This document is a thesis submitted by Joshua Neale Phillips for the degree of MSc in Water, Energy and Environment at Liverpool John Moores University. The thesis examines community perceptions of renewable energy technologies in rural Pembrokeshire, Wales, looking specifically at how perceptions are affected by nearby solar and wind energy projects. The thesis provides background on energy issues, renewable technologies like solar and wind power, and the environmental impacts of renewable projects. It then describes the methodology, results and discussion of a survey conducted in Pembrokeshire towns on perceptions of nearby renewable projects, finding overall support for renewables but greater negativity towards wind energy due to impacts on wildlife, landscape, and noise.
Jack Oughton - A Layman's Guide To Nuclear Fusion v1.0Jack Oughton
A non scientific report on emerging renewable energy prospects, focusing on nuclear fusion and the benefits it has as an energy source. Contains relevent statistics and interviews with industry experts, including some explanations behind the science of fusion.
This document provides background information on sustainability, renewable energy, and wind energy in the UK and Wales. It discusses how sustainability rose to prominence following reports in the 1980s and 1990s. It also outlines reasons for the transition to renewable energy sources, such as fossil fuel depletion, pollution from fossil fuel emissions, and environmental impacts of climate change. The document then provides definitions of renewable energy and lists some key renewable energy types. It gives an overview of renewable energy development and targets in the UK. The remainder of the document appears to be an undergraduate dissertation that will examine perceptions of wind farms in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
This document provides details about Arian Mohamadi's personal project on creating a miniature hydroelectric power plant. The goals of the project are to spread awareness about hydroelectric power and encourage sustainable energy use. Arian will create a 3,800 word report and miniature model to demonstrate how hydroelectric power plants work. The project aligns with the global context of scientific and technical innovation. Arian developed guiding questions to stay on track to perfectly model the power plant and communicate findings effectively. Specifications for the miniature include an external power source to rotate the turbine, LED lights, and dual sockets to power the lights.
Problems of Well-being -Technological development brings drawbacks峥旭 张
If the "science and technology development is more good than harm" this sentence is in doubt, then we do not have this right, because of the disadvantages of the development of science and technology is real. The world science and technology development brings disadvantages throughout all aspects of our lives.
Laboratory-scale geochemical and geomechanical testing of near wellbore CO2 i...Global CCS Institute
To highlight the research and achievements of Australian researchers, the Global CCS Institute together with ANLEC R&D will hold a series of webinars throughout 2016 and 2017. Each webinar will highlight a specific ANLEC R&D research project and the relevant report found on the Institute’s website. This is the sixth webinar of the series and presented the results of chemical and mechanical changes that carbon dioxide (CO2) may have at a prospective storage complex in the Surat Basin, Queensland, Australia.
Earth Sciences and Chemical Engineering researchers at the University of Queensland have been investigating the effects of supercritical CO2 injection on reservoir properties in the near wellbore region as a result of geochemical reactions since 2011. The near wellbore area is critical for CO2 injection into deep geological formations as most of the resistance to flow occurs in this region. Any changes to the permeability can have significant economic impact in terms of well utilisation efficiency and compression costs. In the far field, away from the well, the affected reservoir is much larger and changes to permeability through blocking or enhancement have relatively low impact.
This webinar was presented by Prof Sue Golding and Dr Grant Dawson and will provide an overview of the findings of the research to assist understanding of the beneficial effects and commercial consequences of near wellbore injectivity enhancement as a result of geochemical reactions.
The document discusses the anthropocene era and issues caused by human reliance on fossil fuels. It notes that fossil fuel usage has changed the planet's atmosphere and temperature through greenhouse gas emissions. Toxins and plastic pollution are accumulating problems affecting oceans, land, and air. While technology has become integral to human life, fossil fuel usage has disadvantages like environmental pollution, health impacts, and non-renewability. The rising sea level and acid rain are effects of climate change caused by fossil fuel emissions.
This document is a thesis submitted by Joshua Neale Phillips for the degree of MSc in Water, Energy and Environment at Liverpool John Moores University. The thesis examines community perceptions of renewable energy technologies in rural Pembrokeshire, Wales, looking specifically at how perceptions are affected by nearby solar and wind energy projects. The thesis provides background on energy issues, renewable technologies like solar and wind power, and the environmental impacts of renewable projects. It then describes the methodology, results and discussion of a survey conducted in Pembrokeshire towns on perceptions of nearby renewable projects, finding overall support for renewables but greater negativity towards wind energy due to impacts on wildlife, landscape, and noise.
Jack Oughton - A Layman's Guide To Nuclear Fusion v1.0Jack Oughton
A non scientific report on emerging renewable energy prospects, focusing on nuclear fusion and the benefits it has as an energy source. Contains relevent statistics and interviews with industry experts, including some explanations behind the science of fusion.
