Slides from the lanuch of a major new report of the International Resource Panel on the benefits, risks and trade-offs of low-carbon technologies for electricity production.
This report of the International Resource Panel presents a comprehensive assessment of environmental benefits, costs and risks associated with different technologies for electricity production, including photovoltaics, wind power, hydropower, geothermal energy, and fossil power with CO2 capture and storage.
The document discusses climate change and the challenges of reducing carbon emissions to address it. It notes that global carbon emissions would need to be reduced by 90% by 2050 to limit warming while the population is projected to reach 9 billion. This will require living on less than one tonne of carbon emissions per person annually. It also discusses various low-carbon energy technologies and the need to lower their costs to meet emission targets. The document questions if current policy and energy organization structures are adequate to meet this massive climate challenge.
Michigan Energy Forum - February 6, 2014 - A Pragmatic Approach to Climate Ch...AnnArborSPARK
This document summarizes a presentation on climate change given to the Michigan Energy Forum. It addresses the following key points:
- The presentation discusses the four central questions around climate change: is it occurring, what is causing it, what will be the consequences, and what should we do about it.
- It reviews evidence from the IPCC and other scientific studies that warming trends are unequivocal and human activity is extremely likely the dominant cause of warming since 1950.
- Examples of effects like rising temperatures, sea levels, and shrinking glaciers and ice sheets are presented.
- The presentation discusses potential economic and environmental consequences of climate change if left unaddressed.
- It argues that transition
The document summarizes the findings of a real-time Delphi survey and scenario workshop regarding future low-carbon societies in Asia-Pacific beyond 2050. The survey and workshop engaged international experts who identified key trends and events, and their level of agreement on the feasibility and desirability of various statements. While experts were optimistic about technologies to improve healthcare and energy efficiency, they had doubts about carbon capture and widespread algae fuel. They also foresaw conflicts from climate migration and water scarcity.
The document discusses the prospects for biofuels in Australia. It notes that first generation biofuels are currently limited due to high costs but may provide regional opportunities. Second generation technologies using lignocellulosic feedstocks could have lower costs and broader fuel production. For biofuels to play a significant role, issues of sustainability must be addressed including impacts on land and water use, greenhouse gas emissions, and community acceptance. Third generation biorefinery approaches producing high value products along with energy show intriguing long term prospects if sustainability challenges can be met.
http://www.greenpeace.org/seasia/Press-Centre/publications/Myanmar-Coal-Report-2017/
Myanmar Coal Report 2017
Publication - May 4, 2017
COAL : A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS IN MYANMAR
POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF RUNNING A 120-MEGAWATT COALFIRED POWER PLANT AT TIGYIT TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
https://endcoal.org/resources/myanmar-coal-report-2017/
Myanmar Coal Report 2017
https://mm.boell.org/sites/default/files/uploads/2017/05/myanmar_coal_report-english_final.pdf
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-myanmar-energy/coal-plan-sparks-ire-as-myanmar-struggles-to-keep-lights-on-idUSKBN19W2UY
This report of the International Resource Panel presents a comprehensive assessment of environmental benefits, costs and risks associated with different technologies for electricity production, including photovoltaics, wind power, hydropower, geothermal energy, and fossil power with CO2 capture and storage.
The document discusses climate change and the challenges of reducing carbon emissions to address it. It notes that global carbon emissions would need to be reduced by 90% by 2050 to limit warming while the population is projected to reach 9 billion. This will require living on less than one tonne of carbon emissions per person annually. It also discusses various low-carbon energy technologies and the need to lower their costs to meet emission targets. The document questions if current policy and energy organization structures are adequate to meet this massive climate challenge.
Michigan Energy Forum - February 6, 2014 - A Pragmatic Approach to Climate Ch...AnnArborSPARK
This document summarizes a presentation on climate change given to the Michigan Energy Forum. It addresses the following key points:
- The presentation discusses the four central questions around climate change: is it occurring, what is causing it, what will be the consequences, and what should we do about it.
- It reviews evidence from the IPCC and other scientific studies that warming trends are unequivocal and human activity is extremely likely the dominant cause of warming since 1950.
- Examples of effects like rising temperatures, sea levels, and shrinking glaciers and ice sheets are presented.
- The presentation discusses potential economic and environmental consequences of climate change if left unaddressed.
- It argues that transition
The document summarizes the findings of a real-time Delphi survey and scenario workshop regarding future low-carbon societies in Asia-Pacific beyond 2050. The survey and workshop engaged international experts who identified key trends and events, and their level of agreement on the feasibility and desirability of various statements. While experts were optimistic about technologies to improve healthcare and energy efficiency, they had doubts about carbon capture and widespread algae fuel. They also foresaw conflicts from climate migration and water scarcity.
