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Sustainable Development Goals
Tell EPA to Finalize the Strongest and Most Durable Methane Regulations – Waterkeeper
March 18, 2024
Earlier this year, the United States. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a new rule that might charge oil and gas companies for excessive climate-harming methane emissions. But they need your support! This proposed…
Biden-Harris Administration finalizes ban on ongoing uses of asbestos to protect people from cancer…
EPA’s ban is the first rule to be finalized under new Toxic Substance Control Act process, marking historic milestone for nation’s chemical safety efforts
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A Study on Reducing Traffic Congestion in the Roadside Unit for Autonomous Vehicles Using BSM and…
1. IntroductionThe advent of autonomous vehicles is fundamentally changing the paradigm of modern urban transportation. These vehicles are based on advanced sensor technology , sophisticated artificial intelligence algorithms , and…
Public Housing Stock between Recovery and Sustainability: The Case of Tor Bella Monaca in Rome
1. IntroductionThe concept of sustainability has evolved beyond its origins in ecology and energy consumption to encompass diverse areas that significantly influence the development of human society. It is, in fact, a paradigm that has…
Women’s History Month: A Conversation with Dr. Xin Lan – Climate Program Office
The article continues a series of interviews with NOAA, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Climate Program Office (CPO) employees and CPO-funded scientists in celebration of Women’s History Month.
Headshot of Dr. Xin Lan in the GML greenhouse gas analysis lab.
Dr.…
Fostering a Whole-Institution Approach to Sustainability through Systems Thinking: An Analysis of…
3.1. Whole-Systems ApproachesOrganizations are systems, and they are nested within larger systems. In order to survive, their investments must secure both short- and long-term goals. Bansal and DesJardine argued that sustainability…
A Conceptual Framework Based on PLS-SEM Approach for Sustainable Customer Relationship Management in…
1. IntroductionGlobal software development (GSD) is the term used to describe the fast-paced, cutting-edge, and efficient technologies that enable businesses to explore outsourcing and offer software project marketing . It is currently…
The Impact of Quality Control Methods on Vegetation Monitoring Using MODIS FPAR Time Series
1. IntroductionAs a crucial part of the carbon cycle and energy balance in terrestrial ecosystems, vegetation serves as an indicator of how ecosystems respond to climate change and human activities . Vegetation not only plays an…
The Role of the Periodic Table of the Elements of Green and Sustainable Chemistry in a High School…
1. IntroductionGreen and Sustainable Chemistry Education (GSCE) is a growing multidisciplinary field that provides environmentally sustainable practices in the teaching and learning process . Historically, the concepts of Green…
Improving the Simulation Accuracy of the Net Ecosystem Productivity of Subtropical Forests in China:…
1. IntroductionForests are the largest carbon reservoirs in terrestrial ecosystems and help maintain global carbon balance and mitigate global climate change . Net ecosystem productivity (NEP), an indicator of carbon sinks in…
Modeling the Interactive Patterns of International Migration Network through a Reverse Gravity…
Author ContributionsConceptualization, X.Y., T.J. and K.Q.; methodology, X.Y. and T.J.; software, X.Y.; formal analysis, X.Y.; writing—original draft preparation, X.Y.; writing—review and editing, X.Y. and Y.Z.; visualization, X.Y. and…
EQ-DIRECTION Procedure towards an Improved Urban Seismic Resilience: Application to the Pilot Case…
1. IntroductionResilience and resilient thinking have gained attraction among decision-makers as well as academics across disciplines, sectors, and different spatial–temporal scales as a way to survive in the uncertain, risky…
Nexus between Urban Circular Economies and Sustainable Development Goals: A Systematic Literature…
1. IntroductionSustainable development is the target of various global projects and initiatives. One of the most notable implementations is the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the United Nations in 2015 . The…
The Determinants of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Empirical Evidence from Canadian Provinces
1. IntroductionThe world is facing a climate crisis due to high emissions of greenhouse gases. Such emissions do not respect the national borders of any country, and Canada is no exception. The global temperature has increased by…
Applying an Optimum Bucking Method to Comparing the Volume and Value Recovery of Cut-to-Length and…
1. IntroductionIntensive forest management has increased forest productivity dramatically in the United States of America. The Pacific Northwest was once the leading region for timber harvest volume, but now the Southeast accounts for…
Irrigation and Fertilization: A Comprehensive Analysis of Their Influences on Qualitative Indices in…
1. IntroductionIn upcoming years, it is expected that fruit cultivation will emerge as one of Romania’s main horticultural sectors. Fruit production will need to supply a significant amount of product to meet demand in international…
Unpacking Smart Campus Assessment: Developing a Framework via Narrative Literature Review
The selected literature provided evidence supporting the use of selected indicators for evaluating the effectiveness of smart campus initiatives. It offered insights into how these indicators have been applied in various contexts, their…
Environmental Governance and Gender Inclusivity: Analyzing the Interplay of PM2.5 and Women’s…
2. Literature ReviewThe literature review for this study will be divided into subsections addressing the intersections of environmental and gender issues, the gendered impacts of environmental policies, the effects of environmental…
Optimal Design of Grid-Connected Hybrid Renewable Energy System Considering Electric Vehicle Station…
1. IntroductionThe energy crisis resulting from the rapid depletion of fossil resources has raised public awareness of the need for environmental conservation. Thanks to the united efforts of scientists, significant progress has been…
Framework for Strategic Selection of Maintenance Contractors
1. IntroductionThe quality of life inside multistory buildings relies heavily on the uninterrupted availability of services such as elevators, HVAC, and water pumps . Recognizing this, building owners prioritize the maintenance of these…
Progress in Fruit Cracking Control of Gibberellic Acid and Abscisic Acid
This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon.
