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3.1. Physicochemical Characterization Results for Wood ResiduesTable 1 presents the physicochemical properties of three wood residues, encompassing proximate composition, heating values, lignocellulosic composition, bulk density, and…

 BACKGROUNDOver the previous three weeks, participants in this forum have explored the Russian Arctic as a place of cultural importance for many Indigenous people, significant biodiversity, and commercially valuable resources from fish…

Data source: U.S. Census Bureau The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge into the Patapsco River on March 26 has temporarily halted all shipping traffic from the Port of Baltimore. In this…

Fisheries ManagementAs a result of rising sea and air temperatures and declining sea ice coverage, profound changes are underway in the distribution and behavior of many Arctic species, including some commercially valued fish and marine…

OverviewRussia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine illuminated the long profound shadow of nuclear weapons over international security. Russia’s nuclear threats have rightfully garnered significant attention because of the unfathomable lethality…

 About the Study GroupOver the course of five sessions, this study group, led by Dr. Gloria Ayee, is exploring the pivotal moment experienced by the African continent. With youthful populations, abundant resources, and growing economic…

We have heard much about the puzzle that US economic performance under President Joe Biden has been much stronger than voters perceive it to be.  But the current episode is just one instance of a bigger historical puzzle:  the US economy…

Under President Joe Biden, the US economy has performed much better than virtually anyone predicted. And yet voters seem not to realize it – an apparent puzzle that has been much discussed lately.In fact, this disconnect between popular…

Matt Wise is the Head of Strategy and Business Development at ABB in the Electrification Service division, leading the energy transition in industrial automation by supporting customers to improve the sustainability and reliability of…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Lower-income communities across the United States have long been much slower to adopt solar power than…

U.S. natural gas production grew by 4% in 2023, or 5.0 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), to average 125.0 Bcf/d, according to our Natural Gas Monthly. The Natural Gas Monthly was recently updated with natural gas production…

Saudi Aramco President & CEO Amin Nasser speaks during the CERAWeek oil summit in Houston, Texas. Pointing to the still paltry share of…

1 IntroductionAs of today, the existence of supermassive black holes (SMBHs) residing in the nuclei of galaxies is no longer a subject of scientific dispute. With the presence of an SMBH clearly revealed in the orbital motion of stars in…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Submission received: 30 January 2024 / Revised: 7 March 2024 / Accepted: 21 March 2024 / Published: 27 March 2024 Abstract Renovating…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2772: Examining the Interplay between CEPSA’s ESG Performance and Financial Performance: An Overview of the Energy Sector Transformation Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16072772 Authors: Hu…

EU imports between 1990-2008 accounted for 36% of global crop products linked to deforestation1. To mitigate those impacts, the European Commission introduced the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) as an important part of the EU Green…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2777: Sharing Is Caring: Exploring Distributed Solar Photovoltaics and Local Electricity Consumption through a Renewable Energy Community Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16072777 Authors: Ferreira…

The rapid collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early this morning touched off a frantic search for survivors—and gave Americans a frightening reminder of the fragility of the many systems that allow us to go about our…

Geneva, Switzerland, 27 March 2024 – VELUX - a global leader in roof windows and accessories – has joined over 200 forward-thinking companies as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).VELUX…

Researchers checking fault characteristics of direct current distribution for distributed energy resources. Credit: Korea Institute of Energy Research…

Top executives overseeing people and culture from close to 30 members of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) have come together to explore and advance the critical role of the human resource community in…

1. IntroductionIn the modern era, natural resources are recognized as critical indicators that significantly contribute to reducing environmental pressure and increasing economic growth. However, as the global economy gains momentum and…

1. Introduction 1.1. Background and ContextHow can we ensure that university classrooms consume less energy while maintaining acceptable indoor air quality levels? Educational buildings are among the most essential building typologies…

1. IntroductionSustainable mobility is commonly considered to be a very hot topic due to its complexity and its multidisciplinary nature. This has generated debates in international and national institutions and policies thanks also to…

The CLP Group (CLP) has updated its Climate Vision 2050, the Group’s blueprint to transition the business towards its net-zero goal by mid-century.Following an extensive review of its decarbonisation targets and commitments that…

March 26, 2024 BOSTON, MA (Mar. 26, 2024) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proud to honor New England Region ENERGY STAR winners for their…

