The geothermal resources in China are primarily found in its sedimentary basins,particularly in the large basins located in eastern China,which hold significant potential for geothermal energy development.The Songliao...The geothermal resources in China are primarily found in its sedimentary basins,particularly in the large basins located in eastern China,which hold significant potential for geothermal energy development.The Songliao,North China,and Zhangzhou basins are of special interest due to their considerable exploration depths,extensive development history,and high levels of research activity.This study focuses on the three basins to analyze their thermal reservoir characteristics in eastern China.Between 2017 and 2023,the research team carried out a comprehensive analysis involving deep boreholes that exceeded 4000 m in depth within these three basins.They meticulously created detailed physical profiles that captured essential characteristics such as porosity,permeability,and thermal properties,reaching down to the basement of each basin.The findings indicated that variations in thermal conductivity within shallow geotechnical layers significantly influence the redistribution of deep thermal energy in the upper layers of the earth.Furthermore,differences in physical properties notably affect heat transport processes.The research proposes distinct heat models tailored for each basin:For the Songliao Basin,a low-permeability model with homogeneous thermal properties is constructed;for the North China Basin,high permeability and thermal conductivity layers are highlighted;and a fracture network controlling water and heat is presented in the Zhangzhou Basin.To elucidate the thermal structure of these basins,the Curie surface and Moho surface were analyzed.The shallow Curie surface indicates ongoing intense thermal activity stemming from crustal heat sources,while a shallow Moho surface signifies historical vigorous mantle thermal activity associated with mantle source heat production.Furthermore,the research evaluates the geothermal resources and the potential for carbon emission reduction in these basins.Total volume of exploitable geothermal fluid is estimated to be 76.9×10^(9) m^(3)/a,corresponding to an annual renewable geothermal energy 1.47×10^(16)k J.The implementation of geothermal energy could lead to a reduction in annual CO_(2)emissions by nearly 2×10^(9) t,which constitutes about 17.4%of China’s national carbon emissions in 2022.This estimation provides invaluable theoretical insights and data support for geothermal exploration and sustainable development in eastern China.展开更多
The Northeast Plain in China ranks among the top five regions that have been significantly impacted by haze pollution.To effectively control pollution,it is crucial to accurately assess the effects of emission reducti...The Northeast Plain in China ranks among the top five regions that have been significantly impacted by haze pollution.To effectively control pollution,it is crucial to accurately assess the effects of emission reduction measures.In this study,we analyzed surveillance data and found substantial decreases(ranging from 19.0%to 50.1%)in average annual mass concentrations of key pollutants(such as CO,SO_(2),NO_(2),and PM_(2.5))in the Northeast Plain from 2016 to 2020.To precisely determine the contributions of meteorological conditions and emission reductions to the improvement of air quality in the Northeast Plain,we conducted three scenario simulations.By comparing source emissions in December 2016 and 2020 using the WRF-Chem model(except for SO_(2)),we observed significant reductions of 21.3%,8.8%,and 9.8%in mass concentrations of PM_(2.5),NO_(2),and CO,respectively,from 2016 to 2020.This highlights the essential role that meteorological conditions play in determining air quality in the Northeast Plain.Moreover,further reducing source emissions by 30%in December 2016 resulted in subsequent reductions of 25.3%,29.0%,4.5%,and 30.3%in mass concentrations of PM_(2.5),SO_(2),NO_(2),and CO,respectively,under the same meteorological conditions.Notably,source emission reduction was effective for PM_(2.5),SO_(2),and CO,but not for NO_(2).The improvement in air quality in the Northeast Plain from 2016 to 2020 can be attributed to the combined effects of improved meteorological conditions and reduced pollution sources.展开更多
