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A new study conducted by researchers at Kansas State University has shed light on the differences in greenhouse gas emissions between grazing cattle and bison production in the Southern Great Plains region. The study analyzed data from existing conservation properties and found that contemporary bison grazing had lower emissions compared
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A new study published in Construction and Building Materials has found that enhancing the use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) is an effective strategy for lowering the cement industry's carbon footprint. In South Korea, a strategic roadmap was established to increase the SCM content in ordinary Portland cement
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Research conducted by Shanghai University of Engineering Science has shown that municipal solid waste (MSW) management plays a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions and advancing the circular economy. The study highlights the importance of evaluating the life-cycle carbon emissions and recycling benefits of complex waste treatment processes. The researchers
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A recent study published by researchers at Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology in China has made significant advancements in calculating building-embedded carbon emissions (ECEs) during the architectural design process. The research aims to provide accurate ECE calculations, addressing existing limitations in current methods, such as complicated calculations,
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In alignment with the global net-zero emissions target by 2050, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and its member states are advancing regulatory frameworks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in maritime operations. The Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) and Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) frameworks mandate a 40% reduction in carbon
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Recent research has been published on the effects of seaweed extracts on rumen fermentation, nutrient digestibility, and methane emissions in beef heifers. The study, conducted by the Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, found that whole Ascophyllum nodosum and a seaweed extract generated from Himanthalia elongata did not demonstrate anti-methanogenic activity
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Climate change and human activities pose significant threats to the ecological stability of natural rivers, according to a recent study published in the journal Water Resources. The researchers conducted an in-depth analysis of changes in basin hydrological regime and their driving mechanisms, using the cross-wavelet transform method to investigate the
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Researchers at Drexel University have investigated the effectiveness of alternative flood risk management strategies under different climate conditions. The study, published in the journal Land, found that combining nature-based and managed retreat approaches can be more effective than relying solely on levees in reducing flood risks in communities like Eastwick,
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Research from the Department of Anaesthesia suggests that climate change and extreme weather events can pose a significant challenge to the stability of the health system, particularly in relation to healthcare delivery. The study emphasizes the need for building resilient health systems to counter the projected increase in major climate
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Research conducted by the China University of Geosciences in collaboration with the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) has led to a significant improvement in physically based distributed Geomorphology-Based Hydrological Model (GBHM), which is crucial for water resources management in cold and arid regions. By incorporating a modified snow
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Research conducted by investigators from Federal University Mato Grosso do Sul has demonstrated that climate change has significant effects on hydrological fluxes worldwide, with pronounced impacts in Brazil, including intense and recurrent droughts and floods. The study revealed that accurate streamflow prediction is crucial for advancing water resources engineering, improving
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Research from Thuyloi University in Hanoi, Vietnam, has detailed the effects of climate change on the Ban Chat reservoir, a critical water source in the region. The study, supported by the Vietnam Ministry of Science and Technology, aimed to assess the potential changes in streamflow to the reservoir under different
