Interactions between environmental exposures and the microbiome: Implications for fetal programming

Elsevier,

Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research, Volume 13, August 2020
Explore the intricate dynamics of fetal programming and its implications for SDGs.. Unearth the potential of early-life interventions with RELX.
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Sustainable Development Strategies - Chapter 1: Introduction to sustainable development

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Sustainable Development Strategies, Engineering, Culture and Economics, 2021, Pages 1-25
This book chapter advances SDG 11 and 13 by introducing the concepts of sustainable development. The definitions as evolved over time have been briefly discussed. The evolution of the sustainable development concepts coupled with the underling theorems, philosophy, ethics, and social responsibility has also been described. The dimensions of sustainable development along with the recent trends have also been discussed.
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The SDG Impact of COVID-19: The view of Joan Walley, Chair of the Aldersgate Group and former Labour MP

7th August 2020
The SDG Impact of COVID-19 podcast series gathers expert opinion exploring the impact of COVID-19 on the Sustainable Development Goals. In this segment, we get the view of Joan Walley, Chair of the Aldersgate Group and former Labour MP.
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Rule of Law; Health and wellbeing; Multi-stakeholder partnerships; Sustainable cities and human settlements; Capacity Building; Gender equality and women's empowerment, Global

Biogeochemistry, Fourth Edition: Chapter 11 - The Global Carbon and Oxygen Cycles

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William H. Schlesinger, Emily S. Bernhardt, Chapter 11 - The Global Carbon and Oxygen Cycles, Editor(s): William H. Schlesinger, Emily S. Bernhardt,
Biogeochemistry (Fourth Edition), Academic Press, 2020, Pages 453-481, 9780128146088
Life is composed primarily of carbon, so estimates of the global production and destruction of organic carbon give us an overall index of the health of the biosphere. This book chapter advances SDGs 11 and 13.
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Reaching Net Zero: What It Takes to Solve the Global Climate Crisis: Chapter 9 - What would it take to reach net zero?

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William D. Fletcher, Craig B. Smith, Chapter 9 - What would it take to reach net zero?, Reaching Net Zero, Elsevier, 2020, Pages 107-122
This chapter addresses SDGs 13, 15, and 12 by examining scenarios for reaching net zero production and consumption, but also the challenges in implementation.
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Sustainable consumption and production, Global

Reaching Net Zero - Chapter 9: What would it take to reach net zero?

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Reaching Net Zero, What It Takes to Solve the Global Climate Crisis, 2020, Pages 107-122
This book chapter advances SDG 11, 13, 17 by describing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and other reports on the need to limit global temperature increase to 2.0°C and preferably 1.5°C. The chapter outlines possible scenarios and introduces the concept of “net zero” by 2050, the essential elimination of greenhouse gas emissions. The chapter also discusses why this deadline is not achievable and presents a more likely scenario.
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Science; Institutional Frameworks and international cooperation for Sustainable Development, Global

Sustainable Development Goals Perspectives

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23rd July 2020

The new 2030 sustainable development agenda is likely to dominate policy and academic debates at both national and international levels over next 15 years and beyond.

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Information for integrated Decision-Making & Participation; Human rights; Health and wellbeing; Poverty eradication; Multi-stakeholder partnerships; National Sustainable Development Strategies (NSDS); Education; Employment decent work for all and social protection; Capacity Building; Gender equality and women's empowerment; Global Perspective; Hypothesis Development; Sustainable Development, Global

Handbook of Microalgae-Based Processes and Products: Chapter 8 - Carbon dioxide capture and utilization using microalgae

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Patricia Ruiz-Ruiz, Adrián Estrada, Marcia Morales, Chapter 8 - Carbon dioxide capture and utilization using microalgae, Editor(s): Eduardo Jacob-Lopes, Mariana Manzoni Maroneze, Maria Isabel Queiroz, Leila Queiroz Zepka, Handbook of Microalgae-Based Processes and Products, Academic Press, 2020, Pages 185-206, ISBN 9780128185360, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818536-0.00008-7.
This book chapter advances SDGs 7 and 13 by explaining how to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere using microalgae.
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How photovoltaics can contribute to GHG emission reductions of 55% in the EU by 2030

Elsevier, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Volume 126, July 2020
The new European Commission plans to raise the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target from 40% towards 55% by 2030 and make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050.
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Energy; Employment decent work for all and social protection; Industry, Europe

Intense Warming Will Significantly Increase Cropland Ammonia Volatilization Threatening Food Security and Ecosystem Health

Elsevier, One Earth, Volume 3, 24 July 2020
Humans, through agricultural fertilizer application, inject more reactive nitrogen (Nr) to terrestrial ecosystems than do natural sources.
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Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture; Biodiversity and ecosystems, North America

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