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Business
Somudeep Bhattacharjee, Ivan Das, Champa Nandi
Summary: The main aim of this paper is to diagnose the impact of climate change on the energy sector by analyzing its scenario, causes, and solutions. It discusses the climate change scenario in India, performs a comparative difference analysis of selected climatic variables, predicts future climatic variables using the ARIMA model, investigates the interdependency between climate change and the electricity sector, presents the current electricity scenario and renewable power potential in India, and suggests open research challenges and recommendations for improving the energy sector. The analysis concludes that climate change and the energy sector are mutually connected, and reducing climate change impacts can be achieved through the improvement of the energy sector using renewable energy.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mehdi Gholami Rostam, Alireza Abbasi
Summary: Building energy designs should consider future climate change and a dynamic climate-adaptive framework can improve energy efficiency and reduce energy demand by an average of 23%.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Navroz K. K. Dubash
Summary: Fossil fuels should be conserved and used primarily in the areas where they have the greatest impact on human well-being.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lazarus Adua, Karen Xuan Zhang, Brett Clark
Summary: This study examines the comparative effectiveness of energy efficiency improvement and renewable energy sources in reducing carbon dioxide emissions, finding both solutions to be effective but renewable energy having a slight edge. The authors caution against exclusive reliance on these solutions and emphasize the need for broader social changes to limit long-term global temperature increases.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2021)
Article
Economics
Jose Garcia-Quevedo, Elisenda Jove-Llopis
Summary: Increasing energy efficiency is considered a cost-effective way to reduce air emissions and improve economic performance in manufacturing industries, but the effectiveness of policies to promote the adoption of energy-saving technologies remains inconclusive. This paper aims to study the impact of different environmental policy measures on energy efficiency investments, analyzing data from Spanish industries between 2010 and 2017. Four main instruments are considered: regulation, taxes, subsidies, and tax credits.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ali Q. Al-Shetwi
Summary: This study discusses the role of renewable energy integration in sustainable development, provides an up-to-date review of the integration trends, and analyzes the impact on the environment and adverse effects. It also reviews the challenges in technical and operational aspects, integration policies and standards, environmental concerns, resource selection, and social challenges towards a sustainable electricity future.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abbas Ali Chandio, Muhammad Ibrahim Shah, Narayan Sethi, Zulqarnain Mushtaq
Summary: This paper examines the impact of climate change and financial development on agricultural production in ASEAN-4 countries from 1990 to 2016. The results show that climate change has a negative effect on agricultural production, while renewable energy, human capital, and institutional quality have positive effects. There is a U-shaped relationship between financial development and agricultural production.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Khaled H. M. Al-Hamed, Ibrahim Dincer
Summary: This study presents a thermodynamic analysis of an ammonia-based carbon capturing system that produces valuable commodities to offset the high costs of carbon capturing. Despite the high energy requirements, the system has the potential to generate economic value.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fayyaz Ahmad, Muhammad Umar Draz, Abbas Ali Chandio, Lijuan Su, Munir Ahmad, Muhammad Irfan
Summary: This study examines the impact of service sector contribution and renewable energy on environmental quality in ASEAN5 countries, finding that the service sectors of Thailand, the Philippines, and Singapore increase CO2 emissions, while those of Malaysia and Indonesia can reduce CO2 emissions. The increasing share of renewable energy enhances environmental quality, but its effects vary among ASEAN5 economies; non-renewable energy, population, and economic development contribute to environmental deterioration.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiayao Cui, Matthew Labbe, Hyun-Joong Chung, Douglas G. Ivey
Summary: In this study, gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) were prepared via polymerization of poly(acrylic) acid in the presence of KOH and ZnO, and GPE-KOH-KI was fabricated by immersing GPE-KOH in a solution containing KOH, KI, and ZnO. The addition of KI to the electrolyte improved the battery efficiency and extended the working temperature range to as low as -41 degrees C. The reaction mechanism for ZABs using KI as an additive was found to involve a combination of oxygen reduction and iodate reduction reactions.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Kamia Handayani, Pinto Anugrah, Fadjar Goembira, Indra Overland, Beni Suryadi, Akbar Swandaru
Summary: This paper uses the Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP) to assess the pathways for achieving net-zero emissions in the ASEAN power sector by 2050. The LEAP simulations indicate that ASEAN member states need to utilize their renewable energy potential and undergo a technological transformation to reach the net-zero emissions goal.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tim T. Pedersen, Mikael Skou Andersen, Marta Victoria, Gorm B. Andresen
Summary: Climate change mitigation is a global challenge that requires national-level authorities to resolve, similar to a "tragedy of the commons". This paradox is reflected in Europe, where climate commitments are made collectively by the EU but implementation is the responsibility of individual Member States. We investigated near-optimal effort-sharing scenarios for decarbonizing the European electricity sector between 55% and 75% relative to 1990, in line with 2030 ambitions. Our findings reveal that only specific effort-sharing schemes can achieve the theoretical minimum system cost, with most cases incurring an additional cost of at least 5%. The results highlight significant inequalities in the efforts required to decarbonize national electricity sectors.