Metallurgical slag is a waste or by-product of the metallurgical process,and its improper disposal can pose negative environmental impacts,including groundwater and soil contamination.The composition and properties of...Metallurgical slag is a waste or by-product of the metallurgical process,and its improper disposal can pose negative environmental impacts,including groundwater and soil contamination.The composition and properties of metallurgical slag are complex,which is usually difficult to use or process directly and requires special treatment and utilization methods.Taking converter slag and blast furnace slag as examples,the research frontiers and development potential were primarily discussed and analyzed in three aspects:the recycling within and outside metallurgical slag plants,the extraction and utilization of thermal energy from metallurgical slag,and the functionalization and social application of metallurgical slag.The metallurgical slag waste heat recovery includes chemical methods and physical methods.Among them,the physical method currently most used was centrifugal granulation to recover heat.Chemical laws could recover hydrogen through the waste heat of metallurgical slag,which could save fuel and reduce CO_(2) generated by fuel combustion.Metallurgical slag is rich in alkaline metal oxides,which can undergo a carbonation reaction with CO_(2) to achieve carbon sequestration in metallurgical slag.Elements such as iron,phosphorus,and silicon contained in metallurgical slag could be used in soil conditioners,cement raw materials,and wastewater treatment.For example,the phosphorus element in the slag could be extracted by melt modification followed by acid leaching and used as a raw material for phosphate fertilizer.Therefore,under the background of China’s carbon neutrality goal,it is important to develop the key technologies of waste heat utilization of metallurgical slag and carbon sequestration of metallurgical slag.展开更多
Under the background of resource shortage and global warming,it is of great significance to explore the status,influencing factors and carbon emission reduction effect of waste recycling in China after the implementat...Under the background of resource shortage and global warming,it is of great significance to explore the status,influencing factors and carbon emission reduction effect of waste recycling in China after the implementation of new waste classification policy for guiding waste classification and carbon emission accounting.In this research,the temporal and spatial changes and influencing factors of waste recycling were studied from subdistrict level,life-cycle carbon emission reduction was predicted and policy suggestions for waste recycling were proposed.The results showed that after the implementation of new waste classification policy,the amount of recycled waste and the proportion of low-value recycled waste increased by 420.93 t and 2.29%per month on average,respectively.The district center has the largest amount of recycled waste.Income was the main factors affecting waste recycling,and online shopping and takeout could become important sources of recyclable waste.Accounting cradle-to-grave life cycle carbon footprint,waste plastics takes up the most contribution,accounting for 39.11%,and nearly 391.68 Mt CO_(2eq) would be reduced by waste recycling in China by 2030.Therefore,in the process of waste classification,refining waste classification to increase the amount of low-value recyclables,and rationally deploying collection and transportation vehicles to ensure efficient waste recycling are of great significance to achieve the goal of“carbon peaking and carbon neutrality”.展开更多
We used observed concentrations of air pollutants,reanalyzed meteorological parameters,and results from the Goddard Earth Observing System Chemical Transport Model to examine the relationships between concentrations o...We used observed concentrations of air pollutants,reanalyzed meteorological parameters,and results from the Goddard Earth Observing System Chemical Transport Model to examine the relationships between concentrations of maximum daily 8-h average ozone(MDA8 O_(3)),PM_(2.5)(particulate matter with diameter of 2.5μm or less),and PM_(2.5)components and 2-m temperature(T2)or relative humidity(RH),as well as the effectiveness of precursor emission reductions on the control of O_(3) and PM_(2.5) in Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei(BTH)under different summertime temperature and humidity conditions.Both observed(simulated)MDA8 O_(3) and PM_(2.5) concentrations increased as T2 went up,with linear trends of 4.8(3.2)ppb℃^(−1) and 1.9(1.5)μg m^(−3)℃^(−1),respectively.Model results showed that the decreases in MDA8 O_(3) from precursor emission reductions were more sensitive to T2 than to RH.Reducing a larger proportion of volatile organic compound(VOC)emissions at higher T2 was more effective for the control of summertime O_(3) in BTH.For the control of summertime PM_(2.5) in BTH,reducing nitrogen oxides(NOx)combined with a small proportion of VOCs was the best measure.The magnitude of reduction in PM_(2.5) from reducing precursor emissions was more sensitive to RH than to T2,with the best efficiency at high RH.Results from this study are helpful for formulating effective policies to tackle O_(3) and PM_(2.5) pollution in BTH.展开更多
