrations of PTEs are probably caused and/or intensified by human activities. Additionally, the applied Enrichment Factor index (EF) indicated moderate anthropogenic enrichment for As, Cr, Cu, and Zn in three points in the study area, and very high for Zn in one location. This investigation alerts us to the parameters of attention that must be investigated in the ecosystem since the Sorocaba River has already been subjected to a program to clean up its waters.</p>2024-01-19T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 Periódico Eletrônico Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulistahttps://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4784Potentiality of virtual trails as a pedagogical activity that triggers aesthetic-environmental reflection2024-01-20T04:11:43-08:00Danielle Müller de Andradedanielleandrade@ifsul.edu.brFabiana Celente Montielfabianamontiel@ifsul.edu.brPatrícia da Rosa Louzada da Silvapatricialouzada@ifsul.edu.br<p>This paper aims at introducing the potentiality of the use of virtual trails as an innovative and sensitizing pedagogical activity that triggers aesthetic-environmental reflection in Basic and Higher Education. One hundred and seven students that attend the Instituto Federal Sul-rio-grandense (IFSul) in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul (RS) state, Brazil, and the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande (FURG), in Rio Grande, RS, Brazil, participated in the study. After carrying out the pedagogical activity which consisted in following three virtual trails, they filled out an online form about the use of virtual trails as pedagogical activities to discuss socioenvironmental issues. The corpus was analyzed by the Thematic Analysis which led to two categories of analysis: a) Virtual trails as a strategy for encouraging aesthetic-environmental reflection; and b) Connection with nature. Results showed an innovative pedagogical activity that enables contact with the natural environment, encourages aesthetic-environmental reflection and develops human sensitivity, creativity and criticality by means of whole Education.</p>2024-01-20T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 https://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4785Water Footprint and its relationship with family income: a study applied to Brazil 2024-01-20T04:26:16-08:00Alan Barbosaalanmbarbosa@gmail.comBruna Angela Branchibruna.branchi@puc-campinas.edu.brDenise Helena Lombardo Ferreiralombardo@puc-campinas.edu.brWalef Pena Guedesw257375@dac.unicamp.br<p>The urbanization process, accompanied by significant population growth, has promoted new consumption patterns that put pressure on natural resources. Faced with the challenges arising from unsustainable consumption, Sustainable Development Goal 12 of the 2030 Agenda seeks to promote sustainable methods of production and consumption, as well as the conscious use of natural resources. In this sense, this study aims to contribute to the debate on the relationship between the dietary patterns of the Brazilian population and family income by calculating the environmental indicator Water Footprint. To meet this objective, an appl0069ed research with a quantitative approach was carried out based on a bibliographical review carried out in the SCOPUS and Web of Science databases, from 2012 to May 2023. In addition, microdata from the latest Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics Household Budget Survey were employed, supported by the application of the multivariate statistical technique of Factorial Analysis. As a result, six main factors that characterize the main Brazilian dietary profiles were identified. The results confirmed that diets rich in animal protein tend to have a higher Water Footprint, the same as those found in the literature review. A strong correlation was also found between income and meat consumption, with higher income households consuming larger amounts of animal protein and, therefore, having a larger water footprint compared to those of lower per capita income households. The results prove the need to promote awareness about the environmental consequences of consumption and the importance of promoting healthy and sustainable eating habits.</p>2024-01-20T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 https://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4786The state of the art in urban mobility policies – new perspectives to identify factors that influence failure2024-01-20T04:40:03-08:00Éverton Aristides Margueiroemargueiro@gmail.comRoberto Bazaninirobertobazanini@gmail.com<p>The analysis in public policies presented a high volume of publications in the last decade, especially for the theme of smart cities, related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-2030). The diversity of studies stimulated the preliminary survey of the State of the Art to identify the stage of studies on the analysis of public policies for urban mobility, which indicated the predominance of research that reactively analyzes already implemented policies, addressing the themes of governance, centrality and results. The survey also delimited the emergence of new trends, to infer that the cultural phenomenon can become a determining and antecedent element to detect factors that influence the failure of public policies. Culture was defined as practices, habits and attitudinal behaviors, categorized as precedent, inertial and developed, to establish a transversal model of analysis of public policies of urban mobility. Based on the framework presented, a field test was carried out, through document analysis of a mobility policy in a Brazilian city, to detect factors of failure and resilience from cultural perspective. As a result, the factors in the inertial culture category are difficult to measure preventively, due to failures in mapping precedent cultural factors to foresee solutions. As a contribution, culture is inferred as essential for the proposition of analytical models and in public policy management plans.