scholarly journals Measures to Promote Olive Grove Biomass in Spain and Andalusia: An Opportunity for Economic Recovery against COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (20) ◽  
pp. 11318
Author(s):  
Jesús Marquina ◽  
María José Colinet ◽  
María del P. Pablo-Romero
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Organic Matter ◽  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Economic Recovery ◽  
Olive Grove ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Tariff System ◽  
Feed In Tariff

Olive grove biomass presents an opportunity to reduce greenhouse gases and meet the sustainability objectives set by Europe. Given the relevance of this organic matter, this paper analyzes the evolution and current situation of the regulations that regulate olive grove biomass as a source of energy in Europe, in Spain and in Andalusia. Likewise, its effect on the evolution of the use of biomass in the Andalusian region, especially the olive grove, is analyzed. The analysis is novel, since there are no previous studies that reveal this type of information for the olive grove biomass sector. The results show that, as of 2005, the development of biomass for thermal and electrical uses is favorable, reaching the objectives set by the PASENER 2007–2013. However, this situation is reversed as of 2012, with the abolition of the feed-in tariff system for renewables. Besides this, the olive grove biomass sector faces other obstacles such as the cost of residue collection and the few incentives for this sector. The reorientation of the measures, in order to enhance this energy source, would generate a positive effect for the economy of the region that has been affected by COVID-19.

The Potential of Ascophyllum Nodosum to Accelerate Green Waste Composting

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omar Al-Dulaimi ◽  
Mostafa E Rateb ◽  
Andrew S Hursthouse ◽  
Gary Thomson ◽  
Mohammed Yaseen
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Organic Matter ◽  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Microbial Growth ◽  
Ascophyllum Nodosum ◽  
Green Waste ◽  
Decomposition Of Organic Matter ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Lower Carbon

Abstract Millions of tonnes of green waste are produced annually in the UK. The process of composting usually extends to more than two months as well producing greenhouse gases which affect the environment. We proposed a potential approach to use algal extract from Ascophyllum nodosum as a compost accelerator. Seaweed-based treatments offer an economical and effective biological solution which activates and stabilises the decomposition of organic matter. Reducing both the cost and time associated with widely used composting approaches. The seaweed was collected from Scottish coastline, extracted, and formulated to enhance application. Its effects on the timeline of the composting process was systematically investigated through physical, biological, and observational quantification. The emission of gases, the pH, temperature, humidity, consistency, and microbial growth of the compost were studied.Interestingly, the results showed that the compost reached a stability status within 6 weeks, less ammonia and lower carbon dioxide produced. The use of this formulation has the potential to minimise expense, reduce resources used, and lower the levels of harmful volatile organics. This approach is economically beneficial and environmentally crucial in compost formulation, the control of contamination, and reduction of greenhouse gases.

The Research on the Current Situation and Advances of Petrochemical Wastewater Treatment

2012 ◽  
Vol 550-553 ◽  
pp. 2416-2419 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Jun Xiang
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Petrochemical Industry ◽  
Present Situation ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
High Salt ◽  
Petrochemical Wastewater ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
The Future ◽  
At Home

At present, it is so prominent in the development of the petrochemical industry in China，and it is accompanied by petrochemical wastewater, which has become a big problem need to solve urgently.Because petrochemical wastewater mainly contains benzene-compound, organic matter, high salt wastewater and oil sewage, etc. They are very damaging and highly contaminated. The composition and properties of the petrochemical wastewater were introduced firstly, the current situation of petrochemical wastewater treatment at home and abroad were reviewed in the study. Especially the development of petrochemical industry in sichuan was introduced. Based on the present situation and the existing problems, put forward some countermeasures and expect technique develop direction in the future.

scholarly journals An Experiential Community Orientation to Improve Knowledge and Assess Resident Attitudes Toward Poor Patients

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik A. Wallace ◽  
Julie E. Miller-Cribbs ◽  
F. Daniel Duffy
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Quality Health Care ◽  
Resident Attitudes ◽  
Community Orientation ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Underserved Patients ◽  
Quality Health ◽  
Care Training ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Positive Effect