This document provides background information on sustainability, renewable energy, and wind energy in the UK and Wales. It discusses how sustainability rose to prominence following reports in the 1980s and 1990s. It also outlines reasons for the transition to renewable energy sources, such as fossil fuel depletion, pollution from fossil fuel emissions, and environmental impacts of climate change. The document then provides definitions of renewable energy and lists some key renewable energy types. It gives an overview of renewable energy development and targets in the UK. The remainder of the document appears to be an undergraduate dissertation that will examine perceptions of wind farms in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
This document provides details about Arian Mohamadi's personal project on creating a miniature hydroelectric power plant. The goals of the project are to spread awareness about hydroelectric power and encourage sustainable energy use. Arian will create a 3,800 word report and miniature model to demonstrate how hydroelectric power plants work. The project aligns with the global context of scientific and technical innovation. Arian developed guiding questions to stay on track to perfectly model the power plant and communicate findings effectively. Specifications for the miniature include an external power source to rotate the turbine, LED lights, and dual sockets to power the lights.
Problems of Well-being -Technological development brings drawbacks峥旭 张
If the "science and technology development is more good than harm" this sentence is in doubt, then we do not have this right, because of the disadvantages of the development of science and technology is real. The world science and technology development brings disadvantages throughout all aspects of our lives.
Laboratory-scale geochemical and geomechanical testing of near wellbore CO2 i...Global CCS Institute
To highlight the research and achievements of Australian researchers, the Global CCS Institute together with ANLEC R&D will hold a series of webinars throughout 2016 and 2017. Each webinar will highlight a specific ANLEC R&D research project and the relevant report found on the Institute’s website. This is the sixth webinar of the series and presented the results of chemical and mechanical changes that carbon dioxide (CO2) may have at a prospective storage complex in the Surat Basin, Queensland, Australia.
Earth Sciences and Chemical Engineering researchers at the University of Queensland have been investigating the effects of supercritical CO2 injection on reservoir properties in the near wellbore region as a result of geochemical reactions since 2011. The near wellbore area is critical for CO2 injection into deep geological formations as most of the resistance to flow occurs in this region. Any changes to the permeability can have significant economic impact in terms of well utilisation efficiency and compression costs. In the far field, away from the well, the affected reservoir is much larger and changes to permeability through blocking or enhancement have relatively low impact.
This webinar was presented by Prof Sue Golding and Dr Grant Dawson and will provide an overview of the findings of the research to assist understanding of the beneficial effects and commercial consequences of near wellbore injectivity enhancement as a result of geochemical reactions.
The document discusses the anthropocene era and issues caused by human reliance on fossil fuels. It notes that fossil fuel usage has changed the planet's atmosphere and temperature through greenhouse gas emissions. Toxins and plastic pollution are accumulating problems affecting oceans, land, and air. While technology has become integral to human life, fossil fuel usage has disadvantages like environmental pollution, health impacts, and non-renewability. The rising sea level and acid rain are effects of climate change caused by fossil fuel emissions.
The document is a student project that discusses how human use of fossil fuels has changed the planet and accelerated the Anthropocene epoch. It notes that fossil fuel usage has increased greenhouse gases and pollution in the oceans, land, and air. Technology has also advanced to become intertwined with human nature. The project contains several chapters that discuss fossil fuels, their benefits and drawbacks, alternative energy sources, and how technology has evolved and impacted the world.
Humankind is responsible for massive fossil fuel usage, changing the climate and accumulating pollution in oceans, land, and air, while technology has become integrated into daily life. The document discusses how human activity has defined a new geological epoch known as the Anthropocene, characterized by the significant effects of climate change and ecosystem impacts from fossil fuel consumption and waste accumulation. Technology is now deeply ingrained in human existence.
Fossil fuels by students kasioum iand dritsouladdertili
The document discusses fossil fuels and renewable energy. It defines fossil fuels as being formed from the remains of ancient organisms over millions of years. The three main fossil fuels are coal, oil, and natural gas. While fossil fuels provided energy for the Industrial Revolution and modern technology, they are non-renewable and contribute to environmental problems like pollution and global warming. The document then introduces renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydropower as more sustainable alternatives that produce little waste and help the environment.
This document summarizes the key findings of the Energy Biographies research project, which used narrative interviews and multimodal methods to study how and why household energy use changes over people's lifetimes and within different communities. The research identified several overlooked influences on energy demand, including how lifecourse transitions are often incremental and shaped by wider social changes. It also found that communities can provide foundations for shared efforts to reduce energy use, but that policy timelines may clash with bottom-up initiatives. Additionally, the study revealed how energy infrastructure and practices are intertwined with people's identities and visions of a worthwhile life, and how these attachments can both enable and conflict with sustainable energy use.
Humankind is responsible for massive fossil fuel use that has changed the climate. Toxins and plastic pollution are accumulating problems affecting the environment, while technology is increasingly integral to modern life.
