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Emerging renewable and sustainable energy technologies: State of the art

Elsevier,

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Volume 71, 2017

In this paper, five most emerging renewable energy sources are analyzed. These emerging renewables are either special or advanced forms of the mainstream energy sources (solar, wind, geothermal, biofuels, biomass, and hydro) or brand new technologies. The five emerging renewable technologies discussed in this paper include marine energy, concentrated solar photovoltaics (CSP), enhanced geothermal energy (EGE), cellulosic ethanol, and artificial photosynthesis.

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Energy; Emerging Renewable Energy Sources, Global

The Psychology of Gender and Health - Chapter 12 - Mainstreaming Gender Equality to Improve Women’s Mental Health in England

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The Psychology of Gender and Health: Conceptual and Applied Global Concerns, 2017, Pages 343-361
This chapter advances SDG 5 on gender equality by considering the origins of mainstreaming as a national policy initiative in England, describing the initiatives promoted and reflecting on both the progress that was made and its limitations.
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Gender equality and women's empowerment; Health and wellbeing, Global

Physical Exercise and Its Effects on Alzheimer’s Disease

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Physical Activity and the Aging Brain, Effects of Exercise on Neurological Function, 2017, Pages 141-150
This chapter addresses goal 3 by examining the role that exercise and physical activity play on Alzheimer’s Disease.
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Health and population; Health and wellbeing, Global

The Psychology of Criminal and Antisocial Behavior - Chapter 11: Domestic Violence: Psychological Issues Related to the Victim and Offender

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The Psychology of Criminal and Antisocial Behavior: Victim and Offender Perspectives, 2017, Pages 343-359
Contributing to SDGs 3 and 5, this chapter discusses the importance that those dealing with domestic violence are well trained to recognise the warning signs, behaviors, and circumstances that are associated with domestic violence and its various incarnations, as well as the psychological, social, and physical consequences of this form of victimization.
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Health and wellbeing; Gender equality and women's empowerment; Health and population, Global

Handbook of Cannabis and Related Pathologies - Chapter 14 - Gender Differences in Cannabis Use Disorders

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Handbook of Cannabis and Related Pathologies, Biology, Pharmacology, Diagnosis, and Treatment,  2017, Pages 131-137
This chapter advances SDG 5, Gender Equality, by exploring the gender differences among individuals with cannabis use disorder.
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Health and wellbeing; Gender equality and women's empowerment, Global

Explaining Suicide - Chapter 3: Suicide Motivated by Interpersonal Relationships

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Explaining Suicide: Patterns, Motivations, and What Notes Reveal, 2017, Pages 51-71
Contributing to SDGs 3 and 5, this chapter examines interpersonal relationships as a motivation for suicide.
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Health and wellbeing; Gender equality and women's empowerment; Health and population; Motivation, Global

Special Report: Green and Biobased Materials

ICIS,

Chemical Business, 5 January 2017
Carbon dioxide is becoming a valuable raw material for chemical industry
It is a sign of the maturity of the green and biobased chemicals sector that major producers and technology providers are making moves to join the entrepreneurs and start-ups that have been driving the technology forward. This positive trend supports the advancing of SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, and SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy.
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Biodiversity and ecosystems; Chemicals and waste; Green economy; Industry, Global

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United Nations Global Compact

Creating Opportunities for Economic Empowerment and Employment for Young Women

United Nations Global Compact, 2017
To advance Goal 5, this webinar highlights the need for businesses to create economic opportunities for young women around the world.
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Employment decent work for all and social protection; Gender equality and women's empowerment; Partner content, Global

Solar Energy Desalination Technology - Chapter 1: General Problems in Seawater Desalination

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Solar Energy Desalination Technology, Chapter 1, 2017, Pages 1–46
To advance goal 6 (clean water and sanitation), this chapter explores different desalination processes to make seawater drinkable, which is an obvious solution to any water shortages. Given the high-polluting energy required in the desalination process, solar-desalination technologies is considered.
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Energy; Water and sanitation, Global

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2017 United Nations Global Compact Progress Report: Business Solutions to Sustainable Development

United Nations Global Compact, 2017
This report takes stock of the contribution of UN Global Compact business participants towards sustainable development. The report assesses progress in terms of how companies are taking action on the Ten Principles and the Sustainable Development Goals, and features ten interviews with disruptive business leaders. It also highlights ten focus areas for the future where further business engagement is needed.
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Employment decent work for all and social protection; Industry; Partner content, Global

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