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Environmental Sciences
Duc Khuong Nguyen, Toan Luu Duc Huynh, Muhammad Ali Nasir
Summary: The study found that economic growth, capital market expansion, and trade openness are major drivers of carbon emissions in developed economies, while stock market capitalization and foreign direct investment have weak negative effects on carbon emissions. Additionally, enhancing the model with energy consumption and oil prices improves forecasting performance. The empirical findings have important policy implications for climate commitments.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Temuulen Murun, Chisa Umemiya, Takashi Morimoto, Tomohiko Hattori
Summary: This paper aims to identify practical solutions to address the common challenges faced by developing countries in preparing national climate reporting. The study collected information on good practices implemented by developing countries and highlighted factors such as efficiency, accountability, and sustainability as guiding principles for building sustainable reporting systems.
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Environmental Studies
Chisa Umemiya, Molly K. White
Summary: Although developing countries have made progress in improving their greenhouse gas inventories (GHGIs) capacity and quality, a global assessment of this improvement has not yet been conducted. Future capacity-building approaches need to clarify how GHGIs can support countries in achieving their domestic climate goals, and global assessments can be improved with increased data availability.
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Environmental Sciences
Lucia Perugini, Guido Pellis, Giacomo Grassi, Philippe Ciais, Han Dolman, Joanna I. House, Glen P. Peters, Pete Smith, Dirk Guenther, Philippe Peylin
Summary: Greenhouse gas emission inventories serve as a bridge between national and international climate policies and environmental sciences, but there is often a disconnect between research communities and inventory agencies in approaching climate change issues. Collaboration between the two communities is essential for addressing challenges, especially in complex sectors like LULUCF.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
S. V. Ajay, Thomas M. Kanthappally, E. V. Sooraj, K. P. Prathish
Summary: The paper discusses the use of dl-POPs emission trends as a measure of environmental performance for designing feasible MSWM schemes. The study focuses on a lower-middle-income, high-density state in India and develops an annual inventory of dl-POPs at the lowest administrative block level for comparative assessment. It also predicts the health risk posed by different MSWM schemes based on per-capita annual emissions of dl-POPs and proposes a scheme that can achieve a 10-fold reduction in dose levels.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Ruo-Shui Sun, Xiang Gao, Liang-Chun Deng, Can Wang
Summary: The Glasgow Climate Conference concluded with the adoption of the Glasgow Climate Pact, which strengthens global climate change governance based on the Paris Agreement. However, the system still has deficiencies, such as lack of timely information, transparency issues, hypothesis-based decision-making, and inadequate support for developing countries in terms of finance and technology.
ADVANCES IN CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Geng Qin, Hanzhi Yu
Summary: The design of the Paris Agreement follows the successful Global Experimental Governance mode used in ozone protection. However, the implementation of the agreement faced difficulties due to the traditional country classification established in the 1992 Rio Summit. As the capabilities and motivations of Annex I and non-Annex I countries developed differently, the existing incentive and constraint policies failed to encourage more ambitious mitigation commitments. To address this, the research proposes a categorization of countries into Leader, Reserve Force, Waverer, and Obscurity based on their capability and motivation. A potential climate action roadmap is also suggested to mobilize internal forces and enhance global climate governance.
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Respiratory System
Duminda Yasaratne, N. Sabrina Idrose, Shyamali C. Dharmage
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive synthesis of the burden, risk factors, and challenges of asthma management in developing countries, with a specific focus on the Asia-Pacific Region. The study highlights the higher burden of asthma in low and low-middle-income countries in the region compared to high-income countries. The challenges include inequitable distribution of healthcare, lack of advanced diagnostic measures, unavailability and unaffordability of novel therapeutics, cultural beliefs and practices, and diverse disease phenotypes.
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Environmental Sciences
Anna Kato, Kevin R. Gurney, Geoffrey S. Roest, Pawlok Dass
Summary: Quantitative assessment of greenhouse gas emissions is crucial for planning, tracking, and verifying emission reductions. This study examines the differences between two widely used U.S. CO2 emissions inventories and identifies factors such as definitions, data completeness, emission factors, and fuel heating values that contribute to discrepancies. The findings suggest the potential for a national estimation approach that maintains consistency and provides decision support to stakeholders.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Karol Tucki, Malgorzata Krzywonos, Olga Orynycz, Adam Kupczyk, Anna Baczyk, Izabela Wielewska
Summary: This study analyzed the feasibility of implementing the Paris Agreement and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in EU countries through V4 states. The analysis focused on energy policies, generation structures, consumption, and efficiency measures. Results showed that energy and heat production sectors were major contributors to carbon dioxide emissions, with Poland failing to meet reduction targets. The achievement of future goals in this area remains at risk despite planned investments and actions.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Irum Shahzadi, Muhammad Rizwan Yaseen, Muhammad Tariq Iqbal Khan, Muhammad Sohail Amjad Makhdum, Qamar Ali
Summary: This study examines the relationship between greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy, forest area, patents, and research and development expenditures in developed and developing countries. The findings show that both the utilization of renewable energy and an increase in forest area contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. To improve environmental quality, it is important to set targets for the share of renewable energy in the energy mix, provide subsidies for environmentally friendly projects, promote efficient energy use, increase forest coverage, implement environmental standards, and promote eco-friendly products through media.