Abstract Background Future physicians may not be prepared for the challenges of caring for the growing population of poor patients in this country. Given the potential for a socioeconomic “gulf” between physicians and patients and the lack of curricula that address the specific needs of poor patients, resident knowledge about caring for this underserved population is low. Intervention We created a 2-day Resident Academy orientation, before the start of residency training, to improve community knowledge and address resident attitudes toward poor patients through team-based experiential activities. We collected demographic and satisfaction data through anonymous presurvey and postsurvey t tests, and descriptive analysis of the quantitative data were conducted. Qualitative comments from open-ended questions were reviewed, coded, and divided into themes. We also offer information on the cost and replicability of the Academy. Results Residents rated most components of the Academy as “very good” or “excellent.” Satisfaction scores were higher among residents in primary care training programs than among residents in nonprimary care programs for most Academy elements. Qualitative data demonstrated an overall positive effect on resident knowledge and attitudes about community resource availability for underserved patients, and the challenges of poor patients to access high-quality health care. Conclusions The Resident Academy orientation improved knowledge and attitudes of new residents before the start of residency, and residents were satisfied with the experience. The commitment of institutional leaders is essential for success.

scholarly journals Eucalyptus sp. WOODCHIP POTENTIAL FOR INDUSTRIAL THERMAL ENERGY PRODUCTION1

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcos Antonio da Silva Miranda ◽  
Gabriel Browne de Deus Ribeiro ◽  
Sebastião Renato Valverde ◽  
Crismeire Isbaex
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Forest Biomass ◽  
Dairy Industry ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Planted Forests ◽  
Industrial Use ◽  
The Cost

ABSTRACT The main objective of this work was to identify and analyze the potential of forest biomass of Eucalyptus sp. such as thermal energy source for industrial use in place of fossil fuels. Two cases were analyzed: the first one estimated the total demand for forest biomass to replace the main fossil fuels in Brazilian industrial sector, with scenarios of 100, 75 and 50% replacement; in the second, it was calculated the cost of each fuel for producing ton of industrial steam (thermal energy) for a dairy industry, in order to verify the competitiveness of forest biomass compared to fossil fuels. The results showed that the areas demanded to replace 100, 75 and 50% of the analyzed fossil fuels were, respectively, 2.9, 2.2 and 1.5 million planted forests hectares, and the steam ton cost ratio using the woodchips was at least 34% lower than with other fuels, which corroborates the substitution potential in this sector.

scholarly journals PENGARUH BIAYA CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR COST) BERDASARKAN MOTIF KEUANGAN, MOTIF ETIKA, DAN MOTIF ALTRUISTIK TERHADAP CORPORATE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Markus Djohan Utama ◽  
Devica Pratiwi
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Altruistic Motive ◽  
Financial Motive ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Positive Effect

This research aimed to determine the effect of CSR cost that the company paid for community, social, environment, etc. based on financial motive, ethic motive and altruistic motive simultaneously or partial, on the ROE and ROS of company.The research is quantitative research with the help of IBM SPSS Software 21 version with regression analysis. Population of this research is manufactured company listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) in the period 2011-2014. Samples were collected by purposive sampling method and 10 companies are used for this research.The result of the test is CSR cost based on ethic motive have a positive significant effect on ROE and ROS (sig. &lt; 0,05). However, both CSR cost based on financial motive and altruistic motive have no-significant effect on ROE and ROS (sig. &gt; 0,05). For the future research, the researcher recommend that the company which listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange are more transparent and detailed information on the CSR include the activities, the CSR target, the cost that company spend and all the other data about CSR. Then, the company which do the CSR investment and transparent with the CSR report can attract other potential investor for the company, so that can make a positive effect on the financial statement.<br />Keywords: CSR Motive, Financial Motive, Ethic motive, Altruistic Motive

Classification of Occupational Safety Costs in terms of Medical Examinations in the Republic of Kazakhstan

