Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sulong Zhu, Chengkang Gao, Chengbo Gao, Yuhua Guo, Xinhong Zhang, Xiaojun Li
Summary: In this study, a gas flow network model of the sinter plant was established and waste gas recycling was optimized to reduce air pollutant emissions. The research provides practical methods and theoretical support for the green development of the steel industry.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Benjamin van Selm, Renske Hijbeek, Martin K. van Ittersum, Ollie van Hal, Corina E. van Middelaar, Imke J. M. de Boer
Summary: Livestock and feed production are often separated and this disrupts nutrient cycles and leads to environmental degradation. Reconnecting livestock and feed production at a local level can enhance circularity and decrease emissions. This study shows that recoupling livestock and feed production has the potential to improve sustainability and reduce environmental impact.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ajayan Thamarakshan Sreeja, Anjali Dhengle, Deepak Kumar, Ashis Kumar Pradhan
Summary: The promotion of clean cooking fuel and technologies contributes to achieving sustainable development goals and empowering women. This study focuses on the impact of clean cooking fuels and technologies on greenhouse gas emissions in BRICS nations. The results show that energy use, trade openness, and urbanization promote greenhouse gas emissions, while the use of clean cooking and foreign capital can help reduce environmental degradation and achieve environmental sustainability. Therefore, it is important to develop clean energy at the macro level and promote the use of clean cooking fuel and technologies at the household level.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Sattam Fahad Almojil, Abdulaziz Ibrahim Almohana, Ali A. Rajhi, Sagr Alamri, Ali E. Anqi, Abdulrhman Fahmi Alali, Kamal Sharma, Abdullah Mohamed, Mohamed A. Shamseldin, Azheen Ghafour Mohammed
Summary: This paper simulates a small building with a Trombe wall and a blade made of phase change material. The study compares this building to a similar building without a Trombe wall in terms of fuel consumption and CO2 production. The results show that using larger blades increases nighttime wall temperature and prolongs wall function. The Trombe wall has a greater effect on reducing fuel consumption in hot months and CO2 production is highest in cold months.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Cui Zeng, Hengzhuo Liu, Yuling Jiang, Yuanyu Fu, Yuan Liu, Wei Chang, Tingting Li, Xun Huang, Chunhui Li
Summary: This study found an increase in environmental contamination in a designated hospital for COVID-19 patients in China, which may lead to an increased risk of exposure to medical staff. The contamination was mainly sourced from the rooms of critically ill patients and likely transmitted to potentially contaminated areas through the hands of medical staff. Implementing measures such as replacing appropriate devices, limiting the number of people entering isolation rooms, and increasing environmental cleaning frequency can reduce the contamination of environmental surfaces and personal protective equipment.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Daniela Melania Mihai, Marius Dalian Doran, Silvia Puiu, Nicoleta Mihaela Doran, Elena Jianu, Teodor Marian Cojocaru
Summary: This study investigates the impact of environmental policy stringency on greenhouse gas emissions and renewable energy consumption in OECD countries. The results show that market-based instruments and technology support policies have significant effects on emission reduction, while non-market based instruments do not. In terms of renewable energy consumption, all three sub-indices have a significant positive influence.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
N. H. Martin, P. Torres-Frenzel, M. Wiedmann
Summary: Research indicates that microbial contamination is a major cause of premature dairy product spoilage, leading to food waste in the dairy production and distribution process. To reduce waste, measures to control microbial contamination and extend the shelf life of dairy products are necessary.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Robert McDougall, Anna DiPaola, Brett Blaauw, Anne L. Nielsen
Summary: The research showed that removing flowering weeds in orchards significantly reduced the abundance, richness, diversity, and evenness of pollinators, including bees. This effect was observed through visual observations and active sampling, while passive sampling did not detect a difference between treatments.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Geoffrey Swain, Caglar Erdogan, Lauren Foy, Harrison Gardner, Michael Harper, John Hearin, Kelli Z. Hunsucker, J. Travis Hunsucker, K. Lieberman, Mark Nanney, Emily Ralston, Abraham Stephens, Melissa Tribou, Bruce Walker, Ann Wassick
Summary: The application of a proactive grooming program for ship hulls can address the climate crisis, invasive species, and the discharge of biocides into the marine environment. In-water hull cleaning is an important part of ship operations, but it is usually implemented reactively. Ship hull grooming, on the other hand, is a proactive method that ensures smooth and fouling-free coatings, preventing the transport of invasive species and excessive discharge.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yugang He
Summary: This article investigates the consequences of economic development, energy consumption, and urbanization on greenhouse gas emissions in Korea. The results show that economic expansion, urbanization, and non-renewable energy consumption pose a threat to environmental sustainability by positively influencing greenhouse gas emissions. On the contrary, renewable energy consumption enhances environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These findings are consistent over time.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rogelio Zuniga-Montanez, David A. Coil, Jonathan A. Eisen, Randi Pechacek, Roque G. Guerrero, Minji Kim, Karen Shapiro, Heather N. Bischel
Summary: Testing surfaces in school classrooms for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 can provide important public-health information. A study conducted in schools in California found that swab samples from high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters were more sensitive in detecting the virus compared to floor samples. The positive samples detected likely contained RNA from previous infections or were transported into the classrooms through contaminated objects.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Anna Crivellari, Sarah Bonvicini, Alessandro Tugnoli, Valerio Cozzani
Summary: The study proposes a set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to quantitatively assess the potential environmental contamination of on-surface oil spills from offshore oil and gas installations, supporting the prioritization of spill scenarios for further detailed Environmental Risk Assessment studies.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Ismail Abd-Elaty, Alban Kuriqi, Abeer El Shahawy
Summary: This study investigates critical issues surrounding groundwater protection and environmental management of polluted streams, proposing strategies and policies for addressing water scarcity and environmental problems. By using numerical models to assess treatment processes for polluted streams, the research demonstrates effective methods for safeguarding groundwater and surface water quality.
Review
Microbiology
Marina Caldara, Cristina Belgiovine, Eleonora Secchi, Roberto Rusconi
Summary: The spread of biofilms on medical implants is a major contributor to persistent and chronic infections in clinical settings. This article reviews recent studies on biofilm formation and microbial colonization on a wide range of indwelling devices. The focus is on bacterial abundance and distribution across different devices and body sites, as well as the role of environmental features and the interaction between bacterial colonization and the human immune system.
CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dion M. F. Frampton, Nawshad Haque, David Verrelli, Geoff J. Dumsday, Kim Jye Lee-Chang
Summary: Food processing waste can be converted into oil-rich biomass by heterotrophic marine microorganisms, potentially reducing environmental impacts and increasing resource efficiency.