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{"title":"Dynamics of disordered mackinawite (FeSm) at low temperatures and its geochemical implications","authors":"Hoon Young Jeong ,&nbsp;Hyun Hwi Lee ,&nbsp;Minji Park ,&nbsp;Sookyung Kim ,&nbsp;Kim Ford Hayes ,&nbsp;So-Jeong Kim ,&nbsp;Young-Soo Han","doi":"10.1016/j.gsf.2025.102160","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gsf.2025.102160","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Disordered mackinawite (FeS_m), an initial iron sulfide forming under ambient, anoxic conditions, plays a central role in sedimentary iron and sulfur cycling and may have contributed to early biochemical processes relevant to the origin of life. However, its structural variability complicates the assessments of its geochemical behavior and environmental impacts. Here, we demonstrate that FeS_m undergoes anoxic corrosion at 25 °C, generating H₂ even in the absence of traditional oxidants such as hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) or elemental sulfur (S⁰). This abiotic H₂ production provides a potential reductant for early Earth carbon fixation and may support modern oligotrophic ecosystems by influencing carbon cycling. The pH-dependent H₂ production kinetics suggests that protons (H⁺) likely act as the primary oxidant in FeS_m corrosion. The formation of Fe(III)-rich surface layers during this process passivates further corrosion and modulates surface reactivity—potentially facilitating the oxidation of H₂S to S⁰ and intermediate species, thus driving FeS_m transformation into greigite (Fe₃S₄) and pyrite (FeS₂). Particle growth mechanisms vary with pH: Ostwald ripening dominates under acidic conditions, while oriented attachment is favored at neutral to alkaline pH. Instead, with prolonged aging, FeS_m becomes stabilized through less-oriented attachment, producing polycrystalline particles. Both surface passivation and particle growth contribute to the resilience and dynamic behavior of FeS_m under diverse geochemical conditions, reinforcing its role in sustaining iron and sulfur biogeochemical cycles. This study offers mechanistic insights into the structural evolution of FeS_m, with implications for both early Earth environments and modern sedimentary systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12711,"journal":{"name":"Geoscience frontiers","volume":"16 6","pages":"Article 102160"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145216294","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Two phases of high potassic-shoshonitic magmatism and coeval Sn polymetallic mineralization in the Bozhushan orefield, southwestern China","authors":"Yanbin Liu ,&nbsp;Guochen Dong ,&nbsp;M. Santosh ,&nbsp;Dapeng Li ,&nbsp;Liangliang Zhang ,&nbsp;Sen Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.gsf.2025.102157","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gsf.2025.102157","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Cretaceous granitoid magmatism in the Gejiu-Bozhushan-Laojunshan region records tectonic transitions from the Neotethys to the South China Block and is genetically linked to Sn-polymetallic mineralization. However, the tectonic settings of magmatism and metallogeny remain unclear, particularly in the Bozhushan orefield. Integrated whole-rock geochemistry, Sr-Nd-Pb isotopes, zircon U-Pb-Hf-O isotopes, monazite U-Th-Pb-Nd isotopes, apatite U-Pb-REE data from the Bozhushan pluton, and cassiterite U-Pb dating from three Sn-polymetallic deposits are presented to understand the crustal architecture and tectonic-magmatic-metallogeny. The pluton consists of six interdigitated units characterized by high potassic-shoshonitic and peraluminous compositions, which are further subdivided into two magmatic stages: (1) Rim-located granodiorites (Units 1‒3, 91‒90 Ma, Stage I): I-type, characterized by the presence of biotite + K-feldspar + plagioclase, and featuring high Sr/Y, (La/Yb)_N, and LREE-enriched apatite. They likely originate from lithospheric mantle melting during eastward Neotethys subduction, which triggered crustal melting and is linked to peripheral Ag-Pb-Zn-W polymetallic mineralization (ca. 91‒89 Ma, defined as Phase I magmatic-metallogenic event). (2) Core-located high evolved monzogranites (Units 4‒6, 87‒86 Ma, Stage II): S-type, containing muscovite + K-feldspar + plagioclase ± tourmaline, with LREE-depleted apatite, higher SiO₂ and Rb/Sr, derived from the low-pressure partial melting of Neoproterozoic biotite-rich metagreywackes in the shallow crust during ongoing Neotethys subduction-induced collision, associated with Sn-dominated mineralization (87‒80 Ma, defined as Phase II magmatic-metallogenic event). Geochemical and Isotopic trends suggest mantle-crust interaction during Stage I and crustal recycling during Stage II, both driven by the ongoing subduction of Neotethys. This dual-stage magmatism establishes a dynamic model in which tectonic processes control magma sources, isotopic signatures, and metal partitioning, providing key insights into granite-related Sn polymetallic mineralization in the Bozhushan orefield.