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Sustainable Environment
Scopus
ISSN 2765-8511 · Taylor & Francis Group · 310 articles in the index
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Periodizing sustainable finance literature: A comprehensive bibliometric review & future directions
Sustainable finance has become an increasingly important area of financial research, shaped by global efforts toward climate action, environmental sustainability, and responsible economic development. The purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive understanding of how sustainable finance…
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Valorization of diaper waste ash and GBFS sand in concrete: A sustainable approach for Indian construction
This study investigates incinerated diaper waste ash (DWA) as a partial cement replacement (0–20%) and granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS) sand as a fine aggregate substitute (0–25%) in concrete. Sixteen concrete mixes were tested for compressive strength, flexural and splitting tensile strength…
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Monitoring ryegrass-clover grasslands with multi-spectral UAV imagery will improve the sustainability of small-and medium-sized livestock farmers in the northern Peruvian highlands
The underutilization of remote sensing technology has compromised sustainable forage resource management, impeding the progress of livestock farmers in the northern Peruvian highlands. To accurately predict forage biomass in six high-altitude (2600-2800 m) ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam) -clover…
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Methylene blue dye mitigation from contaminated water using Brassica oleracea waste leaf powder: A sustainable approach
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) is a popular vegetable grown and consumed worldwide and is valued as a low-cost source of essential minerals. It is widely cultivated in different parts of the world, resulting in the vast production of waste. These cabbage-waste leaves exhibit good adsorption ability. A…
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Analysis of historical land use land cover dynamics and the thermal environment in selected districts of the Hadiya Zone, central Ethiopian region, using geospatial techniques
The dynamics of land use and land cover change significantly impact environmental, social, and economic systems. This study aims to analyze spatiotemporal land use dynamics and the thermal environment in selected districts of the Hadiya Zone, Central Ethiopia, via geospatial techniques. This study…
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Ecological assessment of soil quality affected by the Shahed-136 drone strike: Case study in Kirovograd region, Ukraine
Armed conflicts place acute pressures on ecosystems, accelerating soil degradation, contamination, and long-term ecological risks. This study evaluated soil quality in agricultural lands of the Kirovohrad region (Ukraine) after a Shahed-136 drone strike. The samples were collected from the crater…
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Ensemble reanalysis of regional temperature variability and teleconnection impacts in Odisha
Understanding regional-scale temperature variability is essential for climate assessment in vulnerable regions such as eastern India. This study examines long-term trends, spatial variability, and large-scale climatic associations of near-surface air temperature over Odisha during 1980–2020 using a…
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Water-borne disease risk in climate-induced salinity-prone areas of the south-western coastal region of Bangladesh
This study explored the association between salinity intrusion and water-borne disease risk in the south-western coastal communities of Bangladesh. This study used data from six districts in the Khulna and Barisal divisions to develop a disease risk function incorporating exposure, vulnerability…
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Complex system approach for sustainability and resilience: Identification, critical analytic, and future direction
This study reviews scientific literature on the Complex System Approach in sustainability and resilience research published between 1989 and 2023. Using data from Scopus, Dimensions, and Google Scholar, combined with bibliometric mapping and qualitative thematic analysis, the review identifies…
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Integrating geographical information system and multivariate statistical approaches to assess land use impacts on water quality in Nzovwe river catchment in Mbeya, Tanzania
This study aimed to investigate water quality in relation to adjacent land use patterns in the Nzovwe river catchment in Mbeya, Tanzania. An integrated Geographic Information System (GIS) and multivariate statistical analysis approaches for evaluating the correlation between water quality and land…
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Development of a multi-criteria decision tool for the plastics industry – A case study on post-consumer polypropylene packaging material
The circular economy seeks to retain valuable materials within the recycling loop and aims to minimize resource losses. Packaging materials, due to their short service life, constitute a major portion of the waste stream, while the availability of suitable feedstock for mechanical recycling is…
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Global energy demand and the role of technological innovation towards renewable energy generation for economic growth and a cleaner environment: A review
Energy is a global commodity that every sector cannot survive without today. Energy is utilized in various sectors such as households, public and private operations, transportation, production industries, energy generation and agriculture. The world's primary energy source is fossil fuels, which…
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Agriculture-driven land transformation: Predicting future land use changes in Makoni District, Zimbabwe using landsat data and cellular automata
Predicting future land use and land cover (LULC) change is essential for sustainable development planning, environmental monitoring, and agricultural policy formulation. Yet in Zimbabwe, few studies quantify agriculture-driven land transformation at district scale or assess its long-term ecological…
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Assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Shueib Dam sediments in Jordan: Distribution, sources, and potential health risks
This study evaluated 22 surface sediment samples for the presence, distribution, and health risks associated with 16 priority polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Measurements of the total PAHs concentration (Σ PAHs) showed notable spatial variability, ranging from 314.3 ± 3.0 µg·kg–1 (SH14) to…
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Foreign aid and agricultural productivity nexus: Examining the interaction effects of market integration and foreign assistance in Somalia
This study investigates the relationship between international aid and agricultural productivity in Somalia, examining how market integration moderates aid effectiveness. Using annual data from 1980–2022, the study applies an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) framework to assess the conditional…
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The use of green infrastructure to increase the resilience of critical infrastructure to extreme weather events – A systematic literature review
The protection of critical infrastructure (CI) from climate-driven extreme weather is becoming increasingly urgent as failures threaten public safety and essential services. This study investigates the potential of green infrastructure (GI) to enhance the climate resilience of CI-systems. A…
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Bioaccumulation potential of persistent organic pollutants (POPs): OCP’s, PCB’s, PAH’s and PCDDs/Fs around the petroleum refinery region in Jordan
This study investigated the bioaccumulation of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), including organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs), in environmental and…
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Advancing sustainable bioenergy systems through trait-based design, hybrid conversion technologies, and circular bioeconomy integration
Bioenergy frameworks have been extensively examined as components of low-carbon energy paradigms because lignocellulosic biofuels can achieve life-cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions of approximately 40-80% relative to conventional fossil fuels, contingent on feedstock composition…
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Uncovering barriers to sustainable environmental policy: Integrating tree planting into emission trading systems
Climate change has intensified the need for nature-based solutions that complement existing carbon reduction strategies. This study investigates Taiwanese respondents' perceptions of tree plantation as a nature-based approach within the proposed green quota (GQ) framework. Drawing on the technology…
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Municipal solid waste management in Ghana: A critical review of policy implementation gaps and a municipal readiness framework
Municipal solid waste management (MSWM) in Ghana has received increasing research and policy attention, yet municipalities continue to face gaps between policy ambition, local innovation, and dependable service delivery. This review synthesises evidence on Ghana’s MSWM and develops an…