The document discusses several emerging and envisioned technologies including quantum computers, microbial oil, time machines, steam as an energy source, lab-grown meat, space shuttles, and commercial space stations. It also discusses technologies that are widely used today such as smartphones, remote controls, televisions, computers, antibiotics, pens/pencils, the telephone, internet, and electricity. The document examines the development and applications of these technologies.
This document presents the essential principles and fundamental concepts for energy education. It aims to outline key energy understandings needed to make informed energy decisions. The document was developed through a collaborative process involving multiple federal agencies and organizations. It identifies seven essential principles for energy literacy and supporting fundamental concepts for each principle. The principles and concepts are intended to provide direction for energy education across different subjects and age levels without being prescriptive. The overarching goal is to enhance energy literacy so that individuals and communities can make well-informed choices about energy issues.
The document discusses how humankind's massive use of fossil fuels has changed the global climate and increased atmospheric and ocean temperatures. Toxins and plastic pollution have accumulated in land, air, and oceans. The document argues that technology is becoming humanity's primary interface with the world, replacing nature. It calls for discussion on how fossil fuel use, pollution, and technology are impacting the planet.
The Sciencebook Trust 'Eyes in the Sky' Event 2012Pauline Rutter
This document describes the Sciencebook Trust (TST), a nonprofit organization that aims to encourage understanding of STEM topics related to climate change, sustainability, and innovation among young people. It does this through an online book at www.sciencebook.org.uk and engaging activities. TST collaborates with individuals, organizations, and young people to inspire the next generation. It uses an intergenerational and cross-sector model of engagement and communication to benefit a wide, inclusive network. The document provides examples of past events and contributions from scientists, educators, and students to the online book. It outlines plans to expand content and reach more young people through various youth organizations.
Fossil fuels, toxins, and technology impact modern life. Fossil fuels are non-renewable remains of ancient organisms that are formed over millions of years underground. While crucial to development, their use contributes to issues like pollution and climate change. Toxins in everyday products also endanger health and environment. Technology plays an integral but complex role, enhancing lives but potentially isolating users and straining resources. Managing these elements sustainably requires individual responsibility as well as coordinated global action.
This document discusses the importance of sustainable and contextually sensitive architecture, urban design, and communities. It notes that buildings account for over 40% of carbon emissions and discusses the need to design and operate greener, more energy efficient buildings. The document advocates for an approach that considers the physical, cultural, social and environmental contexts of a place. It highlights several example projects in the UK that showcase innovative and sustainable housing designs.
Keynote presentation by Professor Simon Haslett at the C-Change in GEES Event at the Macdonald Hotel, Manchester, 29th April 2010. Simon Haslett is Professor of Physical Geography and Director of the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching at the University of Wales, Newport.
This document outlines the course materials and assignments for an environmental science course (SCI 256). It includes weekly discussion questions, individual and team assignments, and a final exam guide. The assignments cover topics such as ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles, natural resources, energy, climate change, and sustainability. Students are asked to apply course concepts to analyze environmental issues and decisions in their own communities. The goal is for students to understand human impacts on the environment and approaches to environmental management and conservation.
This document discusses retrofitting traditional buildings to make them more sustainable and energy efficient. It explains that traditional buildings are major contributors to energy use and carbon emissions. Retrofitting building elements like walls, windows, and doors can significantly improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. Walls can be better insulated, and single-pane windows can be replaced with double or triple-pane windows to reduce heat loss. Retrofitting building elements is presented as an effective way to lower the environmental impact of existing buildings compared to new construction.
This is the first lecture for the module FN0449 Corporate Social Responsibility for Multi-Nationals. The module forms part of the MSc Business with International Management at Newcastle Business School
The document discusses a forum on solutions to climate change challenges in water, energy and waste management. It summarizes the speaker's presentation on the physical and economic impacts of climate change, which included:
1) Recapping the scientific evidence of climate change and projections of further global warming and its impacts.
2) Examples of observed impacts already occurring from higher temperatures, rising sea levels, and more extreme weather events.
3) Projections of how climate change could significantly affect many parts of the world through increased risks from heat waves, droughts, floods, and food insecurity if greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced.
4) The large contributions of Australia's economy to global greenhouse gas emissions and climate change
Chen Yantai: The Prizes and Pitfalls of Science & Technology Progress in Dev...STEPS Centre
This document discusses the prizes and pitfalls of science and technology progress in developing countries. It notes that countries like China and India have become significant players in high-tech production and global knowledge. However, most scientific journals are published in developed countries and English, limiting access. While developing countries now conduct similar cutting-edge research, they also still face challenges like public health and food security. The dominance of Western science risks losing indigenous research traditions. A new manifesto is suggested to encourage a balance between global and domestic research needs and to make international standards more inclusive of developing country research.
