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Front. Environ. Sci. Eng.    2024, Vol. 18 Issue (3) : 39    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11783-024-1799-0
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Embracing digital mindsets to ensure a sustainable future
Chengjun Li1, Riqing Yu2, Wenjing Ning3, Huan Zhong3,4(), Christian Sonne5,6()
1. Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay Area, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510000, China
2. Department of Biology, Center for Environment, Biodiversity and Conservation, The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX 75701, USA
3. School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210000, China
4. Environmental and Life Science Program, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 0A1, Canada
5. Faculty of Science and Technology, Aarhus University, Roskilde, Denmark 4000, The Kingdom of Denmark
6. Sustainability Cluster, School of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001, India
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Keywords Wildlife      Climate Change      Heavy metals      Noise      LAN      Light pollution     
Corresponding Author(s): Huan Zhong,Christian Sonne   
Issue Date: 11 December 2023
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Chengjun Li,Riqing Yu,Wenjing Ning, et al. Embracing digital mindsets to ensure a sustainable future[J]. Front. Environ. Sci. Eng., 2024, 18(3): 39.
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  A firework display at the harbor of Lubec, Maine. The dusk sky, water and boats provided a beautiful setting for the colorful show. However, the smoke generated by fireworks is also visible above boats and in the air. Credit: Photo by Ray Hennessy on Unsplash.
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