</p>2024-01-20T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 https://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4787Challenges of reducing urban social inequality in an Amazonian city2024-01-20T05:09:37-08:00Ananda Brito Bastos anandabritobastos.arq@gmail.comJosé Francisco de Carvalho Ferreirazfcofer@unifap.brJosimar da Silva Freitasjosimarfreitas55@gmail.com<p>This study assesses the evolution of social exclusion in the urban area of Macapá, Amapá, between 1991 and 2010. This is an associational research approach with interference between variables, based on statistical data and quantitative and comparative methods. The study highlights the debate on intraurban social conditions within the context of medium-sized cities in the Amazon. The results indicate that social exclusion in Macapá is more strongly correlated with indicators of quality of life than income autonomy, and that process of social integration occurred slowly. Here, we conclude that despite some significant advancements, the social inclusion process in Macapá has been low, particularly in terms of basic sanitation indicators.</p>2024-01-20T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 https://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4788Benefits of eating meat sheep to human health2024-01-20T05:23:29-08:00José Francisco da Silva Netoj.silva-neto@unesp.brMariane Ferreira Francomariane.franco@unesp.brJulia Vettori Manfroi jv.manfroi@unesp.brRoberta de Lima Valençaroberta.valenca@ufes.brRafael Silvio Bonilha Pinheirorafael.pinheiro@unesp.br<p>This work aims to analyze the dietary influence on animal health, its effects on meat quality and carcass characteristics, and the benefits of meat sheep consumption for human health. A search was conducted for articles published between 2000 and 2023 in the primary scientific bases in which the theme aimed at the relevance of sheep farming combined with animal nutrition and management. Although sheep production occurs throughout Brazil, it is still not exploited efficiently, and sheep meat consumption is still associated with special occasions. Its commercialization. Nutrition is one of the main factors that influence the quality of meat, and the use of natural alternatives such as essential oils and plant extracts, which improve color and aroma and guarantee longer shelf life, has been increasing. In addition, the use of lipid sources in the diets of small ruminants improves the lipid profile of the products, decreasing the amount of saturated fatty acids and increasing the content of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are associated with the prevention of various types of cancer and diseases. The heart also improves immunity. Consumers are increasingly concerned about their health and more demanding about food quality, so the meat industry must pay attention to consumer perceptions and preferences to meet market demands.</p>2024-01-20T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 https://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4789Anthropogenic expansions and their implications for land use and land cover in the Córrego do Galante watershed – SP2024-01-20T05:43:19-08:00Henzo Henrique Simionattohenzo.h.simionatto@unesp.brArthur Pereira dos Santosarthur.p.santos@unesp.brJuliana Heloisa Pinê Américo-Pinheirojuliana.heloisa@unesp.brDarllan Collins da Cunha e Silvajuliana.heloisa@unesp.brSergio Luis de Carvalhosl.carvalho@unesp.br<p>This study aims to investigate, over a period of 35 years, the variations in land use and land cover in the Córrego do Galante watershed, located in Oeste Paulista. For this to be possible, it was necessary to choose data validated by the Annual Mapping of Coverage and Land Use in Brazil by MapBiomas and, using the Qgis software (3.30.1), the mask of the study area was delimited. After that, clippings of files were exported to the ArcGis software (10.5), in order to verify the spatial behavior of each class and, in addition, a statistical analysis software, Minitab, was used, where the classes found in the area were separated. of study in anthropic activities and non-anthropic activities, making it possible to assess the intensity of practices in the natural environment. A layout was prepared showing the variations in land use and land cover during the analyzed years. The results indicated that the analyzed area has been impacted by anthropogenic activity, where, in the beginning, it is characterized by livestock production and currently maintains a growing economy marked by the cultivation of sugarcane. It is concluded that there is a need to advance initiatives that enable the recovery of degraded points, aiming at the balance of ecosystem services and the mitigation of adversities and thus stimulate sustainable development in the activities carried out in this watershed.