Editorial Material
Forestry
Sigit D. Sasmito, Pierre Taillardat, Letisha S. Fong, Jonathan W. F. Ren, Hanna Sundahl, Lahiru Wijedasa, Aditya Bandla, Nura Arifin-Wong, Ashwin Sridhar Sudarshan, Suria Tarigan, Muh Taufik, Sorain J. Ramchunder, Massimo Lupascu, David Taylor
Summary: Peatlands play a crucial role in both responding to and influencing climate change. Recent studies have highlighted the importance of understanding the carbon dynamics and land-use impacts on tropical peatlands. A systematic review is needed to guide future research in this area and provide consistent guidelines for emissions reduction targets in the forestry and land-use sector.
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Engineering, Environmental
Rodrigo Gomes Tavora Maia, Hugo Bozelli
Summary: This paper analyzes the importance of considering land use change (LUC) in biofuels policy in Brazil and calculates the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from LUC in the Brazilian territory using the methods of REDII and Decision 2010/335. The research finds that only 10% of the Brazilian territory, if replaced by sugarcane crop, may produce first-generation sugarcane ethanol (E1G) with lower GHG emissions compared to gasoline.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Grace C. Wu, Justin S. Baker, Christopher M. Wade, Gordon C. McCord, Joseph E. Fargione, Petr Havlik
Summary: Healthy diets have the potential to significantly contribute towards meeting long-term climate goals in the land use sector in the United States by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and land use emissions.
SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Xin Zhao, Marshall A. Wise, Stephanie T. Waldhoff, G. Page Kyle, Jonathan E. Huster, Christopher W. Ramig, Lauren E. Rafelski, Pralit L. Patel, Katherine Calvin
Summary: Researchers examined the impact of different trade modeling approaches on regional projections in global economic and integrated assessment models. The study found that assuming integrated world markets instead of segmented regional markets led to lower cropland use and terrestrial carbon fluxes. The results highlight the importance of future trade paradigm assumptions in modeling global economic and environmental change.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chuxiong Deng, Rongrong Li, Binggeng Xie, Yiliang Wan, Zhongwu Li, Changchang Liu
Summary: The study showed that the IPWL in China fluctuates geographically, with a trend of being higher in the south and lower in the north. Over time, an increase in IPWL led to fewer provinces inhibiting the impact of IPWL on agricultural CO2e emissions per unit sown area, with this effect weakening in seven provinces. Spatially, higher IPWL in most areas in China corresponds to a higher contribution rate of IPWL to agricultural CO2e emissions per unit sown area.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
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Environmental Studies
Jelena Zivanovic Miljkovic, Omiljena Dzelebdzic, Natasa Colic
Summary: This paper aims to provide a quantitative analysis of agricultural land-use change dynamics within the Belgrade-Novi Sad highway corridor, as well as examine the role of spatial and urban planning documents. The results reveal the most influential land take directions and highlight the factors driving agricultural land conversion.
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Environmental Sciences
Arun Khatri-Chhetri, Ciniro Costa Junior, Eva Wollenberg
Summary: Global agricultural development programs have been successful in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, especially through forest management and promotion of improved agroforestry systems. Improved crop management and grassland management also contribute significantly to emissions reduction. However, the impact of soil organic carbon sequestration needs to be carefully interpreted. In order to achieve emission reduction goals and ensure food security, global agriculture development programs should prioritize the development and implementation of agricultural policies.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Erin Swails, Kristell Hergoualc'h, Jia Deng, Steve Frolking, Nisa Novita
Summary: The study finds that current IPCC emission factors for oil palm on organic soil may overestimate CO2 emissions and underestimate N2O emissions from peat decomposition. It also suggests that temporal variation in emissions should be considered for further improvement of emission factors.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Loic Cecilio Rebola, Claudia Pandolfo Paz, Luis Valenzuela Gamarra, David F. R. P. Burslem
Summary: The study shows that secondary forests recovering on abandoned agricultural sites in tropical forests play a positive role in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and protecting biodiversity. It was also found that the historic land use has a significant impact on soil nutrient concentrations and the recovery rate of biomass on abandoned sites.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Rylie E. O. Pelton, Seth A. Spawn-Lee, Tyler J. Lark, Taegon Kim, Nathaniel Springer, Peter Hawthorne, Deepak K. Ray, Jennifer Schmitt
Summary: Recognizing the significant threats posed by climate change to agricultural supply chains, companies globally are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Recent advancements in modeling have improved transparency in meat and ethanol industry supply chains, linking production practices and environmental impacts to downstream demand. Understanding spatially explicit hotspots in production impacts and land use changes is crucial for effective mitigation efforts and policies.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Elias Soltani, Afshin Soltani, Majid Alimagham, Eskandar Zand
Summary: A modeling system was used to calculate the resource footprints in agricultural production systems in Iran, with the highest land footprint observed in pulses and oil grains. The lowest water footprint was found in silage corn, while the highest water footprints were observed in oil grains. The production of energy, fuel, electricity, and GHG emissions were higher in irrigated cropping systems compared to rainfed systems. Livestock and poultry products, especially red meat, had the highest ecological footprint among the products.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Livia Rasche, Uwe A. Schneider, Jan Steinhauser
Summary: The sustainability of the food and land use system in Germany can be achieved through dietary changes and agricultural area transformation, but this requires the collective efforts of stakeholders from various sectors.
SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
David R. Williams, Michael Clark, Graeme M. Buchanan, G. Francesco Ficetola, Carlo Rondinini, David Tilman
Summary: The projected loss of natural ecosystems for agricultural expansion will greatly threaten biodiversity, with almost 90% of terrestrial vertebrate species losing habitat. Proactive food policies could help reduce these threats and promote healthier human diets.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Andre Pastori D'Aurea, Abmael da Silva Cardoso, Yuri Santa Rosa Guimaraes, Lauriston Bertelli Fernandes, Luis Eduardo Ferreira, Ricardo Andrade Reis
Summary: This study in Brazil analyzed GHG emissions from beef cattle production on 17 farms, finding significant variations in emissions across farms. Factors like daily weight gain, area productivity, and slaughtering age were positively correlated with GHG emissions, while stocking rate showed no correlation. Improvements in animal management strategies, such as pasture management and strategic supplementation, could help reduce GHG emissions in beef cattle production.
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Environmental Sciences
Yuwei Qin, Arpad Horvath
Summary: This study uses California-grown high-value produce as case studies to assess the greenhouse gas emissions associated with food loss across the entire food chain. Consumer-level and on-farm food loss significantly impact the wasted to produced food ratios. The study highlights the importance of reducing food waste during consumption and minimizing the environmental impacts of packaging.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Ana C. Rorato, Gilberto Camara, Maria Isabel S. Escada, Michelle C. A. Picoli, Tiago Moreira, Judith A. Verstegen
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2020)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
R. Martinez-Gordon, G. Morales-Espana, J. Sijm, A. P. C. Faaij
Summary: The importance of spatial resolution in energy modeling has been growing, and this paper provides a comprehensive review of the topic, including applications of GIS, analysis of energy modeling tools, and practices for incorporating spatial resolution in energy models.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Laura Florentina Gusatu, Stefano Menegon, Daniel Depellegrin, Christian Zuidema, Andre Faaij, Claudia Yamu
Summary: The study proposes a comprehensive assessment methodology for understanding the potential impacts of OWF projects on the marine ecosystem in the North Sea basin. Results indicate 2022 as the peak year for cumulative impacts of approved OWFs, with a significant increase in potential impacts from planned 212GWs by 2050. The research highlights the varying degrees of impact in concentrated areas (such as SE UK) and dispersed areas (Germany) over time.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Water Resources
Jessica Ruijsch, Judith A. Verstegen, Edwin H. Sutanudjaja, Derek Karssenberg
Summary: This study aimed to identify systemic change and its possible causes by performing brute-force calibration for multiple periods with the PCR-GLOBWB hydrological model in the Rhine-Meuse basin. The results showed that changes in optimal parameter values varied across different rolling calibration periods, especially at upstream locations, indicating systemic change. Climate change, as well as changes in land use and river structure, were identified as possible causes of these variations.
ADVANCES IN WATER RESOURCES
(2021)
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Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Moritz Hildemann, Judith A. Verstegen
Summary: This study presents a method to quantify uncertainty in Pareto fronts and demonstrates it on a land use allocation problem. Different types of uncertain input data result in different shapes and ranges of Pareto intervals. Optimal land use patterns remain stable in some regions under uncertainty, while being clouded in others.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE
(2021)
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Environmental Studies
Judith A. Verstegen, Katarzyna Goch
Summary: Urban growth models are typically calibrated and validated based on locational agreement only, but the pattern-oriented modelling (POM) approach provides a more comprehensive method. Through empirical research on Warsaw, Milan, and Dublin, it was found that the model structures identified with POM outperformed reference solutions calibrated on a single pattern, and were more diverse, reflecting the type of urban sprawl and driving factors.
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Environmental Sciences
Ana C. Rorato, Maria Isabel S. Escada, Gilberto Camara, Michelle C. A. Picoli, Judith A. Verstegen
Summary: This study assesses the environmental vulnerability of Amazonian Indigenous Lands (ILs) in Brazil using the vulnerability framework of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The results show a high vulnerability concentration in the Arc of Deforestation and South, and an increasing vulnerability in Para and Roraima states.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2022)
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Environmental Studies
Gabriele Filomena, Lia Kirsch, Angela Schwering, Judith A. Verstegen
Summary: This paper presents an empirically based Agent-Based Model (ABM) that considers behavioural heterogeneity in pedestrian route choice strategies. The simulation results demonstrate that the empirically based configurations provide a more plausible representation of pedestrian movement flows in cities compared to homogeneous or random configurations.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
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Energy & Fuels
Ahmed Younis, Rene Benders, Jezabel Ramirez, Merlijn de Wolf, Andre Faaij
Summary: The study proposes a combined approach to address the challenges in integrating variable renewable energy sources into the energy system. It enhances the temporal resolution of an energy model and simulates the projected electricity mix using a power model. The results show that combining both methods leads to more accurate assessment of renewable energy penetration and highlights the additional investments and costs required for reliable power system operation.
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Energy & Fuels
Andre P. C. Faaij
Summary: Biomass use for energy and materials is a key mitigation option to reach the 1.5 degrees C global temperature target set in the Paris Agreement. However, negative connotations have emerged in certain parts of the EU, particularly regarding displacement effects in markets and land use. Despite this, strong evidence supports the use of sustainable biomass, and there are insights on how to avoid displacement issues. By utilizing better agricultural methods, restoring marginal and degraded lands, and adapting to climate change, biomass can contribute significantly to the future energy and material supply, with potential benefits for overall mitigation and the removal of CO2 from the atmosphere. It is recommended that future policies prioritize the synergy between biomass, energy transition, climate adaptation, agriculture, and land use, as this offers an opportunity to contribute to the European Green Deal and improve energy security.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kathelijne Bouw, Carina J. J. Wiekens, Casper Tigchelaar, Andre Faaij
Summary: Participatory energy planning at the local level can increase citizen engagement, establish legitimacy and trust, and promote successful implementation of renewable energies. This research contributes to the current literature by providing concrete examples and verified approaches to clarify the guiding principles of participatory energy planning and address the opportunities and challenges involved. The paper presents a process design that includes multiple tools for collecting social input, such as surveys, questionnaires, and workshops, to facilitate participatory technology choices. The design is applied and tested in a case study of a Dutch neighborhood, and the lessons learned serve as a basis for further research.
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Transportation
Moritz Hildemann, Judith A. Verstegen
Summary: Electric aviation is being developed as a new mode of transportation in urban areas, but optimizing flight routes with multi-objective conflicts and 3D restrictions is still a challenge. This study introduces a new method using Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II to optimize 3D routes, taking into account flight time, energy consumption, and noise addition in Manhattan. The results show significant improvements in noise reduction, flight time, and energy consumption for both Lilium Jet and EHANG 184 aircraft, but the noise addition level still exceeds the long-term annoyance threshold.
JOURNAL OF AIR TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Gabriele Filomena, Judith A. Verstegen
Summary: Landmarks were found to play a significant role in pedestrian route choice behavior, leading to more heterogeneous patterns compared to minimization models. The inclusion of landmarks in route choice models allows for more plausible agents that make use of relevant urban information for navigation. The model evaluation showed that landmark-based scenarios closely matched GPS trajectories, indicating the effectiveness of the landmark-based route choice approach in reproducing human navigation.
COMPUTERS ENVIRONMENT AND URBAN SYSTEMS
(2021)
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Environmental Studies
Ana C. Rorato, Michelle C. A. Picoli, Judith A. Verstegen, Gilberto Camara, Francisco Gilney Silva Bezerra, Maria Isabel S. Escada
Summary: The study reveals that Amazonian Indigenous Lands are facing various internal and external environmental threats, such as deforestation, forest degradation, fires, and illegal mining. To protect the rights of indigenous peoples, surveillance actions should be enhanced, illegal activities should be combated, and invaders should be removed promptly.
Correction
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Birka Wicke, Edward Smeets, Veronika Dornburg, Boris Vashev, Thomas Gaiser, Wim Turkenburg, Andre Faaij
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2020)