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12711,"journal":{"name":"Geoscience frontiers","volume":"16 6","pages":"Article 102157"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145266543","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Beryllium isotopes in maar lake sediments respond to rapid climate change since the last deglaciation","authors":"Ye Yang ,&nbsp;Zhenping Cao ,&nbsp;Zhaoyan Gu ,&nbsp;Guoqiang Chu ,&nbsp;Hai Xu ,&nbsp;Kejun Dong ,&nbsp;Cong-Qiang Liu ,&nbsp;Sheng Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.gsf.2025.102158","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gsf.2025.102158","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The timing, amplitude, and mechanisms of rapid climate changes since the last deglaciation remain elusive in East Asia. In this study, high–resolution beryllium isotope and major element records from the annually laminated sediments of maar lake Xiaolongwan—a small, hydrologically closed basin with homogeneous lithology in northeastern China—offer new insights into East Asian climate variability. Abrupt increases in Al/Mg, Ca/Mg, and Ti/Mg ratios indicate intensified aeolian dust input at the onset of the Bølling-Allerød interstadial and the Early–Mid Holocene, synchronous with enhanced East Asian summer monsoon precipitation. Combined with previous dust provenance analyses, we infer a seasonal pattern of dust transport from the Central Asian deserts by southwesterly winds in spring to early summer, prior to peak monsoon rainfall. The ¹⁰Be/⁹Be record exhibits sharp declines that correspond closely to the timing of Dansgaard-Oeschger and Bond events in the North Atlantic. Spectral analysis reveals ∼ 1700-yr periodicity in the ¹⁰Be/⁹Be record, consistent with millennial-scale variability observed in the North Atlantic. These findings highlight a persistent climate teleconnection between East Asia and the North Atlantic and demonstrate that coupled dust and hydroclimate signals in maar lake sediments can reliably track sub-orbital climate variability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12711,"journal":{"name":"Geoscience frontiers","volume":"16 6","pages":"Article 102158"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145154672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The evolution of lithium resources and isotopic composition in salt lakes on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau: A source–transport–sink perspective","authors":"Hualing Song ,&nbsp;Qishun Fan ,&nbsp;Jianping Wang ,&nbsp;Jiansen Li ,&nbsp;Zhiyong Ling ,&nbsp;Jinjun Han ,&nbsp;Chuntao Zhao ,&nbsp;Tianli Wang ,&nbsp;Jiao Yu","doi":"10.1016/j.gsf.2025.102156","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gsf.2025.102156","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The source–transport–sink dynamics of salt lakes are fundamentally tied to resource source and mineralization, which are crucial for sustainable resource development and environmental protection. By integrating published and experimental datasets on lithium (Li) concentrations, Li isotopes, and Li/TDS–Li/Na ratios, this study systematically investigates the characteristics, evolutionary patterns, and driving mechanisms of Li and its isotopes throughout source–transport–sink processes in salt lakes across the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau. The results demonstrate that: (1) Li in salt lakes primarily originates from geothermal fluids, with significant contributions from Li-rich rocks and paleosediments. (2) Li transport mechanisms can be classified into source- and process-control. In source-control systems, Li is largely derived from Li-rich endmembers; although secondary inputs and attenuation occur during transport, the persistently high dissolved Li load governed by the original source retains a diagnostically traceable isotopic composition. This system is marked by high dissolved Li fluxes (&gt;300 μg/L), elevated Li × 10³/TDS ratios (&gt;0.7), and relatively depleted <em>δ</em>⁷Li values (1 ‰ to 6 ‰, occasionally as low as −4.8 ‰). In process-control systems, Li mainly comes from silicate weathering within catchments, resulting in lower riverine Li fluxes (20–80 μg/L) that are highly sensitive to environmental conditions, where source signals are frequently overprinted by secondary inputs and adsorption. These systems exhibit lower Li × 10³/TDS ratios (0.05–0.22) and enriched <em>δ</em>⁷Li values ranging from 6 ‰ to 18 ‰. (3) The sink evolution of Li and its isotopes is controlled by clay adsorption and evaporite precipitation, closely correlating with developmental phases of salt lake. Clay adsorption causes Li depletion and isotopic fractionation, leading to elevated <em>δ</em>⁷Li signatures in the early evolutionary phase. In later phases, evaporate becomes the dominant control on brine Li isotope evolution due to evaporite formed aquicludes, reduced adsorption capacity of ancient clays, and suppression of adsorption under high salinity. (4) This study offers valuable references for understanding Cenozoic marine Li isotope evolution by establishing a source–transport–sink framework within a small sink basin. Tectonic uplift has enhanced continental weathering and physical erosion, increasing supplies of dissolved Li and fresh clay minerals in runoff, while climate change has reduced continental discharge and extended water–rock interaction time. These processes collectively enhance water–rock interactions through increased reactant supply and prolonged reaction duration, elevating riverine <em>δ</em>⁷Li fluxes into the ocean and influencing marine Li isotope evolution.