Article
Thermodynamics
Rasmus Magni Johannsen, Brian Vad Mathiesen, Katerina Kermeli, Wina Crijns-Graus, Poul Alberg Ostergaard
Summary: This paper presents the use of the tool IndustryPLAN to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy in the European industrial sector. The results show that known technologies can decarbonise most of the industry, but limiting bioenergy consumption is a critical challenge. A full transition to renewable energy requires sustainable investments from 2030 onwards and full decarbonisation of grid electricity.
Article
Economics
Konstantinos Koasidis, Vangelis Marinakis, Alexandros Nikas, Katerina Chira, Alexandros Flamos, Haris Doukas
Summary: This study explores the monetization of behavioral change as a policy measure to support energy management in the residential sector. By linking an energy efficiency reward mechanism with a demand-side management model, a case study in the Greek residential sector showcases potential for achieving energy reduction through behavioral actions.
Article
Thermodynamics
Vassilis Daioglou, Efstratios Mikropoulos, David Gernaat, Detlef P. van Vuuren
Summary: The residential sector plays a significant role in global energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Decarbonization strategies for this sector involve reducing heating demand, improving building envelope efficiency, and adopting advanced heating technologies. While heating demand is expected to decrease in a 2 degrees C scenario, cooling demand is projected to increase, especially in warmer regions. However, combining measures such as high efficiency heating and cooling, increased insulation, and rooftop PV can almost eliminate direct residential emissions by 2100.
Article
Thermodynamics
Genovaite Liobikien, Renata Dagiliute
Summary: The development of renewable energy largely relies on the choices made by private consumers. The willingness to pay more for green energy remains a challenge, with factors such as environmental concern, subjective norms, income, and age influencing this decision. While knowledge about the environmental impact and pressure from social norms play a significant role, factors like gender do not have a significant impact in influencing consumers' willingness to pay more for green energy.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Audrone Minelgaite, Genovaite Liobikiene
Summary: The study found a significant increase in pro-environmental behavior in Lithuania in 2020, particularly in waste sorting and purchasing environmentally friendly goods. The impact of values, beliefs, and norms on pro-environmental behavior varied between different years.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Migle Jakucionyte-Skodiene, Genovaite Liobikiene
Summary: This study analyzed the changes in climate change concern, personal responsibility, and climate-friendly behavior in the EU-28 from 2015 to 2019, and evaluated how these changes contribute to different actions. The results showed that changes in concern and responsibility influenced behaviors such as waste management, energy supplier choice, and purchase of low-energy homes.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Genovaite Liobikiene, Janis Brizga
Summary: This paper investigates sustainable consumption and the development of pro-environmental behavior in the Baltic States. The results demonstrate that transportation, food, and housing contribute the most to household carbon footprints. Behavioral changes can reduce environmental impacts, but structural changes in the agro-food, housing, energy, and transport systems are also necessary.