Submission received: 10 February 2024
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Revised: 2 March 2024
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Accepted: 14 March 2024
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Published: 17 March 2024
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Fruit…
Influence of Size and Fit on Malaysian Apparel Industry Sustainability: A Scoping Review
5.1. Necessity and Challenge of Establishing a Standardised Garment Sizing System in the Malaysian Garment IndustryFor Malaysia, the development of a standardised clothing size framework is critical. Evidence suggests that transitioning…
Sustainable Labels in Tourism Practice: The Effects of Sustainable Hotel Badges on Guests’ Attitudes…
Both internalized perceptions (e.g., personal values, beliefs, etc.) and externalized perceptions (e.g., social norms, government regulations, etc.) can impact behavioral intentions regarding sustainable hotels . Environmental awareness,…
Comparative Analysis of Following Distances in Different Adaptive Cruise Control Systems at Steady…
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Developing a New ANN Model to Estimate Daily Actual Evapotranspiration Using Limited Climatic Data…
1. IntroductionScientists, as well as practitioners, have been seeking appropriate, integrated, and sustainable approaches to determine reference and actual evapotranspiration amounts in both irrigation and rainfed catchments. Actual…
Revolutionizing the Textile and Clothing Industry: Pioneering Sustainability and Resilience in a…
1. IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic unleashed unprecedented disruptions across all sectors of the global economy, with no exception for the apparel and textile industry . The pandemic has generated one of the vital disturbances…
Exploring Design Strategies for Cultivating Sustainability and Enhancing Brand Image in Personal…
1. IntroductionWith the promotion of the concept of environmental protection and sustainability, consumers increasingly prefer sustainable products, thus, sustainability has become a key strategy for corporate development. If…
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Community Health Workers in Relation to Environmental Health…
IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 353: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Community Health Workers in Relation to Environmental Health Hazards in the Nelson Mandela Bay
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi:…
Quantitative Estimation of the Impacts of Precursor Emissions on Surface O3 and PM2.5 Collaborative…
4.3. PM2.5 and O3 Collaborative Pollution Response to Each PrecursorTo quantitatively estimate the impact of each precursor on the PM2.5 and O3 collaborative pollution of each region, sensitivity analyses based on the PM2.5 and O3…
Prevalence and Diagnosis of PCOS Using Electronic Health Records: A Scoping Review and a Database…
1. IntroductionPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a prevalent and complex endocrine disorder, affects approximately 21% of women of reproductive age . It is characterized by hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, and polycystic ovarian…
A Systematic Review and Global Trends on Blue Carbon and Sustainable Development: A Bibliometric…
As a result of the analysis of the selected sample of literature related to blue carbon and sustainable development, a more comprehensive understanding of the perspectives expressed by experts and scientists from across the globe, the…
Making the clean energy transition work for everyone
The clean energy transition is already underway, but how do we make sure it happens in a manner that is affordable, sustainable, and fair for everyone?
