Article
Environmental Studies
Alienor Jue Hammer, Charles Millar, Sebastian John Hennige
Summary: This article highlights the greenhouse gas emissions in the Scottish salmon aquaculture industry and calls for the development of comprehensive emissions reductions measures. Case studies of two aquaculture operators and comparison with data from the Carbon Disclosure Project reveal imbalances in mitigation strategies and identify potential routes for carbon emission reductions.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anand Bhopal, Ole F. Norheim
Summary: The health sector has a role to play in decarbonization efforts and should focus on fair pathways to net-zero healthcare that address health and socioeconomic inequalities. It has been recognized in the past decade that not only is the health sector at risk from climate change, but it is also a major emitter of greenhouse gases. In November 2021, the World Health Organization and its partners launched the COP26 Health Programme and established the Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health to support sustainable and low-carbon health systems. Fair distribution of the remaining carbon budget and health benefits is crucial, considering the disparities in health financing, carbon emissions, and unmet health needs worldwide.
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Business
Karen Page Winterich, Rebecca Walker Reczek, Tamar Makov
Summary: This research identifies significant knowledge gaps between consumers and experts regarding which consumer actions are most effective in mitigating climate change. Consumers lack knowledge on greenhouse gas emissions associated with consumption mainly due to carbon emissions labeling, awareness of indirect versus direct emissions, and orders of magnitude differences in carbon intensity across behaviors. This lack of knowledge and cognitive biases lead consumers to ineffective climate actions.
JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF MARKETING SCIENCE
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Mehmet Pinar
Summary: This study examines the impact of green aid fragmentation on the effectiveness of green aid flows in reducing CO2 emissions. The findings show that green aid fragmentation is detrimental to the effectiveness of green aid flows. The study also highlights the importance of coordination and less fragmented green aid flows.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Guillermo Filippone, Rocio Sancho, Sebastian Labella
Summary: ESNE evaluated its 2018/19 carbon footprint using the CarbonFeel methodology and found that by replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources, GHG emissions could be reduced by 28% to 40%.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Marcelle Stephanne Barbosa-Silva, Henrique D. S. Borburema, Felipe de Oliveira Fernandes, Marcelo Francisco de Nobrega, Eliane Marinho-Soriano
Summary: Climate change affects the distribution of economically important marine organisms. This study predicts the cultivation of the red seaweed Gracilaria birdiae in the Brazilian coast under future climate change scenarios and shows an increase in suitable areas for cultivation. The results suggest that G. birdiae has the potential to be a relevant source of income for coastal communities.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Long Yin, Ayyoob Sharifi, Huang Liqiao, Chen Jinyu
Summary: Carbon accounting in cities is essential for climate change mitigation. Over the past three decades, research in this field has grown rapidly, with expanding knowledge base and diverse methods. This study utilizes bibliometric analysis to identify the evolution of urban carbon accounting and its driving factors. Results show a limited focus on American cities before 2006, followed by a significant expansion of knowledge and the emergence of different accounting methods. Since 2015, there has been a rapid growth in research using diverse methods to estimate urban CO2 emissions. Assessment reports of the IPCC and international policy documents have likely contributed to this increased interest in urban carbon accounting.
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Orthopedics
A. M. Angela Margaret Evans
Summary: This commentary emphasizes the importance of incorporating green podiatry, foot health, physical activity benefits, and climate change awareness into the clinical setting. Podiatrists have a responsibility to discuss the principles and benefits of green podiatry with their patients and promote waste reduction and healthcare emissions reduction. Promoting feet as carbon-neutral transport and advocating for physical activity contributes to contemporary public health.
JOURNAL OF FOOT AND ANKLE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Angela Margaret Evans
Summary: COP26 will have a global focus as it takes place in Glasgow in November 2021. Climate change is currently causing extreme weather patterns that are harmful to human health. The healthcare industry, ironically, contributes to climate change with around 5% of global carbon emissions. The Australian Podiatry Association conference discussed sustainability, highlighting the importance of waste reduction, evidence-based intervention through exercise, responsibility in purchasing, and ethical considerations in footwear and clothing. Collaboration and innovation are essential for a more sustainable future.
