CARBON BALANCE AND THE EMISSION OF GREENHOUSE GASES IN BOREAL FORESTS AND BOGS OF SIBERIA

2006 ◽  
pp. 17-34
Author(s):  
E.A. Vaganov ◽  
S.P. Efremov ◽  
A.A. Onuchin
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Boreal Forests ◽  
Carbon Balance ◽  
Emission Of Greenhouse Gases

scholarly journals Gases de efeito estufa em sistemas de produção animal brasileiros e a importância do balanço de carbono para a preservação ambiental (Greenhouse gases in brazilian livestock production systems and the importance of the carbon balance for environmental)

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 623
Author(s):  
Patrícia Perondi Anchão Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Nitrous Oxide ◽  
Carbon Sequestration ◽  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Carbon Balance ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Livestock Production ◽  
Greenhouse Gases Emissions ◽  
Enteric Methane ◽  
Ch4 And N2o ◽  
Emission Of Greenhouse Gases

O aquecimento global, acentuado por ações antrópicas de emissão de gases de efeito estufa, tem como consequência as mudanças climáticas, que causam muitos transtornos ambientais para a humanidade. A atividade pecuária produz gases de efeito estufa na forma de metano (CH4) e óxido nitroso (N2O) principalmente, com tendência de aumento de emissão atrelado ao aumento da produção pecuária. A degradação de pastagens, o mais importante problema ambiental da pecuária, também pode contribuir para a emissão desses gases e pode levar à desertificação. Ações de mitigação dessas emissões podem amenizar o problema e devem ser observadas considerando-se o balanço de carbono dos sistemas de produção pecuários, onde, além da emissão de gases de efeito estufa, o sequestro de carbono é também considerado. Na pecuária, existe possibilidade de mitigação das emissões pela redução da emissão do CH4 e do N2O, entretanto, o maior potencial de mitigação das emissões está no sequestro de carbono devido à recuperação das pastagens. Apesar disso, grande ênfase é dada aos aspectos envolvendo a emissão de CH4 entérico pelos ruminantes e suas formas de mitigação. Também é importante ressaltar que a adoção das tecnologias que promovem a mitigação das emissões de gases de efeito estufa depende mais de questões econômicas do que da viabilidade técnica das ações de mitigação propostas. Global warming is intensified by greenhouse gases emissions from human activities, resulting in climate change and causing many environmental disorders for humanity. The livestock produces greenhouse gases such as methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) mainly and the increasing in emissions is linked to increased livestock production. The degradation of pastures had been the most important issue of livestock contributing to the greenhouse gases emissions and leading the desertification. Mitigation actions can reduce these emissions and the carbon balance of livestock production systems, which also considerate carbon sequestration besides the emission of greenhouse gases. Mitigating emissions of CH4 and N2O are possible in livestock but the carbon sequestration that occurs during the recovery of pasture is the greatest potential for mitigating greenhouse. Nevertheless, great emphasis can be found in literature related to the aspects involving the issue of enteric methane by ruminants and its methods of mitigation. Importantly, the adoption of technologies that promote mitigation of greenhouse gases emissions is most dependent of economic issues than technical feasibility of the mitigation actions proposed. Keywords: livestock, desertification, degradation, methane, nitrous oxide.   

Global Warming and Its Multiple Causes

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Romdhane Ben Slama
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Greenhouse Effect ◽  
Infrared Radiation ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
The Earth ◽  
The One ◽  
Heat Released ◽  
Emission Of Greenhouse Gases

The global warming which preoccupies humanity, is still considered to be linked to a single cause which is the emission of greenhouse gases, CO2 in particular. In this article, we try to show that, on the one hand, the greenhouse effect (the radiative imprisonment to use the scientific term) took place in conjunction with the infrared radiation emitted by the earth. The surplus of CO2 due to the combustion of fossil fuels, but also the surplus of infrared emissions from artificialized soils contribute together or each separately,  to the imbalance of the natural greenhouse effect and the trend of global warming. In addition, another actor acting directly and instantaneously on the warming of the ambient air is the heat released by fossil fuels estimated at 17415.1010 kWh / year inducing a rise in temperature of 0.122 ° C, or 12.2 ° C / century.

