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Climate Change and Circular Economics: Human Society as a Closed Thermodynamic System - Chapter 10: Final thoughts on approaching the future

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Climate Change and Circular Economics, Elsevier, 2024, Pages 271-275

The content of the chapter aligns with UN SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) by discussing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote clean energy technologies, and address the impact of climate change through the adoption of sustainable energy solutions.

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Energy; Climate Change, Global

Climate Change and Circular Economics: Human Society as a Closed Thermodynamic System - Chapter 4: Big data analysis for climate change proof and risk mitigation

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Climate Change and Circular Economics: Human Society as a Closed Thermodynamic System, 2024, Pages 131-165

The content aligns with UN SDG 13 (Climate Action) by analyzing temperature and precipitation data to assess climate change risks, map hazard risks related to floods, droughts, snow, and freezing events, and calculate associated damage, while also indirectly supporting SDG 15 (Life on Land) by evaluating the impact on various regions and ecosystems.

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Energy; Climate Change, Global

Removal of cadmium and zinc from water using sewage sludge-derived biochar

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Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment, Volume 6, June 2024
Wastewater treatment processes are generally expensive and energy-intensive, emitting greenhouse gases like methane, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide. One of the critical challenges in wastewater treatment is the removal of heavy metals, including cadmium, lead, arsenic, chromium, and zinc. THis artciles explores the use of biochar for the removal of Cd2+ and Zn2+.
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Science; Chemicals and waste, Global

Psilocybin for dementia prevention? The potential role of psilocybin to alter mechanisms associated with major depression and neurodegenerative diseases

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Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Volume 258, June 2024
The review summarizes and discusses the potential role of psilocybin, a psychedelic compound, in altering mechanisms associated with major depression and neurodegenerative diseases. It examines the relationship between adult hippocampal neurogenesis, microglial activity, and their implications for the development of dementia, particularly in the context of major depression as a risk factor.
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Health and population; Health and wellbeing, Global

Evolutionary history and biological adaptation of Han Chinese people on the Mongolian Plateau

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hLife, Volume 2, June 2024
In the Han Chinese populations on the Mongolian Plateau, the MTHFR G677A mutation is associated with increased homocysteine levels, which are linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease. This genetic variant highlights the potential impact of folate metabolism on neurodegenerative conditions in this specific population.
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Health and wellbeing; Health and population, Global

Effectiveness of a health education program for people with dementia and their family caregivers: An intervention by nurse practitioners

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Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, Volume 50, June 2024
This study shows how nurse-led health education improves dementia care by reducing behavioral problems and strengthening caregiver skills. By providing caregivers with lifelong learning and practical knowledge, it also advances quality education.
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Health and population; Health and wellbeing, Global

RELX SDG Inspiration Day 2024

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This year’s RELX SDG Inspiration Day will bring together global AI leaders, corporate representatives, investors, government, and NGOs to explore issues, gain practical insights and be inspired to take action in support of the Global Goals. Elsevier is proud to share this special collection of articles and chapters in celebration of this event.
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Artificial Intelligence, Global

Waste Management for Sustainable and Restored Agricultural Soil - Chapter 18 - Indigenous technical knowledge integration in organic farming

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Waste Management for Sustainable and Restored Agricultural Soil, Agricultural Soil Degredation and Restoration, 2024, Pages 371-386

This content aligns with Goals 11, 12, and 13 by explaining how indigenous technical knowledge can enhance and complement OF: (1) biodiversity and traditional seeds, (2) ecosystem integration, (3) natural pest and disease management (4) soil health and fertility, (5) cultural and spiritual significance, (6) community engagement and decision, and (7) climate resilience.

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Biodiversity and ecosystems; Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture; Sustainable consumption and production, Global

Protocol to study the photosynthetic response of maize to the CO<inf>2</inf>-temperature coupling effect at ear stage using a specialized designed gradient

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STAR Protocols, Volume 5, 21 June 2024
This article describes a method to measure the water use efficiency or adaptability of plants in response to atmospheric changes like temperature and carbon dioxide.
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Atmosphere; Climate Change, Global

Systematic literature review on solutions to the negative environmental impacts of ICT

Elsevier, Telematics and Informatics Reports, Volume 14, June 2024
This paper addresses the underexplored environmental impacts of ICT by systematically reviewing 70 studies, identifying common assessment methods and mechanisms, and categorizing solutions into eight main classes within a comprehensive framework. It also evaluates how these solutions align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting research gaps and policy implications to better mitigate ICT’s adverse environmental effects.
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