Practice Path And Empirical Evidence Of “Lucid Waters And Lush Mountains Are Invaluable Assets” Concept In Changshan Archipelago, Northern Yellow Sea, China,
2024
School of Geography, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116029, China; Institute of Marine Sustainable Development, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116029, China
Practice Path And Empirical Evidence Of “Lucid Waters And Lush Mountains Are Invaluable Assets” Concept In Changshan Archipelago, Northern Yellow Sea, China, Hui Wang, Sirui Chen, Rina Wu
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
Against the backdrop of the in-depth integration of China’s “maritime power” strategy, the “dual-carbon” goals and the concept that “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets” (hereinafter referred to as the two mountains concept), the Changshan Archipelago, as the only border island group in China and the largest island group in the northern Yellow Sea, have the dual attributes of an ecological barrier and an economic carrier. It is an ideal sample for exploring the transformation of the two mountains concept on islands. This study elaborates on its strategic positioning in safeguarding national maritime frontier security, maintaining the northern …
Atmospheric Water Resources Utilization: Technology, Applications, And Ecological Economic Benefits,
2024
State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; Key Laboratory of Ecological Protection and High-quality Development of the Upstream of Yellow River, Ministry of Water Resources, Xining 810016, China
Atmospheric Water Resources Utilization: Technology, Applications, And Ecological Economic Benefits, Min Chen, Tiejian Li, Yuefei Huang, Guoxin Chen
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
Water resources are important elements for maintaining ecological balance and ensuring biodiversity, which are also the basic resources for the development of agriculture, industry, and services. It is of great significance to alleviate the shortage of water resources and reduce drought losses in western China by using low-frequency and intense sonic rain enhancement technology to actively utilize abundant atmospheric water resources and increase regional precipitation. This study introduces the principle of low-frequency and intense sonic rain enhancement technology using acoustic cloud water resources, and analyzes its rain enhancement effect and ecological and economic benefits by taking the acoustic rain enhancement …
Learning From “Nature-Based Solutions” To Promote Optimal Management Of Integrated Ecological Conservation And Restoration In Qinghai-Xizang Plateau,
2024
Key Laboratory of Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation, Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Center/ Land Science and Technology Innovation Center, Ministry of Natural Resources, Beijing 100035, China
Learning From “Nature-Based Solutions” To Promote Optimal Management Of Integrated Ecological Conservation And Restoration In Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, Jun Wang, Bojie Fu, Xiao Zhang, Yanxu Liu, Wenwu Zhao
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
The Qinghai-Xizang Plateau plays an important role as an ecological security barrier for China and the world, where the ecological environment has generally improved in recent years. Nevertheless, the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau still faces management challenges in dealing with the three relationships, namely, key problems and coordinated governance, natural recovery and artificial restoration, and high-quality development and high-level protection. This study proposes the application of “Nature-based Solutions” for adaptive management, including the implementation of ecological protection and restoration planning based on the “three-scale framework”, the ecological protection and restoration projects adaptation management under climate change and human disturbance based on quantitative …
Changshu National Agro-Ecosystem Observation And Research Station, Chinese Academy Of Sciences,
2024
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Changshu National Agro-Ecosystem Observation And Research Station, Chinese Academy Of Sciences, Institute Of Soil Science, Chinese Academy Of Sciences
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
No abstract provided.
Implementing Interdisciplinary Sustainability Education With The Food-Energy-Water (Few) Nexus,
2024
University of Northern Colorado
Implementing Interdisciplinary Sustainability Education With The Food-Energy-Water (Few) Nexus, Chelsie Romulo, Bhawani Venkataraman, Susan Caplow, Shamili Ajgaonkar, Craig R. Allen, Aavudai Anandhi, Steven W. Anderson, Caterina Belle Azzarello, Katja Brundiers, Eunice Blavascunas, Jenny M. Dauer, Daniel L. Druckenbrod, Ennea Fairchild, Lydia R. Horne, Kyungsun Lee, Marizvkuru Mwale, John Mischler, Emily Pappo, Nirav S. Patel, Nicole D. Sintov, Carla S. Ramsdell, Shirley G. Vincent
GGS Faculty Publications
Growth in the green jobs sector has increased demand for college graduates who are prepared to enter the workforce with interdisciplinary sustainability skills. Simultaneously, scholarly calls for interdisciplinary collaboration in the service of addressing the societal challenges of enhancing resilience and sustainability have also increased in recent years. However, developing, executing, and assessing interdisciplinary content and skills at the post-secondary level has been challenging. The objective of this paper is to offer the Food-Energy-Water (FEW) Nexus as a powerful way to achieve sustainability competencies and matriculate graduates who will be equipped to facilitate the transformation of the global society by …
Stakeholders’ Influence Of Voluntary Sustainability Reporting On Corporate Financial Performance,
2024
Walden University
Stakeholders’ Influence Of Voluntary Sustainability Reporting On Corporate Financial Performance, Delores Adams
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This study explores the relationship between voluntary sustainability reporting and corporate financial performance, focusing on the influence of stakeholders on sustainability initiatives. The research uses legitimacy and stakeholder theories, drawing from signaling and institutional theories, to examine the impact of sustainability initiatives on financial results. The analysis was conducted on United States aerospace and defense companies listed in the Fortune 500, and Bloomberg’s ESG database. The independent variables included GRI-2019 – GRI-2022, stakeholders influence “STAKE,” firm size, and growth. The dependent variables were return on assets and Tobin’s Q. Return on investment was used as the moderating and mediating variable. …
Food Waste And Composting In Georgetown County,
2024
Coastal Carolina University
Food Waste And Composting In Georgetown County, Kendal Mackison
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
No abstract provided.