The document discusses the prospects for biofuels in Australia. It notes that first generation biofuels are currently limited due to high costs but may provide regional opportunities. Second generation technologies using lignocellulosic feedstocks could have lower costs and broader fuel production. For biofuels to play a significant role, issues of sustainability must be addressed including impacts on land and water use, greenhouse gas emissions, and community acceptance. Third generation biorefinery approaches producing high value products along with energy show intriguing long term prospects if sustainability challenges can be met.
http://www.greenpeace.org/seasia/Press-Centre/publications/Myanmar-Coal-Report-2017/
Myanmar Coal Report 2017
Publication - May 4, 2017
COAL : A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS IN MYANMAR
POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF RUNNING A 120-MEGAWATT COALFIRED POWER PLANT AT TIGYIT TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
https://endcoal.org/resources/myanmar-coal-report-2017/
Myanmar Coal Report 2017
https://mm.boell.org/sites/default/files/uploads/2017/05/myanmar_coal_report-english_final.pdf
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-myanmar-energy/coal-plan-sparks-ire-as-myanmar-struggles-to-keep-lights-on-idUSKBN19W2UY
Limiting Global Climatic Disruption by Revolutionary Change in the Global EnergyLarry Smarr
10.06.08
Keynote Opening Talk
Xconomy Forum: The Rise of Smart Energy
Title: Limiting Global Climatic Disruption by Revolutionary Change in the Global Energy System
La Jolla, CA
The economic feasibility of green technology envisage libavikramsingh01
The document discusses the economic feasibility of green technology adoption by industries. It notes that while countries have tried to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through agreements like Kyoto, implementation has been challenging. Green technology can help industries reduce costs through efficiencies and use of renewable resources, while also gaining government subsidies and consumer goodwill. India in particular has significant opportunities for green industries, as most of its infrastructure is yet to be built and it faces high energy demand growth. Solar, biofuels, green buildings, and industrial recycling are some areas that can see green development in India.
Biomimicry involves studying nature's designs and processes to solve human problems. Examples include termite mounds inspiring building designs with natural ventilation, and gecko feet inspiring reusable adhesive tapes. Nature's solutions are often highly efficient, using minimal energy and resources and producing no waste. Biomimicry advocates studying how nature fits form to function, rewards cooperation, and avoids excess to design more sustainable human systems and innovations.
This document is a critical review of landowners' perceptions of wind turbines in Ireland. It begins with an introduction discussing the need for renewable energy due to climate change. It then provides background on wind energy development in Ireland. The document aims to understand landowners' views of wind farms through a survey. It finds that while landowners see environmental and economic benefits, there are also concerns around placement, noise, and property values. The conclusion calls for better siting of turbines and open communication with local communities.
This document summarizes a study that uses life cycle assessment to compare the environmental impacts and resource requirements of different low greenhouse gas electricity generation technologies on a global scale. The study models scenarios where these technologies are implemented to levels expected by 2030 and 2050 based on International Energy Agency forecasts. It finds that most renewable energy technologies provide substantial emissions reductions compared to fossil fuels. Additionally, manufacturing renewable energy technologies requires additional materials ranging from 0.1 to 3 times annual global production in 2010, with concentrating solar and wind having the highest demand for materials like steel and cement. Renewable technologies also generally have higher land use requirements than fossil fuels due to their lower energy density.
Critical analysis of renewable energy sourcesSoumen Nayak
This document provides an outline and analysis of various renewable energy sources including solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, and biofuels. It details global trends in renewable energy production from 2003-2013, finding that renewable sources provided 22% of global power in 2013 and capacity grew 5% annually over that period. The largest growth was seen in solar and wind energy. China is a leader in renewable energy capacity and production while Germany pioneered solar energy policies. Hydropower remains the largest renewable source but growth has slowed in recent years.
This document summarizes a research project on reducing human-computer power consumption at UC Irvine through the implementation of smart grid and photovoltaic technologies. There are several computer labs on campus that currently use a significant amount of power due to computers being left on when not in use. The researchers propose using smart grid technology powered by photovoltaic solar panels to more efficiently distribute and monitor energy usage. While this could help reduce energy consumption and costs, some concerns are raised about the environmental impacts of building necessary infrastructure for photovoltaic and smart grid systems. The researchers conclude that smart grid technology may effectively complement sustainability efforts if it allows for minimized and optimized distribution of renewable energy.
This is a practical plan to fix Australia’s buildings
in a decade. We can act now to halve the energy use
of our buildings, deliver energy freedom to people
and transform our homes and workplaces to provide
greater comfort with lower energy bills.
The vision. The Zero Carbon Australia Buildings Plan is the
first comprehensive, nationwide plan to retrofit Australia’s
buildings. This plan demonstrates how all existing buildings
can reach zero emissions from their operation within ten
years. It sets out how Australia can transform its building
stock to reduce energy bills, generate renewable energy,
add health and comfort to our living spaces, and make our
workplaces more productive.
The rationale. Australia’s existing buildings are not
adequately designed to meet many of the challenges we
face today. Australian houses and workplaces are often
unnecessarily cold in winter, hot in summer, and expensive
to run. We now have the technologies and know-how to
make our buildings far more comfortable, while protecting
us from rising electricity and gas bills.
The science is clear that, in order to reverse climate disruption,
developed nations must begin transitioning their economies
to zero greenhouse gas emissions, starting now. Accordingly,
in June 2010, Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) launched the
ground-breaking Zero Carbon Australia (ZCA) Stationary
Energy Plan that showed how Australia’s electricity could
be supplied by 100% renewable energy sources within 10
years.
Technology is positively impacting the environment in several sectors. Many large companies are taking initiatives to reduce electronic waste and promote recycling through effective disposal programs. Agriculture has benefited from automation revolutionizing farming techniques to improve yields while reducing waste and environmental impact. Smart infrastructure uses cloud-based software to optimize city operations and reduce negative environmental effects. Conservation groups are investing in projects using technologies like mapping and monitoring of natural resources to better understand and manage carbon storage, air quality, and ecosystems. Weather forecasting tools using artificial intelligence aim to help mitigate global warming and climate change threatening biodiversity.
