Sustainability, Volume 17, Issue 5

Grid complexity is expected to increase in the near future, and therefore, research on it is highly increasing due to the interest in optimizing power distribution along with the implementation of renewable energy sources. The grid presented in the c...

Current evaluations of carbon emission efficiency in China’s provincial power industry often neglect the impact of carbon transfers from inter-regional power transmission, leading to biased assessments that hinder the sustainable development of...

Cold chain logistics possesses unique characteristics, particularly the necessity to maintain low temperatures within containers throughout the distribution process. Real-world traffic conditions, such as congestion, significantly impact the efficien...

Micro- and small enterprises, despite their effective and significant role in strengthening the economy, especially in developing countries, continue to struggle, particularly in adverse conditions and unstable governments. Accordingly, there is a ne...

The global energy sector has been profoundly reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, triggering diverse reactions in energy demand patterns, accelerating the transition toward renewable energy sources, and amplifying concerns over global energy security a...

To cope with global warming, the European Union will implement the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in 2026. CBAM may seriously affect the export of China’s high-carbon manufacturing products. To illustrate this issue, this paper uses...

Urban village redevelopment plays an important role in advancing sustainable and inclusive urbanization, aligning with global and national priorities, including China’s five-year plans. Residents’ satisfaction is one of the important meas...

South Asia, a rapidly urbanizing and industrializing region, faces critical air quality challenges, with transportation emissions becoming a major source of urban pollution. These emissions contribute significantly to public health issues, including...

Assessing water demand is essential for urban planning, aligning with socio-economic and climatic needs. The territorial water footprint identifies water requirements across sectors and detects sources of consumption. This aids in mitigating impacts...

Power systems hold huge potential for emission reduction, which has made the modeling and pathway simulations of their decarbonizing development a subject of widespread interest. However, current studies have not yet provided a useful modeling method...