</p>2024-01-20T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 https://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4790Legal-political aspects of sustainable agricultural practices within Mercosur for food security and fullfilment with Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2) 2024-01-20T11:19:04-08:00Gil Ramos de Carvalho Netogil.neto@unesp.brHebert Fabricio Tortorelli Quadradohebert.quadrado@unesp.brWelington Batista Lourençowelington.lourenco@unesp.brElisabete Manigliamanigliaelisabete@gmail.com<p>In order to accomplish the objectives of the United Nations 2030 Agenda, this article aims to clarify how food security and sustainable agriculture are handled within Mercosur. It specifically aims to ascertain whether food security is handled in Mercosur's institutional objectives, to examine whether sustainable agriculture is addressed in Mercosur's institutional objectives, and to determine what consequences there may be for the goals of the economic bloc. Additionally, the 2030 Agenda's Sustainable Development Goal 2 and food security in Mercosur will be severely examined. A literature study is utilized as a tool to attain the objectives, since there is a need to identify and understand how the subject is handled with by the economic bloc and how it converges with the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as what sustainable farming practices would be.The study is significant because of the global economic situation, which tends to increase socioeconomic imbalances, as well as the necessity for international mechanisms that ensure long-term food security. As a result, it was determined that food security is only briefly addressed within Mercosur and that sustainable agricultural methods are crucial for the economic bloc to accomplish both its own and SDG 2 goals. This finding should serve as a catalyst for greater agricultural sustainability.</p>2024-01-20T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 https://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4793 São Caetano do Sul, Brazil and Luanda, Angola: Two realities in urban solid waste handling and management2024-01-21T03:15:02-08:00Flavio Nakaoka flanakaoka@gmail.comRenata Ferraz de Toledo renata.toledo@saojudas.br<p>The climate emergency is the main environmental issue today. Among other aspects, coping with its effects, implies changes in the way society produces, consumes and disposes of its goods. This research aimed at characterizing and analyzing dry or recyclable Urban Solid Waste (USW) handling and management in the municipalities of São Caetano do Sul, SP, Brazil, and Luanda, in the province of Luanda, Angola, in order to contribute to recognizing challenges and potentialities to qualify this process. This is a case study with a quali-quantitative approach, carried out through a bibliographic review, survey and analysis of secondary data, documentary analysis and field visits with non-participant observations. Data analysis was carried out by triangulating methods. It was found that, even with their geographic, socio-demographic and political-economic specificities, São Caetano do Sul and Luanda have similar recycling indicators. The absence of public policies capable of promoting responsible consumption is also accompanied by lack of planning of urban spaces to promote proper USW disposal by consumers. In both cases investigated, the demand for USW recovery strategies and mechanisms that promote selective post- consumption disposal were evident, in order to benefit reintegration of waste into the production chain. It is hoped that this research can contribute to reflections on the topic, regarding the role of each actor and public policies related to proper urban solid waste handling and management.</p>2024-01-21T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 https://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4794Food practices and climate change: the potential of pedagogical vegetable gardens 2024-01-21T03:24:51-08:00Denise Regina da Costa Aguiar costaag@uol.com.brDelma Maria Correia Cirilo Delma.amapa@gmail.comFlavia Grecco Resendeflavia.resende@ub.edu.brMarcia Dall’Agnol marcia.dallagnol@iffarroupilha.edu.br<p>This study aimed to investigate the potentialities of implementing pedagogical vegetable gardens for the development of Food Projects and actions to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions. The research was developed through a qualitative approach, with documentary analysis and the review of scientific papers. The implementation of the pedagogical vegetable garden, in formal and non-formal scopes, can be a way for socio-environmental changes and for the construction of more conscious knowledge and attitudes of the population towards the preservation of the environment. It was concluded that pedagogical vegetable garden projects are powerful in food education and in mitigating the disposal of solid waste to the environment and, consequently, in reducing the emission of greenhouse gases.</p>2024-01-21T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 https://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/3961 Açaí (Euterpe oleracea) Waste Management: mapping the scientific sroduction from 2011 and 20212023-07-20T16:54:10-07:00Carla Lorena Sandim da Rosalorena.sandim@hotmail.comRodrigo Cândido Passos da Silvarodrigo.passos@ufpa.brPlínio Barbosa de Camargopcamargo@cena.usp.br<p>The commercial demand for açaí berry has been steadily increasing, accompanied by a rising generation of açaí residue, whether from agro-industrial processes or local sales in Northern Region cities. This study aimed to investigate the state of scientific research on açaí seed residue over ten years. Bibliometrics was employed to map and identify trends in publications related to the topic between 2011 and 2021. It observed that scientific production on the subject is emerging and continually growing, with contributions from researchers from various parts of Brazil and other countries. Furthermore, the discussion on the subject in well-regarded journals with significant impact factors within the academic community demonstrates its promise and interest for future research, particularly as it aligns with sustainable development guidelines. Additionally, the analysis identified six thematic subareas of published works: renewable energy source, pollutant removal, soil conditioner, extractive source for industries, raw material for the construction sector, and eco-efficient management. Açaí berry seed residue can be reused in various ways and has garnered the attention of both the national and international academic communities.