Simultaneously Enhanced Permeability and Selectivity of Pebax-1074-Based Mixed-Matrix Membrane for CO₂ Separation by Rujing Hou, Junwei Xie, Yawei Gu, Lei Wang, Yichang Pan

“…Membrane technology is a promising methodology for carbon dioxide separation due to its benefit of a small carbon footprint. However, the trade-off relationship between gas permeability and selectivity is one obstacle to limiting its application. …”
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Enhancing Cementitious Materials: A Detailed Review of Bentonite’s Role in Optimizing Concrete Performance by Zakaria Mekhnache, Tewfik Ali-Dahmane, Zine-El-Abidine Kameche, Ivan Alhama-Manteca, Ahmed Sofiane Benosman, Sidi-Mohammed Aissa-Mamoune

“…To reduce this environmental impact, the industry is exploring sustainable alternatives by integrating supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), which enhance cement properties and lower its carbon footprint, aligning with sustainable construction goals. …”
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Improving of the Generation Accuracy Forecasting of Photovoltaic Plants Based on <i>k</i>-Means and <i>k</i>-Nearest Neighbors Algorithms by P. V. Matrenin, A. I. Khalyasmaa, V. V. Gamaley, S. A. Eroshenko, N. A. Papkova, D. A. Sekatski, Y. V. Potachits

“…Renewable energy sources (RES) are seen as a means of the fuel and energy complex carbon footprint reduction but the stochastic nature of generation complicates RES integration with electric power systems. …”
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The USA and the energy transition of the 21st century: Measures to overcome dependence on China in critical minerals by N. А. Biryukova

“…Since the middle of 2010s, international community (developed economies primarily) has been paying increasing attention to the reduction of carbon footprint in the environment by means of large-scale deployment of renewable energy, electrification of transport system and sustainable production of goods. …”
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Photovoltaic Solar Technologies: Solution to Affordable, Sustainable, and Reliable Energy Access for All in Rwanda by Samuel Bimenyimana, Godwin Norense Osarumwense Asemota, Jean De Dieu Niyonteze, Cyprien Nsengimana, Paula Jeanne Ihirwe, Lingling Li

“…The selection and recommendation of a suitable photovoltaic (PV) solar technology depend on its annual electricity production capacity, electrical load, renewable energy penetration percentage, economic viability, feasibility, affordability, carbon footprint, and greenhouse gas emission level for climate change considerations towards a clean and greener future. …”
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Sustainable PV-hydrogen-storage microgrid energy management using a hierarchical economic model predictive control framework by Xinyu Guo, Faying Gu, Hongxu Liu, Yongcheng Yu, Runjie Li, Juan Wang

“…Abstract Hydrogen-based renewable microgrid is considered as a prospective technique in power generation to reduce the carbon footprint, combat climate change and promote renewable energy sources integration. …”
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Impact of Tourism on Social Economic Development of Kabale Municipality Kabale District. by Twesiime, Robert

“…The study revealed the impacts of tourism on economic development in Kabale Municipality, Kabale Municipality, and Kabale District and these included tourism can encourage the displacement of locals, tourism can leave a large carbon footprint, a large number of moving visitors into an area push up the price of goods and services, decline in traditional employment which happens when workers move from industries such as farming. …”
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Dataset of microscale atmospheric flow and pollutant concentration large-eddy simulations for varying mesoscale meteorological forcing in an idealized urban environmentZenodo by Eliott Lumet, Thomas Jaravel, Mélanie C. Rochoux

“…This significant computational effort and associated carbon footprint motivates the sharing of the data generated.The added value of the PPMLES dataset is twofold. …”
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Tailoring Borate Mediator Species Enables Industrial CO Production with Improved Overall Energy Efficiency by Sustainable Molten Salt CO2 Electrolysis by Xinyu Li, Bowen Deng, Kaifa Du, Wenmiao Li, Di Chen, Xin Qu, Fangzhao Pang, Xiaodan Zhang, Hao Zha, Huayi Yin, Dihua Wang

“…This work presents a cost‐effective strategy for the industrial‐scale production of CO derived from CO2, contributing to a lower carbon footprint by establishing a sustainable borate‐mediated closed loop.…”
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The role of solar thermal hydrogen production technologies in future energy solutions: A review by Md. Shameem Hossain, Md. Nasirul Islam, Khaza Shahriar, Mohammad Mujtaba Hasan, Md. Sohag Hossain