SCI 256 OUTLET Education for Service--sci256outlet.comyoungficton
This document outlines the contents of an entire online course in environmental science (SCI 256) offered through sci256outlet.com. It includes assignments, discussion questions, papers and guides for each of the 5 weeks in the course, as well as a final exam guide containing 50 multiple choice questions on various environmental science topics. The course appears to cover subjects like ecosystems, natural resources, pollution, climate change, and sustainability.
The document summarizes the Oxford Climate Forum: Autumn 2014 conference that took place on November 21st-22nd, 2014. The conference brought together students, professionals, academics and businesses to understand and take action on climate change. It featured keynote speakers and panel discussions on topics like food security, communication, transport, politics, business, outreach and policy. The goal of the conference was to empower and inspire attendees to take small actions to strengthen climate action, both individually and collectively, in the lead up to the 2015 Paris negotiations.
The document summarizes the Oxford Climate Forum: Autumn 2014 conference that took place on November 21st-22nd, 2014. The conference brought together students, professionals, academics and businesses to understand and take action on climate change. It featured keynote speakers and panel discussions on topics like food security, communication, transport, politics, business, outreach and policy. The goal of the conference was to stimulate discussion on climate change issues and inspire attendees to take small actions to strengthen climate action momentum leading up to the Paris climate negotiations in 2015.
Living in the Anthropocene: Science, Sustainability, and Societytewksjj
This document discusses the role of science in addressing sustainability challenges in the Anthropocene era. It argues that science needs to focus on systems and solutions, conduct research with societal partners, and ensure its findings are effectively communicated and applied to policy and business. The document proposes that Future Earth establish knowledge-action networks and a global boundary organization to facilitate co-designed, transdisciplinary research on issues like food, water, energy systems, cities, and the climate crisis. The goal would be to generate science, solutions, and services to achieve sustainability objectives like healthy ecosystems and equitable societies.
The document is a student project that discusses how human use of fossil fuels has changed the planet and accelerated the Anthropocene epoch. It notes that fossil fuel usage has increased greenhouse gases and pollution in the oceans, land, and air. Technology has also advanced to become intertwined with human nature. The project contains several chapters that discuss fossil fuels, their benefits and drawbacks, alternative energy sources, and how technology has evolved and impacted the world.
Humankind is responsible for massive fossil fuel usage, changing the climate and accumulating pollution in oceans, land, and air, while technology has become integrated into daily life. The document discusses how human activity has defined a new geological epoch known as the Anthropocene, characterized by the significant effects of climate change and ecosystem impacts from fossil fuel consumption and waste accumulation. Technology is now deeply ingrained in human existence.
Fossil fuels by students kasioum iand dritsouladdertili
The document discusses fossil fuels and renewable energy. It defines fossil fuels as being formed from the remains of ancient organisms over millions of years. The three main fossil fuels are coal, oil, and natural gas. While fossil fuels provided energy for the Industrial Revolution and modern technology, they are non-renewable and contribute to environmental problems like pollution and global warming. The document then introduces renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydropower as more sustainable alternatives that produce little waste and help the environment.
This document summarizes the key findings of the Energy Biographies research project, which used narrative interviews and multimodal methods to study how and why household energy use changes over people's lifetimes and within different communities. The research identified several overlooked influences on energy demand, including how lifecourse transitions are often incremental and shaped by wider social changes. It also found that communities can provide foundations for shared efforts to reduce energy use, but that policy timelines may clash with bottom-up initiatives. Additionally, the study revealed how energy infrastructure and practices are intertwined with people's identities and visions of a worthwhile life, and how these attachments can both enable and conflict with sustainable energy use.
Humankind is responsible for massive fossil fuel use that has changed the climate. Toxins and plastic pollution are accumulating problems affecting the environment, while technology is increasingly integral to modern life.
The document discusses several emerging and envisioned technologies including quantum computers, microbial oil, time machines, steam as an energy source, lab-grown meat, space shuttles, and commercial space stations. It also discusses technologies that are widely used today such as smartphones, remote controls, televisions, computers, antibiotics, pens/pencils, the telephone, internet, and electricity. The document examines the development and applications of these technologies.
This document presents the essential principles and fundamental concepts for energy education. It aims to outline key energy understandings needed to make informed energy decisions. The document was developed through a collaborative process involving multiple federal agencies and organizations. It identifies seven essential principles for energy literacy and supporting fundamental concepts for each principle. The principles and concepts are intended to provide direction for energy education across different subjects and age levels without being prescriptive. The overarching goal is to enhance energy literacy so that individuals and communities can make well-informed choices about energy issues.
The document discusses how humankind's massive use of fossil fuels has changed the global climate and increased atmospheric and ocean temperatures. Toxins and plastic pollution have accumulated in land, air, and oceans. The document argues that technology is becoming humanity's primary interface with the world, replacing nature. It calls for discussion on how fossil fuel use, pollution, and technology are impacting the planet.