Chief Sustainability Officer’S Role Centrality And Corporate Sustainability Performance,
2024
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Chief Sustainability Officer’S Role Centrality And Corporate Sustainability Performance, Taiwo Abraham, Gabriel Owusu, Xuan Wang
Management Faculty Publications
Corporate Sustainability Performance (CSP) has gained substantial attention as firms recognize its potential impact on competitive advantage. In response, there has been a significant increase in the appointment of Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) tasked with managing sustainability performance and integrating systemic sustainability initiatives for business growth. In this research, we draw upon upper echelon theory and social network theory to argue that merely having a CSO does not enhance CSP. However, the centrality of CSO within organizational networks significantly augments CSP. Further, leveraging literature from institutional theory and stakeholder theory, we provide a fresh perspective on how organizations should approach …
Influence Of The Moisture On Fumes Derived From The Anfo Detonation,
2024
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management, AGH University of Krakow, al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Kraków, Poland
Influence Of The Moisture On Fumes Derived From The Anfo Detonation, Andrzej Biessikirski, Mateusz Pytlik, Michał Dworzak, Michał Twardosz, Mariusz Wądrzyk, Rafał Janus
Journal of Sustainable Mining
ANFO is one of the most commonly used explosives in open-pit mining, usually produced by mixing systems on the blast site. One of the problems usually not considered is the moisture”s influence on the stored ammonium nitrate(V). The influence of moisture on fumes and the detonation process has been investigated by placing ammonium nitrate(V) prills in the climatic chamber. In the investigation, the influence was evaluated for ANFO samples which were produced based on the two types of fuel oils. It was concluded that the 3.0% moisture level resulted in the lowest NOx content in both case studies. Further increased …
A Comparative Analysis Of Openet For Evaluating Evapotranspiration In California Almond Orchards,
2024
USDA ARS Sustainable Agricultural Water Systems
A Comparative Analysis Of Openet For Evaluating Evapotranspiration In California Almond Orchards, Kyle Knipper, Martha Anderson, Nicholas Bambach, Forrest Melton, Zac Ellis, Yun Yang, John Volk, Andrew J. Mcelrone, William Kustas, Matthew Roby, Will Carrara, Sebastian Castro, Ayse Kilic, Joshua B. Fisher, Anderson Ruhoff, Gabriel B. Senay, Charles Morton, Sebastian Saa, Richard G. Allen
Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research
The almond industry in California faces water management challenges that are being exacerbated by droughts, climate change, and groundwater sustainability legislation. The Tree-crop Remote sensing of Evapotranspiration eXperiment (T-REX) aims to explore opportunities to improve precision irrigation management for woody perennial cropping systems. Almond orchards in the California Central Valley were equipped with eddy covariance flux measurements to evaluate satellite remote sensing-based evapotranspiration (RSET) models. OpenET provides high-resolution (30-m spatial and daily temporal) RSET data, synthesizing decades of research for practical water management. This study provides an evaluation of OpenET performance at six almond sites covering a large range in …
Enhancing Water Sustainability In North Africa: Literature Review And Synthesis Of Current Knowledge Gaps In Sudan,
2024
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Enhancing Water Sustainability In North Africa: Literature Review And Synthesis Of Current Knowledge Gaps In Sudan, Osman M. A. Adam, Aaron R. Mittelstet, Derek M. Heeren, Troy E. Gilmore
Department of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering: Presentations and White Papers
This study delves into the critical role of groundwater in addressing global water challenges, with a focus on the Nubian Sandstone Aquifer System (NSAS) in North Africa. Groundwater constitutes a source of potable water, irrigation, and industrial use, especially in arid regions where surface water is limited. We analyzed the status of water quantity, withdrawals, recharge, and geological characteristics in the NSAS, specifically in Sudan, Egypt, Libya, and Chad. Though the NSAS is largely an untapped resource, we evaluated various scenarios to determine the quantity of cropland that can be sustainably irrigated. The NSAS is located in an arid region, …
Examining The Progress In Additive Manufacturing In Supporting Lean, Green And Sustainable Manufacturing: A Systematic Review,
2024
University of Kentucky
Examining The Progress In Additive Manufacturing In Supporting Lean, Green And Sustainable Manufacturing: A Systematic Review, Catherine Maware, Rumbidzai Muvunzi, Tinotenda Machingura, Ilesanmi Daniyan