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Environmental Sciences
Michaela Hegglin, Ana Bastos, Heinrich Bovensmann, Michael Buchwitz, Dominic Fawcett, Darren Ghent, Gemma Kulk, Shubha Sathyendranath, Theodore G. Shepherd, Shaun Quegan, Regine Roethlisberger, Stephen Briggs, Carlo Buontempo, Anny Cazenave, Emilio Chuvieco, Philippe Ciais, David Crisp, Richard Engelen, Suvarna Fadnavis, Martin Herold, Martin Horwath, Oskar Jonsson, Gabriel Kpaka, Christopher J. Merchant, Christian Mielke, Thomas Nagler, Frank Paul, Thomas Popp, Tristan Quaife, Nick A. Rayner, Colas Robert, Marc Schroder, Stephen Sitch, Sara Venturini, Robin van der Schalie, Mendy van der Vliet, Jean-Pierre Wigneron, R. Iestyn Woolway
Summary: Space-based Earth observation plays a crucial role in monitoring and quantifying climate system changes, and is essential for effective policy making and measuring progress towards the goals of the Paris Agreement. However, the best approach for translating observation data into actionable information is still unclear.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
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Environmental Studies
Raehyun Kim, Dong-hwan Kim, Seongsil Cho, Eunho Choi, Jinwoo Park, Sue Kyoung Lee, Yowhan Son
Summary: This study analyzed the REDD+ MRV levels in REDD+ countries, explored the relative importance of international support in REDD+ implementation, and highlighted the significance of international cooperation in developing MRV capabilities for REDD+ countries.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rajesh Sharma, Avik Sinha, Pradeep Kautish
Summary: The study explores the impacts of per capita income, renewable energy, life expectancy, and population density on the ecological footprint in eight developing countries of South and Southeast Asia from 1990 to 2015. The results show that renewable energy has significantly reduced the ecological footprint, while population density has led to increased pollution emissions. Additionally, the association between per capita income and ecological footprint is found to be N-shaped.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
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Economics
Hongbo Duan, Jiahua Pan, Tsvetan G. Tsvetanov, Bing Zhang
Summary: Asia, particularly China, has experienced rapid economic growth and will be a significant source of future greenhouse gas emissions. Despite declines in emissions from industrialized countries, substantial mitigation actions are needed in Asia to meet the Paris targets. This study provides insights and fresh perspectives on policy making and climate governance in Asian economies, contributing to the existing literature on climate economic methodologies and regional climate policy research.
CLIMATE CHANGE ECONOMICS
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Eva Boon, Jurian Vincent Meijering, Robbert Biesbroek, Fulco Ludwig
Summary: This article introduces a global Delphi study, which presents a widely supported definition for successful climate services. The definition emphasizes the importance of user satisfaction and highlights the need for climate service developers to consider climate change uncertainties, build trust and capacity with users, and tailor interactions based on user needs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Zhiqi Zhang, Xiangyu Jia, Zeren Gongbu, Dingling He, Wenjun Li
Summary: This study conducted research in two villages on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of China and found that the village with interactive and supportive government involvement achieved better outcomes compared to the village with forceful government intervention. This highlights the importance of congruence between government actions and community demands in developing self-governance institutions for natural resource management.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Yolanda L. Waters, Kerrie A. Wilson, Angela J. Dean
Summary: This study found that climate messages centered around the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) are more effective in strengthening intentions to adopt energy reduction behaviors. However, they are limited in motivating more impactful civic and social behaviors, including those seeking to influence climate policy support. Messages emphasizing collective efficacy can enhance message effect and influence the uptake of a broader range of behaviors. Emotions related to distress played a significant role in this effect. This research offers an alternative for expanding beyond traditional climate communication strategies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Daniel A. Potts, Emma J. S. Ferranti, Joshua D. Vande Hey
Summary: This study investigates the barriers to integrating satellite data into air quality management and proposes the creation of a network of experts to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange between scientific research and air quality management.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Amber W. Datta, Carina Wyborn, Brian C. Chaffin, Michele L. Barnes
Summary: Extreme climate events are changing social-ecological systems and challenging environmental governance paradigms. This study explores governance actors' perspectives on the future of reef management after a crisis and finds that multiple and conflicting visions are shaping the trajectory of coral reef governance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Ranjan Datta, Prarthona Datta