The Sciencebook Trust 'Eyes in the Sky' Event 2012Pauline Rutter
This document describes the Sciencebook Trust (TST), a nonprofit organization that aims to encourage understanding of STEM topics related to climate change, sustainability, and innovation among young people. It does this through an online book at www.sciencebook.org.uk and engaging activities. TST collaborates with individuals, organizations, and young people to inspire the next generation. It uses an intergenerational and cross-sector model of engagement and communication to benefit a wide, inclusive network. The document provides examples of past events and contributions from scientists, educators, and students to the online book. It outlines plans to expand content and reach more young people through various youth organizations.
Fossil fuels, toxins, and technology impact modern life. Fossil fuels are non-renewable remains of ancient organisms that are formed over millions of years underground. While crucial to development, their use contributes to issues like pollution and climate change. Toxins in everyday products also endanger health and environment. Technology plays an integral but complex role, enhancing lives but potentially isolating users and straining resources. Managing these elements sustainably requires individual responsibility as well as coordinated global action.
This document discusses the importance of sustainable and contextually sensitive architecture, urban design, and communities. It notes that buildings account for over 40% of carbon emissions and discusses the need to design and operate greener, more energy efficient buildings. The document advocates for an approach that considers the physical, cultural, social and environmental contexts of a place. It highlights several example projects in the UK that showcase innovative and sustainable housing designs.
Keynote presentation by Professor Simon Haslett at the C-Change in GEES Event at the Macdonald Hotel, Manchester, 29th April 2010. Simon Haslett is Professor of Physical Geography and Director of the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching at the University of Wales, Newport.
This document outlines the course materials and assignments for an environmental science course (SCI 256). It includes weekly discussion questions, individual and team assignments, and a final exam guide. The assignments cover topics such as ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles, natural resources, energy, climate change, and sustainability. Students are asked to apply course concepts to analyze environmental issues and decisions in their own communities. The goal is for students to understand human impacts on the environment and approaches to environmental management and conservation.
This document discusses retrofitting traditional buildings to make them more sustainable and energy efficient. It explains that traditional buildings are major contributors to energy use and carbon emissions. Retrofitting building elements like walls, windows, and doors can significantly improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. Walls can be better insulated, and single-pane windows can be replaced with double or triple-pane windows to reduce heat loss. Retrofitting building elements is presented as an effective way to lower the environmental impact of existing buildings compared to new construction.
This is the first lecture for the module FN0449 Corporate Social Responsibility for Multi-Nationals. The module forms part of the MSc Business with International Management at Newcastle Business School
The document discusses a forum on solutions to climate change challenges in water, energy and waste management. It summarizes the speaker's presentation on the physical and economic impacts of climate change, which included:
1) Recapping the scientific evidence of climate change and projections of further global warming and its impacts.
2) Examples of observed impacts already occurring from higher temperatures, rising sea levels, and more extreme weather events.
3) Projections of how climate change could significantly affect many parts of the world through increased risks from heat waves, droughts, floods, and food insecurity if greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced.
4) The large contributions of Australia's economy to global greenhouse gas emissions and climate change
Chen Yantai: The Prizes and Pitfalls of Science & Technology Progress in Dev...STEPS Centre
This document discusses the prizes and pitfalls of science and technology progress in developing countries. It notes that countries like China and India have become significant players in high-tech production and global knowledge. However, most scientific journals are published in developed countries and English, limiting access. While developing countries now conduct similar cutting-edge research, they also still face challenges like public health and food security. The dominance of Western science risks losing indigenous research traditions. A new manifesto is suggested to encourage a balance between global and domestic research needs and to make international standards more inclusive of developing country research.
SCI 256 OUTLET Education for Service--sci256outlet.comyoungficton
This document outlines the contents of an entire online course in environmental science (SCI 256) offered through sci256outlet.com. It includes assignments, discussion questions, papers and guides for each of the 5 weeks in the course, as well as a final exam guide containing 50 multiple choice questions on various environmental science topics. The course appears to cover subjects like ecosystems, natural resources, pollution, climate change, and sustainability.
The document summarizes the Oxford Climate Forum: Autumn 2014 conference that took place on November 21st-22nd, 2014. The conference brought together students, professionals, academics and businesses to understand and take action on climate change. It featured keynote speakers and panel discussions on topics like food security, communication, transport, politics, business, outreach and policy. The goal of the conference was to empower and inspire attendees to take small actions to strengthen climate action, both individually and collectively, in the lead up to the 2015 Paris negotiations.
The document summarizes the Oxford Climate Forum: Autumn 2014 conference that took place on November 21st-22nd, 2014. The conference brought together students, professionals, academics and businesses to understand and take action on climate change. It featured keynote speakers and panel discussions on topics like food security, communication, transport, politics, business, outreach and policy. The goal of the conference was to stimulate discussion on climate change issues and inspire attendees to take small actions to strengthen climate action momentum leading up to the Paris climate negotiations in 2015.