1) Climate change is caused by increasing greenhouse gases (GHGs) from inefficient machines and is impacting global systems like agriculture, water resources, health, and natural disasters.
2) Businesses are recognizing opportunities around climate change mitigation in areas like renewable energy, energy efficiency, carbon finance, and green technologies to gain competitive advantages.
3) Addressing climate change could yield economic benefits of $2,500 billion according to some estimates, and new startups in areas like electric vehicles, biofuels, and cleantech are emerging as big business opportunities.
Appropriate climate responsive technologies for inclusive growth and sustaina...Abhishek Agrawal
Climate change is an ever existing inevitable reality. It’s a natural phenomenon; human intervention has however accelerated this process to the level which has upset the ecological balance. Development and climate change are related such that one affects the other. It is a global problem and collective action is an imperative to nations to cope climate change. Technology is widely recognized as a vital part of any economy or country and it can be used for having a safe impact on the environment. The debate today is not only about the relationship between economic growth and carbon dioxide emission but has a broader aspect. The real challenge is how to reposition it by shifting towards a developmental paradigm that holds sustainability as its core. It is hoped that this paper will provide a definite idea on appropriate climate responsive technologies and its importance and some useful insights on the underlying meaning, policies and choices which may help to shape the systems to attain inclusive growth with sustainable development.
The document discusses sustainable development efforts in Kitakyushu, Japan. It summarizes Kitakyushu's transition from a heavily polluted industrial area to a modern, green city through partnerships among local stakeholders and a focus on cleaner production, pollution control, education, and environmental governance. It provides examples of how Kitakyushu promoted sustainable development through policies like its Eco-Premium program, economic growth while improving the environment, and international cooperation initiatives to share its experiences.
This document discusses the urgent need to address climate change through reducing carbon emissions, especially from information and communication technologies (ICT). It notes that ICT carbon emissions are growing rapidly and will account for 40% of energy use by 2030 if unchecked. Transitioning to renewable energy powered "green" networks and data centers is essential to achieving necessary emissions reductions. The document advocates building smart systems that can adapt to the intermittent availability of renewable power sources like wind and solar.
Internet2: How Your Network Can Help Reduce Your Carbon Footprint and Create...Montana State University
The attached slides are from a presentation made at the annual Internet2 Conference which was held this year in San Antonio, Texas. The slides were developed/co-presented by Jerry Sheehan (Calit2) and Rod Wilson (Nortel)
The document proposes a sustainable energy path to address climate change through reduced greenhouse gas emissions and transition to renewable technologies. It would involve preventing further global warming through preparedness and adaptation strategies. The path would achieve a low-carbon energy system through cooperation across sectors, nations, and development of new technologies and policies to drive emission reductions, energy access, and a stable climate.
Technology has brought both benefits like efficient production but also problems for the environment like increased greenhouse gas emissions from industry and transportation. This has led to issues such as global warming, loss of biodiversity, and melting polar ice caps. However, technology can also help the environment through alternatives to pollutants, clean energy, recycling, and more energy efficient appliances and vehicles. The document argues that making wise policy choices about technology use can help secure a better environmental future.
The Role of University Energy Efficient Cyberinfrastructure in Slowing Climat...Larry Smarr
10.06.01
Talk to MGT166 Class
Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Otterson Hall, Rady School of Management, UCSD
Title: The Role of University Energy Efficient Cyberinfrastructure in Slowing Climate Change
La Jolla, CA
EDPAC : EVENT-DRIVEN POWER AWARE PERVASIVE COMPUTING FOR EFFECTIVE POWER UTIL...ijait
Nature with its mystique powers have always cared for survival of human beings by providing all means of resources for acquiring energy. Now comes the turn of humans to show our gratitude by conserving the energy by adopting techniques for better energy utilization. Green computing is the universal term used for environment-friendly computing. It utilizes the computing resources in the most efficient way without causing harm to our habitat. Green computing goals include reducing the use of hazardous materials, maximizing energy efficiency during the product's lifetime, and promoting recyclability or biodegradability of defunct products and factory waste. The main purpose of this paper is to integrate the advanced wireless
communication strategies and smart hardware into our real life for the implementation of green computing. This paper discusses the role of pervasive computing towards achieving green computing by introducing pervasiveness in utilizing computing systems much efficiently in support with environmental well being. And also the paper tries to explore the concept of power aware computing and its implementation using
event driven pervasive computing with the support of a handheld device such as a smart phone.
Professor Brian Vad Mathiesen, Sustainable Energy Planning Research Group,Aalborg University
EFCF2020: 24th conference in series of the European Fuel Cell Forum in Lucerne, October 22, 2020
Behavior change from individuals to institutions – keynote by mike vandenberghTNenergy
This document discusses behavior change from individuals to institutions to reduce carbon emissions. It notes that individual household actions can provide a significant "behavioral wedge" to reduce US emissions rapidly and at low cost. Specific high-impact household behaviors are identified like weatherization, appliance efficiency, and driving habits. Barriers to behavior change like lack of understanding of behavioral factors, framing of issues, institutional incentives, and narrow views of governance are examined. New options for private governance through firms and supply chains are presented as viable complements to traditional policy to drive emissions reductions.
