Geothermal Power Generation, 2nd Edition, Chapter 1: Introduction to Geothermal Power Generation

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Lucien Y. Bronicki, 1 - Introduction to Geothermal Power Generation, Editors: Ronald DiPippo, Luis C.A. Gutiérrez-Negrín, Andrew Chiasson, Geothermal Power Generation: Developments and Innovation (Second Edition), Elsevier Science Ltd (Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy), 2025, Pages 1-5.

This chapter on geothermal energy supports UN Sustainable Development Goals 7, 9, 11, and 13 by providing foundational knowledge on geothermal resources, engineering practices, and sustainability, contributing to affordable and clean energy, industry innovation, sustainable urban development, and climate action.

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Urgent climate action is needed to ensure effectiveness of protected areas for biodiversity benefits

Elsevier, One Earth, Volume 7, 18 October 2024
Biodiversity and climate change are deeply linked, with biodiversity regulating climate and climate impacting habitats, yet this link is often overlooked in policy. Our study emphasizes integrating climate mitigation into conservation to preserve ecosystem services, even if protected area goals are met.
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Towards a feminist political ecology of migration in a changing climate

Elsevier, Geoforum, Volume 155, October 2024
This paper argues that adopting a feminist political ecology perspective reveals how multi-scalar power relations shape gender and social inequities in climate-related migration, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding to address the root causes of vulnerability and inequality.
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Climate change, security and the institutional prospects for ecological security

Elsevier, Geoforum, Volume 155, October 2024
This paper examines the evolving focus from institutional to ecological security in climate change discussions, finding cautious optimism in the growing recognition and engagement with ecological security at policy and nation-state levels, particularly regarding protection of vulnerable ecosystems.
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Climate change and its impact on education completion rates across four sub-Saharan African countries: A non-parametric approach at the community level

Elsevier, International Journal of Educational Development, Volume 110, October 2024
This study examines how climate change negatively affects education completion rates across communities in Cameroon, Ethiopia, Guinea, and Nigeria. It finds that rising temperatures, reduced rainfall, and environmental degradation are linked to lower completion rates, especially in disadvantaged areas, highlighting the urgent need for targeted mitigation policies.
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Thailand – how far are we from achieving a healthy and sustainable diet? A longitudinal ecological study

Elsevier, The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia, Volume 29, October 2024
Intake of unhealthy and unsustainable food groups increased over the last decades in Thailand which correlate with environmental impacts and NCD cases in Thailand.
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Potential and climate effects of large-scale rooftop photovoltaic energy deployment in northwest China's capital cities

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iScience, Volume 27, 18 October 2024
This study demonstrates the large rooftop photovoltaic energy potential of China’s capital cities, showing that rooftop installations could also mitigate heat.
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The One Health approach in urban ecosystem rehabilitation: An evidence-based framework for designing sustainable cities

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iScience, Volume 27, 18 October 2024
This perspective provides recommendations and strategies for the urban ecosystem rehabilitation of future cities, placing biodiversity and ecosystem services at the core of designing healthy and sustainable urban spaces.
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Hybrid model- and learning-based fault diagnosis in adaptive buildings

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Control Engineering Practice, Volume 151, October 2024
A paper highlighting innovations designed to lower the emissions of newly constructed buildings, focusing on a study of adaptive high-rise buildings which can save significant resources and reduce the emissions seen in more traditional structures. The article supports SDGs 9, 11, 12 and 13.
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Resilient Futures - Chapter 7: Resilience calculation and climate change effects

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Resilient Futures
System Dynamics, Tech Innovations, and Climate Resilience
2025, Pages 113-134

This chapter ties into Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action by focusing on the assessment and quantification of resilience to manage climate change risks and enhance adaptive capacity. By exploring methodologies, models, and real-world case studies, it provides valuable insights for stakeholders to effectively incorporate resilience metrics and climate change effects into research and policy.

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