GX & Decarbonization Research

Peter Makieu, Alfred Santigie Turay, Mohamed Yansaneh +4

This study examines the effectiveness of climate-smart agriculture policies in reducing per-capita CO2 emissions across 15 Sub-Saharan African countries from 2000-2024. Using panel data, it finds that a 10% improvement in agricultural produ…

Robert J Allen, Timothy Carson, Wei Liu +27

This study uses eight climate models to assess the impact of aerosol emission reductions on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). Global reductions weaken AMOC by about 6%, roughly one-third of the weakening from greenhous…

Harsimar Preet Kour1, Anupam Soni1*, Divyanshu Sharma1 and Irusappan Ilayaraja2

This paper examines the impact of climate change on dairy farming in India, focusing on heat stress in cattle and buffaloes, and reviews management strategies to mitigate economic losses and ensure sustainability.

Eleonora Ciscato, M. Meertens

This article analyzes the EU's 2024 Nature Restoration Regulation through the lens of environmental justice. It finds that while the Regulation includes justice-relevant provisions, they are often implicit and lack enforceability. The outco…

Nanthi Bolan, Xiaofei Lv, Yue Xu +8

This paper examines the impact of fertilizer use on carbon sequestration in agricultural soils. An international collaboration suggests that fertilizer management plays a key role in soil carbon storage, with implications for climate change…

Qingnan Chu, Xiangyu Liu, Yanfang Feng +4

This review synthesizes knowledge on hydrothermal carbonization process water (HTC-PW) as a nutrient-rich liquid amendment. It covers composition, process controls, and agronomic benefits (yield increase 6.7-29.2%, nutrient use efficiency +…

Sharif Mohd., Mohammad Fakhrul Islam, R. Ramachandran +1

This paper uses bibliometric analysis of SCOPUS data (2015-2024) to map AI/ML research in sustainable development. It finds growing applications in energy, emissions, environmental monitoring, climate mitigation, agriculture, and water mana…

Jia Guo, Zhaoshuai Pan, Hua Liao

This paper proposes a novel price index for critical minerals essential to the energy transition. The index comprehensively captures price fluctuations of strategic resources like lithium and cobalt, offering insights for energy policy and …

Ruth V. Hamilton, John R. Underhill

This appendix provides acronyms and definitions related to offshore geospatial planning for the energy transition.

V. Choudri, S Vijayakumar, C. Senthilkumar +1

This paper develops a mathematical model analyzing the effect of green technology on a sustainable production system, carbon emissions, and shortages under demand dependent on advertisement, price, and sales returns. It derives optimal prod…

Ze-Wei Qi, Lei Wang, Jian Guan +5

This study elucidates how microbial communities in the phycosphere (around microalgae) enhance soil organic carbon sequestration and suppress methane production in black soil paddies. The findings offer potential for integrating carbon stor…

Yuanyuan Xiong, Guoxin Yu, Xiaofu Chen

This study uses panel data from 30 Chinese provinces (2000-2022) to analyze agricultural carbon emission efficiency and the 'low-carbon efficiency illusion' where measured efficiency does not translate into real reductions. Employing meta-f…

Yulong Lv, Hongchi Zhang, Dailiang Peng +18

This study maps soybean planting areas in China at 1 km resolution from 2000-2022 using satellite data. Random forest and SHAP analyses show that comparative economic benefit, precipitation, and growing degree days are the main drivers, wit…

Blenkinsopp J, Scurry T, Bozionelos N

This paper proposes a conceptual framework for low carbon careers and outlines a research agenda, focusing on workforce transformation in the decarbonization transition.

Larry Dwyer

This paper critiques green growth in tourism and proposes degrowth as a strategy for a low-carbon industry. It identifies implementation challenges and emphasizes maintaining resident wellbeing, outlining future research directions.

Yuyi Liu, Qin Yang, Q Wang +4

This paper highlights the structural misalignment between civil engineering curricula and the competency demands of low-carbon transition under China's dual carbon strategy. Based on Outcome-Based Education, it proposes systematic reforms f…

Tengfei Wang, Ge Yang, Jianbiao Du +2

This paper proposes a low-carbon design method for controlled low-strength material using expansive soil, optimizing environmental performance and strength using an eco-strength efficiency indicator. It demonstrates potential for reducing c…

Liying Wang, Tiantian Lin

This paper examines how consumers' low-carbon purchasing behavior spills over between home and holiday contexts, focusing on the gap where individuals act green at home but not on vacation. It explores psychological and situational factors …

T Osman

This study proposes an integrated participatory scenario planning approach for envisioning low-carbon urban futures in the Greater Cairo region. Through collaboration with local stakeholders, multiple future scenarios are developed and asse…

Gratitude Charis, Bilal Patel, Lindrose Nyathi

This review examines the sustainability and scalability of converting low-value agro-forestry waste into activated carbon (AC). Promising feedstocks include rice husks, corn cobs, and sugarcane bagasse, with some showing higher adsorption c…