Living in the Anthropocene: Science, Sustainability, and Societytewksjj
This document discusses the role of science in addressing sustainability challenges in the Anthropocene era. It argues that science needs to focus on systems and solutions, conduct research with societal partners, and ensure its findings are effectively communicated and applied to policy and business. The document proposes that Future Earth establish knowledge-action networks and a global boundary organization to facilitate co-designed, transdisciplinary research on issues like food, water, energy systems, cities, and the climate crisis. The goal would be to generate science, solutions, and services to achieve sustainability objectives like healthy ecosystems and equitable societies.
SCI 256 TUTOR Lessons in Excellence / sci256tutor.comkopiko53
This document outlines the contents of an environmental science course (SCI 256). It includes assignments, discussion questions, papers, and a final exam for each of the 5 weeks. The assignments cover topics like ecosystems, human impacts on biogeochemical cycles, natural resources, energy, climate change, environmental pollution, and sustainability. The final exam contains 40 multiple choice questions testing knowledge of these topics, including the scientific method, population growth, nutrient cycles, species extinction, and energy sources.
DRAFT document. Posted for discussion related to this piece on the Dot Earth blog: "On the Allure of Ostriches and New Paths in Climate Communication" http://nyti.ms/KiJmTD
Dr Brett Paris – The physical and economic impacts of climate variability NEXTDC
The document summarizes a presentation on the physical and economic impacts of climate change. It discusses the context of resurgent skepticism on climate change and recaps the scientific evidence of rising global temperatures supported by multiple independent records. It outlines projections for significant impacts including rising sea levels that threaten coastal areas, more extreme weather events, effects on global food security, and impacts in regions like Africa, Asia and Australia. It notes Australia's high per capita emissions and contribution to rising CO2 levels. It argues for strong mitigation efforts to transition to a low-carbon economy as a responsible approach and avoid severe economic and social consequences of unchecked climate change in the coming decades and centuries.
WWF report “La Generazione Cinese del Futuro - China’s Future GenerationWWF ITALIA
Il futuro della Cina può essere rinnovabile
Il report “La Generazione Cinese del Futuro – China’s Future Generation” è stato redatto dall’Energy Transition Research Institute (Entri) per il WWF e utilizza solidi modelli computerizzati che hanno simulato quattro diversi scenari basati sulla tecnologia attuale: scenario base, scenario ad alta efficienza, scenario ad alto tasso di rinnovabili, scenario misto a basso contenuto di carbonio. http://bit.ly/futurocina
The document summarizes an international conference called "Planet Under Pressure" that will focus on solutions to global environmental challenges. The conference will have over 2,500 participants from around the world and will include four days of sessions on topics like food security, cities, tipping points, and governance. It will be held in London in 2012 and aims to inform the Rio+20 conference and promote planetary stewardship.
Open access for researchers, policy makers and research managersIryna Kuchma
Presented at Open Access: Maximising Research Impact, April 23 2009, New Bulgarian University Library, Sofia. Open access for researchers: enlarged audience, citation impact, tenure and promotion. Open access for policy makers and research managers:
new tools to manage a university’s image and impact. How to maximize the visibility of research publications, improve the impact and influence of the work, disseminate the results of the research, showcase the quality of the research in the Universities and research institutions, better measure and manage the research in the institution, collect and curate the digital outputs, generate new knowledge from existing findings, enable and encourage collaboration, bring savings to the higher education sector and better return on investment. What are the key functions for research libraries?
FACTORIA 4.7 - Ibero-American Platform On Education For Sustainable Development ESD UNU-IAS
FACTORIA 4.7 - Ibero-American Platform On Education For Sustainable Development
Samuel Fernández Diekert (RCE Basque Country - Navarre)
Europe Regional Meeting 2023
12-14 September 2023
Proyecto Boost - Promoting Environmental Education For Sustainability in the ...ESD UNU-IAS
Proyecto Boost - Promoting Environmental Education For Sustainability in the Basque Country
Mikel Ballesteros Garcia (Basque Department of Economic Development, Sustainability and Environment)
Europe Regional Meeting 2023
12-14 September 2023
RCE South PL is a regional partnership in Southern Poland consisting of 66 partners from 17 NGOs, 13 schools, 12 public administration offices, 11 companies, and 9 universities. The partnership aims to support education for sustainable development in the region by translating global sustainability goals into local actions while considering national strategies. It serves as a practical model that brings together universities, industry, government, civil society, and the natural environment to find feasible, anticipatory, and resilient solutions on multi-stakeholder, multi-sectoral, and multi-task platforms.