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12711,"journal":{"name":"Geoscience frontiers","volume":"16 6","pages":"Article 102156"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145216981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Monazite as an indicator for orogenic gold deposits: Constraints from detrital zircon Th/U ratio and isotope data in the Central Asian Orogenic Belt","authors":"Genshen Cao ,&nbsp;Huayong Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.gsf.2025.102155","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gsf.2025.102155","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Compared to typical orogenic gold deposits, the relationship between the host rocks and orogenic gold deposits in the Central Asian Orogenic Belt (CAOB) appears less pronounced. This study complies a dataset of 97,088 U-Pb and 12,757 Hf isotopic detrital zircon analyses, employing a combination of mapping and statistical analyses techniques, to investigate the connection. Results show that regions with a Th/U ratio below 0.7 and a mantle contribution calculated ranging from 50% to 75% are favorable zones for the localization of orogenic gold deposits. The findings indicate that the presence of monazite, along with a certain input of mantle material into the host rocks, is a favorable factor for the formation of orogenic gold deposits. Moreover, the host rocks of orogenic gold deposits predominantly form in convergent tectonic settings. This study not only reveals the relationship between orogenic gold deposits and host rocks, but also offers valuable exploration implications in CAOB.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12711,"journal":{"name":"Geoscience frontiers","volume":"16 6","pages":"Article 102155"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145154545","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A novel mixed-frequency deep learning forecasting model for natural resource prices: A case study of copper futures price","authors":"Pei Du ,&nbsp;Mingyang Ji ,&nbsp;Juntao Du ,&nbsp;Jianzhou Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.gsf.2025.102159","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gsf.2025.102159","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Accurate prediction of natural resource prices plays a significant role in national economic development. However, existing research often focuses solely on same-frequency forecasting, neglecting the rich information contained in high-frequency data. To bridge this gap and explore whether mixed-frequency prediction improves the forecasting performance, this study develops an innovative mixed-frequency deep learning forecasting model grounded in Pearson correlation coefficient analysis, long-short-term memory, particle swarm optimization, and mixed-frequency data sampling regression. Taking copper price as an example, this study first applies Pearson correlation analysis to select the most relevant influencing factors from mixed-frequency variables. These factors include policy uncertainty, macroeconomic conditions, energy costs, and other non-ferrous metal prices. Subsequently, the proposed mixed-frequency deep learning model is used for predicting copper price. Experiments include comparisons with the benchmark model, multi-step prediction, statistical hypothesis testing, in-depth evaluation of forecasting effectiveness, and robustness analysis. The final experimental results demonstrate that the proposed mixed-frequency deep learning model significantly outperforms the comparison models, effectively improving prediction accuracy. This study not only expands the scope of futures price prediction research, but also provides a new perspective for time series prediction work in other fields.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12711,"journal":{"name":"Geoscience frontiers","volume":"17 1","pages":"Article 102159"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145323485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Do continental lithospheric discontinuities exert control on tectonic plate motion directions?","authors":"Yvette D. Kuiper","doi":"10.1016/j.gsf.2025.102154","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gsf.2025.102154","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Plate motion directions, and the orientations of rift zones and oceanic spreading ridges, and of transform faults and fracture zones that are perpendicular to these ridges, are generally controlled by tectonic forces such as slab pull, mantle convection, and mantle plumes. Here, it is hypothesized that within the confines of these general orientations, the exact orientations of these structures, and therefore plate motion directions, are partially controlled by suitably oriented sets of steep continental lithospheric discontinuities (CLDs), which work in concert with these larger tectonic forces.