“…This research fills the knowledge gap by analyzing all solar thermal hydrogen production pathways to compare the identified pathways’ energy, carbon footprint, and cost intensity. It guides towards the solar thermal routes most favorable for hydrogen generation and how these methods are effective in time and toleration of pollution. …”
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Turning green: the impact of changing to more eco-friendly respiratory healthcare – a carbon and cost analysis of Dutch prescription data by Evelyn A Brakema, johan Kooistra, Niels Chavannes, Paul Hagedoorn, Pieter ten Have, Peter van Hal, Iris Wichers, Pauline de Heer, Hans C Ossebaard

“…Fourth, we performed a budget impact analysis.Setting Dutch respiratory healthcare.Primary and secondary outcome measures The carbon footprint of current inhalation medication and the environmental and financial impact of replacing pMDIs with NPIs.Results In 2020, 1.4 million patients used inhalers for COPD or asthma treatment. …”
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Toward a circular carbon economy: Production of green C1 compounds through high-temperature CO2 electrolysis by Nan Zheng, Jing Zhu, Haitao Zhu, Jin Xuan, Haoran Xu, Meng Ni

“…By doing so, it becomes feasible to reduce the carbon footprint across the chemicals and energy sectors without hindering economic progress. …”
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Environmental impact assessment of rapeseed production using the LCA method: Part two: Life cycle impact assessment by Kiš Ferenc, Đurišić-Mladenović Nataša, Marjanović-Jeromela Ana

“…The cumulative impact of greenhouse gases (GHG) emitted in the rapeseed production chain is equivalent to the impact of 1,970 kg of carbon dioxide. The carbon footprint of rapeseed was estimated at 0.65 kg CO2 eq. per kg of rapeseed. …”
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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Carbon Emission of Garden Pavement by Peiyong WANG, Ruixing LU

“…The construction phase of landscape engineering is the largest part of the carbon footprint of landscape gardening, and pavement is the most carbon-emitting subcomponent of engineering construction. …”
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Editorial by Jörg Tremmel, Maria Lenk, Antony Mason, Markus Rutsche

“…He combines nine indicators: forest degradation rate, share of low-carbon energy consumption, and carbon footprint in the environmental dimension; adjusted net savings, current account balance, and wealth in equality in the economic dimension; and primary pupil-teacher ratio, fertility rate, and GDP-adjusted child mortality in the social dimension. …”
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An ultraviolet-C (UV-C) light device is effective for low-level disinfection of surgical site marking pens with UV-C transmissible caps by Amelia L. Milner, Jennifer L. Cadnum, Jennifer M. Hailes, Curtis J. Donskey

“…Decontamination of marking pens could reduce plastic and carbon footprints.…”
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Review of Life-Cycle Approaches Coupled with Data Envelopment Analysis: Launching the CFP + DEA Method for Energy Policy Making by Ian Vázquez-Rowe, Diego Iribarren

“…The present paper examines currently available LC + DEA methods and develops a novel method combining carbon footprinting (CFP) and DEA. Thus, the CFP + DEA method is proposed, a five-step structure including data collection for multiple homogenous entities, calculation of target operating points, evaluation of current and target carbon footprints, and result interpretation. …”
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Optimizing building performance with Digital Twins: Pathways to energy efficiency and decarbonization by Tanase Andra, Croitoru Cristiana

“…In the quest for sustainable building management, the concept of digital twins emerges as a transformative technology, offering unprecedented capabilities for enhancing energy efficiency and reducing carbon footprints. This article explores the application of digital twins in the built environment, emphasizing their role in achieving significant energy and environmental benefits. …”
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Integration of Renewable Energy Technologies in Smart Building Design for Enhanced Energy Efficiency and Self-Sufficiency by Ochuko Felix Orikpete, Samuel Ikemba, Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim

“…Through in-depth case studies, the paper demonstrates how the synergetic integration of RETs in smart buildings can lead to significant reductions in energy consumption, lower carbon footprints, and an enhanced ability for buildings to be energy self-reliant. …”
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Climate Change and Florida: Frequently Asked Questions by Joshua Papacek, Ashley Smyth, Holly Abeels, Alicia Betancourt

“…The FAQ address several areas of concerns, including the basic science behind climate change, the projected impacts to residents of south Florida, and actions that individuals can take to reduce their carbon footprints. Written by Joshua Papacek, Ashley Smyth, Holly Abeels, and Alicia Betancourt, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss682 …”
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