JOURNAL OF FOOT AND ANKLE RESEARCH
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Anong Chirapart, Sunisa Khreauthong, Jantana Praiboon, Surichay Rattanasaensri, Rapeeporn Ruangchuay
Summary: The use of Ascophyllum seaweed extract can inhibit the attachment of epiphytes to Gracilaria fisheri and supplementation with PES+SE and 5% CO2 can significantly enhance its growth and branching.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fanran Meng, Andreas Wagner, Alexandre B. Kremer, Daisuke Kanazawa, Jane J. Leung, Peter Goult, Min Guan, Sophie Herrmann, Eveline Speelman, Pim Sauter, Shajeeshan Lingeswaran, Martin M. Stuchtey, Katja Hansen, Eric Masanet, Andre C. Serrenho, Naoko Ishii, Yasunori Kikuchi, Jonathan M. Cullen
Summary: Chemical products are important for modern lifestyles, but their production, use, and disposal have negative environmental impacts that threaten the industry's operation. This study presents seven sustainable pathways with investment costs of US$1.2-3.7 trillion, which can reduce global chemicals demand by 23 to 33% by 2050 through interventions in demand and supply.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xavier Esteve-Llorens, Diana Ita-Nagy, Eduardo Parodi, Sara Gonzalez-Garcia, Maria Teresa Moreira, Gumersindo Feijoo, Ian Vazquez-Rowe
Summary: Peru has become a major agricultural hub for fruits and vegetables, particularly avocado and green asparagus. A study was conducted to assess the environmental impact of these products, focusing on carbon and water footprint. The results showed that while the products have low carbon emissions, their cultivation requires a significant amount of groundwater due to the hyper-arid conditions. However, the low mobility of pollutants and technified irrigation systems help mitigate environmental degradation. The study's findings can be useful for future environmental assessments and certification schemes for food products, both globally and regionally.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Qiong Xiao, Xinyi Wang, Jiabin Zhang, Yonghui Zhang, Jun Chen, Fuquan Chen, Anfeng Xiao
Summary: Optimizing alkali treatment process alone is not sufficient to achieve the best agar yield and quality. Changes in algae morphology and weight, as well as the physicochemical properties of agar, need to be monitored and analyzed comprehensively during pretreatment processes. Acidification can improve yield by solving the problem of algae hardening after alkali treatment, and enzyme-assisted extraction technology shows potential to replace traditional alkali-extraction technology by promoting desulfurization efficiency and gel strength.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianwen Chu, Ya Zhou, Yanpeng Cai, Xuan Wang, Chunhui Li, Qiang Liu
Summary: The plastic industry in China is a high carbon emission sector, with PVC having the largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Based on current trends, PS, PVC, and ABS will not reach their carbon peaks by 2030, but with mitigation strategies, the carbon peak can be achieved earlier. This study provides insights into the main sources of life-cycle GHG emissions in these plastics and reveals the path and strategy for carbon peak in 2030.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Katie E. Lichter, Kiley Charbonneau, Ali Sabbagh, Alon Witztum, Rob Chuter, Chirjiv Anand, Cassandra L. Thiel, Osama Mohamad
Summary: The concurrent increases in global cancer burden and the climate crisis pose an unprecedented threat to public health and human well-being. This critical review explains and applies the use of life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology in the field of radiation oncology to quantify the environmental impact of radiation therapy care practices. The LCA framework and methodology are described, along with the importance of sensitivity analysis and interpretation of results.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Khanjan Trivedi, K. G. Vijay Anand, Denish Kubavat, Rajesh Patidar, Arup Ghosh
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
L. P. Ramteke, A. C. Sahayam, A. Ghosh, U. Rambabu, M. R. P. Reddy, K. M. Popat, B. Rebary, D. Kubavat, K. V. Marathe, P. K. Ghosh
JOURNAL OF FLUORINE CHEMISTRY
(2018)
Article
Plant Sciences
