This paper discusses Australia's first pass qualitative climate risk assessment process, compares it with other national assessments, and offers insights and themes to inform the development of a common framework for global climate risk evaluations.
This study explores nanostructured MOF-composite membranes as a promising technology for enhanced CO2 capture, highlighting improved gas separation performance, stability, and scalability while addressing challenges like regeneration and sustainability through advanced synthesis and modeling approaches.
This study compares traditional Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) and emerging water electrolysis methods (PEMEC and SOEC) for ammonia production, evaluating their economic viability and CO2 emissions under varying electricity prices and carbon intensities. Results show that PEMEC is most cost-effective at very low electricity prices, SOEC gains competitiveness as prices rise, and SMR is preferable above 0.08 /kWhe, with CO2 emissions depending heavily on electricity carbon intensity; projections indicate SOEC will become highly cost-competitive by 20302040.
This article examines the exposures and health impacts experienced by female sugarcane workers in Guatemala, focusing on heat stress, particulate matter exposure, and kidney function. The key findings indicate that these women face elevated levels of heat and particulate matter at work, leading to dehydration and reduced kidney function. The study highlights the need for gender-responsive interventions to address the unique health risks faced by women in agricultural settings.
This chapter supports UN SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) by examining the ongoing energy transition in the United States, current progress, challenges, future paths, covering a range of established and emerging renewable energy technologies as well as supporting technologies and other aspects that form part of this landscape.
The authors consider the use of graphene-based materials and technologies for the treatment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - persistent and toxic chemicals that contaminate water sources - in water.
This article presents the hydroclimatic changes in the Tibetan Plateau, emphasizing the delicate balance between precipitation and evaporative demand in streamflow dynamics.
This review explores the reciprocal relationship between climate change and its impact on health, as well as the environment.
The article demonstrates that while healthier diets often align with reduced environmental impacts in several domains, significant trade-offs exist, particularly regarding water use and cost. Diet quality indexes that emphasize plant-based foods offer the most consistent sustainability benefits. However, no diet pattern is without drawbacks, underscoring the importance of nuanced, multidimensional assessments and the integration of nutrition and sustainability data to inform effective policy and clear public guidance.
This mixed transdisciplinary study developed a WEF nexus-based framework to guide strategic policy decisions to catalyze progress toward achieving sustainable development goals.
