Article
Environmental Sciences
Shazia Rehman, Erum Rehman, Ayesha Mumtaz, Zhang Jianglin
Summary: This study analyzes the impact of wind and solar energy generation, economic development, and fossil fuel consumption on CO2 emissions in China, India, and the USA. The results show that India is a major contributor to carbon emissions caused by economic development, and China's carbon emissions are mainly due to fossil fuel consumption. Wind and solar energy generation have a significant impact in reducing carbon emissions in China and the USA.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abdul Waris, Sher Khan, Martin Hronec, Marian Suplata
Summary: Globally, renewable energy sources such as biofuel, wind, solar, and hydro energy are increasingly valued by businesses for their benefits in preventing climate change and protecting the environment. This article examines the relationship between these energy sources, coal consumption, and CO2 emissions in 19 G20 member countries. The results show that solar energy and biofuel usage have a negative impact on carbon emissions, while wind energy consumption has a positive impact. Hydro energy consumption, however, is statistically insignificant. The significance of this study lies in including these renewable energy sources as new indicators for G20 countries, and it emphasizes the potential of the solar-hydro-biofuel-wind industry in reducing nonrenewable energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Weijun He, Hao Chen
Summary: The study investigates the convergence pattern of per capita aggregate energy consumption among 30 Chinese provinces from 1990 to 2017. The results show that the full sample of provinces cannot converge to a common level in per capita energy consumption, but partial convergence can be achieved with energy consumption reduction in specific provinces. Suggestions are made for high energy-consuming provinces to make efforts in reducing energy consumption to achieve convergence.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hakan Acaroglu, Mustafa Gullu
Summary: This paper focuses on climate change in Turkey caused by energy consumption. The results show a negative relationship between renewable energy consumption and temperature, indicating that an increase in renewable energy can help decrease temperature. On the other hand, non-renewable energy consumption has a positive relationship with precipitation, suggesting a negative effect on climate change. Encouraging renewable energy consumption through government incentives can be a powerful solution to mitigate the negative effects of climate change in Turkey.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Haodong Li, Wenqing Qin, Jinhui Li, Zuyuan Tian, Fen Jiao, Congren Yang
Summary: Tin production is concentrated in a few countries, while consumption is mainly concentrated in several other countries, with a country's position in global tin trade closely correlated with its per capita GDP level.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yintao Lu, Jianfa Gao, Hue T. Nguyen, Soumini Vijayasarathy, Peng Du, Xiqing Li, Hong Yao, Jochen F. Mueller, Phong K. Thai
Summary: China produces and consumes a large amount of PFASs, with significant regional variations in PFASs emissions. The concentrations and mass loads of PFOA and PFOS are higher in Eastern China, while certain cities in Central and West areas are hotspots for PFASs pollution. Population density and GDP are positively correlated with PFASs concentrations in wastewater, and certain legacy PFASs are still released into wastewater despite a reduction in production volume.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shahina Pardhan, Nick Drydakis
Summary: The study suggests that countries with higher GDP per capita in Europe tend to have lower rates of new COVID-19 cases, while countries with lower GDP per capita are more likely to experience higher changes in new COVID-19 cases. This indicates that a country's economic performance could be a critical factor in determining the rate of COVID-19 cases during the pandemic.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
E. Hernandez-Ramirez, M. del Castillo-Mussot, J. Hernandez-Casildo
Summary: From 1990 to 2017, per capita nominal country gross domestic product (PCGDP) and gross domestic product at purchasing power parity (PCGDP-PPP) generally followed stretched exponential distributions, with beta values around 0.5-0.7 for PCGDP and close to 1 for PCGDP-PPP. Following the 2008-2009 global financial crisis, PCGDP-PPP SED appeared to converge to an exponential distribution, indicating a possible link between economic trade and energy conservation in elastic collisions. The use of PCGDP-PPP as a more accurate and stable measurement of average economic activity across countries may be reinforced compared to nominal or market values.