P. K. Basavaraja, N. D. Yogendra, S. T. Zodape, Ravi Prakash, Arup Ghosh
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2018)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ishwar Singh, K. G. Vijay Anand, Sushil Solomon, Sudhir Kumar Shukla, Ramakant Rai, Sudhakar T. Z'odape, Arup Ghosh
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2018)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Khanjan Trivedi, K. G. Vijay Anand, Pradip Vaghela, Arup Ghosh
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2018)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ranjeet Kumar, Khanjan Trivedi, K. G. Vijay Anand, Arup Ghosh
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Denish Kubavat, Khanjan Trivedi, Pradeep Vaghela, Kamalesh Prasad, Gopalakrishnan K. Vijay Anand, Hardik Trivedi, Rajesh Patidar, Jayesh Chaudhari, Bhoomi Andhariya, Arup Ghosh
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2020)
Article
Microbiology
Khanjan Trivedi, Ranjeet Kumar, K. G. Vijay Anand, Gopal Bhojani, Denish Kubavat, Arup Ghosh
Summary: Kappaphycus alvarezii seaweed extract (KSWE) application on maize enhances soil bacterial diversity, reduces abundance of certain bacterial genera, and enriches beneficial bacterial taxa important for plant growth and nutrient cycling. The altered soil ecology mediated by KSWE may contribute to the improved yield.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Khanjan Trivedi, K. G. Vijay Anand, Denish Kubavat, Arup Ghosh
Summary: The study investigated the effect of Kappaphycusalvarezii seaweed extract (KSWE) and its active constituents on alleviating soil moisture stress in maize crops at different growth stages. It was found that the application of KSWE or its active constituent GBCh could improve yield when the stress was applied once at any of the three stages. However, yield improvement was only achieved by KSWE or GBCh when plants were subjected to stress at all three stages. The study also showed that KSWE increased the levels of antioxidant enzymes, indicating its role in enhancing drought tolerance.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Ishwar Singh, Sushil Solomon, Vijay Anand K. Gopalakrishnan, Arup Ghosh
Summary: This study empirically proves that including Gracilaria-based seaweed extract as a biostimulant in sugarcane production can increase yield and promote environmentally friendly alternative practices. The biostimulant improves the nitrogen use efficiency of sugarcane, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other impact categories.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Khanjan Trivedi, K. G. Vijay Anand, Pradipkumar Vaghela, Alan T. Critchley, Pushp Sheel Shukla, Arup Ghosh
Summary: The indiscriminate or non-strategic use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture can have harmful effects on natural ecosystems. Seaweed-based biostimulants are being widely studied as a more sustainable alternative to synthetic nutrient inputs to increase agricultural productivity. Kappaphycus alvarezii, a tropical red alga, contains bioactive compounds that improve plant growth and resilience to stressors. Various K. alvarezii-based biostimulants have been used in agriculture to enhance growth, yield, nutrient uptake, and resilience.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Pradipkumar Vaghela, Grishma Gandhi, Khanjan Trivedi, K. G. Vijay Anand, Dhruvil Chavda, Moutusi Manna, Tanmaye Seth, Abhiram Seth, Munisamy Shanmugam, Arup Ghosh
Summary: This study characterized the minimally processed aqueous homogenates (MPHs) from red and brown seaweed and investigated their effects on maize crop performance. The results showed that MPHs enhanced crop growth and yield, with the best response observed at a lower dose.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shreya Sadukha, Rohan Mani Thomas, K. G. Vijay Anand, Tulsi Bhaliya, Jibananand Nayak, Kirti Singhal, Arup Ghosh, Ramalingam Dineshkumar
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential utilization of de-oiled cakes derived from agro-wastes as a cheap nutrient source for microalgal cultivation, and the extraction of biomass to produce products such as lutein, phytol, and lipids.
WASTE AND BIOMASS VALORIZATION
(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)