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Environmental impact of financial Market's development in Australia
Enhancing environmental quality has become one of the most commonly discussed topics in the modern world, particularly in response to the challenges posed by the increasing threats to climate change. The financial system is acknowledged as a crucial factor in achieving environmental quality by…
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The eLTER research infrastructure: Current design and coverage of environmental and socio-ecological gradients
Addressing global change requires standardised observations across all ecosystem spheres. To that end, the distributed Integrated European Long-Term Ecosystem, critical zone and socio-ecological Research Infrastructure (eLTER RI) strives for an optimal observational design of its over 200 in-situ…
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On the value of “God” and thus of nature: Ethicality, meaningfulness, and usefulness of monetary valuation of ecosystem services and natural capital
The Economic Monetary Valuation (EMV) of Ecosystem Services (ESs) and Natural Capital (NC) has been proposed and pursued by several scholars as an effective way to make the vital role of Nature evident and appropriately accounted for in our complex relationship with Her. Other scholars have…
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An exploration of sustainability and supply chain management practises in the oil and gas industry: A systematic review of practises and implications
This study is motivated by the growing global concerns about environmental impacts and the need for responsible resource management within the oil and gas industry. A systematic review was conducted to examine sustainability and supply chain management (SCM) practices in this sector. The empirical…
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Smallholder farmers’ coping and adaptation strategies to climate change: Evidence from a bibliometric analysis
Climate change threatens smallholder farmers' productivity, revenue generation, and increases household food insecurity. Thus, adaptation and coping strategies are paramount for smallholder farming households to mitigate these impacts of climate change. This study used a bibliometric analysis to…
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Farmers' intention to adopt low-carbon agricultural technologies to mitigate climate change
Climate change is one of the main crises in the world primarily due to greenhouse gas emissions. The agricultural sector is a key factor in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, this study aims to analyze farmers' intentions to use low-carbon agricultural technologies. Based on a…
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Study on the guidelines for the efficient and sustainable management of groundwater usage revenue collection in relation to groundwater usage fees and groundwater preservation fees in the groundwater crisis areas of Thailand
This study attempts to examine the cost and benefits of shifting the collection process of groundwater revenue and groundwater preservation fees from a manual to automatic meter reading (AMR) system, utilizing marginal cost and marginal benefit. The methodology is based on a benefit-cost analysis…
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A systematic review of agricultural use water quality indices
Water Quality Indices (WQIs) are increasingly being applied for reporting on the suitability of water for a variety of human uses including agriculture. This systematic review identified and compared 42 examples of Agricultural use Water Quality Indices (AgWQIs) for surface waters in published…
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Plant trait approach to assess the vulnerability of Rhododendron arboreum in western Himalayas
Climate change is profoundly impacting Himalayan ecosystems, with substantial challenges to keystone species like Rhododendron arboreum. Present study attempted to investigate R. arboreum response to varying environmental conditions at altitudes between 1500 and 3000 m in three western Himalayan…
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Theoretical framework to foster and assess sustainable agriculture practices: Drivers and key performance indicators
Introducing sustainable practices in farms' value chains to transform their business models into sustainable business models (SBMs) is a priority for farmers and policymakers. This paper first aims to provide a framework for implementing sustainable agriculture practices. We explain managerial…
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Urban dynamics and their implication on greenness trends: A 25-year retrospective study of the changing face of tokyo metropolitan area
Global metropolises and their needs for green space are rising due to demographic urbanization. Some phenomena contradicted to prevailing understanding have been observed in metropolises, such as the “sprawl shrinkage” associated with the increasing built-up area despite declining populations, and…
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Identifying the spatiotemporal dynamics of PM2.5 concentration and its implications for national sustainable development experimental zone of China
The accelerated pace of urbanization and industrialization in China has given rise to air pollution in the form of PM2.5. This pollution poses significant threats to the atmospheric environment and human health. Traditional statistical models often lack the required data precision for medium or…
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Air quality perceptual index approach: Development and application with data from two Nigerian cities
Due to the world's population growth, poor air quality (PAQ) has become a major health and environmental issue. Cities, in particular, have had to face the challenge of PAQ as a result of traffic and, in the case of the developing world, the use of diesel generators for domestic and industrial…
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Assessing risk of acute respiratory infectious diseases in crowded indoor settings with digital twin and precision trajectory approach
Indoor environments can pose a substantial respiratory infection risk, especially in densely populated areas. It is therefore vital to evaluate and predict infection risks for mobile individuals engaging in indoor activities. However, previous studies have primarily focused on assessing viral…
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Wind erosion changes from ecological restoration and climatic drivers on the Tibetan plateau
Wind erosion increases risks to soil productivity and food security, which have large implications for ecosystems and human well-being. However, the spatial patterns of how ecological restoration and climate change affect wind erosion remain poorly understood. Here, we combined scenario analysis…
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Mitigating the flood disaster effects through the implementation of knowledge management: A systematic literature review
Climate change is global threat and the world is now facing its outcomes more than the last decades. Climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of flooding among other extreme weather events. The execution of knowledge management in different phases of disaster management can be…
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Sectoral carbon dioxide emissions and environmental sustainability in Pakistan
Global greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide emissions have escalated to concerning levels. Given the growing urbanization, industrialization, and energy consumption, it is crucial to understand how carbon dioxide emissions from various sectors influence environmental sustainability in Pakistan. The…
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Fuzzy logic based qualitative indicators for promoting extended producer responsibility and sustainable food packaging waste management
The increasing global food demand has led to a significant rise in food packaging (FP), including the use of complex materials like multi-material packaging (MMP). Producers often prioritize product packaging durability over ecological considerations, which contribute to environmental pollution…
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Ecosystem services driving factors and ecological conservation pattern construction, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Given that the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP) is an important ecological security barrier in western China, changes in its ecosystem services (ESs) have received attention. Using multivariate datas and model simulations, we evaluated the ESs of the QTP, revealed their driving factors, and constructed…
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Navigating the financial sector's role in energy transition: A comprehensive assessment through the lens of the energy trilemma
Global energy concerns and climate change underscore the need to address energy trilemma (ET), which is the delicate balance of energy security, equity, and environmental sustainability. Navigating this trilemma requires financial and economic development to promote investments in clean energy…
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