Emissions (Pollution)
Amid the growing global urgency to reduce carbon emissions, researchers have proposed an innovative solution to achieve carbon neutrality in aviation by developing an ammonia-blended turboprop engine with a chemical regeneration cycle. Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, and Heilongjiang Provincial Postdoctoral Fund,
Emissions (Pollution)
Research conducted at the Luoyang Institute of Science and Technology in Henan, People's Republic of China, has uncovered significant challenges in the Yellow River Basin's carbon emissions by 2030. The study relied on an unbiased, non-homogeneous grey prediction model to analyze carbon emissions in nine provinces
Emissions (Pollution)
Research published by the Central University of Kerala has highlighted the significant impact of green innovation and fiscal spending on reducing carbon emissions in China. The study, which employed the MM-QR approach to analyze the relationships between various economic and environmental factors, found that advancements in green technology and fiscal
Emissions (Pollution)
Research published in the Journal of Environmental Management has shed light on the crucial role of renewable energy in reducing carbon emissions within global value chains. The study, conducted by researchers from Nankai University, analyzed data from 28 emerging countries between 2001 and 2022, revealing a complex interrelation between economic
Emissions (Pollution)
Professor Jan Rosenow, an Oxford University expert in energy and climate policy, made a "rare and influential intervention" at a major EU meeting, calling on energy ministers to support industrial electrification. In his address to EU energy ministers, Prof Rosenow emphasized the need for Europe to cut costs,
Carbon dioxide
The average level of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere reached 423.9 parts per million in 2024, the largest increase since modern measurements began in 1957. This jump was largely driven by human activities, such as burning coal, oil, and gas for energy, which have been warming
Air pollution
A recent study published in the Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power has shed light on the potential emissions issues associated with ammonia combustion in internal combustion engines. Researchers from the University of Minnesota investigated particulate emissions from NH3-H-2-air combustion in a single-cylinder engine, finding that elevated particle
Air pollution
The Department of Energy (DOE) has implemented the country's first set of rules for carbon credits in the energy sector, aiming to help companies reduce greenhouse gas emissions and attract clean energy investments. The new policy, signed by Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin, will guide energy companies in
Global warming
Researchers at the Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology have published a study highlighting the importance of accurately identifying key factors influencing carbon emissions and forecasting future emission trajectories for policymaking and achieving sustainable development. The study focused on the city-industry scale, a often overlooked level of analysis
Global warming
Researchers at Shenzhen University have found that the implementation of smart city technologies can significantly reduce China's carbon footprint and energy use. By utilizing machine learning and predictive models, they have identified the most powerful emission drivers and concluded that smart grids and building improvements are essential for
Global warming
Researchers from Shandong University of Science and Technology have made a significant discovery in the field of carbon sequestration. By modifying biochar with sodium carbonate solution, they have been able to enhance the adsorption of carbon dioxide, a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. The study, funded by the National
Global warming
A groundbreaking study has been published by researchers at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, focusing on the reduction of carbon emissions in industrial plants. The study highlights the critical component of abrupt pipe contraction, which results in significant energy losses. A novel method of analyzing entropy generation using
