Environmental sustainability
A study published in The International Journal of Logistics Management found that companies adopting proactive environmental strategies can significantly enhance their sustainability performance and market competitiveness. The research, conducted by Prof Saurabh Kumar and his team at the Indian Institute of Management-Indore, analyzed survey data from 119 US manufacturing firms
Environmental sustainability
A new study presents a system model developed for collecting and analyzing spatial data on transport infrastructure development in post-war contexts. The model utilizes OpenStreetMap (OSM) data and Python 3.11-based software modules to assess settlements affected by armed conflict. Researchers from the Department of Agricultural Engineering conducted a case
Environmental sustainability
Research from Newcastle University has uncovered a crucial but overlooked impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing on global water resources. The study, published in the Journal of Cleaner Production, assesses the water consumption associated with AI-driven data centers, revealing that operational, off-site, and embodied water consumption are significant
Environmental sustainability
Research at Dicle University in Diyarbakir, Turkiye, has explored the potential of Karacada basalt as a sustainable, locally sourced aggregate for highway construction. The study found that Karacada basalt meets Turkish Highways Technical Specifications and has the potential to reduce raw material costs, aid in rehabilitating surface agricultural lands, and
Environmental sustainability
Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University have proposed an optimized strategy to reduce the energy demands and environmental footprint of membrane distillation (MD) brine. The study integrates MD with reverse electrodialysis (RED) to enhance system efficiency and achieve a maximum water recovery of up to 80%. This breakthrough has significant
Environmental sustainability
Professor Priya Rajagopalan of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University stresses that the rapid growth of data centres poses significant pressure on electricity grids, water resources, and local communities. Despite their crucial role in powering digital services, this growth has created a pressing need for sustainable solutions. According to
Environmental sustainability
A recent study published in Comparative Economic Research explores the dynamics of international capital flows and regional variations in external balance sustainability across six major world regions. The research examines the degree of current account deficit (CAD) sustainability and capital mobility for 97 countries over the period 1980-2020. The findings
Environmental sustainability
Beijing Forestry University researchers have made a significant advancement in sustainability research, developing a 3D-printed dual-scale porous hydrogel evaporator (DPHE) that achieves high-efficiency solar desalination and sustainable salt rejection. The innovative technology, funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Beijing Municipal Science & Technology Commission, utilizes
Environmental sustainability
A recent study conducted by researchers at Shandong University has found that supply chain digitalization (SCD) can significantly enhance urban carbon productivity (CP) in China. The study, which analyzed panel data from 282 Chinese prefecture-level cities from 2010 to 2021, found that SCD promotes green technological innovation and increases green
Environmental sustainability
China's rapid urbanization and industrialization have resulted in significant challenges for water resource management, particularly in urban agglomerations. These regions, which are driving economic growth, are particularly vulnerable to water stress due to the spatial mismatch between water availability and demand. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences
Environmental sustainability
China's rapid urbanization and industrialization have led to a significant spatial mismatch between water availability and demand, making urban agglomerations particularly vulnerable to water stress. Despite efforts to alleviate regional water scarcity through domestic trade, the impact of this approach remains understudied, especially across interconnected urban agglomerations. Researchers
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at the University of Melbourne have made significant contributions to the understanding of water resource utilization in China's South-North Water Diversion Project. By refining the category of water resource utilization, the study improved the index decomposition analysis, providing valuable insights into the spatiotemporal differences in water consumption