Summary: This paper discusses the importance of learning climate change solutions from the activities of cross-cultural children, and introduces reflective learning, Indigenous Elders land-based teaching, music and arts learning, and positive interactions with cross-cultural children in a cross-cultural community garden.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Julie Lydia Stounberg, Karen Timmerman, Karsten Dahl, Maurizio Pinna, Jon C. Svendsen
Summary: To combat biodiversity loss, the European Union established the Natura 2000 network. However, some sites are still not mapped, and habitats remain undefined. This study compared the definitions of blue mussel reefs in different EU member states and identified significant variations in parameters and limits used for reef identification. The study also highlighted the need for compatible and justified habitat definitions to ensure a consistent level of protection.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Shilpi Kundu, Edward A. Morgan, James C. R. Smart
Summary: Climate change impacts in low lying coastal areas, like Bangladesh, are negatively affecting food and livelihood security, necessitating adaptation measures to build resilience. However, the effective implementation of these measures is hindered by a lack of local-level knowledge.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Theodore Tallent, Aiora Zabala
Summary: This study explores how pluralism and social equity are incorporated into the governance of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in the field of conservation. Using a conceptual framework of social equity, the researchers analyze five exemplary cases to understand how practitioners assimilate these principles into their practices and governance processes. The findings highlight a strong commitment to participation and involvement of local communities, along with practices that aim to foster actor participation, build local capacity, and strengthen ownership. The study emphasizes the importance of considering diverse voices, perspectives, and forms of knowledge in conservation governance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Natalie Sampson, Carmel Price, Melanie Sampson, Mary Bradshaw, Bianca Freeman
Summary: The Title V program of the Clean Air Act provides opportunities for public participation in permit-related decisionmaking, but there is a lack of substantive changes prioritizing environmental justice in overburdened communities. Increasing the use of plain language can improve public participation by enhancing access, transparency, and accountability. Analysis of public notices revealed poor writing quality and a lack of attention to writing strategies for improved understanding and addressing environmental health and justice. Suggestions for improving public notices are provided, emphasizing the need for plain language and environmental health literacy.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Karabi Bezboruah, Amruta Sakalker, Michelle Hummel, Oswald Jenewein, Kathryn Masten, Yonghe Liu
Summary: This study examines the role of a rural, community-based nonprofit organization in addressing coastal flooding. Through an analysis of the Ingleside on the Bay Coastal Watch Association (IOBCWA) in Texas, the study finds that the organization has improved the community's adaptive capacity through activities such as community organizing, advocacy, data collection, resident capacity building, and regional communication networks. However, more policies, partnerships, and inclusion of socially vulnerable groups are needed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Heli Saarikoski, Suvi Vikstrom, Lasse Peltonen
Summary: This paper examines the cormorant conflict in Finland, highlighting the frame conflict resulting from different scales of analysis. The study finds that knowledge co-production processes have the potential to address environmental conflicts and generate practical and contextually appropriate knowledge. Key factors include participants' control over information and third-party facilitation of dialogue.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Naomi Terry, Azucena Castro, Bwalya Chibwe, Geci Karuri-Sebina, Codruta Savu, Laura Pereira
Summary: The practice of envisioning the future has deep roots in African traditions, but is not widely used in conventional futuring methodologies. To achieve a decolonial approach to futuring, it is important to consider diverse pasts and storytelling forms. Stories can serve as mechanisms of power, healing, and diversification, leading to more just and ecologically sustainable futures.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Priya Chetri, Upasna Sharma, P. Vigneswara Ilavarasan
Summary: Previous studies have overlooked the role of information in farmers' capacity to adapt to weather and climate variability. This paper examines the relationship between farmers' access to weather information and the uptake of farm-level adaptation strategies, and highlights the potential of information in improving farmers' adaptive capacity. The paper also emphasizes the moderating effect of farmers' social ecosystem on this relationship.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Baker Matovu, Floor Brouwer, Raimund Bleischwitz, Firas Aljanabi, Meltem Alkoyak-Yildiz
Summary: This paper proposes a novel framework for sustainable sand mining based on Ecosystem Service Assessment. It analyzes the case of Kerala, India to demonstrate the impacts of sand mining on local ecosystems and livelihoods. The article also highlights seven key steps that can guide sustainable sand mining and promote integrated governance systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)