Owing to the severe development and progression of climate change and the greenhouse effect, carbon neutrality has attracted much research interest in environment-related social research. Specifically, in Article 12 of the Regulations on Community De...
This research article provides a comprehensive scenario analysis of key structural changes in Kazakhstan’s fuel and energy complex subsectors until 2060, focusing on decarbonization efforts. The background places the issue of decarbonization in...
This paper addresses the path followed by two private higher education institutions (HEI) in Colombia towards achieving carbon neutrality. The methodology followed by these universities to achieve a carbon-neutral certification, based on the Greenhou...
It is important to explore the energy–economy–environment (3E) coupling mechanism for building a sustainable economy in the context of carbon-peaking and carbon-neutralization strategy. Based on the DPSIRM (driving force–pressure&nd...
In the context of China’s “dual-carbon” strategy, the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics provides a critical case for examining whether carbon-neutral commitments can be translated into measurable and lasting environmental outcomes throug...
Energy prediction models and platforms are being developed to achieve carbon-neutral ESG, transition buildings to renewable energy, and supply sustainable energy to EV charging infrastructure. Despite numerous studies on machine learning (ML)-based p...
China’s power sector is undergoing a complicated transformation characterized by intricate dependence on the dominant coal infrastructure and abundant renewable energy resources. This study assesses China’s carbon-neutral transition pathw...
Gross primary productivity (GPP) serves as a critical indicator of carbon uptake in agricultural and natural ecosystems, quantifying the extent of carbon dioxide fixation through photosynthesis. Understanding the influence of climate, phenology, and...
Carbon peaking and carbon neutrality targets have become central to global climate governance. Building accurate CO2 emission prediction models to forecast trends and inform mitigation strategies is crucial for addressing climate change. This work pr...
In the challenge for a sustainable society, carbon-neutrality is a critical objective for all cities in the coming decades. In the EU City-zen project, academic partners collaborate to develop an urban energy transition methodology, which supports ci...
Ports are critical hubs in the global supply chain, yet they face mounting challenges in achieving carbon neutrality. Port Integrated Multi-Energy Systems (PIMESs) offer a comprehensive solution by integrating renewable energy sources such as wind, p...
Fintech prioritizes the progression of issues related to environmental conservation and the consequences of climate change. This study is among the first investigations exploring the relationship between fintech and sustainable energy. It presents po...
This research contributes to the overarching objectives of achieving carbon neutrality and enhancing environmental governance by examining the role of artificial intelligence-enhanced multi-energy optimization in rural energy planning within the broa...
The Green Deal is an ambitious European development strategy that aims to create a carbon-neutral and environmentally friendly economy. This strategy encompasses key environmental policies such as climate change, circular economy, and sustainable dev...
The electrochemical reduction of CO2 (eCO2RR) has emerged as a promising route for carbon-neutral fuel and chemical production, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil-based processes. This article begins with an overview of conventional CO2 con...
Graphene-based nanosheets (GNS), including graphene, graphene oxide (GO), reduced graphene oxide (rGO), and graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs), have attracted increasing attention for developing high-performance and sustainable cementitious composites. Co...
University campuses are key testbeds for circular and climate-resilient transformation. This study evaluates how redevelopment strategies at eight Finnish campuses align with long-term environmental and social goals using indicators derived from the...
In accordance with growing environmental pressures and the demand for sustainable industrial practices, membrane technologies have emerged as key enablers for increasing efficiency, reducing emissions, and supporting circular processes across multipl...
The persistent fight against global environmental threats and energy catastrophe is currently a major concern for the economic development of bioenergy across the entire country. Hence, traditional fuel-based reserves are overburdened to cope with th...
Carbon neutrality is one of the most important goals for the Chinese government to mitigate climate change. Coal has long been China’s dominant energy source and accounts for more than 70–80% of its carbon emissions. Reducing the share of...
In the context of global carbon emissions and climate change, identifying context-specific low-carbon pathways for urban areas is critical for achieving socio-environmental sustainability. This study applies the technology–organization–en...
Implementing circular and carbon-neutral waste management practices is essential for promoting environmental sustainability and public health. This is particularly critical in marginalized areas, where effective waste management strategies play a piv...
Increasing risks from global warming impose an urgent need to develop technologically and economically feasible means to reduce CO2 content in the atmosphere. Carbon capture and utilization technologies and carbon markets have been established for th...
Accurate estimation of carbon sequestration at the single-tree scale is essential for understanding forest carbon dynamics and supporting precision forestry under global carbon-neutral goals. Traditional allometric models often neglect environmental...
This study introduces and develops the concept of low-carbon transformational leadership (LCTL), focusing on leadership behaviors essential for achieving carbon reduction objectives within organizations. Addressing gaps in current green leadership re...
