scholarly journals Lockdown measures which reduced greenhouse gas emissions with little negative impact on quality of life

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Niemi ◽  
Alasdair Skelton ◽  
Kevin Noone ◽  
Mats J. Olsson
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Gas Emissions

Quality of life for all: A sustainable development framework for India's climate policy reduces greenhouse gas emissions

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 ◽  
pp. 48-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sujatha Byravan ◽  
Mohd. Sahil Ali ◽  
Murali Ramakrishnan Ananthakumar ◽  
Nihit Goyal ◽  
Amit Kanudia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Climate Policy ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
Development Framework

CURRENT STATE AND PROSPECTS OF CARBON FARMING DEVELOPMENT IN THE REPUBLIC OF TATARSTAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 7-13
Author(s):  
Radik Safin ◽  
Ayrat Valiev ◽  
Valeriya Kolesar
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Carbon Footprint ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Agricultural Soils ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
The Republic

Global climatic changes have a negative impact on the development of all sectors of the economy, including agriculture. However, the very production of agricultural products is one of the most important sources of greenhouse gases entering the atmosphere. Taking into account the need to reduce the “carbon footprint” in food production, a special place is occupied by the analysis of the volume of greenhouse gas emissions and the development of measures for their sequestration in agriculture. One of the main directions for reducing emissions and immobilizing greenhouse gases is the development of special techniques for their sequestration in the soil, including those used in agriculture. Adaptation of existing farming systems for this task will significantly reduce the “carbon footprint” from agricultural production, including animal husbandry. The development of carbon farming allows not only to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but also to significantly increase the level of soil fertility, primarily by increasing the content of organic matter in them. As a result, it becomes possible, along with the production of crop production, to produce “carbon units” that are sold on local and international markets. The paper analyzes possible greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and the potential for their sequestration in agricultural soils. The role of various elements of the farming system in solving the problem of reducing the “carbon footprint” is considered and ways of developing carbon farming in the Republic of Tatarstan are proposed

scholarly journals Refrigerated Transport: State of the Art, Technical Issues, Innovations and Challenges for Sustainability

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (21) ◽  
pp. 7237
Author(s):  
Angelo Maiorino ◽  
Fabio Petruzziello ◽  
Ciro Aprea
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
Routing Problem ◽  
Alternative Technologies ◽  
Refrigerated Transport

The cold chain is responsible for perishable products preservation and transportation, maintaining a proper temperature to slow biological decay processes. Often the efficiency of the cold chain is less than ideal, significantly increasing food waste and energy consumption. Refrigerated transport is a critical phase of the cold chain because of its negative impact on energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. It is estimated that around 15% of global fossil fuel energy is used in the refrigerated transport sector, so there has been a growing interest in the last decades in the optimization of these systems in order to reduce their environmental impact. Vapor compression refrigeration units, usually powered by means of a diesel engine, are the most commonly used systems in road refrigerated transport. This paper provides a review of (a) currently used systems and alternative technologies that could reduce the environmental impacts of road refrigerated transport and (b) optimization models and methods used to minimize fuel/energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, focusing both on reducing the thermal loads and solving the refrigerated vehicle routing problem.

scholarly journals A CARBON FOOTPRINT FROM WOOD PELLET

2018 ◽  
pp. 081
Author(s):  
Milica Jović ◽  
Mirjana Laković ◽  
Marjan Jovčevski
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Carbon Footprint ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gasses ◽  
Product Service ◽  
Earth’S Climate ◽  
The Impact

Daily emissions of greenhouse gasses have a negative impact on the quality of the atmosphere. In almost every sector there is a certain emission of these gasses. This means that every sector, whether it is the energy, industry, transport sector or the household has a part in the degradation of the environment. In this connection, many models have been developed, whose task is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and carbon dioxide as well to improve the environmental quality. This paper will discuss the carbon footprint model. A carbon footprint is the set of greenhouse gas emissions caused by something. It can be calculated for a product, service, person or even a country, and is used to understand the impact of human activity on the earth’s climate. Also, an analysis of carbon footprint using different types of fuel for heating households will be presented.

The Promise of Sustainable Magnesium Composite Technology for Greener Future

2018 ◽  
Vol 928 ◽  
pp. 56-61
Author(s):  
Manoj Gupta ◽  
Sravya Tekumalla
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Space Applications ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
Transportation Sector ◽  
Weather Changes ◽  
Nutritional Element ◽  
Minimal Stress

Ethical research that ensures the enhancement of quality of human life for present and future generations is the need of the day. This inherits the typical requirement to impose zero or minimal stress on the environment. Currently, planet earth is witnessing global warming and largely unpredictable weather changes, primarily due to greenhouse gas emissions. Transportation sector is one of the major engineering sectors contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. One way to mitigate/minimize these emissions is to use lightweight materials in the construction of vehicles for use in land, water, aerospace and space applications. Towards this, magnesium based materials are viable options which are suitable to replace aluminum based materials allowing ~ 35% weight saving on a component basis. As magnesium is abundant in nature and is a nutritional element, its availability and recyclability is not an issue. Accordingly, this paper will focus on the development of magnesium based nanocomposites capable of replacing conventional materials in multiple engineering and biomedical applications.