The biased allocation of emission reduction target constraints quantifies emission reduction responsibilities and reflects differences in pollutant reductions both across and within cities.This approach represents a s...The biased allocation of emission reduction target constraints quantifies emission reduction responsibilities and reflects differences in pollutant reductions both across and within cities.This approach represents a systematic innovation aims to enhance China’s green competitiveness and facilitate its economic transformation through localized and precise policymaking.Using panel data from 275 Chinese cities spanning 2000-2022,this study applies the difference-in-differences method to estimate the impact of biased allocation of emission reduction target constraints on urban green competitiveness.The findings indicate that such constraints-whether based on chemical oxygen demand or sulfur dioxide targets-significantly improve urban green competitiveness,with both pollutant-specific constraints producing comparable effects.Furthermore,these constraints exhibit significant spatial spillover effects within a 200-km geographical radius.Heterogeneity analysis reveals stronger policy impacts in resource-based cities,eastern regions,and cities designated as key areas for pollution prevention and control.Mechanism analysis demonstrates that the constraints enhance green competitiveness primarily by fostering green technological innovation and optimizing industrial structures.These conclusions provide a practical foundation for addressing China’s enduring conflict between environmental protection and economic development.展开更多
Carbon dioxide is the main factor causing the greenhouse effect,and reducing carbon dioxide emissions is an important task in ecological civilization governance.The audit of outgoing officials'natural resource ass...Carbon dioxide is the main factor causing the greenhouse effect,and reducing carbon dioxide emissions is an important task in ecological civilization governance.The audit of outgoing officials'natural resource asset management is an audit of the natural resources within the jurisdiction of each province to ensure that senior officials implement policies to protect natural resources.Therefore,this paper empirically verifies the impact of audit outgoing officials'natural resource asset management on carbon emission reduction based on panel data of 297 prefecture-level cities in China from 2012 to 2021.The study finds that auditing outgoing officials'natural resource asset management can effectively reduce carbon dioxide emissions and achieve energy conservation and emission reduction.Further research finds that auditing outgoing officials'natural resource asset management can promote technological innovation and industrial structure optimization,providing a reference for the country to achieve carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals and promote the green transformation and upgrading of social development.展开更多
To guarantee the blue skies for the 2022 Winter Olympics held in Beijing and Zhangjiakou from February 4 to 20,Beijing and its surrounding areas adopted a series of emission control measures.This provides an opportuni...To guarantee the blue skies for the 2022 Winter Olympics held in Beijing and Zhangjiakou from February 4 to 20,Beijing and its surrounding areas adopted a series of emission control measures.This provides an opportunity to determine the impacts of large-scale temporary control measures on the air quality in Beijing during this special period.Here,we applied the WRF-CMAQ model to quantify the contributions of emission reduction measures and meteorological conditions.Results show that meteorological conditions in 2022 decreased PM_(2.5)in Beijing by 6.9 and 11.8μg/m^(3)relative to 2021 under the scenarios with and without emission reductions,respectively.Strict emission reduction measures implemented in Beijing and seven neighboring provinces resulted in an average decrease of 13.0μg/m^(3)(-41.2%)in PM_(2.5)in Beijing.Over the entire period,local emission reductions contributed more to good air quality in Beijing than nonlocal emission reductions.Under the emission reduction scenario,local,controlled regions,other regions,and boundary conditions contributed 47.7%,42.0%,5.3%,and 5.0%to the PM_(2.5)concentrations in Beijing,respectively.The results indicate that during the cleaning period with the air masses from the northwest,the abatements of PM_(2.5)were mainly caused by local emission reductions.However,during the potential pollution period with the air masses from the east-northeast and west-southwest,the abatements of PM_(2.5)were caused by both local and nonlocal emission reductions almost equally.This implies that regional coordinated prevention and control strategies need to be arranged scientifically and rationally when heavy pollution events are forecasted.展开更多
The direct and indirect effect of ICT on energy conservation and emission reduction is described.The energy consumption per unit GDP in the ICT industry is lower than that in other industries.The application of ICT in...The direct and indirect effect of ICT on energy conservation and emission reduction is described.The energy consumption per unit GDP in the ICT industry is lower than that in other industries.The application of ICT in such fi elds as industrial design,manufacturing,management,logistics,sales and service can be helpful for energy conservation and emission reduction in the industrial and transportations industry;however,the issue of energy waste and environmental pollution caused by voluminous deployment of ICT products should never be overlooked.This paper presents the lat-est development of communications products in energy conservation and exemplifi es the roles of ICT in energy conservation and consumption reduction.The issue of electromagnetic radiation of ICT products and the recycling and reuse of e-wastes are explored.展开更多