Accurate estimation of forest stand carbon storage is critical for assessing ecosystem functions and informing sustainable forest management. Most existing models depend heavily on stand age, a strategy that is often unreliable in natural forests, an...
The decarbonisation of the energy sector through major renewable energy developments in rural areas is one the requirements for sustainable development and future carbon-neutral societies. However, this has resulted in increased construction on peatl...
Achieving carbon-neutral cities requires innovative strategies that integrate technological carbon capture, sustainable urban infrastructure, and proactive public engagement. While microalgae-based systems have shown promise for CO2 sequestration and...
The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Sixth Assessment Report urgently calls for sweeping action to mitigate the unprecedented impacts of climate change. The path to a carbon-neutral future is intricate, necessitating a multi-faceted a...
Domestic and short-sea shipping play a crucial role in ensuring food and energy security, employment, and connectivity in Small Island Developing States (SIDSs) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Despite accounting for up to 26.2% of global mariti...
Many governments actively subsidize the green activities of manufacturers and consumers to effectively realize the achievement of carbon emissions peak and carbon-neutral goals, while the development of a platform economy can effectively contribute t...
Renewable energy (RE) is one of the keys to achieving the global goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Understanding the factors influencing public participation behavior and social acceptance in RE management (REM) is thus essential to a sustai...
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The development of sustainable fuels and hydrogen carriers is essential for a carbon-neutral energy future. Ammonia (NH3) is a promising energy vector, yet its synthesis remains dependent on the energy-intensive Haber–Bosch process, while nitro...
The technology called carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is important for capturing CO2 emissions before they enter the air. Because everyone wants to stop global warming by reducing CO2 emissions, CCUS is an important and emerging techn...
The transition to net-zero energy solutions in university campuses is essential for advancing sustainability and enhancing energy efficiency. This paper presents a mathematical optimization model for implementing net-zero energy strategies in Saudi A...
Understanding the spatiotemporal dynamics of vegetation net primary productivity (NPP) and its drivers is critical to sustainable land -carbon management, carbon-neutral development, and ecological restoration in fragile karst landscapes. This study...
Predicting urban-scale carbon emissions (CEs) is crucial in drawing implications for various urgent environmental issues, including global warming. However, prior studies have overlooked the impact of the micro-level street environment, which might l...
Municipal solid waste (MSW) incineration with energy recovery is embedded in national decarbonization strategies but emits fossil CO2 from plastic-derived combustion, challenging the long-term sustainability of waste-to-energy systems. Carbon capture...
Direct air capture (DAC), as a complementary strategy to carbon capture and storage (CCS), offers a scalable and sustainable pathway to remove CO2 directly from the ambient air. This study presents a detailed evaluation of the amine-functionalised me...
Food waste has emerged as one of the most pressing global sustainability challenges because of its environmental, economic, and social implications. Nearly one-third of the food produced worldwide is lost or wasted each year, contributing to greenhou...
With the acceleration of global urbanization and intensified agricultural activities, approximately 61% of the world’s wetlands have degraded over recent decades, significantly weakening their carbon sequestration capacity. The Shibalianwei Wet...
Sustainable and smart mobility and associated energy systems are key to decarbonise the EU and develop a clean, resource efficient, circular and carbon-neutral future. To achieve the 2030 and 2050 targets, technological and societal changes are neede...
Biomass gasification represents a pivotal technology for sustainable energy and chemical production, yet its efficiency and product quality are critically dependent on catalyst performance. This comprehensive review systematically synthesizes recent...
The global reliance on fossil fuels has caused severe environmental challenges, emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable and renewable energy sources. Bioethanol production from lignocellulosic biomass has emerged as a promising alternative due to...
Methane is a significant contributor to anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. Blending hydrogen with natural gas in existing networks presents a promising strategy to reduce these emissions and support the transition to a carbon-neutral energy syst...
The electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) into value-added multi-carbon C2+ products holds significant promise for sustainable chemical synthesis and carbon-neutral energy cycles. Among the various strategies developed to enhance CO2RR, the...
The demand for computing power has increased at a rate never seen before due to the quick development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and applications. Consequently, AI data centers, referring to computing facilities specifically designe...
With the development of sustainable theory, environmental and resource issues have become one of the major challenges facing human society. As an important part of social economy, enterprises are also an important source of carbon emissions and envir...
The agri-food sector is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions while facing increasing demand for food production driven by population growth. Transitioning towards sustainable and low-carbon agricultural systems is therefore critical...
Catalytic materials are central to the advancement of hydrogen generation technologies, playing a pivotal role in enabling sustainable, carbon-neutral energy systems. Hydrogen can be produced via electrochemical water splitting, thermochemical reform...
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