Article
Thermodynamics
Migle Jakucionyte-Skodiene, Ricardas Krikstolaitis, Genovaite Liobikiene
Summary: In the European Union, the household sector accounts for a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions and this share is increasing. Research indicates that changes in concern, personal responsibility, and climate-friendly behavior can have a significant impact on household emissions. However, there is a lack of studies on how these factors contribute to household greenhouse gas emissions. This study aims to analyze the effects of changes in concern, personal responsibility, and climate-friendly behavior on household emissions in the EU. The results show that changes in the choice of green energy supplier and home insulation significantly affect greenhouse gas emissions in the household sector.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Genovaite Liobikiene, Astrida Miceikien
Summary: This study aims to reveal the most effective tools for promoting sustainable transport behavior and analyze their contribution using survey data from Lithuania. The findings show a relatively low level of sustainable transport behavior, with informational, social, and convenience tools significantly influencing this behavior, while financial tools have an insignificant impact.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Genovaite Liobikiene, Ricardas Krikstolaitis, Astrida Miceikiene
Summary: This study analyzed the changes in biomass extraction in EU countries and found that during the period of economic growth and transition, biomass extraction decreased in most EU countries, while during the bioeconomy strategy period, only a few countries had a reduction in biomass extraction. The study suggests that achieving sustainable bioeconomy principles in most EU countries remains a significant challenge, and efforts should be made to improve the productivity level of biomass.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Saeid Karimi, Genovaite Liobikiene, Fatemeh Alitavakoli
Summary: Religiosity has a significant impact on the pro-environmental intentions and behaviors of rural female facilitators, which is mediated by subjective norms, environmental attitudes, and perceived behavioral control.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Genovaite Liobikiene, Astrida Miceikiene
Summary: This paper explores the importance of increasing bioenergy production and consumption in order to implement the bioeconomy strategy and address climate change. Using the case of Lithuania, the study identifies that financial mechanisms and knowledge about bioenergy and its environmental benefits have the greatest influence on the willingness to use bioenergy. Information mechanisms also play a role in shaping this intention, while social mechanisms have no impact on knowledge level or intention to use bioenergy. This research contributes to the formulation of bioeconomy policies and the promotion of bioenergy usage in the household sector.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Agne Skeiryte, Ricardas Krikstolaitis, Genovaite Liobikiene
Summary: This paper analyzes the difference in climate change perception, responsibility, and climate-friendly behavior among different generations in the EU. The results show that younger generations have a higher awareness of climate change and place more responsibility on business/industrial sectors and environmental groups. However, they perform better in taking personal responsibility, using environmentally friendly alternatives, and considering carbon footprint, but less in waste separation and reducing the use of disposable items.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Saeid Karimi, Farzaneh Ahmadi Malek, Ahmad Yaghoubi Farani, Genovaite Liobikiene
Summary: This study aims to examine the mediating role of the four dimensions of psychological capital (self-efficacy, hope, resilience, and optimism) in the relationship between transformational leadership and employees' innovative work behavior. Data from 178 Iranian agriculture experts were analyzed, and the results showed that transformational leadership had a direct and positive relationship with employees' innovative work behavior. Furthermore, hope and self-efficacy partially mediated this relationship. This study fills a gap in the literature and has important implications for developing countries' public sector in understanding the influence of psychological capital on transformational leadership and employees' innovative work behavior.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yaser Mohammadi, Feyzallah Monavvarifard, Laleh Salehi, Reza Movahedi, Saeid Karimi, Genovaite Liobikiene
Summary: As sustainable universities prioritize sustainability in teaching and research, understanding their transition process is crucial. The study emphasizes the roles of students and management in explaining the sustainability process, using a mixed-method approach. It identifies six factors contributing to effective implementation of sustainability in universities: university culture, leadership, education, knowledge, attitudes, and commitment to sustainability. The results reveal that leadership and culture positively influence sustainability education, which in turn affects students' knowledge, attitudes, and commitment. This study's findings can help policy makers, managers, and students contribute to the transition towards sustainable universities.
