Climate, Emissions & Sustainability

CO₂ inventory, IPCC pathways, net-zero, CCUS, hydrogen economy, critical materials.

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Boonsong Lekagul: Pioneer of Thai Conservation and Ornithology

Profile of Boonsong Lekagul (1907–1992), Thai doctor and naturalist who founded key conservation bodies and authored seminal guides on Thail...

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Turbosail: Aerodynamic Marine Propulsion System

The turbosail is a marine propulsion system using boundary layer control to improve lift, developed by Jacques-Yves Cousteau for the Alcyone...

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Metal stitching: Cold repair technique for cast metals

Metal stitching is a cold industrial technique for repairing cracked cast iron, steel, bronze, or aluminium structures without welding.

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Bamboo bicycle: History, engineering and global initiatives

Overview of bamboo bicycles, their technical advantages, historical patents, and modern sustainability projects in Ghana and Asia.

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Poleward migration of coral species: mechanisms and ecological impact

Analysis of coral migration to temperate zones due to climate change, bleaching, and ocean acidification.

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Counter Culture Coffee: Direct Trade Model and Sustainability Practices

Counter Culture Coffee is a US roaster founded in 1995, known for its direct trade certification and sustainability initiatives.

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Coagulation in water treatment: mechanisms, dosing and limitations

How coagulation neutralizes charge to clump particles in water treatment, including jar tests and SCD dosing methods.

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Hydrogen sulfide: Properties, production and environmental impact

Hydrogen sulfide is a toxic, flammable gas with a rotten egg odor, central to the sulfur cycle and industrial processes.

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Ministry of Climate (Estonia)

Overview of Estonia's Ministry of Climate, its history, portfolio and ministers.

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Dodge Caravan: History, Engineering and Market Impact

The Dodge Caravan was a series of minivans produced by Chrysler from 1984 to 2020, known for its innovative seating and cargo systems.

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Climate Change Response Act 2002: New Zealand's Legislative Framework

Overview of New Zealand's Climate Change Response Act 2002, establishing the ETS and Kyoto Protocol obligations.

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Thomas Bushell: Mining Engineer, Royalist and Early English Vegetarian

Thomas Bushell (c. 1593–1674) was a mining engineer, servant of Francis Bacon, and Royalist defender of Lundy Island.

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SDEWES Centre: International Research Network for Sustainable Energy, Water and Environment Systems

Overview of the SDEWES Centre, its history, scientific committee, conferences, and the SDEWES Index for sustainable development.

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Aviation and climate change: emissions, radiative forcing and mitigation

Analysis of aviation's impact on climate change, including CO2, non-CO2 emissions, radiative forcing, and mitigation strategies like SAF and...

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Tropical cyclones and climate change

Analysis of how climate change intensifies tropical cyclones, increases rainfall, and alters storm tracks and frequency.

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Sewerage: Infrastructure, Systems and Environmental Impact

Overview of sewerage infrastructure, types of systems, historical development, maintenance challenges and environmental impacts.

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Sustainable distribution: Principles, processes and social impact

An overview of sustainable distribution, covering transportation, warehousing, packaging, labeling, and reverse logistics.

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Indoor mold: Biology, health effects and remediation

Guide to indoor mold biology, health risks, detection methods and remediation strategies.

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Sustainable Development Goals and Ghana

Overview of Ghana's implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including partnerships, progress reports, and challenges.

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Nematoda: Biology, Ecology and Agricultural Impact

Overview of the phylum Nematoda, covering taxonomy, anatomy, ecological roles, and agricultural significance.