Anrechnung der CO2-Senken des Schweizer Waldes: Grundlagenpapier und Empfehlungen | Accounting of CO2 sinks in Swiss forests. Working paper and recommendations

2005 ◽  
Vol 156 (11) ◽  
pp. 438-441
Author(s):  
Arbeitsgruppe Wald- und ◽  
Holzwirtschaft im Klimaschutz
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Climate Policy ◽  
Federal Government ◽  
Kyoto Protocol ◽  
Carbon Balance ◽  
Carbon Sink ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Working Paper ◽  
Reduction Of Co2

With the ratification of the Kyoto Protocol aimed at reducing greenhouse gases, Switzerland is committed to reducing CO2emissions by 4.2 million tonnes by 2008. The forests in Switzerland could contribute to the country's national carbon balance with maximum 1.8 million tonnes reduction of CO2. With an increased use of the forest the emissions could be reduced by up to 2 million tonnes by the substitution of other materials. With a targeted forest management policy carbon sink reduction and the substitution value of the forest could be balanced against one another. In the framework of climate policy the Federal government should create the legal and organisational conditions for this.

Emission of greenhouse gases from Indian wetlands: an overview

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. Abbasi ◽  
C. Dhanuja ◽  
Tasneem Abbasi
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Emission Of Greenhouse Gases

Nuclear, Solar and Desalination Working Together Symbiotically

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamad Alwashmi ◽  
Jay F. Kunze
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Capital Costs ◽  
The World ◽  
Working Together ◽  
Fuel Costs ◽  
Emission Of Greenhouse Gases

In many parts of the world, drinking water is not available except through desalination. Most of these areas have an abundance of solar energy, with few cloudy periods. Energy is required for desalination and for producing electricity. Traditionally this energy has been supplied by fossil fuels. However, even in those parts of the world that have abundant fossil fuels, using them for these purposes is being discouraged for two reasons: 1) the emission of greenhouse gases from combustion of fossil fuels, and 2) the higher value of fossil fuels when used for transportation. Nuclear power and solar power are both proposed as replacements for fossil fuels in these locations. Both of these energy systems have high capital costs, and negligible fuel costs (zero for solar) Instead of these two primary forms of energy competing, this paper shows how they can compliment each other, especially where a significant part of the electricity demand is used for desalination.

Reducing Emission of Greenhouse Gases from Fertilizer Use in India

2020 ◽  
pp. 169-182
Author(s):  
Sangeeta Lenka ◽  
Narendra Kumar Lenka ◽  
Himanshu Pathak
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Fertilizer Use ◽  
Emission Of Greenhouse Gases

scholarly journals CO2 Emission Due to Excavation

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S8) ◽  
pp. 951-953
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Construction Process ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Flat Base ◽  
Prime Concern ◽  
Significant Area ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Co2 ◽  
Environmental Outcome ◽  
Emission Of Greenhouse Gases

Rapid urbanization in developing countries causes the emission of greenhouse gases. A major part of emission is released by infrastructure construction sites. construction process involves excavation, (which is a significant area of study, given that it involves changing the site by disturbing and removing vegetation. The main gases which are associated with excavation include carbon dioxide(CO2), methane(CH4) and nitrous oxide(N2O). These gases (greenhouse gases) are responsible for global warming. Nearly about 22.6% emission of co2 is due to earthwork on the construction site. Although excavation is economical in terms of delivering a flat base for raft construction, the environmental outcome of this approach needs to be examined more carefully in terms of influencing the environment. The air quality in India according to a WHO one of the polluted country in the world. In this situation, controlling and reducing pollution is an area of prime concern

scholarly journals Emission of Greenhouse Gases and Odorants from Pig Slurry - Effect on the Environment and Methods of its Reduction

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 383-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Marszałek ◽  
Zygmunt Kowalski ◽  
Agnieszka Makara
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Nitrous Oxide ◽  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Atmospheric Pollutants ◽  
Gaseous Pollutants ◽  
Pig Slurry ◽  
Heterogeneous Mixture ◽  
Liquid Fertilizer ◽  
Emission Of Greenhouse Gases

Abstract Pig slurry is classified as a natural liquid fertilizer, which is a heterogeneous mixture of urine, faeces, remnants of feed and technological water, used to remove excrement and maintain the hygiene of livestock housing. The storage and distribution of pig slurry on farmland affect the environment as they are associated with, among others, the emission of various types of gaseous pollutants, mainly CH4, CO2, N2O, NH3, H2S, and other odorants. Methane (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrous oxide (N2O) are greenhouse gases (GHGs) which contribute to climate change by increasing the greenhouse effect. Ammonia (NH3) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) are malodorous gases responsible for the occurrence of odour nuisance which, due to their toxicity, may endanger the health and lives of humans and animals. NH3 also influences the increase of atmosphere and soil acidification. The article presents the environmental impact of greenhouse gases and odorous compounds emitted from pig slurry. Key gaseous atmospheric pollutants such as NH3, H2S, CH4, CO2 and N2O have been characterized. Furthermore, methods to reduce the emission of odours and GHGs from pig slurry during its storage and agricultural usage have been discussed.

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