Sustainability, Volume 17, Issue 18

This study investigates the paradoxical water security challenges in western Chilean Patagonia, where the regional abundance of water resources masks significant vulnerabilities of drinking water systems. We conducted an integrated socio-hydrological...

This study examines the effectiveness of the strategic session format in teaching sustainable development within a university ecology course, with a particular focus on fostering student engagement. A pedagogical experiment was conducted with first-y...

Digital transformation is increasingly recognized as a key mechanism for enterprise upgrading, facilitating innovation, enhancing resource efficiency, and sustaining competitive advantage. This study investigates the influence of environmental, socia...

Advancements in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) multispectral systems offer robust technical support for the precise and efficient estimation of japonica rice yield in cold regions within the framework of precision agriculture. These innovations also p...

This study evaluates the causal impact and mechanisms of China’s Low-Carbon City Pilot Policy (LCCPP) on urban Green Total Factor Energy Efficiency (GTFEE) by using a multi-period Difference-in-Differences (DID) model with a comprehensive panel...

The global freshwater scarcity crisis demands sustainable solutions aligned with circular economy principles. Solar-driven steam generation (SSG) has emerged as a promising approach to obtain freshwater from seawater or wastewater using solar energy....

Natural gas, a key low-emission energy source with significant strategic value in modern energy systems, necessitates accurate forecasting of its market price to ensure effective policy planning and economic stability. This paper proposes an ensemble...

At present, although there are a variety of assessment systems to rate the financing ability of enterprises, these systems suffer from the problems of outdated indicators and subjective weighting methods. In this paper, the impact of ESG performance...

Zinc (Zn) deficiency affects over 30% of the global population, with the highest burdens in developing countries reliant on cereal-based diets. As a major dietary staple in regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America, common bean (Phaseolus...

The pursuit of alternative ingredients with improved environmental sustainability, nutritive value, and cost efficiency is crucial for modern pork production systems. Replacing soybean meals has the potential to reduce environmental impacts. This stu...