PHYSICA A-STATISTICAL MECHANICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Bangjun Wang, Linyu Cui, Ji Feng, Wang Yue
Summary: This study uses a nonlinear time-varying factor model and clustering algorithm to test the club convergence effect of urban per capita energy consumption in 243 prefecture-level cities in China. It reveals that there are 4 convergent clubs and 1 divergent club, and identifies the influencing factors on the convergence of per capita energy consumption. The findings can provide a basis and reference for realizing the transformation of energy consumption between regions and promoting coordinated regional development.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Huiping Wang, Yi Wang
Summary: A new fractional gray Bernoulli model (GFGBM (1,1,t(alpha))) is proposed in this study to predict the per capita primary energy consumption (PPEC) of major economies in the world. The model shows strong adaptability and effectiveness, outperforming other gray models in predicting PPEC. The model is used to forecast the PPEC of India, the world, OECD countries, and non-OECD countries for the next 5 years, showing varying degrees of growth in PPEC for these economies.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Junxian Wang, Muhammad Shahid Hassan, Majed Alharthi, Noman Arshed, Imran Hanif, Muhammad Ibrahim Saeed
Summary: The study found that fossil fuels and oil electricity generation have a positive impact on economic growth in Pakistan, while renewable energy and hydroelectric power have negative effects, showing an inverted U-shaped relationship. It suggests that the government should shift towards renewable energy sources for sustainable economic growth.
ENERGY STRATEGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Ifeoluwa Garba, Richard Bellingham
Summary: Accessibility to modern energy services is crucial for addressing global development issues and reducing carbon emissions. Energy poverty, particularly in developing countries, remains a severe yet overlooked challenge, with key aspects including lack of access to electricity and clean cooking fuels. Despite over a third of the global population facing this issue, there is currently a lack of empirical studies quantifying the relationship between traditional energy fuel use and economic development.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Qiang Wang, Lili Wang, Rongrong Li
Summary: The study finds a positive relationship between renewable energy consumption and life expectancy, especially in high-income countries. Moreover, there is a double threshold effect of per capita GDP on the relationship between renewable energy consumption and life expectancy.
ENERGY STRATEGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Predrag Petrovic
Summary: This paper examines the relationship between economic activity and energy use for 82 countries from 1971 to 2014. The study finds robust evidence of bi-directional causality in both the short and long term, suggesting that small changes in energy consumption can have significant impacts on GDP. The findings highlight the importance of balancing energy conservation policies with economic growth, and the need for investments in modernizing the energy sector.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lijing Wang, Yi Xiao, Zhiyun Ouyang
Summary: The study found that food consumption per capita in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has remained stable at a well-off level since 2010, corresponding to the physical geographic and climatic environment. The conflict between food security and ecosystem conservation can be managed without sacrificing nature, as total grain consumption has been stable since 2010 and agricultural conditions in the QTP have improved.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Altemar L. Pedreira Junior, Marcelo S. Biudes, Nadja G. Machado, George L. Vourlitis, Hatim M. E. Geli, Luiz Octavio F. dos Santos, Carlos A. S. Querino, Israel O. Ivo, Nevio Lotufo Neto
Summary: A study compared the reliability of different precipitation products for estimating precipitation in Mato Grosso, Brazil, with TRMM, GPM, GPCP, and GLDAS showing better performance and MERRA showing the worst performance. The findings can support decision-making in water resources management, sustainability of agriculture production, and drought management in the region.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammed N. Sawalhah, Yahia A. Othman, Anas Abu Yahya, Salman D. Al-Kofahi, Fatima A. Al-Lataifeh, Andres F. Cibils
Summary: The study revealed that the Northern Badia had the largest vegetation area in 2019, while the Middle and Eastern Badia had smaller vegetation areas. The area covered with scattered vegetation in 2020 was higher than in 2019 and 2018, and the curfew during the lockdown period helped restore rangeland vegetation.