Limiting Global Climatic Disruption by Revolutionary Change in the Global EnergyLarry Smarr
10.06.08
Keynote Opening Talk
Xconomy Forum: The Rise of Smart Energy
Title: Limiting Global Climatic Disruption by Revolutionary Change in the Global Energy System
La Jolla, CA
The economic feasibility of green technology envisage libavikramsingh01
The document discusses the economic feasibility of green technology adoption by industries. It notes that while countries have tried to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through agreements like Kyoto, implementation has been challenging. Green technology can help industries reduce costs through efficiencies and use of renewable resources, while also gaining government subsidies and consumer goodwill. India in particular has significant opportunities for green industries, as most of its infrastructure is yet to be built and it faces high energy demand growth. Solar, biofuels, green buildings, and industrial recycling are some areas that can see green development in India.
Biomimicry involves studying nature's designs and processes to solve human problems. Examples include termite mounds inspiring building designs with natural ventilation, and gecko feet inspiring reusable adhesive tapes. Nature's solutions are often highly efficient, using minimal energy and resources and producing no waste. Biomimicry advocates studying how nature fits form to function, rewards cooperation, and avoids excess to design more sustainable human systems and innovations.
This document is a critical review of landowners' perceptions of wind turbines in Ireland. It begins with an introduction discussing the need for renewable energy due to climate change. It then provides background on wind energy development in Ireland. The document aims to understand landowners' views of wind farms through a survey. It finds that while landowners see environmental and economic benefits, there are also concerns around placement, noise, and property values. The conclusion calls for better siting of turbines and open communication with local communities.
This document summarizes a study that uses life cycle assessment to compare the environmental impacts and resource requirements of different low greenhouse gas electricity generation technologies on a global scale. The study models scenarios where these technologies are implemented to levels expected by 2030 and 2050 based on International Energy Agency forecasts. It finds that most renewable energy technologies provide substantial emissions reductions compared to fossil fuels. Additionally, manufacturing renewable energy technologies requires additional materials ranging from 0.1 to 3 times annual global production in 2010, with concentrating solar and wind having the highest demand for materials like steel and cement. Renewable technologies also generally have higher land use requirements than fossil fuels due to their lower energy density.
Critical analysis of renewable energy sourcesSoumen Nayak
This document provides an outline and analysis of various renewable energy sources including solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, and biofuels. It details global trends in renewable energy production from 2003-2013, finding that renewable sources provided 22% of global power in 2013 and capacity grew 5% annually over that period. The largest growth was seen in solar and wind energy. China is a leader in renewable energy capacity and production while Germany pioneered solar energy policies. Hydropower remains the largest renewable source but growth has slowed in recent years.
This document summarizes a research project on reducing human-computer power consumption at UC Irvine through the implementation of smart grid and photovoltaic technologies. There are several computer labs on campus that currently use a significant amount of power due to computers being left on when not in use. The researchers propose using smart grid technology powered by photovoltaic solar panels to more efficiently distribute and monitor energy usage. While this could help reduce energy consumption and costs, some concerns are raised about the environmental impacts of building necessary infrastructure for photovoltaic and smart grid systems. The researchers conclude that smart grid technology may effectively complement sustainability efforts if it allows for minimized and optimized distribution of renewable energy.
This is a practical plan to fix Australia’s buildings
in a decade. We can act now to halve the energy use
of our buildings, deliver energy freedom to people
and transform our homes and workplaces to provide
greater comfort with lower energy bills.
The vision. The Zero Carbon Australia Buildings Plan is the
first comprehensive, nationwide plan to retrofit Australia’s
buildings. This plan demonstrates how all existing buildings
can reach zero emissions from their operation within ten
years. It sets out how Australia can transform its building
stock to reduce energy bills, generate renewable energy,
add health and comfort to our living spaces, and make our
workplaces more productive.
The rationale. Australia’s existing buildings are not
adequately designed to meet many of the challenges we
face today. Australian houses and workplaces are often
unnecessarily cold in winter, hot in summer, and expensive
to run. We now have the technologies and know-how to
make our buildings far more comfortable, while protecting
us from rising electricity and gas bills.
The science is clear that, in order to reverse climate disruption,
developed nations must begin transitioning their economies
to zero greenhouse gas emissions, starting now. Accordingly,
in June 2010, Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) launched the
ground-breaking Zero Carbon Australia (ZCA) Stationary
Energy Plan that showed how Australia’s electricity could
be supplied by 100% renewable energy sources within 10
years.
Technology is positively impacting the environment in several sectors. Many large companies are taking initiatives to reduce electronic waste and promote recycling through effective disposal programs. Agriculture has benefited from automation revolutionizing farming techniques to improve yields while reducing waste and environmental impact. Smart infrastructure uses cloud-based software to optimize city operations and reduce negative environmental effects. Conservation groups are investing in projects using technologies like mapping and monitoring of natural resources to better understand and manage carbon storage, air quality, and ecosystems. Weather forecasting tools using artificial intelligence aim to help mitigate global warming and climate change threatening biodiversity.
1) Climate change is caused by increasing greenhouse gases (GHGs) from inefficient machines and is impacting global systems like agriculture, water resources, health, and natural disasters.
2) Businesses are recognizing opportunities around climate change mitigation in areas like renewable energy, energy efficiency, carbon finance, and green technologies to gain competitive advantages.
3) Addressing climate change could yield economic benefits of $2,500 billion according to some estimates, and new startups in areas like electric vehicles, biofuels, and cleantech are emerging as big business opportunities.