</p>2024-01-21T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 Periódico Eletrônico Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulistahttps://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4795Urban densification, legal aspects and potential environmental impacts of cemeteries in the municipality of São Paulo, SP2024-01-21T04:03:59-08:00Estefânia de Oliveira Leiteestefanialeite@gmail.comRenata Ferraz de Toledorenata.toledo@saojudas.br<p>The <strong>objective</strong> of this articles is to verify and analyze urban density data and their correlation with the legal aspects that regulate cemeteries, in order to understand the environmental impacts that these spaces can generate. The <strong>methodological approach</strong> combines qualitative, quantitative and descriptive elements to provide a comprehensive analysis. The <strong>methodology</strong> adopted includes a case study of burial spaces in the city, exploring qualitative data and bibliographic research techniques and a documentary analysis of the relevant legislation. The <strong>results</strong> of this study allow for a deeper understanding of the complex interactions between population growth, legal regulation of cemeteries, and associated environmental impacts. The analysis sought to address the socio-environmental implications of urban cemeteries and their relationship with urban planning, public health and environmental preservation/conservation. Through an interdisciplinary approach, the expectation is for this study to expand the understanding of the importance of urban policies that consider socio-environmental impacts when planning the location and operation of cemeteries in densely populated urban areas.</p>2024-01-21T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 https://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4796Notes on Urban Mobility in Deindustrialized Cities: The Case of Greater ABC Region2024-01-21T04:20:00-08:00Vitória Alves Sampaioeconomia.sampaio@hotmail.comLetícia Moreira Sígolo leticia.sigolo@saojudas.br<p>The ABC Paulista, located in the São Paulo Metropolitan Area, was the birthplace of Brazilian Fordist peripheral industrialization, established its economic foundations in the automotive, chemical, metallurgical, and construction sectors. This industrial dynamism facilitated rapid urbanization during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, resulting in a region characterized by disparities in housing conditions, access to infrastructure, urban services, employment opportunities, healthcare, education, culture, and leisure. Since the 1980s, the region has been experiencing the impacts of the process of productive restructuring, in conjunction with the ongoing industrial deconcentration across the country. This study aims to analyze these impacts in this peripheral region, considering changes in territorial organization and, particularly, in the mobility of people and goods, with a focus on urban mobility policies that have been planned and implemented. A literature review was carried out concerning the following subtopics: productive restructuring, industrial deconcentration, and deindustrialization; mainly focusing in alterations in the structural organization of the territory and their effects on mobility conditions in the Greater ABC Region; the characteristics of mobility and commuting patterns in the region; and the consequences of the national urban mobility policy in the Greater ABC Region. The results revealed that in recent years, the region has undergone transformations in its territorial organization that have implications for its mobility conditions, including an increase in intra and inter-regional commuting. Even though the development of regional and local policies aimed at addressing these challenges, such as regional and municipal urban mobility plans, more actions are necessary for constructing a path toward sustainable development as advocated by the Agenda 2030.</p>2024-01-21T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 https://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4797Sustainable Procurement Bidding: diagnosis of public housing projects and their adherence to the 2030 Agenda in the State of São Paulo2024-01-21T04:31:18-08:00Simone Mariko Nakatasimone.nakata@gmail.comAna Paula Branco do Nascimentoana.branco@saojudas.brCláudia Terezinha Kniessclaudia.kniess@saojudas.br<p>The Civil Construction sector has several activities that cause an impact on the environment. In this sense, the influence of this sector is important to achieve the global commitment made official in the 2030 Agenda, making global actions necessary to improve its practices and processes. Thus, governments play an important role in fulfilling this agenda, not only as regulatory bodies, but also as agents driving this process. The present work aims to analyze sustainability in public housing construction contracts in the State of São Paulo. In this way, the Public Authorities' compliance with what is recommended in legislation that deals with sustainability in public procurement was assessed, as well as compliance with the global commitment to achieving the 2030 Agenda. Data were collected from notices published between the years 2016 and 2021 relating to public housing works within the State of São Paulo. These notices were analyzed in order to verify whether there was a broad inclusion of aspects of sustainability to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in order to obtain a holistic view of how the Notices relate to this topic. The results showed that the inclusion of sustainability in the Notices to achieve the SDGs was scarce, with little reference to sustainability and no reference to compliance with the SDGs.