Based on the annual production data collected by the Statistic Center of the Ministry of Railways of the People＇s Republic of China, we calculated the energy saving and direct emission reductions of CO2, soot, SO2, C...Based on the annual production data collected by the Statistic Center of the Ministry of Railways of the People＇s Republic of China, we calculated the energy saving and direct emission reductions of CO2, soot, SO2, CO, NOx and CnHm of electrified railways, and analyzed their dynamic characteristics during the period of 1975 2007. The results show that during this period, the annual mean values of energy saving is 1.23×10^6 tce, and direct emission reduction of CO2, soot, SO2, CO, NOx and CnHm are 4.267×10^6 t, 20.5×10^3 t, 3.0×10^3 t, 9.6×10^3 t, 67.9×10^3 t, and 6.9×10^3 t per year, respectively. The annual average increasing rates of energy saving is 139×10^3 tce, and direct emission reduction of CO2, soot, SO2, CO, NOx and CnHm are 483×10^3 t, 2.3×10^3 t, 0.34×10^3 t, 1.1×10^3 t, 7.7 ×10^3 t and 0.78×10^3 t per year, respectively. The electrified railways have played an important role in decreasing the energy consumption and air pollutant emissions of China＇s railway system. The results of this study could provide some reference knowledge for future reductions of energy consumption and waste gas emission in China＇s railway transportation.展开更多
Residential low efficient fuel burning is a major source of many air pollutants produced during incomplete combustions, and household air pollution has been identified as one of the top environmental risk factors. Her...Residential low efficient fuel burning is a major source of many air pollutants produced during incomplete combustions, and household air pollution has been identified as one of the top environmental risk factors. Here we compiled literature-reported emission factors of pollutants including carbon monoxide（CO）, total suspended particles（TSPs）, PM2.5, organic carbon（OC）,elemental carbon（EC） and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons（PAHs） for different household energy sources, and quantified the potential for emission reduction by clean fuel adoption. The burning of crop straws, firewood and coal chunks in residential stoves had high emissions per unit fuel mass but lower thermal efficiencies, resulting in high levels of pollution emissions per unit of useful energy, whereas pelletized biofuels and coal briquettes had lower pollutant emissions and higher thermal efficiencies. Briquetting coal may lead to 82%–88% CO, 74%–99%TSP, 73%–76% PM2.5, 64%–98% OC, 92%–99% EC and 80%–83% PAH reductions compared to raw chunk coal. Biomass pelletizing technology would achieve 88%–97% CO, 73%–87% TSP, 79%–88%PM2.5, 94%–96% OC, 91%–99% EC and 63%–96% PAH reduction compared to biomass burning. The adoption of gas fuels（i.e., liquid petroleum gas, natural gas） would achieve significant pollutant reduction, nearly 96% for targeted pollutants. The reduction is related not only to fuel change, but also to the usage of high efficiency stoves.展开更多
There are numerous studies comparing different kinds of environmental taxes and standards.However,forms of environmental standards focused by former researchers are usually quantitybased limits/standards(e.g.pounds pe...There are numerous studies comparing different kinds of environmental taxes and standards.However,forms of environmental standards focused by former researchers are usually quantitybased limits/standards(e.g.pounds per day or pounds per unit of output).Concentration-based emission standard(e.g.milligrams per liter of wastewater) as one important form of environmental standard has not been given much attention.In this article,comparable estimates of their probable effect on enterprise pollution reduction will be developed for concentrationbased effluent standards,effluent taxes,and a combination of both.A linear simulation model is used to clearly and obviously compare the effects of effluent taxes and concentration-based standards within the same figure.With one detailed application to the paper industry,some enlightenment and conclusions-as well as the general applicability of these principles-are then provided:Under the same effluent tax rate,enterprises,groups,and industries that are cleaner will reduce more pollutants than those that have higher pollutant abatement costs.It is recommended that effluent taxes are set by avoiding cutting it even at one stroke and considering the feasibility of pollution-reducing technology in various industries.It is necessary to reduce MAC of enterprises to better stimulate enterprises' or industries' emission reduction by preferential measures,such as high tax rate coordinated by speeding up the depreciation of environmental protection equipment.展开更多
