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Environmental and Climate Technologies
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Parameters Regulating Microorganism Properties and Influencing Soil Remediation Potential
Scientists state that in recent years, the level of soil contamination worldwide has significantly increased, due to atmospheric deposits, floods, agricultural, industrial activities, and mining. Soil contamination is a widespread issue that negatively impacts the functions and processes of soil…
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Cultivation of Euglena gracilis on Residues from a Food Industry
Euglena gracilis is a photosynthetic, acidophilic flagellate, also classified as a microalga, growing also in mixotrophic conditions. It can accumulate high-value molecules, but its production is very expensive, especially due to the cost of the required carbon source. The present work was carried…
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Efficiency of Heat Exchanger Systems Working with Nanofluids
This paper presents a literature based comparative analysis of the heat transfer performance of heat exchanger systems operating with nanofluids. The study synthesizes and compares the results reported in published experimental and numerical works for different types of heat exchangers: shell and…
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Cascade Biorefinery of Furcellaria lumbricalis Macroalgae: Social Impacts and Integration into a Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment
The sustainable valorization of marine biomass is central to advancing a circular bioeconomy. This study delivers the first integrated Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA) of a cascade biorefinery for the red macroalga Furcellaria lumbricalis, evaluating environmental, economic, and…
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Sustainable Biomethane Integration into Latvia’s Natural Gas Network
This paper explores sustainable integration solutions for biomethane production and injection into Latvia’s natural gas network, addressing the increasing importance of renewable energy in achieving energy independence and climate neutrality. The research investigates Latvia’s biomethane potential…
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Heat Demand in Non-Residential Buildings: Renovation and Subsidy Effects
Considering Europe's green agenda and established climate goals, discussions often center around energy efficiency and the responsible use of energy. Building renovation is recognized as a crucial step towards achieving these objectives. While most renovation discussions focus on residential…
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Life Cycle Assessment of Peat Extraction Towards Peat-bog Reconversion Strategies: Scenarios Comparison Based on a Real Case Study from a Latvian Peat Extraction Factory
This study evaluates the environmental and economic performance of alternative reconversion strategies for drained peatlands following industrial extraction, using a real case study from Latvia. In alignment with the EU Nature Restoration Law, three main restoration pathways were analysed (i.e…
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A Conceptual Framework for Remote Sensing Solution for Peatland Greenhouse Gas Emission Estimation in Latvia
Peatlands play a critical role in the global carbon cycle, acting as long-term carbon sinks but becoming significant greenhouse gas sources when drained or degraded. Accurate estimation of carbon dioxide and methane emissions from peatlands is essential for climate change mitigation and land…
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The Moderating Role of Foreign Direct Investment in the Electricity Consumption and Carbon Emissions Nexus: Evidence from Developing Countries
This paper examines the dynamic relationship between electricity consumption (ELE), foreign direct investment (FDI), and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in 88 developing countries from 1985 to 2024. While electricity demand is widely recognized as a primary driver of CO2 emissions, the moderating…
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An Explorative Social Life Cycle Assessment for Wild Harvest and Cultivation of F. lumbricalis in the Baltic Sea Region
This study applies a Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA) to evaluate the social impacts of Furcellaria lumbricalis red macroalgae production through wild harvesting (WH) and offshore cultivation (OC) in the Baltic Sea Region. As macroalgae gain interest in food, feed, and biorefinery applications…
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Energy Recovery Potential of Municipal Solid Waste Generated in Georgia
According to the waste hierarchy, waste recovery is prioritized over landfilling. However, in Georgia, over 90 % of waste is landfilled, causing social, economic, and environmental issues. To ensure sustainable waste management, Waste-to-Energy should complement recycling and reuse efforts. The…
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Decarbonisation Pathways for Medium- and Small-Sized Ports: A Systems Thinking Approach
Ports are essential to global trade, yet their high volume of ship traffic significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, necessitating urgent strategies for climate neutrality. This study focuses on medium-sized ports where climate neutrality has not yet become a priority and explores how…
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Hydrothermal Humification of Extracted Spruce Greenery Biomass as a Tool for End-of-Waste Approach for Production of Artificial Humic Substances
Forestry sector produces a considerable amount of underutilised biowaste that can be valorised into high added value products. A prospective material is Norway spruce branches and needles, also known as spruce greenery. This study is a follow up from a previously explored green chemistry…
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Enhancing Local Climate Resilience: Insights on Climate Action from the Piedmont Region, Italy
While the impacts of climate change are increasingly apparent and expected to worsen in the near future, effective mitigation and adaptation strategies, plan and actions are becoming compelling. Despite the need for an integrated approach among governance levels, local authorities lie at the…
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Implications of Climate Change on PV Generation in Semi-Arid Zones
Adopting photovoltaic (PV) solar energy in regions with abundant sunshine offers a promising pathway for transitioning towards renewable energy sources. However, deploying PV solar energy faces challenges posed by climate change, which can potentially undermine its effectiveness and reliability…
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Climate Change Effects on Aquaculture: A Case Study of Latvia
Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing food production sectors, but the imminent impact of climate change puts aquaculture at risk. In the production of aquaculture products in ponds, the production process is significantly affected by climatic conditions, in particular climate change resulting…
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Measuring the Climate and Environmental Impacts of Sustainable Tourism Development: The Case of Latvia
Climate and environmental change is a growing theme in the post-Covid-19 era of continued tourism growth. Tourism is a serious polluter of the environment and a rapid response to climate change is needed. Latvia, like the EU, is looking for ways to balance the economic, social and environmental…
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Experimental and Mathematical Modelling of Bulk Amorphous Structure Formation in Multi-Component Alloys via Twin-Roll Rapid Solidification
This study investigates the formation processes of amorphous layers via twin-roll rapid solidification, focusing on the critical factors that govern the conversion of the melt into a solid amorphous phase. The core objective was to identify and optimise the critical processing parameters that…
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Forecasting the Impact of Wind Power Expansion on Latvia’s Electricity Supply and Demand Balance
Globally, including in Latvia, the production of renewable electricity is increasing. In the near future, rapid development of wind power plants (WPP) is expected in Latvia, significantly increasing the existing capacity of WPPs. To effectively plan the development of the electricity supply system…
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Urban Sewage Treatment Monitoring Based on 3DEEM Regional PCA
Urban sewage treatment, as a key task of modern environmental engineering, plays a crucial role in ensuring public health, environmental protection, and sustainable utilization of water resources. However, as the concentration and types of organic pollutants in wastewater increase, the monitoring…