</p>2024-01-21T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 https://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4798Agroecological and sustainable management of school gardens2024-01-21T10:10:17-08:00Alessandra Russialessandrarussi@yahoo.com.br<p>School gardens serve as environments for learning about various topics, including agroecological cultivation, in contrast to traditional agriculture. From this perspective, a range of tools can aid in managing pests and diseases, thereby minimizing crop losses and providing alternatives to agrochemicals. This study aimed to conduct a comprehensive literature review on diverse strategies for the agroecological management of vegetables and to examine existing practices in school gardens. The goal was to propose alternative approaches for the management of arthropods and pathogenic microorganisms. The methodology involved reviewing educational materials and scientific publications addressing the ecological and sustainable management of vegetable gardens, complemented by the creation of tables for analytical and comparative purposes. The results demonstrated the availability of numerous techniques and recommendations for pest and disease management, showing promising outcomes. Additionally, some of these strategies have already been successfully implemented in school gardens. Consequently, the adoption of various agroecological tools can significantly enhance both the quantity and quality of vegetables produced in schools, fostering environmental awareness and encouraging the appreciation of ancestral knowledge integral to garden maintenance.</p>2024-01-21T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 https://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4799Essay on the history, expansion and urban Landscape of Cáceres, MT 2024-01-21T10:23:15-08:00Sergio Dias Maciel sergio.maciel@unemat.brVeruska Pobikrowska Tardivo veruska.tardivo@unemat.brGisele Carignani gisele.carignani@unemat.br<p>This article aims to present an essay on the history, urban development and urban landscape of Cáceres, in the southwest of Mato Grosso. The city of Cáceres, formerly Vila Maria do Paraguai, founded by Portuguese crown in 1778, with the aim of consolidating its expansion in the region, serving as a support between Vila Bela da Santíssima Trindade and Vila Real do Senhor Bom Jesus de Cuiabá. In the same way as occured in Vila Bela da Santíssima Trindade, the initial urban plan of Vila Maria do Paraguai was developed in an orthogonal way, as a principle of ordination and control over the place, by the Portuguese crown. The development of Vila Maria do Paraguai, currently Cáceres, reached its peak after the Paraguayan war, in 1870, until the first decades of the 20th century, especially due the extensive circulation of goods along Paraguay river and the agricultural production of farms in the region. Despite of road investments in the 20th century, Cáceres economy plunged due to the development of other more central áreas in the state of Mato Grosso. However, the urban landscape of Cáceres brings a rich collection of Building that have been preserved</p>2024-01-21T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 https://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4358Bibliometric analysis on tire rubber incorporated into cement composites2023-11-21T06:31:30-08:00Cesar Fabiano Fioritic.fioriti@unesp.brCarolina Lotufo Bueno Bartholomeicarolina.lotufo@unesp.brNayra Yumi Tsutsumotonayra.yumi@ifsp.edu.br<p>The use of pneumatic rubber for the production of alternative cementitious materials (concretes, mortars and pastes), linked to the environmental aspect, has been widely studied for more than two decades. During this period, advances related to the improvement of mechanical properties were achieved, mainly when chemical treatments were carried out on rubber particles. However, the objective of this paper focused on implementing a bibliometric analysis, based on data from the Web of Science platform, referring to the scientific production of the last ten years (2014 to 2023) of periodicals (Qualis CAPES A1 to A4) on the incorporation of tire rubber in cement composites. Given the sample universe used, it was found in the period that: (i) mortars are most used in rubber incorporations, (ii) the journal Construction and Building Materials (Qualis CAPES A1 and JCR impact factor 7.693) published more articles, (iii) 63.64% of published articles are from journals with Qualis CAPES A1, (iv) the majority of published articles come from China, and (v) bibliometrics showed the continuity of scientific interest in the aforementioned topic.