The Farmer First Clusters (FFC) initiative provides a mix of solutions to support producers in tackling soy-driven deforestation and native vegetation conversion in four key Cerrado landscapes: Western Mato Grosso, Southern Maranhão,…

“Through our initiative, we're not just conceptualizing ideas; we're implementing real-world solutions on the ground” In this interview, Rodrigo Castro, Brazil Country Director at Solidaridad Network, delves into the complexities and…

March 26, 2024 WASHINGTON – Today, March 26, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the winners of the 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year…

Data source: United States. Energy Information Administration, Electricity Data BrowserNote: The water year runs from October 1 to September 30. According to preliminary data from our Electricity Data…

Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electricity Data BrowserNote: The water year runs from October 1 to September 30. According to preliminary data from our Electricity Data…

London, 26 March 2024 - The agrifood sector must play a crucial role in keeping 1.5C within reach by urgently cutting greenhouse gas emissions and scaling up nature protection solutions through their value chains, according to a series…

It has been more than 60 years since Ghana’s first post-independence leader Kwame Nkrumah first mooted the idea that Ghana should produce aluminium from the country’s ample supply of bauxite. Under the Volta River Project,…

Since December, my colleagues at Russia Matters and I have been monitoring1 how Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and its commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi have sparred over who should assume prime responsibility for the plan to…

Policy Stage and the Green Energy ChallengeIndia’s twenty-nine states and seven union territories vary significantly in population, urbanization, economics, natural resources, and regulatory environments. A complex federal political…

Data source: Natural Gas IntelligenceNote: Prices are adjusted for inflation based on the January 2024 Consumer Price Index. The Southern California (SoCal) Citygate is the major natural gas price hub in Southern…

“Net zero needs nuclear because this is the only way we will completely decarbonize,” de Croo said at the youth event. “We will need a lot of renewables, but we will need a lot of nuclear as well.” The European Commission recently…

This article by Almuth Ernsting, European Focal Point of the Global Forest Coalition and Co-director of Biofuelwatch is part of the Wikiprogress Environment Series. Climate change mitigation and sustainability are the key rationales…

This year’s record-setting delays in ice road openings in the Northwest Territories and abrupt closures in Manitoba and Ontario that impacted dozens of Indigenous communities offer a preview of the turmoil coming by 2050 when the…

On March 13, President Vladimir Putin granted an interview, in which he again delved into the conditions under which he says he would initiate the use of nuclear weapons. His remarks were so ambiguous that it caused mainstream Western…

3.2. Bulk Density of Seed Extraction ResiduesThe fractions of seed extraction residues differed significantly in bulk density (Figure 3).Bulk density was highest in the waste fraction from precleaning winged seeds of Scots pine, which…

3.4. Stability Analysis of Evolutionary Strategies for Equilibrium Points in Tripartite SystemsAccording to differential Equations (6), (13) and (20), the dynamic equations of (23) are replicated simultaneously: d x d t = x…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticle 1 Department of Civil Engineering, Liwa College, Abu Dhabi 41009, United Arab Emirates 2 Department of…

1. Introduction 1.1. Background InformationWind forecasting techniques are used for the integration of wind turbines into the electricity market and their dispatch. In this way, it is possible to forecast the amount of energy produced,…

March 19, 2024 Extreme Interest Rate Hikes Have Contributed to Postponed EV Production, Clean Energy Project Headwinds, Soaring Offshore Wind Costs  Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators…

Energies, Vol. 17, Pages 1536: Development of Cycloid-Shaped Roll Charging Chute for Sintering Process for Energy Decarbonization and Productivity Improvement in Steel Plants Energies doi: 10.3390/en17071536 Authors: Woo-Hyeon Kwon…

4.2.1. Extracting Topic Words Based on LDA ModelingPolicy topic richness (i.e., the optimal number of topics) is related to comprehensiveness and is the basis for policy synergy . Through the theme consistency test, the optimal number…

“The targeting of energy infrastructure providing essential public services is a black-and-white issue – it is simply unacceptable,” UN High Representative of Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu told the Security Council on Friday…

Spring is in the air and, last week, Governor Josh Shapiro rolled out a strategy to rejuvenate Pennsylvania’s status as an energy innovator. Since taking office 14 months ago, the governor has certainly been consistent on…

JET’s repurposing and decommissioning programme 2024 marks the beginning of a new era at UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), as the iconic Joint European Torus (JET) facility transitioned in December 2023 from its plasma science…