Institute for Sustainable Manufacturing Faculty Publications
The quest for waste reduction and the development of manufacturing processes that meet the economic, social and environmental requirements necessitate this study. Additive manufacturing is an emerging digital technology that can be used to seamlessly develop a product through material deposition in layers. The study aims to investigate the progress made in the development of additive manufacturing to support lean, green and sustainable manufacturing. The study employs a systematic literature review approach, specifically the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). A total of 158 articles identified from different academic databases that detailed empirical, conceptual and theoretical findings …
Can Corporate Sustainability Performance (Csp) Overcome Indonesia's Corporate Debt Problems?,
2024
Sekolah Tinggi Manajemen PPM, Indonesia
Can Corporate Sustainability Performance (Csp) Overcome Indonesia's Corporate Debt Problems?, Johnson Ferry Febrian, Nora Sri Hendriyeni
Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan Indonesia
Based on IMF publications (2022), Indonesian companies have a risky debt level that may cause bankruptcy, so companies are required to make leverage adjustments to return the debt to its optimal level. In recent years, corporate sustainability performance (CSP) practices have been proven to improve performance and overcome financial problems such as debt by integrating sustainability aspects into business processes. Based on stakeholder theory and trade-off theory, this study aims to examine the effect of CSP on leverage adjustment and the role of competitive advantage, equity mispricing, profitability, and firm size in moderating this relationship. This study used a sample …
Table Of Contents,
2024
China Coal Technology and Engineering Group (CCTEG)
Factors Influencing The Productivity And Technology Optimization Of Horizontal Wells For Moderately Deep Coalbed Methane In The Northern Zhengzhuang Block,
2024
Huabei Oilfield Shanxi Coalbed Methane Exploration and Development Branch of PetroChina, Changzhi 046000, China
Factors Influencing The Productivity And Technology Optimization Of Horizontal Wells For Moderately Deep Coalbed Methane In The Northern Zhengzhuang Block, Zhang Cong, Li Kexin, Jia Huimin, Zhang Wuchang, Yang Ruiqiang, Li Jun, Wang Qi, Hou Weiming
Coal Geology & Exploration
[Objective] Hydraulic fracturing of vertical wells was adopted during the early production of moderately deep coalbed methane (CBM) of the northern Zhengzhuang block in the Qinshui Basin, generally yielding low productivity and inefficiency. In contrast, single-casing fracturing of horizontal wells has increased the single-well production to 10‒50 times that of vertical wells, establishing horizontal wells as the dominant development well type. However, the horizontal wells differ greatly in CBM production. This study aims to determine the factors influencing the productivity of horizontal wells using staged fracturing for moderately deep CBM in the northern Zhengzhuang block and improve the production performance. …
Characteristics Of The Pore And Seepage System Of Deep Coalbed Methane In The Baijiahai Uplift, Junggar Basin, Xinjiang,
2024
Research Institute of Exploration and Development, PetroChina Xinjiang Oilfield Company, Karamay 834000, China
Characteristics Of The Pore And Seepage System Of Deep Coalbed Methane In The Baijiahai Uplift, Junggar Basin, Xinjiang, Chen Heqing, Yang Zhaobiao, Li Daoqing, Xu Miaomiao, Liang Yuhui, Liu Changqing, Wang Yuqiang
Coal Geology & Exploration
[Objective] Xinjiang boasts abundant deep coalbed methane (CBM) resources, with Jurassic coal seams in the Baijiahai uplift of the Junggar Basin identified as a favorable target area for deep CBM exploration and exploitation. The pore and seepage system of deep CBM directly determines its recoverability. [Methods] Based on appraisal well Caimei 2-004H drilled the most recently in the Xinjiang oilfield in 2023, this study investigated in detail the pore and seepage system of coals in the Jurassic Xishanyao Formation in the Baijiahai uplift using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observations, mercury injection capillary pressure (MICP), low-temperature liquid nitrogen adsorption, and carbon …
Impacts Of Observation Line Layout Morphology And Survey Point Missing On The Inversion Of Predicted Parameters Of Mining Subsidence,
2024
School of Geomatics, Anhui University of Sciences and Technology, Huainan 232001, China; Key Laboratory of Safe and Effective Coal Mining Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Sciences and Technology, Huainan 232001, China
