Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sebastian Kolb, Jakob Muller, Natalia Luna-Jaspe, Jurgen Karl
Summary: Hydrogen imports are seen as a promising solution for the decarbonization of the German energy system. This study compares the environmental performance of liquefied hydrogen imports from Chile, Canada, and Morocco, and shows that renewable hydrogen imports can outperform domestic production in certain cases.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xiaoqu Han, Yanxin Li, Lu Nie, Xiaofan Huang, Yelin Deng, Junjie Yan, Dimitrios-Sotirios Kourkoumpas, Sotirios Karellas
Summary: With the increasing integration of renewable energy sources into the power grid, the need for large-scale energy storage systems (ESSs) has become crucial. This study developed a cradle-to-grave life cycle analysis model to evaluate the environmental sustainability of prominent electrochemical energy storage technologies, including lithium iron phosphate batteries (LIPBs), nickel cobalt manganese oxide batteries (NCMBs), and vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs). The greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of these ESSs were analyzed under different scenarios and their potential reduction in emissions was predicted. The results provide insights for optimizing environment, policy, and business models for large-scale energy storage in low-carbon power systems.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Reza Hesampour, Mehrdad Hassani, Hasan Yildizhan, Sabina Failla, Shiva Gorjian
Summary: Developing countries, especially those in hot and dry areas, need more attention to achieve sustainable development. This study quantifies the environmental emissions and determines the energy use pattern in date production using thermodynamic analysis. The results show that date production in Khuzestan province is partially renewable.
Article
Thermodynamics
Temitayo Giwa, Maryam Akbari, Amit Kumar
Summary: This study evaluated the energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of an integrated multi-product biorefinery and compared different pathways and configurations. The results showed that the emission intensity of biorefinery products is lower than fossil energy products but higher than dedicated bioenergy technologies. Reducing feedstock moisture content and increasing ethanol concentration can significantly reduce emissions.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Oivind Andersson, Pal Borjesson
Summary: The study showed that using renewable fuels can reduce the life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions of vehicles more effectively than a low carbon electricity mix. Plug-in hybrid vehicles may be more beneficial in achieving more ambitious climate goals for the automotive sector compared to battery-electric vehicles. Current climate policy instruments are inadequate in minimizing the climate impact of the automotive sector.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Huijun Wu, Graham K. MacDonald, James N. Galloway, Ling Zhang, Liangmin Gao, Li Yang, Jinxiang Yang, Xiaolong Li, Haoran Li, Tao Yang
Summary: The study found that the life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions in China increased by 35% over an 18-year period, with fertilizer use having a greater impact on emissions than fertilizer production. Variations in greenhouse gas emissions among crops were mainly due to differences in fertilizer types and cultivated areas.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Qi Liu, Mingmao Cai, Bin Yu, Shuying Qin, Xiaochun Qin, Jiupeng Zhang
Summary: There are complex uncertainties in road life cycle assessment (LCA) analysis process that need to be addressed to avoid biased results and decision-making. This study developed a system and conducted a case study to quantify uncertainty and perform sensitivity analysis for carbon emissions (CEs) in pavement life cycle. The results showed that uncertainty in the model form had the greatest impact on results, and the use and maintenance phases were key for improving reliability of CEs. The study provides a theoretical basis for improving the quality of road LCA CE results and makes recommendations for green and low-carbon road engineering development.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Friederike Ziegler, Katarina Nilsson, Nette Levermann, Masaana Dorph, Bjarne Lyberth, Amalie A. Jessen, Genevieve Desportes
Summary: As modern Western diets become more popular around the world, the need for a sustainable global food chain becomes increasingly urgent. This study explores the impact of dietary shifts on sustainability in Greenland, finding that the greenhouse gas emissions of locally hunted seal meat are significantly lower than those of imported livestock products.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hemali Rathnayake, Takeshi Mizunoya
Summary: Agricultural activities contribute 7% to Sri Lanka's economy and account for 20% of the national greenhouse gas emissions. This study assessed the agricultural emissions in the Mahaweli H region in 2018 and identified the need for extensive carbon sequestration strategies and increased nitrogen use efficiency to achieve GHG mitigation targets.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Eskinder Gemechu, Amit Kumar
Summary: Hydropower is an important renewable energy source, but there is controversy over whether it is carbon-neutral like solar and wind power. Research shows that the characteristics of hydropower projects can lead to significant greenhouse gas emissions. This paper reviews the inconsistencies in using life cycle assessment for hydropower projects, particularly in accurately estimating and modeling reservoir greenhouse gas emissions.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Raana Koushki, Jason Warren, Mark James Krzmarzick
Summary: Irrigation water is necessary for global food production, but it also leads to greenhouse gas emissions from groundwater pumping. This study compares measures to reduce agricultural groundwater withdrawal emissions and finds that improving the operational efficiency of natural gas pumps is more effective than switching to electric pumps. Switching to cleaner energy sources can also significantly reduce carbon emissions. This analysis provides guidance for policymakers and individuals to meet emission reduction goals while satisfying food demand.
IRRIGATION SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohammad S. Masnadi, Giacomo Benini, Hassan M. El-Houjeiri, Alice Milivinti, James E. Anderson, Timothy J. Wallington, Robert De Kleine, Valerio Dotti, Patrick Jochem, Adam R. Brandt
Summary: The expanded use of novel oil extraction technologies has diversified the global oil supply's carbon footprint. Past life-cycle assessment studies have overlooked upstream emission heterogeneity and assumed that a decline in oil demand will displace average crude oil. The study reveals a non-linear relationship between carbon emissions reductions and oil demand reductions, depending on the magnitude of demand drop and the global oil market structure.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Fangjie Liu, Muhammad Shafique, Xiaowei Luo
Summary: This review examines the life cycle assessment of alternative fuels, comparing different assessment frameworks, identifying emission hotspots, and providing recommendations for future research. The analysis shows that all stages, except for hydrogen use, have an environmental impact, but the boundaries and inventories vary due to differences in raw materials, production processes, and products. Further refinement of the assessment is needed, and future research should consider the various impacts of alternative fuels in transportation on social, economic, and environmental aspects.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Qiangfeng Li, Huabo Duan, Minghui Xie, Peng Kang, Yi Ma, Ruoyu Zhong, Tianming Gao, Weiqiong Zhong, Bojie Wen, Feng Bai, Arun K. Vuppaladadiyam
Summary: Wind power, especially onshore wind farms, has been widely used globally. A study conducted on a newly built 40MW wind farm in China with consideration of infrastructure showed that the greenhouse gas emissions intensity was slightly higher compared to nuclear and hydropower, almost comparable to photovoltaic power, yet significantly lower than thermal power and biomass power. Life cycle cost analysis indicated that the levelized cost of electricity from wind power was relatively low at around 0.01-0.02 USD/kWh.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Durba Kashyap, Marion de Vries, Annette Pronk, Witono Adiyoga
Summary: This study aimed to quantify the environmental impacts of Indonesian vegetable production and the relative contribution of different farm inputs. Results showed that organic fertilizer use contributed the most to impact categories of global warming, freshwater eutrophication, and acidification, indicating the importance of including organic fertilizer use in vegetable production in Indonesia.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Transportation
Manali Sheth, Polina Butrina, Anne Goodchild, Edward McCormack
EUROPEAN TRANSPORT RESEARCH REVIEW
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Gabriela del Carmen Giron-Valderrama, Jose Luis Machado-Leon, Anne Goodchild
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Andisheh Ranjbari, Jose Luis Machado-Leon, Giacomo Dalla Chiara, Don MacKenzie, Anne Goodchild
Summary: This research evaluates two strategies in Seattle to reduce pick-up and drop-off activity in travel lanes and improve customer satisfaction by changing curb allocation and implementing geofencing. The results show that these strategies can reduce curb-side congestion and increase compliance, but had no significant impact on travel speeds and traffic safety.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hanlin Gao, Meiqing Zhang, Anne Goodchild
Article
Economics
Haena Kim, Anne Goodchild, Linda Ng Boyle
Summary: Dwell time, defined as the time delivery workers spend performing out-of-vehicle activities while their vehicle is parked, is correlated with factors such as building services, delivered goods, and vehicle types. Data collected from commercial buildings in downtown Seattle can potentially improve parking policies for commercial vehicles.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART A-POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Giacomo Dalla Chiara, Klaas Fiete Krutein, Andisheh Ranjbari, Anne Goodchild
Summary: This study collected data on commercial vehicle driver behaviors through ridealongs with various logistics carriers and found that urban CVs spent a significant amount of their operating time parked, mainly in authorized parking locations. Dwell times were longer for mail and heavy goods deliveries, and drivers' criteria for choosing parking locations included avoiding unsafe maneuvers and competition with other commercial drivers.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Seyma Gunes, Anne Goodchild, Chelsea Greene, Venu Nemani
Summary: The research demonstrated that implementing a lane management strategy for freight and transit vehicles in an urban environment can have positive operational impacts, guiding future project development. Trucks and buses use the FAT lane at complementary times without affecting each other's choice of lane. Unauthorized vehicles, such as passenger cars and work vans, begin to use the FAT lane more during congestion.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Caleb Diehl, Andisheh Ranjbari, Anne Goodchild
Summary: The study reveals that enforcement, communication, data collection and management, and interagency coordination are top curb management concerns among public officials. Successful policies include allocating zones for passenger pick-ups and drop-offs, incentives for off-peak delivery, and requiring data sharing for additional curb spaces. Both public and private sector staff expressed a desire for citywide policy goals, consistent curb regulations, and a common data standard for encoding curb information.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Konstantina Katsela, Seyma Gunes, Travis Fried, Anne Goodchild, Michael Browne
Summary: Urban freight distribution faces multiple challenges, and the success or failure of Urban Consolidation Centers (UCCs) does not determine the viability of microhubs. Limited knowledge exists regarding the advantages and disadvantages of microhubs, necessitating further exploration. This research combines 17 empirical cases to develop a framework for classifying different microhub typologies and establishes a common language for understanding these classifications. Microhubs are proposed as a significant opportunity to enhance urban freight sustainability and efficiency, addressing the challenges of multi-sector collaboration.
Article
Economics
Melaku Dubie, Kai C. Kuo, Gabriela Giron-Valderrama, Anne Goodchild
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
(2020)
Article
Psychology, Applied
Hisham Jashami, Douglas Cobb, David S. Hurwitz, Edward McCormack, Anne Goodchild, Manali Sheth
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART F-TRAFFIC PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR
(2020)
Article
Economics
Giacomo Dalla Chiara, Anne Goodchild
Article
Urban Studies
Jose Luis Machado-Leon, Gabriela del Carmen Giron-Valderrama, Anne Goodchild
Article
Ergonomics
Masoud Ghodrat Abadi, David S. Hurwitz, Manali Sheth, Edward McCormack, Anne Goodchild
ACCIDENT ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION
(2019)
Article
Transportation
Likun Wang, Anne Goodchild, Yong Wang
MARITIME ECONOMICS & LOGISTICS
(2018)