Appropriate climate responsive technologies for inclusive growth and sustaina...Abhishek Agrawal
Climate change is an ever existing inevitable reality. It’s a natural phenomenon; human intervention has however accelerated this process to the level which has upset the ecological balance. Development and climate change are related such that one affects the other. It is a global problem and collective action is an imperative to nations to cope climate change. Technology is widely recognized as a vital part of any economy or country and it can be used for having a safe impact on the environment. The debate today is not only about the relationship between economic growth and carbon dioxide emission but has a broader aspect. The real challenge is how to reposition it by shifting towards a developmental paradigm that holds sustainability as its core. It is hoped that this paper will provide a definite idea on appropriate climate responsive technologies and its importance and some useful insights on the underlying meaning, policies and choices which may help to shape the systems to attain inclusive growth with sustainable development.
The document discusses sustainable development efforts in Kitakyushu, Japan. It summarizes Kitakyushu's transition from a heavily polluted industrial area to a modern, green city through partnerships among local stakeholders and a focus on cleaner production, pollution control, education, and environmental governance. It provides examples of how Kitakyushu promoted sustainable development through policies like its Eco-Premium program, economic growth while improving the environment, and international cooperation initiatives to share its experiences.
This document discusses the urgent need to address climate change through reducing carbon emissions, especially from information and communication technologies (ICT). It notes that ICT carbon emissions are growing rapidly and will account for 40% of energy use by 2030 if unchecked. Transitioning to renewable energy powered "green" networks and data centers is essential to achieving necessary emissions reductions. The document advocates building smart systems that can adapt to the intermittent availability of renewable power sources like wind and solar.
Internet2: How Your Network Can Help Reduce Your Carbon Footprint and Create...Montana State University
The attached slides are from a presentation made at the annual Internet2 Conference which was held this year in San Antonio, Texas. The slides were developed/co-presented by Jerry Sheehan (Calit2) and Rod Wilson (Nortel)
The document proposes a sustainable energy path to address climate change through reduced greenhouse gas emissions and transition to renewable technologies. It would involve preventing further global warming through preparedness and adaptation strategies. The path would achieve a low-carbon energy system through cooperation across sectors, nations, and development of new technologies and policies to drive emission reductions, energy access, and a stable climate.
Technology has brought both benefits like efficient production but also problems for the environment like increased greenhouse gas emissions from industry and transportation. This has led to issues such as global warming, loss of biodiversity, and melting polar ice caps. However, technology can also help the environment through alternatives to pollutants, clean energy, recycling, and more energy efficient appliances and vehicles. The document argues that making wise policy choices about technology use can help secure a better environmental future.
The Role of University Energy Efficient Cyberinfrastructure in Slowing Climat...Larry Smarr
10.06.01
Talk to MGT166 Class
Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Otterson Hall, Rady School of Management, UCSD
Title: The Role of University Energy Efficient Cyberinfrastructure in Slowing Climate Change
La Jolla, CA
EDPAC : EVENT-DRIVEN POWER AWARE PERVASIVE COMPUTING FOR EFFECTIVE POWER UTIL...ijait
Nature with its mystique powers have always cared for survival of human beings by providing all means of resources for acquiring energy. Now comes the turn of humans to show our gratitude by conserving the energy by adopting techniques for better energy utilization. Green computing is the universal term used for environment-friendly computing. It utilizes the computing resources in the most efficient way without causing harm to our habitat. Green computing goals include reducing the use of hazardous materials, maximizing energy efficiency during the product's lifetime, and promoting recyclability or biodegradability of defunct products and factory waste. The main purpose of this paper is to integrate the advanced wireless
communication strategies and smart hardware into our real life for the implementation of green computing. This paper discusses the role of pervasive computing towards achieving green computing by introducing pervasiveness in utilizing computing systems much efficiently in support with environmental well being. And also the paper tries to explore the concept of power aware computing and its implementation using
event driven pervasive computing with the support of a handheld device such as a smart phone.
Professor Brian Vad Mathiesen, Sustainable Energy Planning Research Group,Aalborg University
EFCF2020: 24th conference in series of the European Fuel Cell Forum in Lucerne, October 22, 2020
Behavior change from individuals to institutions – keynote by mike vandenberghTNenergy
This document discusses behavior change from individuals to institutions to reduce carbon emissions. It notes that individual household actions can provide a significant "behavioral wedge" to reduce US emissions rapidly and at low cost. Specific high-impact household behaviors are identified like weatherization, appliance efficiency, and driving habits. Barriers to behavior change like lack of understanding of behavioral factors, framing of issues, institutional incentives, and narrow views of governance are examined. New options for private governance through firms and supply chains are presented as viable complements to traditional policy to drive emissions reductions.
This document discusses sustainable infrastructures for energy and water supply (SINEWS). It outlines a research project on sustainable urban systems led by John Crittenden that includes analyzing land use scenarios, hedonic pricing of infrastructure reliability, life cycle assessments of centralized vs decentralized water/wastewater and energy systems, reliability of water distribution systems, and resiliency of civil infrastructure. It also lists members of the research team and their areas of focus.
01 Net Zero Web Series - Concepts And Context.pptxaashu2010ash
The document provides an overview of an upcoming web series on net zero concepts from Indian Oil Corporation. It includes the following key points:
- The 9-part web series will cover topics like renewable energy, green hydrogen, energy efficiency, carbon offsets, and more. It aims to educate over 1000 participants.
- Concepts that will be discussed include climate change, sustainability, greenhouse gases, India's commitments to reducing emissions, and global efforts under the Paris Agreement.
