Flooding is one of the most common natural disasters throughout the world, leading to the loss of lives and properties. Bangladesh is one of the highly vulnerable countries to climate change-induced f...

The watershed of the Sidi Chahed reservoir, including the tributaries Oued Mikkès and Oued Mellah, faces significant challenges in water quality. The Oued Mellah is characterized by high salinity, whi...

Mountains, a complex socio-ecological system, are home to 915 million people. The Himalayas, the planet’s youngest mountain range, are critical in shaping the region’s climate, biodiversity, and cultu...

Incorporating sustainability into business practices is critical for addressing contemporary environmental challenges. One promising avenue is the development of a futures market for recycled material...

New market mechanisms aiming to apply the tools of finance for addressing environmental challenges have emerged in recent decades, such as debt-for-nature swaps, voluntary carbon markets, and conserva...

Effective drought risk management demands adaptive strategies that actively involve stakeholder participation to enhance decision-making and policy outcomes. This study assesses the Nebraska Republica...

Grounded in the collapse of South Carolina’s timber market following the closure of key paper mills, the case highlights the complex interplay between economic, environmental, and social systems. In a...

Guwahati, Oct 22: The growing use of plastics and their improper disposal are threatening global environmental stability, as most plastic materials are non-biodegradable and chemically inert. Yet, pla...

This study examines the factors influencing CO2 emissions per capita across 10 Balkan nations, focusing on variables such as renewable energy consumption (REC), GDP per capita, exports, imports, trade...

Because of its high energy content, adaptability, and clean burning characteristics, hydrogen has become a promising energy source for a cleaner and more sustainable future. This study investigates th...

The environment and sustainable development are currently seen as opportunities, as possibilities for growth and efficiency improvement. In this way, it is still possible to establish sustainable growth in Brazilian companies by implementing policies and creating awareness among entrepreneurs and society. The objective of this study is to quantify the carbon emissions associated with a porcelain tile production line. Application of the Material and Energy Flow Analysis (MEFA) provides the raw materials and energy flows associated with the ceramic production process. Actual data are available from an industry located in Northeast Brazil. The production line includes grinding, atomizing, forming, drying, enameling, sintering, and finishing. All equipment consume electricity from the grid, except spray-drying that uses petroleum coke. The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology is applied to quantify the carbon emissions associated with this production line. MEFA revealed that the monthly losses of the production line are 1,186,600 kg of material, with a consumption of 201,896 kWh electricity and 29,754 kWh petroleum coke. The emissions associated with the consumption of electricity from the Brazilian electric grid are 0.268 kg CO2-eq/kWh, and the emissions associated with the consumption of petroleum coke are 0.558 kg CO2-eq/kWh. The monthly carbon emissions of the production process are 70,711 kg CO2-eq, equivalent to 0.337 kg CO2-eq/m2 of finished product. Aiming at reducing these emissions, solar photovoltaic electricity can be installed to realize environmental benefits, resulting in 9,027 kg CO2-eq/month can be avoided for every 20% electricity replaced (using photovoltaic panels instead of the electricity grid).

This case study explores the resilience of the dairy industry in the Los Lagos region of Chile amid growing challenges of climate change, water scarcity, and economic pressures. Central to this study ...

This case study evaluates sustainability efforts in Shillong, Meghalaya, India, focusing on reducing plastic waste and minimizing carbon footprints. The study assesses public awareness of waste manage...

Since the 1970s, the Sudano-Sahelian zone has been characterized by climate change, which has intensified pressure on existing water resources and exacerbated water quality problems, water shortages, ...

Evidence-based environmental education strategies are key for training environmentally conscious global citizens. For example, case-based education has emerged as a valuable strategy, though questions...

Having a diverse, resilient, and robust system of observations, with a complimentary suite of observing platforms–one of which has been the animal-borne ocean observations–has provided key observation...

The Rio de Flag is an ephemeral stream that flows through Flagstaff, Arizona, flowing less than 10% of the year due to geology and climate. Seasonal flows can occur during snowmelt periods and occasio...

The watershed characterization process involves compiling, synthesizing, and interpreting existing information to understand current watershed conditions, and uses narrative, maps, and other tools to ...

Iceland is one of the world’s leading nature tourism destinations. In recent years, it has attracted an enormous number of tourists. Laugavegur is its most famous and popular hiking trail, presented a...

Extreme heat events, exacerbated by climate change, are intensified in cities by the urban heat island (UHI) effect. A primary cause of UHI is the replacement of natural lands with buildings and roads...

Case Studies in the Environment Prize Competition's 2024 winning article, from authors Lia Downing and David Hsu, explores the case of Brooklyn's Casa Pasiva green energy retrofit project.

Case Studies in the Environment Prize Competition's 2024 winning article, from authors Lia Downing and David Hsu, explores the case of Brooklyn's Casa Pasiva green energy retrofit project.