Impacts Of Observation Line Layout Morphology And Survey Point Missing On The Inversion Of Predicted Parameters Of Mining Subsidence, Guo Qingbiao, Yu Qing, Zheng Meinan, Luo Jin
Coal Geology & Exploration
[Objective] Accurate prediction parameters for mining subsidence are important basis for full cycle green coal mining, while inversion based on the subsidence data of observation lines serves as the main method to obtain these parameters. [Methods] To quantitatively analyze the impacts of the observation line layout morphology and survey point missing on the inversion of prediction parameters for mining subsidence, this study developed a probability integral model-based inversion method for these parameters using the chimpanzee optimization algorithm (ChOA). Using this method combined with digital simulation experiments, this study predicted subsidence parameters under six observation line morphologies and survey point missing …
Fracturing Evolutionary Law And Energy Utilization Efficiency Of Green Sandstones Under Different Loading Rates,
2024
School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China; Engineering Research Center for Mine and Municipal Solid Waste Recycling, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
Fracturing Evolutionary Law And Energy Utilization Efficiency Of Green Sandstones Under Different Loading Rates, Zhao Huanshuai, Pan Yongtai, Qiao Xin, Wang Xingyu, Yu Chao, Huang Jiacheng
Coal Geology & Exploration
[Objective] This study aims to explore the fracturing evolutionary laws and energy utilization efficiency of rocks under different loading rates is a pressing issue in the field of rock fragmentation and processing. [Methods] To this end, the microscopic parameters of green sandstones were calibrated based on laboratory tests, followed by the identification of relationships between the macro- and microscopic mechanical responses of the sandstones. Using Particle Flow Code (PFC), this study investigated the stress-strain curves and stress chain distribution of green sandstones under different loading rates. Then, based on the fracturing and crack characteristics, this study analyzed the fracturing evolutionary …
Hydrochemical Characteristics And Genetic Mechanism Of Geothermal Water In The Wandong Geothermal Area Along The Moxi Fault In Western Sichuan,
2024
Faculty of Geosciences and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 611756, China; State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironmental Protection, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
Hydrochemical Characteristics And Genetic Mechanism Of Geothermal Water In The Wandong Geothermal Area Along The Moxi Fault In Western Sichuan, Huang Xun, Zhang Yunhui, Li Xiao, Lyu Guosen, Guo Hongyang
Coal Geology & Exploration
[Objective] Geothermal energy exploitation is identified as a vital way to achieve the goals of peak carbon dioxide emissions and carbon neutrality. The Moxi fault, located in the southern segment of the Xianshuihe fault zone in western Sichuan, boasts abundant geothermal resources, serving as a significant area for subsequent geothermal energy exploitation. [Methods] This study investigated the hydrogeochemistry of the Wandong geothermal area along the Moxi fault, analyzed the water-rock interaction process in the area based on the hydrochemical correlation, and calculated the reservoir temperatures and the mixing ratios of cold and hot water using geothermometers and the silica-enthalpy mixing …
Experimental Study On The Mechanics And Deformation Failure Characteristics Of Multi-Source Coal-Based Solid Waste Cemented Backfill,
2024
Key Laboratory of Safe and Effective Coal Mining Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan 232001, China; Institute of Energy, Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center, Hefei 230031, China; School of Mining Engineering, Anhui University of Science & Technology, Huainan 232001, China
Experimental Study On The Mechanics And Deformation Failure Characteristics Of Multi-Source Coal-Based Solid Waste Cemented Backfill, Yang Ke, Zhang Jiqiang, He Xiang, Wei Zhen, Zhao Xinyuan
Coal Geology & Exploration
[Objective] In order to study the mechanical properties and deformation failure laws of multi-source coal-based solid waste cemented backfill (CBSWCB), the uniaxial compression, acoustic emission response and microstructure test experiments were carried out with 5 types of typical coal-based waste. [Methods] The factors influencing the uniaxial compressive strength of CBSWCB, as well as their interaction, were analyzed, and a four-dimensional spatial visualization model of the factors influencing the compressive strength based on their interactions was established. Besides, the mechanical evolution characteristics and macroscopic deformation failure laws under uniaxial compression conditions were elaborated by referring to the acoustic emission and microstructure …