- Indian Oil Corporation aims to achieve net zero for scopes 1 and 2 emissions by 2046, in line with India's goal of net zero by 2070. It plans investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural gas, carbon capture, and
TOO4TO Module 4 / Sustainable Energy Solutions: Part 2TOO4TO
This presentation is part of the Sustainable Management: Tools for Tomorrow (TOO4TO) learning materials. It covers the following topic: Sustainable Energy Solutions (Module 4). The material consists of 3 parts. This presentation covers Part 2.
You can find all TOO4TO Modules and their presentations here: https://too4to.eu/e-learning-course/
TOO4TO was a 35-month EU-funded Erasmus+ project, running until August 2023 in co-operation with European strategic partner institutions of the Gdańsk University of Technology (Poland), the Kaunas University of Technology (Lithuania), Turku University of Applied Sciences (Finland) and Global Impact Grid (Germany).
TOO4TO aims to increase the skills, competencies and awareness of future managers and employees with available tools and methods that can provide sustainable management and, as a result, support sustainable development in the EU and beyond.
Read more about the project here: https://too4to.eu/
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. Its whole content reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. PROJECT NUMBER 2020-1-PL01-KA203-082076
The document summarizes information about green economies and e-waste management in the Arab region. It discusses how current consumption rates are unsustainable and will require two planets by 2050. It then provides UNEP's definition of a green economy as an economic system that improves human well-being over the long term without significant environmental risks. The document also notes challenges with e-waste volumes and hazardous materials, and outlines opportunities for job creation through e-waste recycling and reduction of environmental impacts. It concludes that the Arab region needs long-term environmental strategies, strong environmental agencies, clear policies and legislation, and more research and education around environmental issues.
Prof Derek Clements-Croome - Green and intelligent buildings an energy focusDerek Clements-Croome
The document discusses green intelligent buildings and focuses on energy. It addresses topics like global warming, renewable energy sources, air conditioning, and how environmental design affects human well-being. It provides data on issues like rising global temperatures, increasing carbon emissions, and the growth of renewable technologies. It also examines how building design can incorporate natural ventilation, daylighting, and greenery to reduce energy usage while improving occupant health and productivity.
This document discusses climate change mitigation through the energy dimension. It summarizes that energy is core to addressing climate change as technologies can half emissions by 2050. However, current trajectories are not on track to meet the 2°C warming limit. It then presents results from the Irish TIMES energy systems model, which can inform policy. A preliminary scenario shows that a 20% reduction in non-ETS emissions by 2020 is possible, with most savings in transport and residential sectors through electrification. Renewable targets are exceeded with 24% renewable energy and 15% renewable transport.
The document discusses end pipe technology, which focuses on treating effluents prior to discharge into the environment rather than changing the waste-creating process. It provides examples of end pipe technologies like biodegradable plastics and solar/wind harvesting. It also discusses India's goals of increasing renewable energy capacity, developing green energy corridors, and becoming carbon neutral by 2070 through investments in areas like green hydrogen.
This document summarizes a presentation on electricity markets and externalities given in Singapore. It discusses how perfect electricity markets do not actually exist due to issues like externalities and market power. Examples of negative externalities from electricity generation are provided, such as health impacts, environmental damage, and economic impacts. The document then ranks different electricity technologies based on their full social costs when both private costs and externalities are included. The technologies with the lowest costs are found to be renewable options like wind and solar, while coal and natural gas have much higher overall costs once externalities are considered. The implications discussed are that externalities need to be internalized into electricity prices and that subsidies should be removed to allow low-cost clean technologies to compete.
Italian Green Public Procurement for public lighting systems (and beyond)Matteo Seraceni
This presentation could help you better understand Italian GPP energy criteria for public lighting systems, and also it will show you some other criteria that go beyond energy saving
Main findings Working Group 3: Mitigation of Climate ChangeAndy Dabydeen
The document summarizes key findings from the IPCC's 4th Assessment Working Group III report on mitigating climate change. Some of the main points include:
1) Human activities have increased global greenhouse gas emissions 70% between 1970-2004 and emissions are projected to continue growing in the coming decades without mitigation policies.
2) Significant emission reductions are possible through technologies available now or by 2030 across energy supply, transportation, buildings, industry, agriculture, forestry and waste sectors.
3) Modeling estimates mitigation policies could limit GDP impacts to below 3% and even provide economic benefits in some cases, while still allowing emissions to peak and decline below current levels by 2030.
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Energy efficient planning in towns of kmc R_Sarita
Human activities are closely dependent on the usage of several forms and sources of energy to perform work. Energy is essential to maintain every form of life and every society. Adequate and consistent availability of usable energy sources is one of the prerequisites for social, economic, technological and environmental development of a country. It is related to sustainable development as a source of environmental stress, as a principal motor of macroeconomic growth, and as a prerequisite for meeting basic human needs
Introduction to E-Waste. Can your blender save our planet? Lecture by Nicolas...Plan A
Do you like your smartphone? Do you use your smartphone? But what if it stops working? Do you take it to the doctor or simply get a new one?
E-Waste, or what happens with your smartphone after you part ways with one another, is one of the biggest waste challenges our planet faces today. It is the fastest growing waste stream globally and is an important challenge due to its valuable metal content, heterogeneity and potential toxicity.
