Global warming
A new report reveals the trajectory of greenhouse gas emissions associated with the use of anaesthetic gases in Australian healthcare over the past two decades. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Sydney, analyzed purchasing data from IQVIA anaesthetic gases for all Australian public and private hospitals between
Environmental sustainability
Researchers from the Beijing University of Technology have developed a digital twin model to analyze the influencing factors of carbon emissions in construction processes. The study, financially supported by the Beijing Municipal Social Science Foundation, has presented a systematic conceptual model that guides the development of carbon emission simulation models
Environmental sustainability
A recent study on the impact of cascading failures on the Belt and Road Initiative's multimodal transportation network has highlighted the need for resilience assessment and optimization models. The research, conducted by Zhaolin Cheng and his team, found that the network is vulnerable to node/link disruptions, which
Environmental sustainability
Research conducted at Hong Kong Polytechnic University has shed light on the effects of extreme weather conditions and climate change on the energy efficiency and carbon emissions of chiller systems in commercial buildings in subtropical climates. The study aimed to assess the impact of these conditions on energy usage, efficiency,
Environmental sustainability
Researchers from Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology have developed a novel multi-objective scheduling optimization model tailored to the specific characteristics of highway construction. The model combines heterogeneous construction machinery and optimally allocates construction shifts, providing a balanced approach to project duration, cost, and carbon emissions. The study aims
Air pollution
Mary Glindon MP for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend emphasizes the importance of a balanced approach to energy transition, highlighting the potential of North Sea oil and gas to support regional industrial bases and skilled jobs. She argues that prematurely declaring the industry obsolete could lead to job losses
Environmental sustainability
Research from King Faisal University sheds light on the complex relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and the environment, highlighting both the positive and negative impacts of AI on carbon emissions. The study, published in SAGE Open in 2025, used a unique methodology to analyze the asymmetric impact of AI on
Air pollution
Researchers from Cortile Scientific Limited conducted a study to assess the effects of different cropping systems on soil greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes in Chuka, Upper Eastern Kenya. The study found that agroforestry systems can act as nature-based solutions for climate change mitigation by reducing GHG emissions. The dataset collected over
Environmental sustainability
Climate change-driven stewardship of mine tailings is crucial for sustainable mining operations. Researchers from the University of Nigeria conducted a study to evaluate the physical and socio-environmental opportunities and risks associated with managing unsaturated mine tailings. The study found that enhanced precipitation, hot extreme temperatures, and degradation of permafrost can
Environmental sustainability
Rooftop agrivoltaics (RAV) systems have been found to significantly reduce carbon emissions from food transportation and generate renewable energy, with a notable case study in Xiamen demonstrating that RAV can meet a substantial portion of the city's electricity demand. Researchers at Fujian Agricultural and Forestry University have concluded
Air pollution
A study published in the Construction and Building Materials journal has investigated the impact of replacing natural aggregates with recycled brick aggregates (RBA) in concrete production. The research, conducted by State University Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, aimed to assess the environmental and mechanical benefits of using RBA in concrete.
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at Wenzhou Business College have conducted a study on the impact of digitalization on renewable energy consumption and carbon emissions in emerging economies from 2001 to 2022. The study found that renewable energy consumption significantly lowers carbon emissions in global value chains, but digitalization has a dual role, improving