</div><div>Previously, the observation has been made that oceanic fracture zones are contiguous with CLDs, such as suture zones and other lithospheric fault zones. Based on high-resolution bathymetry, geological and geophysical data, it is demonstrated here that continents have multiple sets of lineaments parallel to such CLDs, or contiguous with CLDs where they occur farther inland and do not reach the ocean. Published analog experiments suggest that the orientations of transform faults and fracture zones are controlled by these CLDs if the angle between the spreading direction and the CLDs is no more than ∼45°. Spreading ridge segments evolve in an orientation perpendicular to these transform faults and fracture zones, so that the spreading direction becomes parallel to the transform faults and fracture zones. The implication is that the exact plate motion directions are controlled by CLDs, if a set of CLDs is orientated at low angle with the spreading direction. When plate motion directions need to change due to tectonic forces, the new hypothesis predicts that the exact directions may be controlled by a different set of suitably orientated CLDs. During later stages of oceanic spreading, the larger tectonic forces such as slab pull, mantle convection, and mantle plumes become increasingly dominant and plate motion directions may no longer be controlled by the CLDs.</div><div>While the hypothesis needs further testing, it has potentially far-reaching implications. For example, Euler pole reconstructions are commonly based on small circle patterns formed by fracture zones and transform faults in the oceanic lithosphere. Oceanic crust older than ∼200 Ma is typically destroyed by subduction, and pre-Mesozoic Euler poles can therefore not be reconstructed based on that method. If the hypothesis presented above is correct, the orientations of CLDs and associated lineament sets may be used as proxies for orientations of past transform faults and fracture zones, at least during early oceanic spreading. The locations of past Euler poles may thus be better estimated based on these CLDs and lineaments, and pre-Mesozoic plate tectonic reconstructions may be much improved in deep geologic time.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12711,"journal":{"name":"Geoscience frontiers","volume":"16 6","pages":"Article 102154"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145105117","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The H2 generation mechanisms of natural gas in the Sulige gas field, Ordos Basin, China","authors":"Panpan Zhang ,&nbsp;Zhijun Jin ,&nbsp;Xiaomei Wang ,&nbsp;Kun He ,&nbsp;Zhenguang Shang ,&nbsp;Jinhao Guo ,&nbsp;Xuan Tang ,&nbsp;Runchao Liu ,&nbsp;Runze Cui ,&nbsp;Qitu Hu","doi":"10.1016/j.gsf.2025.102153","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gsf.2025.102153","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Due to its renewability, zero-emissions, and low production cost, natural hydrogen (H₂) holds considerable potential as a carbon-free energy resource and represents a key focus for enabling energy transition and achieving carbon neutrality. The generation mechanisms and accumulation patterns of H₂ need further investigation, particularly with regard to the sources of H₂ in sedimentary basin. This knowledge gap hinders the exploration and development of H₂ resources. The study reports the concentrations and isotopic compositions of H₂ and hydrocarbons of natural gas in the Sulige gas field. The results suggest that the H₂ content in natural gas can reach up to 22.98 %, with H₂ isotope values (<em>δ</em>²H-H₂) ranging from −809‰ to −700‰. Based on comprehensive analysis of carbon and hydrogen isotopes of hydrocarbons, geological conditions, and hydrogen isotope fractionation mechanisms of H₂, this study reveals that the H₂ in the Upper Paleozoic natural gas is likely derived primarily from organic matter pyrolysis in coal-bearing source rocks, while the H₂ in the Lower Paleozoic natural gas is probably generated mainly through water radiolytic in basement granite and metamorphic rocks. The diffusion fractionation model demonstrates that significant isotopic fractionation occurs during the migration of deep-sourced H₂ to sedimentary reservoirs, resulting in notably depleted <em>δ</em>²H-H₂ values in the Lower Paleozoic natural gas. The H₂ generation through organic matter pyrolysis primarily occurs during the late gas generation stage, with peak production concentrated in the Late Triassic to Early Cretaceous periods. Given the genetic correlation between H₂ and hydrocarbons, the H₂ may accumulate with natural gas in reservoirs. In contrast, H₂ generation through water radiolysis in the study area exhibits multi-source characteristics and prolonged duration, demonstrating significant potential for independent accumulation. This study not only elucidates the generation mechanisms of H₂ but also provides a significant geological case study for understanding the distribution characteristics and resource potential of H₂ in sedimentary basins.