Article
Economics
Genovaite Liobikiene, Yuliia Matiiuk, Ricardas Krikstolaitis
Summary: The number of crises experienced worldwide has led to a reevaluation of various aspects of people's lives. This paper examines concerns regarding current crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and climate change's impact on energy-saving behavior and environmental concern. A survey conducted in Lithuania in 2022 revealed that the war in Ukraine was the most concerning problem, followed by climate change. The Covid-19 pandemic was found to have contributed more to changes in environmental concern and energy-saving actions. Additionally, the war in Ukraine positively influenced energy-saving behavior, while the Covid-19 pandemic concern had a negative influence.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Genovaite Liobikiene, Astrida Miceikiene
Summary: The Green Deal is a European development strategy aiming to create an environmentally friendly economy, and the Bioeconomy Strategy plays a crucial role in its implementation. However, little evaluation has been done on the role of bioeconomy in the Green Deal. This paper aims to identify the main roles, overlaps, opportunities, and challenges of bioeconomy in the Green Deal through comparing policy documents.
Article
Economics
Migle Jakucionyte-Skodiene, Genovaite Liobikiene
Summary: The increasing frequency of extreme weather events has led policymakers to commit to stricter measures for mitigating climate change. However, there is a lack of research on the changes in electricity and energy for heating consumption and CO2 emissions. This study aims to analyze the determinants of electricity, energy for heating, electricity consumption, and CO2 pollution in Lithuania in 2022, including environmental awareness, climate change policy, and social-demographic variables. The results show a significant decrease in energy for heating consumption and CO2 emissions, while electricity consumption increased. Education level, environmental knowledge, and pro-environmental behavior significantly influenced electricity and energy for heating consumption and their pollution. The promotion of renovation processes and renewable energy consumption is crucial for effective climate change policy implementation.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lars odegaard Bentsen, Narada Dilp Warakagoda, Roy Stenbro, Paal Engelstad
Summary: This study investigates uncertainty modeling in wind power forecasting using different parametric and non-parametric methods. Johnson's SU distribution is found to outperform Gaussian distributions in predicting wind power. This research contributes to the literature by introducing Johnson's SU distribution as a candidate for probabilistic wind forecasting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Liu, Qiuchen Wang, Yunhao Wen, Long Li, Xinfang Zhang, Yi Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the characteristics of process parameters in three lean gas ethane recovery processes and establishes a prediction and multiobjective optimization model for ethane recovery and system energy consumption. A new method for comparing ethane recovery processes for lean gas is proposed, and the addition of extra coolers improves the ethane recovery. The support vector regression model based on grey wolf optimization demonstrates the highest prediction accuracy, and the multiobjective multiverse optimization algorithm shows the best optimization performance and diversity in the solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cairong Song, Haidong Yang, Xian-Bing Meng, Pan Yang, Jianyang Cai, Hao Bao, Kangkang Xu
Summary: The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based prediction framework, aTCN-LSTM, for accurate cooling load predictions. The framework utilizes a gate-controlled multi-head temporal convolutional network and a sparse probabilistic self-attention mechanism with a bidirectional long short-term memory network to capture both temporal and long-term dependencies in the cooling load sequences. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method, which can serve as an effective guide for HVAC chiller scheduling and demand management initiatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhe Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia, Jizhou Zhang
Summary: This study uses survey data from the Loess Plateau in China to evaluate the impact of social interaction on the adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) technology by farmers. The study finds that social interaction increases the likelihood of farmers adopting SWC, and internet use moderates this effect. The positive impact of social interaction on SWC adoption is more pronounced for farmers in larger villages and those who join cooperative societies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenghua Zhang, Yunfei Yan, Kaiming Shen, Zongguo Xue, Jingxiang You, Yonghong Wu, Ziqiang He
Summary: This paper reports a novel method that significantly improves combustion performance, including heat transfer enhancement under steady-state conditions and adaptive stable flame regulation under velocity sudden increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
