Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
W. Scott Lincoln, Rafal Ogorek, Brett Borchardt, Siobhan Heraty
Summary: After extensive research, the staff at the National Weather Service (NWS) Chicago Forecast Office discovered that the tornado on May 22, 1855 actually occurred in Des Plaines, rather than the previously believed location of Jefferson Park. This correction dispels the long-standing misunderstanding and confusion surrounding the tornado's location.
BULLETIN OF THE AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
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)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohamed Marzouk, Khalid Attia, Shimaa Azab
Summary: This paper utilizes Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System techniques to develop a GIS data model for evaluating the long-term impacts of climate change on coastal zones and identifying the most vulnerable areas. By selecting suitable climate adaptation means, the devastating effects of climate change can be minimized.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
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)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dinh-Thanh Nguyen, Zhen-jiang Shen, Minh-Hoang Truong, Kenichi Sugihara
Summary: This research aims to develop evacuation modeling with consideration of road blockades to simulate how residents move to evacuation centers after a disaster, particularly focusing on the effects of road blockades on evacuation routes and access to shelters. The study shows that road blockades can significantly impact evacuation efforts and may lead to longer routes and increased difficulties for evacuees in reaching shelters. The results suggest the importance of incorporating road blockades into evacuation simulations to improve the overall effectiveness and realism of disaster management strategies.
Article
Thermodynamics
Haiyang Lin, Caiyun Bian, Yu Wang, Hailong Li, Qie Sun, Fredrik Wallin
Summary: In this study, a novel framework is proposed to determine the optimal location and size of PCSs by considering charging behaviors and urban land uses. The model's effectiveness is demonstrated through a case study in Va euro steras, a Swedish city. Factors like charging demand, location and service range, and charging price impact the profitability and competitiveness of PCSs.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jinyang Wang, Philippe Ciais, Pete Smith, Xiaoyuan Yan, Yakov Kuzyakov, Shuwei Liu, Tingting Li, Jianwen Zou
Summary: The increase in atmospheric methane concentrations since 2007 is a global concern, potentially caused by emissions from rice cultivation. Estimating methane emissions from rice fields and their abatement potential is crucial to assess the contribution of improved rice management. However, the contribution of rice field emissions to the renewed methane increase and global abatement potential remains unclear.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Diego Cardoza, Inmaculada Romero, Teresa Martinez, Encarnacion Ruiz, Francisco J. Gallego, Juan Carlos Lopez-Linares, Paloma Manzanares, Eulogio Castro
Summary: The biorefinery process based on lignocellulosic feedstock from olive crop areas in Andalusia, Spain, can valorize olive wastes to produce bioenergy and high value-added renewable products. Geographic information tools were used to determine biomass availability and environmental fragility in the study area, identifying optimal locations for biorefineries based on olive-derived biomass. Three zones with low fragility and high biomass availability were selected for potential implementation of biorefineries.
Article
Environmental Studies
Shihong Guo
Summary: This study reveals the complexity of implementing low-carbon policies in Chinese cities and identifies the necessary conditions of financial support and monitoring systems, as well as the sufficient condition of political leadership for achieving greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. It also highlights the limitations of local low-carbon development in China due to the absence of financial support and limited political attention.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kieren Rudge
Summary: Although climate adaptation planning processes in cities have become more open to public input, equitable outcomes are still not guaranteed. Community-based organizations play important roles in climate adaptation planning in New York City, but there are multiple barriers to their engagement.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Joana Melo, Timothy Baker, Dirk Nemitz, Shaun Quegan, Guy Ziv
Summary: The Earth observation community is working to increase the use of satellite-based maps in national greenhouse gas inventories submitted to the UNFCCC. A study on the use of Earth observation products in tropical countries' forest reference levels found limited uptake, with global forest change being the most widely used product. Interaction between developers of Earth observation products and GHG inventory groups is needed to ensure suitability for national reporting and contribute to more complete global estimates.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Natalia Duque, Peter M. Bach, Lisa Scholten, Fabrizia Fappiano, Max Maurer
Summary: This study presents an algorithm for creating realistic sanitary sewer networks. The research finds that using a sequential Pipeby-Pipe design algorithm and a spatial resolution of 250 meters can generate a computationally efficient wastewater sewer network with adequate hydraulic performance. Compared to highly detailed or abstract models, this simplification method significantly reduces the computational time and can serve as a starting point for exploring infrastructure adaptation measures.