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12711,"journal":{"name":"Geoscience frontiers","volume":"16 6","pages":"Article 102153"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145266545","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Causal mechanisms and governance priorities of the SDG-based resource-economy-environment nexus in the human-nature system","authors":"Yizhong Huan ,&nbsp;Pengpeng Mo ,&nbsp;Yiming Su ,&nbsp;Xiaoyun Li ,&nbsp;Yazhu Wang ,&nbsp;Yali Tong ,&nbsp;Tao Liang ,&nbsp;Lingqing Wang ,&nbsp;Jian Hu ,&nbsp;Guangjin Zhou","doi":"10.1016/j.gsf.2025.102152","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gsf.2025.102152","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The eight Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to resources (2, 6, 7), economy (8, 9), and environment (12, 13, 15), collectively known as REE, form the core of the human-nature system. Understanding their complex interactions is crucial for identifying transformative and effective governance actions. However, the causal mechanisms underlying the REE-related SDGs remain elusive. We used expert elicitation to assess weighted, directed interactions among 69 targets of these SDGs and applied network analysis and machine learning to identify their higher-order impacts, capacity to maintain network robustness, community structures, similarities, and systemic and structural roles. Additionally, we used causal emergence analysis and link prediction to examine potential characteristics of the causal network at macro and micro scales, respectively. The results indicate that prioritizing target 9.4 (sustainable &amp; clean industries) can accelerate overall SDG progress while enhancing synergies and maintaining systemic resilience. In the macro-network, where causal emergence occurs, macronode E dominated by ecological targets plays the strongest facilitating role. In the micro-network, four predicted links with the highest weights indicate that strengthening scientific research and technological innovation is expected to be a potential focal point for positive impact. However, its possible negative effects warrant careful consideration. Additionally, significant trade-offs may arise between energy development and species conservation in the REE nexus that should be avoided. This study offers new insights into the causal mechanisms and priorities of the SDGs in REE, promoting global human-nature system coupling and accelerating the achievement of the 2030 Agenda.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12711,"journal":{"name":"Geoscience frontiers","volume":"16 6","pages":"Article 102152"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145105585","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Characteristics and drivers of carbonaceous aerosol pollution in a coastal city of northern China","authors":"Li Fang ,&nbsp;He Meng ,&nbsp;Yanjun Yang ,&nbsp;Ruiyu Li ,&nbsp;Yang Yue ,&nbsp;Caiqing Yan","doi":"10.1016/j.gsf.2025.102151","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gsf.2025.102151","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Carbonaceous aerosols significantly impact air quality, human health and climate change, yet their concentration levels and influencing factors exhibit significant regional variability. This study examined the concentration levels and temporal variations of carbonaceous aerosols in Qingdao, a typical coastal city in China, using a year-long, high-time-resolution dataset of organic carbon (OC) and elemental carbon (EC) measurements. The impacts of meteorological conditions, primary emissions, atmospheric oxidants, and sea-land breezes were systematically analyzed by employing an interpretable machine learning model. The results revealed that atmospheric OC and EC concentration levels were relatively low in Qingdao, but secondary organic carbon (SOC) accounted for 43 % of OC, emphasizing the substantial influence of secondary sources. SOC concentrations peaked in the evening, whereas primary organic carbon (POC) and EC concentrations peaked during morning rush hours. The elevated carbonaceous aerosol concentration observed in winter likely resulted from enhanced primary emissions coupled with unfavorable dispersion conditions, whereas intensive photochemical activities during summer facilitated SOC formation. Higher SOC levels were observed during sea-land breeze days than non-sea-land breeze days. The machine learning model indicated that atmospheric oxidants played an important role in SOC formation during sea-land breeze days, while combustion related emissions may be the key factor on non-sea-land breeze days. Furthermore, SOC levels were higher under land breezes compared to sea breezes, likely due to enhanced primary emissions from terrestrial sources coupled with confined pollutant dispersion. These findings revealed complex emission-meteorology-chemistry interactions affecting coastal air quality, informing targeted air pollution mitigation strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12711,"journal":{"name":"Geoscience frontiers","volume":"16 6","pages":"Article 102151"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145105640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}