2021 ◽  
pp. 37-42
Author(s):  
G.T. Aitkenova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Positive Result ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Cost Management ◽  
Correct Classification ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Medical Examinations ◽  
Positive Effect

The results of the study of the classification of occupational safety costs, in particular the classification of costs for medical examinations, according to the current requirements of the regulatory legal acts and documents of the Republic of Kazakhstan are presented. The Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan does not regulate the cost of financing occupational safety costs in the organizations. In addition, there are no state-approved methodology for planning and occupational safety budgeting costs. International research in the field of occupational safety confirms the positive effect of the investments in occupational safety on the competitiveness, productivity, and sustainability of the enterprise at the market. At the same time, the methodologically sound organization of planning and financing of occupational safety costs depends on their correct classification, which further contributes to the construction of a rational budgetary system of the enterprise in the field of occupational safety. The need for cost classification is due to the fact, that the existing occupational safety activities have different signs and types of costs. In the process of the study the empirical data is used, for example, codes, laws, and other regulatory legal acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the scientific research from near and far abroad. The paper offers three signs of the classification of occupational safety costs. In accordance with the proposed signs of cost classification, the types of medical examinations that employers are legally required to conduct for their employees are distributed. Thus, the classification of occupational safety costs, which is aimed at the cost management, should consider all the main options for solving managerial tasks of the enterprise in the field of occupational safety, and should be applicable in practice. At the same time, the classification of costs with varying degrees of detail contributes to the sound planning and financing of the costs for employee occupational safety, which will lead to a positive result from the investment.

ESTIMATION OF EMISSIONS FROM FLUORINE ODS SUBSTITUTES IN KAZAKHSTAN IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE NATIONAL INVENTRATION OF GREENHOUSE GASES

2021 ◽  
Vol 101 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-79
Author(s):  
A.V. Cherednichenko ◽  
◽  
V.S. Cherednichenko ◽  
A.P. Tsoy ◽  
V.S. Komleva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
High Accuracy ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Domestic Consumption ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
The Republic

The methodological approaches and results of the assessment of the sector of fluorine substitutes for hydrochlorofluorocarbons in the Republic of Kazakhstan are considered. It is shown that in the current situation, domestic consumption is estimated through an annual voluntary survey, and does not have a centralized nature. However, the approaches that have been developed make it possible to make an assessment with a fairly high accuracy, covering the main exporters of refrigerants.

Climate Change: What’s the Big Deal?

2019 ◽  
pp. 7-22
Author(s):  
Gilbert E. Metcalf
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Sea Level Rise ◽  
Sea Level ◽  
Ice Core ◽  
Core Samples ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Climate Damages

Droughts, floods, soaring temperatures, sea-level rise, and melting ice are just some of the damages brought about by climate change. Chapter 1 details the cost of our failure to cut our emissions, from crop-destroying droughts to devastating floods. It also documents the inexorable build-up of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere as demonstrated by the Keeling curve and observations from Antarctic ice core samples. The chapter then provides a brief history of the science linking the build-up of atmospheric greenhouse gases and climate damages.

scholarly journals Research on the charging rules of shore power service charge in China

2020 ◽  
Vol 145 ◽  
pp. 02011
Author(s):  
Siyuan Tang ◽  
Yiqin Li ◽  
Nannan Liu ◽  
Haibo Li
Keyword(s):  
Power Supply ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Fuel Oil ◽  
Service Charge ◽  
Comprehensive Comparison ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Cost

Firstly, this paper defines the definition and attribute of shore power service charge, and combs the current situation of shore power service charge and electricity charge in China. At the same time, the paper analyses the cost of shore power service, electricity charge of the power supply department and the cost of ship's using fuel oil for self-generation, and makes a comprehensive comparison between the cost of ship's using shore power and the cost of ship's self-generation. Finally, according to the principle of ensuring that the cost of using shore power (shore power service charge plus electricity charge) is lower than the cost of self-generation for ships, the paper puts forward suggestions that the shore power service charge should be collected according to the power usage and the government should issue guidance prices.

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