Article
Environmental Studies
Javier Velazquez, Javier Infante, Inmaculada Gomez, Ana Hernando, Derya Gülcin, Fernando Herraez, Victor Rincon, Rui Alexandre Castanho
Summary: Walkability is a crucial factor in modern urban development strategies due to its impact on various aspects such as health, sustainable development, climate change, and tourism. This study aims to develop a methodology to calculate the walkability index in tourist cities and predict how climate change will affect it. The research is conducted in three phases, focusing on factors such as facilities, accessibility, population density, and climate-related variables.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tanya Arora, Chirla Sarvani Reddy, Raghav Sharma, Sharat Divakar Kilaparthi, Lovleen Gupta
Summary: The objective of this study is to develop a comprehensive emission inventory of GHGs in Delhi, India, and identify the contribution of different sectors to net emissions. The study estimates an annual emission load of 51,081 ktCO2e from 2017 to 2021, with the stationary combustion sector accounting for the majority of emissions. It emphasizes the need for localized inventories and focused mitigation strategies to target primary emitting sectors.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tong Cui, Yukun Li, Long Yang, Yi Nan, Kunbiao Li, Mahmut Tudaji, Hongchang Hu, Di Long, Muhammad Shahid, Ammara Mubeen, Zhihua He, Bin Yong, Hui Lu, Chao Li, Guangheng Ni, Chunhong Hu, Fuqiang Tian
Summary: This study found non-monotonic changes in river flows for seven major rivers originating from the Tibetan Plateau at warming levels of 1.5 degrees C, 2.0 degrees C, and 3.0 degrees C. River flows decreased by 0.1-3.2% at 1.5 degrees C warming level and increased by 1.5-12% at 3.0 degrees C warming level. The variations in river flows were influenced by rainfall, snowmelt, and glacier melt. Reduced river flows threaten water security in riparian countries, while elevated flood risks are expected with further temperature increases over the Tibetan Plateau.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yue Liu, Jingzheng Ren, Liang Dong, Yuanzhi Jin, Yi Man
Summary: This study proposed a three-layer optimization model based on mixed-integer programming to address the sustainable supply chain design problem in urban sludge management, examining various sludge-to-energy technical routes and confirming its feasibility through a specific case study.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lin Chen, Lepeng Huang, Jianmin Hua, Zhonghao Chen, Lilong Wei, Ahmed I. Osman, Samer Fawzy, David W. Rooney, Liang Dong, Pow-Seng Yap
Summary: The construction industry needs to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 due to its heavy reliance on non-renewable energy and contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. Construction activities account for 36% of global energy consumption and 39% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Government policies, carbon emission analysis models, and sustainable materials are essential for reducing carbon emissions. This review focuses on the history, carbon emissions, policies, models, life cycle assessment, and sustainable materials in green construction, presenting national policy frameworks and technology roadmaps to achieve carbon neutrality in the building sector.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hanwei Liang, Xin Bian, Liang Dong, Wenrui Shen, Sophia Shuang Chen, Qian Wang
Summary: This study proposes a novel approach to map the evolution of building material stock (MS) in China's three eastern coastal urban agglomerations. The results show that the total MS in these urban agglomerations has significantly increased from 2000 to 2020, with the Yangtze River Delta having the largest scale and highest growth rate. The spatial-temporal evolution of MS reflects the various development modes of each urban agglomeration.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xin Tong, Haofan Yu, Ling Han, Tao Liu, Liang Dong, Filippos Zisopoulos, Benjamin Steuer, Martin de Jong
Summary: The potential for carbon emissions reduction through post-consumer recycling is highlighted in China's Zero-Waste City initiatives. This paper proposes a framework based on the Theory of Planned Behavior to simulate the impact of different recycling business models on household participation in community-based recycling programs in Beijing. The results show that introducing new business models and norm-based solutions can significantly increase carbon emissions avoidance through post-consumer recycling.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shauhrat Singh Chopra, Liang Dong, Guneet Kaur, Christophe Len, Carol Sze Ki Lin
Summary: Textile waste is a global concern and valorising it into value-added products is crucial to divert it from landfills. Rapid innovation in valorisation technologies for different textiles and blends is promising. However, benchmarking and comparing these technologies is essential before scaling up to fit the local circular economy. This article emphasizes the use of life cycle assessment to evaluate the environmental, social, and economic implications for selecting appropriate textile waste valorisation pathways based on waste stream and local demand.
