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Critical Review of Field Implementation of Data-driven Operation and Maintenance Technologies

Researchers at Carleton University and the National Research Council Canada have conducted a comprehensive review of field implementation studies of data-driven building operation and maintenance (DBOM) applications. The study aimed to compare the implementation processes and outcomes of various DBOM applications, including model-based predictive control (MPC), occupant-centric control (OCC), automated

Advancements in Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Cells and Thermoelectric Modules

Researchers at Transilvania University Brasov have developed innovative photovoltaic systems that significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions in buildings. By using hybrid systems that combine photovoltaic panels with thermoelectric generators, solar collectors, and phase change materials, these systems can enhance performance, reduce energy production losses, and produce additional electric energy.

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Breakthrough in Fluid Mechanics: New Study on Computational Fluid Dynamics for Carbon Reduction

Researchers at the University of Zagreb have made a significant breakthrough in fluid mechanics, developing a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model to predict the combustion of ammonia/methane mixtures, a promising alternative fuel for reducing carbon emissions. This innovative study, funded by the European Union and the Project REFRESH, aims

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China's Clean Air Action Shows Significant Reductions in Air Pollution

Chinese government initiatives to reduce air pollution, known as Clean Air Action, have resulted in significant decreases in airborne pollutants, including particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide. However, the impact of Clean Air Action is complex and multifaceted, with an abnormal increase in ozone levels. Research has highlighted the

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BiomEdit Selected for Bezos Earth Fund's AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge

BiomEdit, a pioneering animal health biotechnology company, has been selected as one of 15 global teams awarded funding from the Bezos Earth Fund's AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge. The project, led by BiomEdit in partnership with Bioversity International USA and Yale University, aims to develop an

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Dorset Council Reduces Road Maintenance Carbon Emissions by 15%

Dorset Council's innovative switch to Environmentally Reducing Asphalt 140 (ERA140) has resulted in a significant reduction of 15% in road maintenance carbon emissions since 2021. The council has laid around 138,000 tonnes of the new asphalt, equivalent to resurfacing approximately 45 miles of standard two-way roads. This

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Carbon Cap-and-Trade Scheme Promotes Green Technology in Freight Transportation

Researchers from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have investigated the impact of the carbon cap-and-trade scheme on the adoption of green technology in freight transportation. The study, funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the Hong Kong Research Grants Council, found that the

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Viable Pathway for Low-Carbon Methanol Production through Industrial Tail Gas and Renewable Energy

Researchers have identified a promising approach to reducing CO2 emissions in large-scale methanol production by utilizing industrial tail gas and renewable energy. According to a study published in the Chemical Engineering Journal, a CO2-efficient and energy-saving method for methanol production has been developed. The method, known as the CB-A process,

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Viable Pathway for Low-Carbon Methanol Production through Industrial Tail Gas and Renewable Energy

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Demographic Changes and Carbon Emissions: A Key Challenge for China

China is facing a crucial challenge in addressing demographic changes and reducing carbon emissions from energy consumption in the building sector, which accounts for over one-third of global carbon emissions. Researchers at Chongqing University conducted a study to investigate the impact of demographic factors on carbon emissions from residential buildings

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Ammonia Emissions from Road Vehicles: Causes, Effects, and Control Technologies

A recent study from Chang'an University in Xi'an, People's Republic of China, has shed light on the pressing issue of ammonia emissions from road vehicles. The research, published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, highlights the significance of NH emissions in the transportation

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Nationals Dump Net Zero Commitment, Tying Australia's Emissions Reductions to the OECD Average

The Nationals party has unanimously agreed to a revised policy that drops the party's commitment to net zero by 2050. Instead, the party will tie Australia's emissions reductions to the average of OECD countries, which would effectively downscale the Albanese government's 2035 target of

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