About Nicolas Schaeffer
Nicolas Schaeffer is a researcher working in the chemistry department at the University of Aveiro (Portugal) investigating the development of sustainable systems for the recovery of metals from electronic waste. The primary tenet of the circular economy is the concept of value recovery: all waste possesses an inherent value, which if properly managed can be extracted. In this new context of global environmental remediation, sustainable, effective and affordable waste management is an issue of critical importance.
To get in touch:
nicolas.schaeffer@au.pt
hi@plana.earth
ENV GLOBAL FORUM OCT 2016 - Session 3 - Timur GülOECD Environment
This document discusses the role of energy in limiting negative environmental impacts. It notes that energy is the main driver of climate change and air pollution, and the solutions to many environmental problems lie in the energy sector. While efforts to address climate change through agreements like the Paris Accord are underway, more action is needed to transition energy production and use to clean technologies in order to limit global warming to 2 degrees Celsius. Reducing air pollution through policies targeting the energy sector could save millions of lives annually while also providing energy access and economic benefits. An integrated strategy addressing multiple policy goals simultaneously can help avoid lock-in to high-emission energy systems.
Opening plenary Key Trends and Future Potential in Energy Sector Mitigation b...OECD Environment
Progress in clean energy deployment needs to accelerate to transform energy systems at the scale required to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius. Key sectors like industry, power, and transport will need to significantly reduce their carbon emissions by 2050 through large-scale adoption of technologies like renewables, energy efficiency, fuel-switching, and carbon capture and storage. While clean energy technologies are advancing, greater policy efforts are still required across many countries and sectors to achieve the emissions reductions targeted in the IEA's 2 Degree Scenario.
This presentation gives an overview on how our current unsustainable energy supply systems can be transformed to sustainable energy systems? There is a special focus on the challenges for developing countries. The findings are based on the book from Peter Hennicke & Susanne Bodach "Energierevolution - Effizienzsteigerung und erneuerbare Energien als neue globale Herausforderungen" (Oekon Verlag 2010).
Presentation held on World Environment Day 2010 (2010-06-06) in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Presentation of Dr. Raymond Tan, DLSU, on "Sustainable Consumption and Sustainable Production" during the UP Manila Conference on Global Climate Change, October 22-23, 2009, Pearl Garden Hotel, Manila.
Energy efficiency and renewable energy modelling with ETSAP TIAM - challenges...IEA-ETSAP
The document discusses challenges, solutions, and opportunities for improving energy modeling with ETSAP-TIAM. Some key issues addressed include model errors, negative production values, outdated socioeconomic data, and counterintuitive results. Proposed solutions involve updating the model and data through version control, constraints, disaggregating traditional biomass, and revisiting assumptions. Overall the model requires ongoing maintenance to remain relevant for addressing important scientific questions around sustainable energy development.
The document summarizes key points from a presentation by the IPCC chairman on achieving sustainable development. It discusses the IPCC assessment process involving thousands of experts and reviewers. It outlines economic costs of climate change impacts and examples of risks like water scarcity and species extinction. The document emphasizes the urgent need for mitigation and provides targets and technologies to achieve stabilization. It also discusses perspectives on sustainable development, linking climate policies to development goals, and a campaign to provide solar energy access.
The presentation gives an insight into Chapter 3 of the Global Resources Outlook on the contribution of resource extraction and refining to different impacts, and how these resources are used by provisioning systems. It also goes into resource efficient buildings and how resource efficiency can reduce material use and GHG emissions using work on Indonesia as an example.
Opportunities for material efficiency and green building material choice in the construction of residential buildings in Indonesia. Outcome of a two-year project funded by the German government through the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit. Presentation given to the closing seminar of the project on 5.Feb.2024 in Jakarta. Material savings and low-carbon construction materials can lead to substantial reduction of #GHG emissions. Stakeholder dialogue was conducted to identifies opportunities, assess barriers, and derive policy recommendations.
Industriell økologi er et ungt fagfelt som søker å forstå hvordan mennesker forårsaker miljøkonsekvenser gjennom å ta i bruk naturressurser og avgi reststoffer som forurensning, og hvordan miljøkonsekvenser kan reduseres gjennom å forandre dette systemet. Industriell økologi baserer seg på systemanalyse og bevaring av materie og energi. Foredraget gi et innblikk i sentrale konsepter og virkelighetsbeskrivelsen som industriell økologi har utviklet. Så introduseres det noen eksempler på forskningsfunn, delvis basert på foredragsholderens egen forskning. Karbonfotspor er en måte å analysere produkters og personers bidrag til klimakrisen. Vi har nå en god forståelse for hvilke forbruksområder bidra hvor mye til klimagassutslipp, og ansvar til ulike befolkninger. Dynamiske inventarmodeller brukes til å modellere samfunnets materialbehov og vurdere muligheter å redusere det.
Utslippsreduksjon gjennom materialeffektivitet Edgar Hertwich
Presentasjon av en rapport fra FNs ressurspanel som undersøker muligheter å redusere klimagassutslipp fra bolig og bil gjennom materialeffektivitet og sirklær økonomi. Gitt på et webinar organisert av NTNU Bærekraft. Webinaret vil også publisere på Youtube. https://www.resourcepanel.org/reports/resource-efficiency-and-climate-change
Summary of IPCC AR5 report on climate change mitigationEdgar Hertwich
Presentation given to the Environment Directorate on occasion of the release of the report.