ARID LAND RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Melakeneh G. Gedefaw, Hatim M. E. Geli, Temesgen Alemayehu Abera
Summary: This study aimed to investigate structural and productivity changes in rangeland ecosystems in New Mexico from 1984 to 2015. Results showed 17.6% of the area experienced a decrease in productivity, 12.8% had an increase, and 55.6% had insignificant changes. A framework for assessment was developed alongside the study.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammed N. Sawalhah, Hatim M. E. Geli, Jerry L. Holechek, Andres F. Cibils, Sheri Spiegal, Craig Gifford
Summary: New Mexico has been identified as the state in the US most adversely impacted by climate change and water stress, with its beef cattle industry mainly relying on green water for forage irrigation. The majority of New Mexico's beef water footprint is attributed to green water use in rangelands, with blue water accounting for a smaller portion. The contribution of green vs. blue water varies significantly among different phases of beef production.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ashraf J. Zaied, Hatim M. E. Geli, Andres F. Cibils, Mohammed N. Sawalhah, Jerry L. Holechek, Charlotte C. Gard, Saleh A. Idhirij, Melakeneh G. Gedefaw, Greg L. Torell
Summary: The study revealed that cattle and calf prices usually drop from October to January and peak in April. Inventory of replacement heifers and steers showed a negative relationship with cattle prices, while inventory of calves showed a positive relationship with calf prices. Cattle and calf prices exhibited a negative linear relationship with drought, and displayed 6- and 10-year cycles in their prices.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kamini Yadav, Hatim M. E. Geli, Andres F. Cibils, Michael Hayes, Alexander Fernald, James Peach, Mohammed N. Sawalhah, Vincent C. Tidwell, Lindsay E. Johnson, Ashraf J. Zaied, Melakeneh G. Gedefaw
Summary: The study developed an integrated framework for assessing food, energy, water, well-being, and resilience systems, which can be used to evaluate and predict the dynamic behavior of FEW systems in response to environmental and socioeconomic changes, guiding the development of management strategies to enhance the resilience of ecological and socioeconomic well-being in vulnerable regions like NM.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Lucas Peres Angelini, Marcelo Sacardi Biudes, Nadja Gomes Machado, Hatim M. E. Geli, George Louis Vourlitis, Anderson Ruhoff, Jose de Souza Nogueira
Summary: This study evaluated algorithms for calculating surface albedo and surface temperature in estimating SEBFs and ET in the Cerrado-Pantanal transition region of Mato Grosso, Brazil. The study found that a surface reflectance model developed in this study performed better than conventional models in estimating SEBFs and ET.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marcelo Sacardi Biudes, Hatim M. E. Geli, George Louis Vourlitis, Nadja Gomes Machado, Vagner Marques Pavao, Luiz Octavio Fabricio dos Santos, Carlos Alexandre Santos Querino
Summary: Brazilian tropical ecosystems in the state of Mato Grosso have undergone significant land use and cover changes, which directly affect the mass and energy exchange near the surface and the process of evapotranspiration (ET). This study aimed to characterize the temporal and spatial patterns of ET using remotely sensed products and evaluate the accuracy of MOD16 ET in representing the ET patterns in Mato Grosso. The results showed that there was no significant difference between the MOD16 ET and the measured ET, indicating a good performance of MOD16 ET in this region. The spatial variation of ET was similar to the climatology of Mato Grosso, with higher ET in the wet period compared to the dry period. The study emphasizes the importance of studying ET in Mato Grosso due to land cover and climate change.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
David S. Dang, Chaoyu Zhai, Mahesh N. Nair, Kara J. Thornton, Mohammed N. Sawalhah, Sulaiman K. Matarneh
Summary: Predicting and managing meat tenderness is a challenging task for the meat industry. Proteomic profiling provides a global understanding of protein changes in postmortem muscle and can help identify potential biomarkers related to tenderness. In this study, proteomic analysis was conducted on beef samples to examine the differences in protein abundance between tender and tough steaks.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luiz Octavio F. dos Santos, Nadja G. Machado, Marcelo S. Biudes, Hatim M. E. Geli, Carlos Alexandre S. Querino, Anderson L. Ruhoff, Israel O. Ivo, Nevio Lotufo Neto
Summary: The objective of this study was to characterize the trend of extreme climatic events in terms of precipitation and air temperature in the Brazilian Midwest, and to analyze their relationship with Pacific and Atlantic Sea Surface Temperature anomalies. The study found significant variability in precipitation and air temperature extremes in the region, with precipitation exhibiting greater variability than air temperature. The study also identified a correlation between Pacific and Atlantic SSTAs and extreme precipitation and air temperature events in the Brazilian Midwest.
Article
Environmental Studies
Kamini Yadav, Hatim M. E. Geli
Summary: Agricultural production systems in New Mexico are facing increasing pressure due to climate change, requiring accurate yield predictions and climate-smart adaptation strategies for sustainability. This study focused on identifying important climate variables, evaluating the use of remotely sensed data, and determining the impact of data record length on yield prediction, with results showing the combination of climate and NDVI data providing better predictions for crop yields.