</p>2024-01-21T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 Periódico Eletrônico Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulistahttps://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4800Risks to human, animal, and environmental health caused by fireworks2024-01-21T10:58:56-08:00Célia Gomes de Siqueira celiasiqueira@academico.ufs.br<p>The production of fireworks is old, but it has modernized over time and has new uses. However, the activity has always brought many inconveniences, from simple to serious accidents that can lead to death, besides the environmental damage related to its use. This work carries out a descriptive research on the damage caused by fireworks to man, animals and the environment. The data collection was carried out in the Scopus, medRXiv, MEDLINE, SciELO and Google Scholar and Google Scholar databases. The results showed that, in addition to noise pollution, the use of fireworks is also associated with non-auditory health damage, such as irritation, cardiovascular disease, damage to cognitive ability and sleep disorders. Noise affects many species of amphibians, arthropods, fish, mammals, mollusks and reptiles, and can affect the reproductive cycle of birds. The use of fireworks, in addition to being related to respiratory diseases, due to air pollution, can cause behavioral reactions such as stress and anxiety in animals, and noise-induced panic. In some cases, with pets, just the use of sedatives solves the problem. The handling of fireworks is related to many accidents that mainly affect the upper limbs and the face, causing burns and even amputations, whose main victims are children. Despite all the problems related to fireworks, the authorities are flexible with their use, mainly because they are associated with festivities around the world and, consequently, directly linked to tourism. Intense and continuous preventive education work is necessary.</p>2024-01-21T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 https://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/4834Geophysical characterization of the Detrital-Lateritic Cover and its aquifer in Chapadão de São Gabriel do Oeste, Mato Grosso do Sul 2024-02-27T13:53:49-08:00Odirlei Neumannodingpr@gmail.comSandra Garcia Gabas odingpr@gmail.comGiancarlo Lastoria odingpr@gmail.com<p>The geophysical characterization of the detritus-lateritic cover existing in Chapadão de São Gabriel do Oeste has fundamental economic importance for the agriculture in the region, and it was the object of study in this research. We highlighted the associated laterite yokes, widely used in the primary coating of more than 3000 km of municipal highways. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the GPR geophysical method in identifying lateritic yokes in the subsurface and in detecting lithological contacts between the TQdl and the underlying layers. A focus was placed on verifying the continuity of the Serra Geral Formation in the study area, obtaining the iso-thickness map. In addition, a preliminary characterization of the aquifer related to the coverage that has not yet been individualized was carried out. To achieve these goals, geophysical data was obtained with GPR, electroresistivity and geological and hydrogeological data. As final results, we can list: the feasibility of using GPR to identify cangas; the thickness of the detrital-laterite cover and its contacts; the definition of the distribution and thickness of the basalts. Serra Geral and the definition of the potentiometric map of the aquifer represented by the cover. Additionally, a geological profile was obtained seeking a better understanding of the geological-structural framework, which summarizes the interpretation of stratigraphic relationships in the area.</p>2024-03-02T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 Periódico Eletrônico Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulistahttps://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/forum_ambiental/article/view/3781The kinetics and adsorption equilibrium of the removal of textile dyes from aqueous solutions by a bio-adsorbent produced from solid cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) waste2023-06-20T08:05:33-07:00Rafael Diasdiasrafael353@gmail.comLênio José Guerreiro de Farialeniojgfaria@gmail.comMarlice Cruz Martellimartelli@ufpa.brDavi do Socorro Barros Brasildavibb@ufpa.br<p>The chemical contamination of wastewater with textile dyes and the excessive generation of agro-industrial solid waste are the two issues addressed in this study. A possible solution to both problems is the production of activated carbon from solid cassava waste to remove the textile dyes, such as methylene blue, from wastewater. This study focused on the synthesis of activated carbon from cassava pulp for the adsorption of methylene blue. Therefore, the activated carbon precursor was characterized to analyze the total protein (0.51%), moisture (83.40%), oil (0%), and carbohydrate (16.10%) content. Kinetics and equilibrium tests were conducted using a fixed bed with 120 mg/L of dye and 0.01 g of carbon. The adsorption kinetics indicated a good fit to the intraparticle diffusion model, whereas the adsorption equilibrium sufficiently aligned with the Langmuir model. The activated carbon produced from the cassava pulp yielded highly satisfactory results under the experimental conditions evaluated in this study, thus may be used as an effective and low-cost bio-adsorbent to remove methylene blue dye from aqueous solutions. Accordingly, our study provides a potentially valuable solution to textile dye contamination and agro-industrial waste management problems while simultaneously utilizing a cassava by-product for beneficial and sustainable purposes.</p>2024-03-17T00:00:00-07:00Copyright (c) 2024 Periódico Eletrônico Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulista