Article
Agronomy
Steven Mandley, Birka Wicke, H. Junginger, Detlef Vuuren, Vassilis Daioglou
Summary: Bioenergy plays a crucial role in achieving EU climate targets, with projections showing it could account for up to 27% of total energy demand by 2050. However, challenges such as resource competition and increased supply are expected. Rapid deployment of BECCS and sustainable imports of second-generation feedstocks are seen as key strategies for the EU energy transition.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY BIOENERGY
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Dominik Maierhofer, Martin Roeck, Marcella Ruschi Mendes Saade, Endrit Hoxha, Alexander Passer
Summary: This study conducts a life cycle assessment of a passive nZEB concept in Austria and finds that it performs better than existing building standards, but fails to achieve emission reduction compared to buildings with similar nZEB ambitions. Moreover, the majority of operational GHG emissions are attributed to building-integrated systems, suggesting the need to include non-integrated systems in future building regulations and LCA practices.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Valentin Vogl, Olle Olsson, Bjorn Nykvist
Summary: Iron and steel production accounts for 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Previous studies have found that the long lifespan of steel production equipment hinders decarbonization efforts. However, estimates show that the emissions from current primary steel equipment are significantly lower than previously thought. Future emissions from steel production will depend on the adoption of new technologies, renewable energy sources, and decreases in steel and energy demand.
Article
Economics
Leopold Peiseler, Andre Cabrera Serrenho
Summary: This paper analyzes the shortcomings of electric vehicle policies in the EU and Germany and proposes improvement measures. Through interviews with stakeholders, it is found that differentiating between different types of electric vehicles and reforming the existing taxation system are the most promising and likely to be adopted measures to reduce emissions.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Pablo Busch, Alissa Kendall, Colin W. Murphy, Sabbie A. Miller
Summary: This study reviews previous research on cement and concrete decarbonization and analyzes the most common proposed measures along with their level of action, stakeholders involved, barriers to implementation, and policy actions. The primary technical measures identified for decarbonization include improved energy efficiency, fuel switching, carbon capture utilization and storage, and reduction of the clinker-to-cement ratio for cement production, and alternative binders, material and construction efficiency, and CO2 uptake by concrete for concrete production and end-uses. However, there is less clarity about preferred policy solutions and key barriers, indicating a need for further research.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Chongjun Wu, Songsheng Zheng, Zhaolin Wang, Riyi Chen, Xiaohui Hu, Jin Chen
Summary: China is seriously considering means to effectively reduce emissions from the increasing energy demand sector. The country leads with its solar PV capacity and is exploring the potential of using ammonia as a low carbon energy storage medium and sustainable fuel. Motivative policies are expected to encourage the development of solar-based ammonia in China.
ENERGY STRATEGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Economics
Fatemeh Fathi, Mohammad Bakhshoodeh
Summary: The study concludes that eliminating energy subsidy and redistributing its revenue towards producers to improve technology is considered the government's strategy for economic-environmental equilibrium. On the other hand, removing energy subsidy without repaying can lead to economic or environmental losses.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Claudia Quitmann, Rainer Sauerborn, Alina Herrmann
Summary: German hospitals have severe gaps in reporting GHG emissions, with only a small percentage meeting criteria for further analysis. Standardized methods are needed to report and reduce GHG emissions in order to comply with the Paris Agreement.
Article
Business
Faisal Alshahrani, Baban Eulaiwi, Lien Duong, Grantley Taylor
Summary: This study examines the relationship between climate change disclosure performance (CCDP) and financial distress, as well as the moderating impact of litigation, the existence of a risk committee, the employment of Big4 auditing firms, and the level of audit fees. The findings suggest that higher levels of CCDP are associated with lower levels of financial distress. Moreover, this relationship is even stronger in firms with low litigation risk, firms with a risk committee, firms that employ Big4 auditing firms, and firms that incur higher audit fees. Additional tests confirm the robustness of these findings.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Economics
Monika Papiez, Slawomir Smiech, Katarzyna Frodyma
Summary: The study reveals a mixed role played by the EU energy policy in long-term decoupling, requiring further improvement and refinement.
Article
Thermodynamics
Branka D. Gvozdenac Urosevic, Damir J. Dozic
Summary: This paper uses artificial neural networks to predict the behavior of the energy system, showing that possible changes in relevant parameters can be reliably determined for the prediction.
Article
Business, Finance
Xingzi Ren, Yizhe Dong, Jie Michael Guo, Yaodong Liu
Summary: This paper examines the impact of corporate ownership structure on greenhouse gas emissions in China, finding that institutional ownership has a significant negative effect on emissions. Pressure-resistant institutional investors and qualified foreign institutional investors have a larger impact on reducing emissions. Institutional investors influence corporate behavior through exit, selection, and voice mechanisms, and are more concerned about policy uncertainty risk than physical risk.
PACIFIC-BASIN FINANCE JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Konstantinos Bletsas, Georgios Oikonomou, Minas Panagiotidis, Eleftherios Spyromitros
Summary: Environmental control is a key component of states' policies, and reducing emissions requires strategies involving fiscal and monetary policy, as well as institutional factors such as government effectiveness and central bank characteristics. The study finds that economic growth, government expenses, and central bank independence are the main determinants of gas emissions in developing countries, while economic growth, government efficiency, and central bank transparency and independence play a significant role in developed countries. Governments should prioritize reducing control over central banks and directing government spending towards energy transition.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Nela Vlahinic Lenz, Barbara Fajdetic
Summary: This paper examines the impact of economic globalisation on climate in EU countries and provides empirical evidence. It finds that trade globalisation has a detrimental effect on climate, while financial globalisation has a weaker impact. Passenger transport reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and foreign direct investment is beneficial for climate in high-income countries. Environmental taxes significantly reduce emissions in lower-income countries, and total energy consumption increases greenhouse gas emissions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mihaela Simionescu, Magdalena Radulescu, Javier Cifuentes-Faura
Summary: The objective of this paper is to assess the impact of economic growth and electricity prices for non-household consumers on pollution. The empirical findings reveal the U pattern for energy industry and inverted U pattern for manufacturing in the period 2007-2021 in the EU countries from Central and Eastern Europe. Renewable energy consumption reduces the CO2 and GHG emissions in energy industry. FDI and electricity prices determine the reduction in GHG and CO2 emissions in both sectors. These results provide a basis for policy recommendations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Reiner Wassmann, Nguyen Van-Hung, Bui Tan Yen, Martin Gummert, Katherine M. Nelson, Shabbir H. Gheewala, Bjoern Ole Sander
Summary: In this study, a user-friendly software (CF-Rice) was developed to calculate the carbon footprints of rice products. The software incorporates Life Cycle Assessment principles and allows the input of new values for specific processes or practices. The tool was applied to a scenario assessment of rice production in Southeast Asia, showing that CF can be reduced through water-saving practices and increased product recovery rates, but increased through straw incorporation into the soil.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Abass A. Gazal, Napat Jakrawatana, Thapat Silalertruksa, Shabbir H. Gheewala
Summary: This article reviews different methods and frameworks of the water-energy-food nexus, advocating for the development of a more comprehensive quantitative approach. By assessing biofuels under the nexus perspective, the sustainability of bioenergy production is analyzed. The results identify countries that can sustainably produce first-generation biofuels. Few methods have interdisciplinary procedures to analyze the nexus, and more analytical software and resource data are needed to address trade-offs between these interacting sectors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT-IJRED
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Piyanon Haputta, Thongchart Bowonthumrongchai, Nattapong Puttanapong, Shabbir H. Gheewala
Summary: With Thailand's promotion of biofuel production, the expansion of land for sugarcane and oil palm cultivation has led to a decrease in land availability for other crops. This study assessed the impact of this land expansion on Green GDP, which measures GDP after considering environmental damage. The findings showed an increase in Green GDP with the expansion of biofuel crops, but negative effects on rice cultivation, milling, and certain industrial sectors. The research highlights the importance of considering environmental consequences in biofuel production and provides a comprehensive method for future Green GDP research.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Abass A. Gazal, Napat Jakrawatana, Thapat Silalertruksa, Shabbir H. Gheewala
Summary: The increasing global population presents a major challenge for the ecosystem due to increased consumption of limited resources. This study evaluates the water-energy-land-food nexus for the development of bioethanol in Nigeria and provides insights for improving resource management.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Haseeb Akbar, Pariyapat Nilsalab, Thapat Silalertruksa, Shabbir H. Gheewala
Summary: Groundwater is crucial for global food security, but excessive extraction has led to sustainability, scarcity, and stress issues. This study reviewed existing groundwater assessment indices to identify more realistic ones and proposed a method of combining existing indices.
GROUNDWATER FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kannika Jarernwong, Shabbir H. Gheewala, Sate Sampattagul
Summary: This study aims to investigate the hotspots of PM2.5 and health impact areas in Chiang Mai by illustrating a spatial distribution through a health risk map. The results showed that the highest polluted and health-risk areas were located in the center of Chiang Mai, especially in the Mueang district. PM2.5 concentration was highly correlated with the incidence of dermatitis, conjunctivitis, stroke, and lung cancer.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Maneechotiros Rotthong, Masaki Takaoka, Kazuyuki Oshita, Pichaya Rachdawong, Shabbir H. Gheewala, Trakarn Prapaspongsa
Summary: The majority of municipal solid waste in Thailand is organic waste including food and garden waste. Improper waste management has caused negative impacts on the environment. This study aimed to find a hypothetical municipal organic waste management scenario with the lowest environmental impacts. It considered centralized and on-site waste management systems, and found that a combination of centralized and on-site systems yielded the lowest environmental impacts.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hafiz Usman Ghani, Morten Ryberg, Anders Bjorn, Michael Zwicky Hauschild, Shabbir H. Gheewala
Summary: The purpose of this study is to analyze the resource efficiency of sugarcane production in Pakistan and determine its environmental impacts. The findings show that sugarcane production is unsustainable and urgent action is needed to improve resource management and reduce impacts within safe limits.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Pitak Ngammuangtueng, Pariyapat Nilsalab, Yutthana Chomwong, Patipat Wongruang, Napat Jakrawatana, Suwin Sandhu, Shabbir H. Gheewala
Summary: Policies on bioeconomy support sustainability using renewable resources, but may lead to biomass feedstock shortages due to limited resources and climate change impact. The study demonstrates the water, energy, and food resource nexus in a bioeconomy-based complex, and suggests the importance of technological development for water acquisition, energy efficiency, and renewable energy usage. Climate change will significantly affect rainfall characteristics, requiring additional irrigation to secure sugarcane supply.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sumonrat Chairat, Shabbir H. Gheewala
Summary: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling is crucial for achieving circular economy of plastic waste. Bottle-to-Bottle and Bottle-to-Fiber recycling have been analyzed using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Material Circularity Indicator (MCI). The results show that producing bottle-grade PET resin and polyester fiber from PET bottles can significantly reduce environmental impacts. The choice of allocation method and recycled content used greatly influence the overall impact assessment.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Awais Mahmood, Shabbir H. Gheewala
Summary: This study compared conventional and organic rice farming systems in Thailand, taking into account uncertainties associated with parameters. The results showed that yield had a significant influence on the environmental impacts of the two systems, with organic and conventional farming showing similar results in terms of global warming per hectare, but a considerable difference per tonne. Fuel use and field emissions were significant contributors to most impact categories.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Elias W. Gabisa, Chavalit Ratanatamskul, Shabbir H. Gheewala
Summary: Plastic waste is a major environmental problem due to its high generation rate and low recycling rate. This study quantified the potential environmental benefits of recycling commonly used polymers, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, microplastic pollution, and resource depletion. The results showed that recycling can significantly reduce GHG emissions, microplastic emissions, and resource depletion. However, mechanical recycling, which is currently commercialized, can actually increase microplastic pollution. Other mechanisms, such as capturing emitted microplastics or employing chemical recycling, are needed to effectively reduce microplastic emissions.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Awais Mahmood, Ahsan Farooq, Haseeb Akbar, Hafiz Usman Ghani, Shabbir H. Gheewala
Summary: This study examines the progress made in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals in Asia regarding resource use, sustainable production and consumption, and the triple planetary crisis. The findings highlight the insufficiency of progress in sustainable consumption and production to meet national targets, and emphasize the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to address climate change, biodiversity loss, pollutant emissions, and resource use.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Shabbir H. Gheewala
Summary: A circular economy aims to reduce primary resource usage by reusing products and materials. Material recycling can have varying advantages depending on factors such as energy requirements, logistics, and alloying. Considering the entire material lifecycle and economy-wide effects helps analyze and understand the advantages of recycling, as well as the potential rebound effects.
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Haseeb Akbar, Pariyapat Nilsalab, Jitti Mungkalasiri, Pariwate Varnakovida, Thapat Silalertruksa, Shabbir H. Gheewala
Summary: This study aimed to prioritize the factors affecting groundwater stress using five different Multiple-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) methods and seven scales. The results showed that the Weighted Sum Method (WSM) and Saaty scale had the least uncertainty compared to the other methods and scales. Based on WSM and Saaty scale, groundwater withdrawal and groundwater availability were identified as the most important factors affecting groundwater stress. Policy-makers are recommended to prioritize reducing groundwater withdrawal and better managing groundwater resources to address the issue of groundwater stress. It is also suggested that researchers use the WSM method and Saaty scale to minimize uncertainty in MCDM method and scale selection.
GROUNDWATER FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(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)