The Role of the Human Dimension in Promoting Education for Sustainable Develo...ESD UNU-IAS
The Role of the Human Dimension in Promoting Education for Sustainable Development at the Regional Level
Jana Dlouha (RCE Czechia)
Europe Regional Meeting 2023
12-14 September 2023
This document discusses a professorship on "Pedagogy for democratic and sustainable societies" established by NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences. The professorship is led by Jose Middendorp and works with various stakeholder groups on common themes. Pedagogy is seen as key to managing transitions toward sustainability. The professorship intends to participate in an upcoming education conference on "Education in an age of uncertainty" and is seeking interested Regional Centres of Expertise to collaborate.
How Can We Support Education Professionals in (Re)Designing Education for Sus...ESD UNU-IAS
Educators can support education professionals in redesigning education for sustainable development by designing transformative learning environments that focus on sustainable development goals, celebrate current successes, and define additional goals to develop the region. They can also focus on goals for personal and professional development of students and teachers and stimulate a continuous dialogue across departments to discuss innovative ideas, objectives, difficulties and provide inspiration and support.
Monitoring and Evaluating Education for Sustainable DevelopmentESD UNU-IAS
Monitoring and Evaluating Education for Sustainable Development
Rehema White & Betsy King (RCE Scotland)
Europe Regional Meeting 2023
12-14 September 2023
Role of Youth in Climate Action: Creating a Multistakeholdership in JapanESD UNU-IAS
Role of Youth in Climate Action: Creating a Multistakeholdership in Japan
Mana Saza (Director, SWiTCH)
RCE Youth Webinar: Igniting Changes for a Sustainable World - Embracing Intersectionality in Sustainability and Local Community Actions
10 August 2023
Intersectional Approach to Uplift the VulnerableESD UNU-IAS
Intersectional Approach to Uplift the Vulnerable
Angel Marie Ysik (Philippines Campaigner, Environmental Justice Foundation)
RCE Youth Webinar: Igniting Changes for a Sustainable World - Embracing Intersectionality in Sustainability and Local Community Actions
10 August 2023
Stakeholder Identification in Net Zero InitiativesESD UNU-IAS
"Stakeholder Identification in Net Zero Initiatives", presented by Dr. Shengru Li and Mr. Jerome Silla (UNU-IAS) at the 2022 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme, 5 December, 2022.
This document provides an overview of Result Based Project Design and Management (RBM). RBM is a project management strategy used by the UN to ensure activities contribute to desired results. It measures actual changes rather than just outputs, and includes all stakeholders. The RBM cycle includes setting a vision based on data, defining a results framework with inputs, activities, outputs and outcomes, and planning monitoring with indicators, targets and verification. The document provides examples of an RBM results framework and steps for applying RBM to project design, including identifying issues, developing the framework, and monitoring planning.
Zeroing MY Foodprint - Transitioning the Carbon Loop of Food Waste to Net ZeroESD UNU-IAS
Group Presentation - 2022 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme
16 December, 2022
Zeroing MY Foodprint - Transitioning the Carbon Loop of Food Waste to Net Zero
Presented by:
Ajay Thapa
Truong Thao Sam
Rhadit Kurnia Asyuri
Alokita Jha
Arshia Fathima
Group Presentation - 2022 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme
16 December, 2022
Towards Jakarta Net Zero by 2050
Presented by:
Arushi Verma
Emmy Rusadi
Janejira Limawiratchaphong
Lê Công Anh
Presentation by Julie Topoleski, CBO’s Director of Labor, Income Security, and Long-Term Analysis, at the 16th Annual Meeting of the OECD Working Party of Parliamentary Budget Officials and Independent Fiscal Institutions.
FT author
Amanda Chu
US Energy Reporter
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June 20 2024
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Nearly 80 million people were under alerts in the US north-east and midwest yesterday as temperatures in some municipalities reached record highs in a test to the country’s rickety power grid.
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Today’s Energy Source dives into the latest Statistical Review of World Energy, the industry’s annual stocktake of global energy consumption. The report was published for more than 70 years by BP before it was passed over to the Energy Institute last year. The oil major remains a contributor.
Data Drill looks at a new analysis from the World Bank showing gas flaring is at a four-year high.
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New report offers sobering view of the energy transition
Every year the Statistical Review of World Energy offers a behemoth of data on the state of the global energy market. This year’s findings highlight the world’s insatiable demand for energy and the need to speed up the pace of decarbonisation.
Here are our four main takeaways from this year’s report:
Fossil fuel consumption — and emissions — are at record highs
Countries burnt record amounts of oil and coal last year, sending global fossil fuel consumption and emissions to all-time highs, the Energy Institute reported. Oil demand grew 2.6 per cent, surpassing 100mn barrels per day for the first time.
Meanwhile, the share of fossil fuels in the energy mix declined slightly by half a percentage point, but still made up more than 81 per cent of consumption.
