Earth

Fire is a natural element of ecosystems that has shaped world biomes as we know them today. With the exception of polar areas, fire affects…
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During the last few years, solutions to produce electricity in a decentralized manner have become increasingly attractive. In this context, can decentralized technologies enter centralized…
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Global concerns such as climate change and dependence on polluting energy sources can be addressed by energy efficiency. Reducing energy consumption through energy efficiency would…
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The impacts of climate change are already being felt by farmers in many parts of the world. As such, it is important for us to…
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Standard methodologies for their sampling, analysis, and regulation remain insufficient Owing to their versatility, plastics have almost limitless applications. Most plastics, however, are used in…
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The decline in carbon dioxide emissions in the United States between 2007 and 2013 is actually more complex than previously thought. During that period, carbon…
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Coal combustion for energy generation has traditionally been associated with environmental pollution since the onset of the Industrial Revolution. A waste stream (Flue Gas Desulfurization,…
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In north-western Europe, agricultural production is largely determined by the variability of weather conditions and how farmers deal with them. Managing weather-related risks includes on-farm…
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Crop growth simulation models coupled with climate model projections are promoted and increasingly used for assessing impacts of climate change on crop yields and for…
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Food security has become increasingly important globally as well as on domestic fronts as global supply, income growth, and access is not keeping pace with…
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Numerous high-income countries are currently aiming for a socio-technical transformation toward carbon-neutrality and more sustainable energy resources. Developing countries, in contrast, seem to be rather…
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