Environmental sustainability
New research on urban public transportation (UPT) has shown that improving the structure and scale of UPT systems can significantly reduce carbon emissions in China. Conducted by researchers from Anhui University of Finance and Economics, the study analyzed the current situation of UPT in 12 Chinese cities and found that
Environmental sustainability
A new study released by researchers from Tarbiat Modares University highlights the significant impact of greenhouse gas emissions on climate change in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The research, which analyzed 18 MENA countries from 1990 to 2019, found that economic growth has a significantly positive effect
Environmental sustainability
Research on sustainability and green governance has revealed that green external audits, committees, and governance practices play a crucial role in improving sustainability performance. The study, conducted by IQRA University and published in the Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management journal, analyzed data from 905 non-financial firms in G5 countries
Environmental sustainability
Research conducted in Ukraine's Carpathian region revealed significant environmental impacts of wood products, particularly in the face of unsustainable forestry practices, climate change, and human impacts. The study assessed the ecological footprint (EF) of furniture boards and solid structural timber produced by two wood-processing enterprises in the region.
Renewable energy
Research at Dunarea de Jos University of Galati highlights the importance of transitioning to renewable energy sources in the face of climate change. The study found that energy import dependency and energy-related tax revenues have a significant impact on greenhouse gas emissions, emphasizing the need for policies that promote energy
Renewable energy
A new study from Anadolu University has shed light on the crucial role of fiscal policy in reducing carbon emissions, with the research indicating that high-income countries have more effective fiscal policies against pollution than low- and middle-income countries. The study, published in Humanities & Social Sciences Communications, covers 150
Renewable energy
A new study from the University of Alberta has found that a novel planning and operation model can minimize system-level carbon emissions by up to 10% in future electric power systems. The research, funded by the Guangzhou Municipal Science and Technology Project and the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Integrated
Renewable energy
Research from Beijing Institute of Technology revealed that the rapid expansion of energy consumption and CO2 emissions from data centers can be addressed by utilizing renewable energy sources. The study, supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), proposed a novel multi-featured collaborative optimization framework for low-carbon data
Renewable energy
Achieving a sustainable circular economy and reducing CO2 emissions in the face of rising global climate challenges requires a significant transition towards renewable energy. A recent study has shed light on the potential of advanced panelizing and optimization techniques in renewable energy projects to mitigate CO2 emissions and foster a
Global warming
Researchers in Maharashtra, India have conducted a study on the greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption of sugarcane farms in Karvir, using the Cool Farm Tool to evaluate the impact of using diammonium phosphate (DP) fertilizer and hydropower electricity instead of traditional nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK) fertilizer and diesel.
Global warming
Research conducted in Japan has highlighted the significant relationship between adherence to planetary health diets (PHDs) and reduced mortality risk in older adults. The study, involving 8043 Japanese adults aged 65 years, found that moderate adherence to PHDs was associated with a lower risk of mortality and functional disability. The
Global warming
A recent study published in Animal Bioscience has made a breakthrough discovery in reducing rumen methane emissions in grazing systems. Researchers from Nanjing Agricultural University in China investigated the effects of Mongolian plants on methane emission reduction and microbial communities in grazing systems. The study found that extracts from Bergenia