AGRICULTURE IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHALLENGES – THE PROBLEM OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS

2019 ◽  
Vol XXI (2) ◽  
pp. 246-255
Author(s):  
Hanna Pondel
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Plant Production ◽  
Agricultural Activity ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
Local Conditions

Changes in seasonal weather cycles, a growing number of extreme phenomena, an upward trend in temperature and changes in the distribution of rainfall, significantly affect the functioning and effectiveness of agriculture. However, agriculture plays a major role in the emergence and intensification of these phenomena. The aim of the article is to present, analyse and evaluate the relations between agriculture and climate, with particular emphasis on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture in these relations. A cause-and-effect analysis was conducted based on literature studies, using the descriptive statistics method and analysis of the development trend. The basis for analysis were data on GHG emissions in the European Union (EU-28). The contribution of agriculture to the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions, albeit slightly but still increasing in recent years. The level of this emission is determined primarily by the type of agricultural activity conducted – animal production is definitely responsible for higher emissions than plant production. It is difficult to present a universal model of agricultural adaptation to climate change and a set of actions limiting the negative impact of agricultural production on climate. This is hindered by both the specificity of the agricultural sector and the large diversity of local conditions and applied farming practices. The opportunity to increase the effectiveness of actions taken may be a better connection between the implementation of objectives including the reduction of the causes and negative consequences of climate change and the objectives of sustainable agricultural development.

scholarly journals TESTING OF OVERSULFATED CEMENT BASED ON NATURAL POUZZOLANE

2021 ◽  
pp. 176-183
Author(s):  
Dimbimalala Mavoniaina RATSARAHASINA ◽  
Hery Mikaela RATSIMBAZAFY ◽  
Jean de Dieu RAMAROSON
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Mineral Resources ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Selling Price ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
Performance Point ◽  
New Type

Currently, cement plants face a major environmental problem due to greenhouse gas emissions during the production of Portland clinker. In order to mitigate this negative impact on the environment, this study aims to partially or completely replace conventional cement with a new type of cement that has properties similar to conventional cements. To enhance local mineral resources, the use of natural pouzzolane is adopted. As this binder is obtained by a mixture of activated natural pouzzolane, gypsum, lime and a small amount of conventional cement, the work is to determine the optimal parameters to obtain the best result, and the value for money. The property of the natural pouzzolane needs to be improved by thermal activation to obtain better activity, a treatment of 2 hours at 500oC was carried out. Then several tests were carried out by varying the different parameters that can influence the characteristics of the cement developed. The best composition determined is 65% pouzzolane, 15% cement, and 5% gypsum. A comparative study was carried out to classify this new type of cement. From a mechanical performance point of view, this oversulphate cement is able in the medium term to compete with the conventional cements produced by the company HOLCIM, and even outperform it in the longer term. In addition, the cost of production and the selling price are lower than those of conventional cements. So the use of this cement in the field of civil engineering can be considered, it has potential and contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Even if the results are sufficient, a thorough study is still needed to improve this type of cement. KEYWORDS: pouzzolane, clinker, oversulfated cement

scholarly journals THE USE OF BIOFERTILIZERS INCREASED PLANT GROWTH WITH NO TRADE-OFF EFFECT ON GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Hadi ◽  
Udiantoro . ◽  
Hasrul Satria Nur ◽  
Muhlis ,
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Alluvial Soil ◽  
Alluvial Soils ◽  
Plant Oil ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
Bacillus Brevis ◽  
Npk Fertilizer

<p>Several experiments have been carried out to elucidate the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions as effect of replacement of chemical fertilizer by biofertilizers on alluvial soils in Indonesia.  Biofertilizers “Biotara” and “Biosure” were applied along with NPK fertilizer on alluvial soil cultivated with rice.  Emissions of nitrous oxide (N<sub>2</sub>O), methane (CH<sub>4</sub>) and carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) were monitored in biweekly basis up to the maximum vegetative growth of the rice plant. Oil palm empty fruit bunch (OP EFB) as well as grasses were composted with <em>Bacillus brevis</em> and <em>Bacillus megaterium </em>as activator. The composts were incorporated into alluvial soils cultivated to oil palm and the emissions of N<sub>2</sub>O, CH<sub>4</sub> and CO<sub>2</sub> were monitored in biweekly basis. The results showed that biofertilizer “Biotara” or “Biosure” combined with NPK fertilizer (¾ recommendation dose) could increase paddy growth with no significant effect on N<sub>2</sub>O, CH<sub>4</sub> and CO<sub>2</sub> emissions.  The emissions of N<sub>2</sub>O,  CH<sub>4</sub> and CO<sub>2</sub> exhibited seasonal changes as affected by inclusion of either OP EFB and weed compost along with NPK fertilizer.  Global warming potentials of each treatment for NPK, OP EFB compost and weed compost were 5.6, -5.2 and -4.9 ton CO<sub>2</sub>equ m<sup>-</sup><sup>2</sup> year<sup>-1</sup>, respectively. It could be concluded that the replacements of synthetic fertilizer with biofertilizer or compost did not have negative impact on the environment which could be promoted.</p>

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