GX & Decarbonization Research

Haixia Li, Qiang Liu, Xiaolin Tang +4

This study uses a random forest model to analyze 15 environmental drivers of GHG emissions from 79 major hydropower reservoirs in China. Reservoir area is the dominant driver, with emissions increasing with area, NH4+ concentration, and cat…

Moonil Kim, Fenghao Cui

This paper presents a plant-wide study of GHG emissions and biological CO2 mitigation in a municipal wastewater treatment plant. It quantifies process emissions and evaluates the efficacy of biological CO2 fixation using microalgae or bacte…

Thayla Zomer, Suzana Regina Moro, Paulo Cauchick Miguel +3

This study analyzes climate change reports from 326 European manufacturing companies with science-based GHG targets, categorizing product innovation initiatives. Two main strategies emerged: developing new low-carbon products and improving …

Trinh Bao Khanh, Hoang Minh Giang, Vu Viet Ha +1

This study quantifies GHG emissions from MSW collection in central Hanoi and proposes mitigation scenarios. Current emissions are 28 kg CO2-eq per tonne of MSW. A proposed transfer station achieves 21.5% reduction. Key factors: minimizing t…

Saad Ullah Khan, Zijian Chen, Jasim Iqbal +6

This study examines greenhouse gas emissions from natural and degraded tropical peatlands. It analyzes how peatland condition affects emissions, providing insights for climate mitigation strategies.

Paul J. Markakis, Trey M. Gowdy, Jordan M. Malof +5

This study proposes methods to estimate global high-resolution greenhouse gas emissions from buildings. It provides detailed emissions data to support decarbonization policies and building sector mitigation strategies.

Lulu Yue, Mengjie Qu, Wei Fan +3

This paper assesses the multi-dimensional feasibility of using macroalgae (seaweed) for carbon sequestration to support China's carbon neutrality goals. It evaluates technical, economic, and environmental aspects, providing policy implicati…

Yi He, Chao Gao, Ziyang Zhang +6

This study analyzes the mechanization-driven growth of agricultural net carbon sinks in China, applying decoupling and decomposition analysis to examine the relationship between economic growth and carbon emissions. It provides policy impli…

Baiqing Sun, Jiahui Li, Thompson S.H. Teo +1

This paper empirically examines how regional innovation capability amplifies the impact of the digital economy on carbon shadow price. It quantifies the role of digitalization and innovation in achieving net-zero targets, providing policy i…

Jeffrey Dankwa Ampah, Chao Jin, Haifeng Liu +12

This paper argues that co-scaling carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and decarbonization simultaneously yields better climate outcomes than prioritizing one over the other. An international collaboration suggests balanced investment across both d…

Muhammad Rufaeel Irfan, Muhammad Bilal, Muhammad Abdul Qyyum +3

This critical review quantifies decarbonization potential in LNG processes, focusing on energy efficiency improvements and CO2 reduction metrics. It also examines the impact of carbon costs on LNG project economics. The paper provides insig…

Feridoon Koohi-Kamali, Willi Semmler, Samuel Owusu

This paper examines the output and employment impacts of a self-financed climate taxation/subsidy policy on CO2 reduction. Using a two-regime CO2-based threshold autoregressive model on 16 OECD countries (1995-2018), it finds that equal amo…

Min‐Jae Lee, Taewoo Roh, Byung Il Park

This paper examines how peer comparison among MNE subsidiaries drives decarbonization strategies and how headquarters control moderates the link between those strategies and sustainable international business (SIB). Using survey data from 1…

Fubin Luo, Zimeng Kong, Xinyu Wang +2

This study examines the causal impact of international sister city partnerships (ISCPs) on carbon emissions using a panel dataset of 296 Chinese cities from 2000-2022. Using a Bartik instrument, we find that ISCPs causally promote decarboni…

Luis Ivan Ruiz-Flores, Luis Cisneros-Villalobos, Josefina Vergara-Sánchez +1

Highlights the importance of monitoring particulate pollutants (PM2.5, PM10) in Morelos, Mexico, and proposes energy decarbonization scenarios and modal shift towards electrified trains to reduce transport emissions. Discusses the role of a…

Gerhard Hofer, Katharina Schlager, Anita Preisler +3

This paper analyzes the technical, economic, and organizational feasibility of renewable heat supply in low-density residential areas, using Vienna as a case study. Collective solutions like low-temperature heat networks are technically rob…

Imogen Rattle, Peter G. Taylor

This paper analyzes Local Industrial Decarbonization Plans (LIDPs) in the UK, revealing place-based approaches to industrial decarbonization and emphasizing the importance of tailoring policies to local contexts.

Brandt J.

This paper examines the potential of using negative redispatch power for green hydrogen production in Germany. It analyzes the economics and technical feasibility of producing hydrogen from surplus grid power and discusses policy implicatio…

Zhang X.

This study presents high-resolution maps of the cost competitiveness of green hydrogen production in China, incorporating geographic and economic factors. It evaluates production costs from renewable sources, offering insights for policy an…

Vadgama M.

This mini review summarizes recent progress in transition metal electrodes for green hydrogen production, focusing on cost reduction and efficiency improvements, and outlines future prospects.