Circular Economy
Circular Economy
Green innovation and environmental quality in OECD countries: the mediating role of renewable energy and carbon taxes
06/12/2023 -
The exceptional rise in overall economic activities has deteriorated environmental sustainability around the world. However, countries around the globe are implementing strategies for reaching the...
Bacteria-loaded biochar for the immobilization of cadmium in an alkaline-polluted soil
04/12/2023 -
The combination of biochar and bacteria is a promising strategy for the remediation of Cd-polluted soils. However, the synergistic mechanisms of biochar and bacteria for Cd immobilization remain...
Effects of Soil, Water and Air Pollution with Heavy Metal Ions Around Lead and Zinc Mining and Processing Factories
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Heavy metal contamination stemming from lead and zinc mining and processing operations is a prevalent and pressing environmental issue. This review article explores the multifaceted dimensions of...
The Spatial Distribution and Influencing Factors of Heavy Metals in Soil in Xinjiang, China
28/11/2023 -
Heavy metal pollution has been a problem of concern in soil ecology in recent decades. This study investigated the spatial distribution of heavy metals and their pollution levels in the soil of...
Does green finance reduce environmental pollution?—a study based on China’s provincial panel data
23/11/2023 -
As a bridge between economy and ecology, green finance is vital in improving environmental quality and promoting sustainable development. Based on the building of an environmental pollution index...
The Impact of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) in Design Studios on the Comfort and Academic Performance of Architecture Students
18/11/2023 -
This study addresses the limited research on examining comfort levels among architecture students. Specifically, it seeks to evaluate indoor environmental quality (IEQ) within design studios to...
Inquiring the impact of rural–urban migration, construction sector, and agriculture irrigated land on environmental degradation: insights from urbanized Asian countries
09/11/2023 -
The present study investigates the influence of rural–urban migration, construction sector share, and agriculture-irrigated land on environmental quality in urbanized Asian nations. For...
Assessment of Zn, Pb and Cd in Soil around an MSW Incineration Plant: Using Risk Assessment and Multivariate Statistical Techniques
07/11/2023 -
To investigate and evaluate the spatial distribution of Zn, Pb and Cd in the soil around a municipal solid waste incineration plant and its ecological risks, Zn, Pb and Cd were analyzed in soil...
Comparative assessment of the environmental pollution and marine economic growth of Guangxi and China by using the environmental Kuznets curve fitting model
04/11/2023 -
This study examined the nexus between per capita gross ocean product (GOP) growth and total nitrogen (TN), total phosphorus (TP), and chemical oxygen demand (COD) discharged from land-based...
Occurrence and Spatial Distribution of Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, and Uranium in Soils of Southern Louisiana
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Toxic elements released into the environment through natural and anthropogenic processes can expose vulnerable populations especially children to adverse health risks. This study aims to determine...
Environmental cost of natural resources, globalization, and economic policy uncertainty in the G-7 bloc: do human capital and renewable energy matter?
25/10/2023 -
The panel of G-7 economies is considered one of the most prosperous economies, endowed with abundant natural and renewable energy resources. Due to their richness in these resources, most economic...
An Environmental Evaluation of Ventilation Systems Aimed at Reducing Indoor Radon Concentration
26/10/2023 -
The primary measures against radon in buildings are a tight contact structure or venting the subsoil beneath the building. In many cases, ventilation systems used in buildings to ensure good indoor...
Impact of energy and industrial structure on environmental quality and urbanization: evidence from a panel of BRICS countries
19/10/2023 -
Global sustainable development demands boosting renewable energy and optimizing industrial structures. This study employs a panel vector autoregressive (PVAR) model to examine the dynamic...
Construction of a Novel Oxalic Acid Biosensor Based on the Combination of Tissue Enzyme and Peroxide Mimic Enzyme
19/10/2023 -
A biosensor is considered an integrated receptor transducer device, with the ability to convert a biological impulse into an electrical signal. The amendment of biosensors has been recognized for its...
Becoming an Actionable Scientist: Challenges, Competency, and the Development of Expertise
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Demand has grown for actionable science to support real-world decision-making around climate change and related environmental management challenges. Producing actionable science requires...
Valorization for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in the Agri-Food Value Chain
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This article defines the term valorization of biodiversity and ecosystem services (BES) measures, as distinguished from their valuation, and underpins it with an assessment of private valorization...
Potential Development of Biochar in Africa as an Adaptation Strategy to Climate Change Impact on Agriculture
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One of the most important obstacles to increasing agricultural production yields worldwide, especially in developing economies such as those in Africa is the continued degradation of soils due to...
Effects of air environmental audit on reducing air pollutant emissions: evidence from China
11/10/2023 -
In order to mitigate air pollution, governments have implemented various active measures for air pollution prevention and control, among which the air environmental audit is an essential...
Influence of Doorway Position on Wind Comfort in Beijing Quadrangle Dwellings
10/10/2023 -
During the Qing Dynasty and Republic of China, Three Essentials of Dwelling was a much-sought-after approach for the design of quadrangle dwellings, with the primary focus being on the positioning of...
Meeting User Needs through Building Automation and Control Systems: A Review of Impacts and Benefits in Office Environments
06/10/2023 -
Smart building technologies and building automation and control systems (BACS) can offer a range of additional benefits beyond energy savings, in particular by improving building responsiveness to...