The video is avaliable at
http://www.miljodirektoratet.no/no/Nyheter/Nyheter/2014/Februar-2014/Lansering-av-IPCC-delrapport-3-13-april-Tiltak-og-virkemidler-for-a-redusere-klimaendringer-og-utslipp/
This document summarizes a study analyzing the carbon footprints of nations using a multiregional input-output model. The study found that a nation's carbon footprint increases with wealth but at a decreasing rate. It also found that the most important consumption categories contributing to carbon footprints vary by a nation's level of wealth. The analysis provides insight into the global patterns of carbon footprints and the underlying factors driving them.
Emerging Earth Observation methods for monitoring sustainable food productionCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Daniela Requena Suarez, Helmholtz GeoResearch Center Potsdam (GFZ) at "Side event 60th sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies - Sustainable Bites: Innovating Low Emission Food Systems One Country at a Time" on 13 June 2024
(Q)SAR Assessment Framework: Guidance for Assessing (Q)SAR Models and Predict...hannahthabet
The webinar provided an overview of the new OECD (Q)SAR Assessment Framework for evaluating the scientific validity of (Q)SAR models, predictions, and results from multiple predictions. The QAF provides assessment elements for existing principles for evaluating models, as well as new principles for evaluating predictions and results. In addition to the principles, assessment elements, and guidance for evaluating each element, the QAF includes a checklist for reporting assessments.
This new Framework provides regulators with a consistent and transparent approach for reviewing the use of (Q)SAR predictions in a regulatory context and increases the confidence to accept alternative methods for evaluating chemical hazards. The OECD worked closely together with the Istituto Superiore di Sanità (Italy) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), supported by a variety of international experts to develop a checklist of criteria and guidance for evaluating each criterion. The aim of the QAF is to help establish confidence in the use of (Q)SARs in evaluating chemical safety, and was designed to be applicable irrespective of the modelling technique used to build the model, the predicted endpoint, and the intended regulatory purpose.
The webinar provided an overview of the project and presented the main aspects of the framework for assessing models and results based on individual or multiple predictions.
The modification of an existing product or the formulation of a new product to fill a newly identified market niche or customer need are both examples of product development. This study generally developed and conducted the formulation of aramang baked products enriched with malunggay conducted by the researchers. Specifically, it answered the acceptability level in terms of taste, texture, flavor, odor, and color also the overall acceptability of enriched aramang baked products. The study used the frequency distribution for evaluators to determine the acceptability of enriched aramang baked products enriched with malunggay. As per sensory evaluation conducted by the researchers, it was proven that aramang baked products enriched with malunggay was acceptable in terms of Odor, Taste, Flavor, Color, and Texture. Based on the results of sensory evaluation of enriched aramang baked products proven that three (3) treatments were all highly acceptable in terms of variable Odor, Taste, Flavor, Color and Textures conducted by the researchers.
Monitor indicators of genetic diversity from space using Earth Observation dataSpatial Genetics
Genetic diversity within and among populations is essential for species persistence. While targets and indicators for genetic diversity are captured in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, assessing genetic diversity across many species at national and regional scales remains challenging. Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) need accessible tools for reliable and efficient monitoring at relevant scales. Here, we describe how Earth Observation satellites (EO) make essential contributions to enable, accelerate, and improve genetic diversity monitoring and preservation. Specifically, we introduce a workflow integrating EO into existing genetic diversity monitoring strategies and present a set of examples where EO data is or can be integrated to improve assessment, monitoring, and conservation. We describe how available EO data can be integrated in innovative ways to support calculation of the genetic diversity indicators of the GBF monitoring framework and to inform management and monitoring decisions, especially in areas with limited research infrastructure or access. We also describe novel, integrative approaches to improve the indicators that can be implemented with the coming generation of EO data, and new capabilities that will provide unprecedented detail to characterize the changes to Earth’s surface and their implications for biodiversity, on a global scale.
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To Help OSHA 10 trainees to pass their pre-test and post-test we have prepared set of 390 question and answers called OSHA 10 Answers in downloadable PDF format. The OSHA 10 Answers question bank is prepared by our in-house highly experienced safety professionals and trainers. The OSHA 10 Answers document consists of 390 MCQ type question and answers updated for year 2024 exams.
Trichogramma spp. is an efficient egg parasitoids that potentially assist to manage the insect-pests from the field condition by parasiting the host eggs. To mass culture this egg parasitoids effectively, we need to culture another stored grain pest- Rice Meal Moth (Corcyra Cephalonica). After rearing this pest, the eggs of Corcyra will carry the potential Trichogramma spp., which is an Hymenopteran Wasp. The detailed Methodologies of rearing both Corcyra Cephalonica and Trichogramma spp. have described on this ppt.
7. Green Energy Choices
The Benefits, Risks and Trade‐offs of Low‐Carbon Technologies for Electricity Production
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• Coal and gas with and
without CO2 capture and
storage (CCS),
• Photovoltaic power,
• Concentrated solar
power,
• Hydropower,
• Geothermal,
• Wind power.
Nine electricity
technologies
• Damage on ecosystems
• ecotoxicity,
• eutrophication,
• acidification…
• Damage on human
health
• particulate matter,
• human toxicity…
• Resource use
• iron, copper,
aluminium, cement,
• energy, water and land
Impact
categories
• Extraction of raw
materials,
• Fuel supply chain,
• Production of power
plants,
• Transportation
• Operation,
• Maintenance,
• Decommissioning.
Life cycle
perspective
Assessment Approach and Method