Globalization, westernization, and urbanization over the last decades, leading to changes in dietary habits as well as food production, consequently, rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and environmental degradation. This study attempts to identify Thailand's dietary changes, considering health and sustainability aspects, and to determine correlations between these changes and NCD cases as well as environmental impacts (GHG emissions, land-, nitrogen-, phosphorus-use).
This study demonstrates the large rooftop photovoltaic energy potential of China’s capital cities, showing that rooftop installations could also mitigate heat.
The authors in this voices piece contributed to genetic research on non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) on an Asian cohort, as both pregnant women and non-European populations are under-represented in genomics datasets.
This research examines how indigenous archaeology and how the emergence of the first urban centers in the Mongolian steppe coincided with the establishment of the Uyghur Khaganate during the mid-eighth century CE.
This study supports Sustainable Development Goals 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and 13 (Climate Action) by examining the role of renewable energy sectors, specifically solar photovoltaic and wind energy, in Europe's path toward climate neutrality by 2050. By analyzing innovation and R&D efficiency across EU countries, the study emphasizes how enhanced efficiency in renewable energy technologies can drive climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts. The findings provide valuable insights for future policies aimed at fostering sustainable energy transition and reducing Europe's carbon footprint.
Adaptive Engineering, Chapter 7: Review of solutions to increase the efficiency of the Wells turbine
Adaptive Engineering: a Sustainable Development Endeavor, Volume , 1 January 2024
This research aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) by exploring the potential of ocean wave energy as a clean and renewable alternative to fossil fuels. Focusing on the performance improvement of Wells turbines, the study highlights advancements in turbine efficiency, energy production, and system optimization. The findings contribute to the development of sustainable renewable energy technologies, supporting the global transition towards cleaner, more efficient energy sources while addressing the challenges of pollution and resource depletion.
This chapter aligns with SDG Goals 7 and 13 by exploring how project finance is a major way in which renewable energy projects are financed.
This study examines the surface mass balance (MB) of Phuche and Khardung glaciers in the cold-arid trans-Himalayan region from 2014 to 2017, highlighting the importance of understanding glacier-atmospheric interactions for future water resource management. The findings reveal that the Khardung glacier experienced significantly greater mass loss (3.7 times more than Phuche) due to climatic changes and topographical factors, underscoring the sensitivity of glacier dynamics to climate drivers in this region.
This review aims to identify optimal strategies for the long-term sustainable development of Bangladesh in the realm of occupational chemical safety and management. The review critically evaluates the current state of Bangladesh's national chemical management and proposes a policy trajectory for consideration.
In this study, the authors estimate the causal effect of air pollution on eye and ear health. They find that eye or ear disease possibility rises 1.48% for a 10 μg/m3 increase in four-week average PM2.5 concentration. The impacts can last about 28 weeks and will be insignificant afterward.