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28. “Plural of anecdote is not data”
Narrative & storytelling
have a bad reputation
in science
Photo: Koitzsch, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Text: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4183170/
29. “Persuasive instead of logical-scientific”
Photo: Koitzsch, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Narrative & storytelling
have a bad reputation
in science
30. Non-experts get majority of scientific
information from mass media —
where storytelling wins
Photo: Iain Watson, CC BY 2.0
Stories engage
and build
comprehension
50. Make complex ideas easier to understand
Focus on pressing global issues
Create partnerships with key media outlets
Syndicate content via Creative Commons
Share diverse types of content (videos, articles, photo essays)
Publish content in English and Japanese
Be positive and friendly
Inspire learning and change
Showcase and connect the work of UNU researchers
Be a credible, objective voicePresent solutions to global challenges
61. Short articles
increase reach
and awareness
of publications
Co-benefits analysis on climate change and environmental effects of wind-power:
A case study from Xinjiang, China
Zhixiao Ma a,d
, Bing Xue a,*, Yong Geng a
, Wanxia Ren a
, Tsuyoshi Fujita b
, Zilong Zhang c
,
Jose A. Puppim de Oliveira e
, David A. Jacques f
, Fengming Xi a
a
Key Lab of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China
b
National Institute for Environmental Studies, 16-2 Onogawa, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8506, Japan
c
Research Center for Circular Economy of Western China, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
d
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
e
Institute of Advanced Studies, United Nations University, Yokohama 220-8502, Japan
f
Energy Research Institute, School of Process, Environmental & Materials Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
a r t i c l e i n f o
Article history:
Received 28 August 2012
Accepted 20 January 2013
Available online 16 February 2013
Keywords:
Co-benefit
Climate change
Wind power
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
a b s t r a c t
The combustion of fossil fuel contributes to not only global warming but also the emissions of air pol-
lutants. In China, the rapid growth of energy consumption leads to a large quantity of greenhouse gas
(GHG) and air pollutant emissions. Although many measures have been proposed by the local govern-
ments to mitigate the GHG emissions and improve air quality, limited economic resources slow the
efforts of the local government to implement measures to control both types of emissions. The co-
benefits approach can use resources efficiently to solve multiple environmental problems. In this
study, we first calculated the CO2 and air pollutants (SO2, NOx and PM2.5) emissions in Xinjiang Uygur
Autonomous Region. Then, the co-benefits of wind power, including mitigation of CO2 and air pollutants
(SO2, NOx and PM2.5) emissions and water savings, were assessed and quantified in the Xinjiang Uygur
Autonomous Region. The results demonstrate that, during the 11th five-year period (2006e2010),
emissions mitigation by wind power accounted for 4.88% (1065 Â 104
t) of CO2, 4.31% (4.38 Â 104
t)
of SO2, 8.23% (3.41 Â 104
t) of NOx and 4.23% (0.32 Â 104
t) of PM2.5 emission by the thermal power
sector. The total economic co-benefits of wind power accounted for 0.46% (1.38 billion 2009US$) of the
GDP of Xinjiang during 2006e2010.
Ó 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
1. Introduction
The fourth IPCC assessment report has noted that it is very likely
(>90% probability) that global warming is related to the increasing
anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon di-
oxide (CO2) over the past 50 years [1]. The Kyoto Protocol was an
important step toward the mitigation of climate change. However,
broader participation and deeper cuts in greenhouse gas emissions
are essential for any post-Kyoto agreement to ensure significant
effect [2]. Particularly important are the prospects for curbing
Given China’s size and reliance on fossil fuels for energy, the
country’s high carbon emissions have become an important issue
both domestically and internationally. The rapid development of
China’s economy has been accompanied by a sharp increase in
energy consumption, and China’s coal-dominated fuel portfolio
appears difficult to change in the short term [3,4]. China’s energy
system relies heavily on fossil fuels and, because of the tremendous
growth of demand since 2007; it has become the largest emitter of
CO2 in the world [5]. Therefore, the reduction of CO2 emissions has
become one of the most important long-term policies for China. In
Contents lists available at SciVerse ScienceDirect
Renewable Energy
journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/renene
77. Clear, engaging titles are important
Detecting Urban Expansion and Land Tenure
Security Assessment: The Case of Bahir Dar and
Debre Markos Peri-Urban Areas of Ethiopia.
What Ethiopian Farmers and Satellites
Teach Us About Sustainable Urban Development
82. We want to contribute to our field
AND
We want to make an impact
AND
We need to communicate beyond our peers
83. BUT
A forest of researchers; a sea of publications
Universities, institutes and govt. agencies
need to maintain trust and relevance
Others could be speaking for you
84. BUT
Need to connect a non-expert audience to
your research
Communicating complex research is hard
85. THEREFORE
Find the stories in your research
Connect your research to other timely stories
Look to diverse platforms to share your story
86. “All of us want stories. We just weave
different ones from scientific information.”