That was the overarching question at this year’s MIT Energy…
Color Authenticity for the Sustainable Development of Historical Areas: A Case Study of Shiquan
1. Introduction 1.1. Problems Existing in Historical AreasAs the treasures of a city, “historical areas (historical districts)” are areas with concentrated distributions of architectural heritage. As witnesses to the history and…
Toward Cleaner Production by Evaluating Opportunities of Saving Energy in a Short-Cycle Time…
Parameters: Cycle timeand consumptionof electricity.Parts distribution:Random forthe forwardavailable station. Machine States:Processing (Working),Operational (Operational).Programming Rules(Energy consumption):There are norules for…
SCIPP, a NOAA, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration CAP/RISA team, is co-organizing the inaugural South Central Climate Resilience Forum…
Registration is open for the inaugural South Central Climate Resilience Forum (SCCRF) held from April 2-4, 2024, in Dallas, TX. The Forum, co-organized by the Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program (SCIPP) NOAA, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration CAP/RISA team, is…
Application of Macro X-ray Fluorescence Fast Mapping to Thickness Estimation of Layered Pigments
The law expressed here is derived by modeling the Poisson distribution of absorptions in the case of a mono-elemental, homogeneous and thin medium. To address the multi-element aspect, the equation is modified, adopting an equivalent µ…
Methods for Risk Reduction: Modelling Users’ Updating Utilities in Urban Transport Networks
1. IntroductionMethods for risk reduction in urban areas by means of evacuation planning received great impulse since the early 2000s after the catastrophic events of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina . Recently, the new frontiers that have been…
Unveiling the Impacts of Corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance Disclosure
4.1. DataThis study used a sample comprising 861 companies from 20 industries listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. The study period spans from 2012 to 2022, encompassing eleven years. After excluding data with non-available values, 6273…
Examining the Effect of Organizational Justice on Turnover Intention and the Moderating Role of…
1. IntroductionIn the contemporary context of South Korea, the public sector is a highly coveted career path marked by rigorous competition among those looking to enter the field . This phenomenon, widely recognized as the “civil…
Arctic Urban Air Pollution Challenges: Assessment from the Alaskan Layered Pollution and Chemical…
A new study supported in part by CPO’s Atmospheric Chemistry, Carbon Cycle and Climate (AC4) Program provides an overview of the Alaskan Layered Pollution And Chemical Analysis (ALPACA) field experiment. ALPACA is funded largely by the…
Investigators from the South Central CAP/RISA Team Release Report on Understanding Climate and…
The Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program’s (SCIPP) Theme 4, Climate Justice, assesses how cities in the South Central United States. are adapting to climate change and whether they consider the needs of vulnerable residents in their plans. As…
Cultivating Design Thinking for Sustainable Business Transformation in a VUCA World: Insights from a…
1. IntroductionWith the 2030 Agenda, the United Nations has made a promise to work closely together to “secure the rights and well-being of everyone on a healthy, thriving planet” . To facilitate fulfillment of this collective…
Service-Learning and Digital Empowerment: The Potential for the Digital Education Transition in…
1. IntroductionIn 2021, UNESCO published a report in which it stated that, to develop a new social contract for education, higher education institutions should be actively engaged in their communities. Service-learning (SL) is an…
Evaluation of Atmospheric Environmental Efficiency and Spatiotemporal Differences in the Yangtze…
1. IntroductionIn recent years, the health hazards of air pollution have become a global public health concern for the WHO and several countries. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has declared that air pollution has become…
Changing Relationship between Specific Leaf Area and Leaf Matter Dry Content of Moso Bamboo…
1. IntroductionBamboo forests play a crucial role in global forest ecosystems, exhibiting substantial carbon sequestration capabilities and widespread distribution on the Earth. Du et al. estimated the total distribution area of bamboo…
Shot-Earth as Sustainable Construction Material: Chemical Aspects and Physical Performance
3.2. Capillarity Water AbsorptionThe data obtained from the capillarity absorption are represented in Figure 3.The uptake trend of SE samples is consistent with that of other samples. All the samples are below 10%, but more similar…
The Green Flexible Job-Shop Scheduling Problem Considering Cost, Carbon Emissions, and Customer…
3.3. Results and DiscussionsThe simplex grid method is an effective tool for multi-objective analysis. Its calculations are simple, allowing for a reasonable and uniform valuation of each weight. By defining the number of grids, it can…
Sustainable Reuse of Waste Lubricant Oils: Analysis of Pollutants for the Sustainable Reuse of Waste…
1. IntroductionLubricants are produced from base stocks obtained through refining petroleum. These are combined with additives to enhance specific properties. A lubricant is a substance able to reduce friction between mechanical…
Nondestructive Quantification of Isoflavones in Cotyledons by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and…
1. IntroductionSoybeans are an excellent source of protein and are rich and balanced in essential amino acids, making them ideal for a healthy diet. Soy foods (tofu, soy milk, etc.) are a major sustainable alternative to meat products.…
Development and Evaluation of Vegetable Resin Bio-Binders as Technological Alternatives to Bitumen
1. IntroductionIn the last decades, the European Union (EU) has been adopting strategies to contribute to the reduction of environmental impacts, energy and water consumption, the exploitation of raw materials, and greenhouse gas (GHG)…