CURRENT OPINION IN GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yousaf Ayub, Jianzhao Zhou, Jingzheng Ren, Yuan Wang, Weifeng Shen, Chang He, Liang Dong, Sara Toniolo
Summary: A plasma gasification-based tri-generation process has been developed for valorizing biomass waste, producing dimethyl ether (DME) and electricity. The optimized process shows better economic performance with 6% additional DME generation, while the energy efficiency is slightly lower compared to the base process. Economic analysis indicates that the optimized process has a shorter capital payback period, making it a feasible solution for biomass waste valorization.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zi-Hao Qin, Xiaomeng Hu, Jin-Hua Mou, Guo-Hui He, Guang-Bin Ye, Hong-Ye Li, Shauhrat Singh Chopra, Liang Dong, Carol Sze Ki Lin, Xiang Wang
Summary: This study conducted Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to evaluate the environmental impact of laboratory-scale EPA production by Phaeodactylum tricornutum. The results showed that technical advancements, particularly metabolic engineering, significantly reduced the global warming potential and cumulative energy demand associated with EPA production. Electricity consumption and extraction solvents were identified as the main contributors to the environmental impact. The study suggests future directions should focus on increasing EPA productivity, adopting alternative cultivation approaches with less energy input, and implementing environmentally friendly methods for EPA recovery.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinyu Hao, Liang Dong, Guangfu Liu, Xiaoling Zhang
Summary: This paper reveals the strategic coevolution mechanism of polycentric waste governance's main stakeholders at the community level through evolutionary game theory. The study shows that the recycler ultimately chooses active participation, while the community and householders are hesitant. Transmission effects exist in the interactions among the three agents. The modeling analysis echoes the tragedy of the commons and market failure in the theoretical landscape of polycentric waste governance. Countermeasures such as community engagement, public perception, and innovative government-market cooperation mode deserve attention. By uncovering the 'black box' of the polycentric waste governance model, a better understanding of the strategic evolution mechanism of governance actors for improving the theory is obtained. The research findings are expected to enlighten the practice of polycentric waste governance and mitigate the dilemma of waste siege.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Di Wang, Liang Dong, Siyan Di
Summary: With the rapid increase in urbanization, the issue of sustainability has become more prominent, and urban sustainability should be the key to achieving the UN's sustainable agenda. This study combines bibliometrics and text mining to analyze the research progress of urban sustainability. Heat maps are used to code 1,031 keywords from 240 documents, according to the sustainable triple bottom line principle and its cross-scope, along with the emphasis on 17 SDGs. The results show that the existing research still primarily focuses on environmental protection, with certain topics such as land use, decision-making, green city, and eco-city being more widely discussed. This study suggests further deepening the research on urban sustainability, integrating it significantly with SDGs, and placing a focus on the coupling of urban sustainability and economic growth.
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Economics
Lisha Wang, Jian Wang, Xuepeng Qian
Summary: This paper evaluates the driving forces of urban shrinkage, focusing on transportation infrastructure using a conceptual framework. Employing a difference-in-difference approach, this study explores the impact of the high-speed railway on local shrinkage by focusing on implementing the bullet train in the Kyushu Shinkansen region of Japan. Our results show that after the introduction of the bullet train line, remote peripheral regions suffered population loss while suburban areas near the metropolitan area experienced population growth. Further analysis verifies that the bullet train had a particularly significant negative impact on local employment and establishments in the service sector in remote regions.
PAPERS IN REGIONAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nkweauseh Reginald Longfor, Liang Dong, Jian Wang, Xuepeng Qian
Summary: This study comprehensively assessed the biomass waste-to-energy potential in Cameroon and found that it has significant potential to reduce carbon emissions and improve human health.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Fei Bao, Zhenzhi Zhao, Liang Dong
Summary: Local government intervention in industrial land concessions has played a significant role in China's growth, but it has also raised concerns about the environment. This study finds that land use regulation by local governments has a positive impact on the Air Quality Index (AQI) in cities and their surrounding areas.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Liang Dong, Yunhong Liu
Summary: This study presents an advanced review of policy and governance research in the context of smart cities and AI, revealing prominent topics such as service transformation, community participation, and sustainable development goals. Emerging concerns, including open user data, ethics and risk management, and data privacy management, were also identified. These findings provide valuable insights into the current progress and frontiers of research in the field, informing future research directions and decision-making processes.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE CITIES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuanshuang Zhao, Liang Dong, Jiaying Li, Kehan Yang, Ning Zhang
Summary: This paper investigates the impact of high temperatures on urban entrepreneurship levels and finds that high temperatures lead to a decrease in urban entrepreneurship. The study also reveals that factors such as industrial structures, sizes, and hierarchies of cities affect the extent to which high temperatures impact entrepreneurship. Furthermore, the paper uncovers the potential mechanisms through which high temperatures influence entrepreneurship.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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)