Since the carbon neutrality target was proposed,many countries have been facing severe challenges to carbon emission reduction sustainably.This study is conducted using a tripartite evolutionary game model to explore ...Since the carbon neutrality target was proposed,many countries have been facing severe challenges to carbon emission reduction sustainably.This study is conducted using a tripartite evolutionary game model to explore the impact of the central environmental protection inspection(CEPI)on driving carbon emission reduction,and to study what factors influence the strategic choices of each party and how they interact with each other.The research results suggest that local governments and manufacturing enterprises would choose strategies that are beneficial to carbon reduction when CEPI increases.When the initial willingness of all parties increases 20%,50%—80%,the time spent for the whole system to achieve stability decreases from 100%,60%—30%.The evolutionary result of“thorough inspection,regulation implementation,low-carbon management”is the best strategy for the tripartite evolutionary game.Moreover,the smaller the cost and the larger the benefit,the greater the likelihood of the three-party game stability strategy appears.This study has important guiding significance for other developing countries to promote carbon emission reduction by environmental policy.展开更多
Emission projection and marginal abatement cost curves(MACs) are the central components of any assessment of future carbon market, such as CDM (clean development mechanism) potentials, carbon quota price etc. However,...Emission projection and marginal abatement cost curves(MACs) are the central components of any assessment of future carbon market, such as CDM (clean development mechanism) potentials, carbon quota price etc. However, they are products of very complex, dynamic systems driven by forces like population growth, economic development, resource endowments, technology progress and so on. The modeling approaches for emission projection and MACs evaluation were summarized, and some major models and their results were compared. Accordingly, reduction and cost requirements to achieve the Kyoto target were estimated. It is concluded that Annex I Parties' total reduction requirements range from 503—1304 MtC with USA participation and decrease significantly to 140—612 MtC after USA's withdrawal. Total costs vary from 21—77 BUSD with USA and from 5—36 BUSD without USA if only domestic reduction actions are taken. The costs would sharply reduce while considering the three flexible mechanisms defined in the Kyoto Protocol with domestic actions' share in the all mitigation strategies drops to only 0—16%.展开更多
Based on the revised reduction models of the 14 low-carbon ICT solutions from Chongqing Mobile of the China Mobile Group,the CO2e emission reduction brought about by low-carbon ICTs of the wireless telecom sector of C...Based on the revised reduction models of the 14 low-carbon ICT solutions from Chongqing Mobile of the China Mobile Group,the CO2e emission reduction brought about by low-carbon ICTs of the wireless telecom sector of Chongqing Mobile,the entire China Mobile Group and the whole China in 2009 is calculated.And then the CO2e emission reduction potentials in 2010,2020 and 2030 are calculated in four main important fields of China,i.e.,intelligent transportation,dematerialization,smart work and smart appliances.The ICTs in the telecom sector are mostly dedicated to these fields.It provides a valuable insight into future reduction targets that should be set up for China.展开更多
Strengthening limonitic nickel laterite sintering and reducing CO_(2) emission were performed by the application of multiforce fields including external thermodynamic and pressure fields.Sinter pot tests of limonitic ...Strengthening limonitic nickel laterite sintering and reducing CO_(2) emission were performed by the application of multiforce fields including external thermodynamic and pressure fields.Sinter pot tests of limonitic nickel laterite were carried out,and the relevant industrial production was briefed.The chemistry and mineralogy of product sinter and the thermodynamic and kinetic conditions during sintering were analyzed to reveal the relevant mechanism.The results indicate that sintering performance of limonitic nickel laterite in the new sintering process with multi-force fields is significantly improved with tumble index and productivity increased by 24.11%and 18.56%,respectively,and solid fuel rate reduced by 23.21%,compared with those in traditional sintering process.In this case,greenhouse and pollutant gas emissions are greatly reduced,and metallurgical performances of product sinter are excellent.The industrial production has been successfully conducted,indicating a bright application prospect.Mechanism analysis shows that the great improvement of thermodynamic and kinetic conditions during sintering and the densification of loose sinter can be achieved via the application of multi-force fields.Sinter microstructure is transformed from large thin-wall pores to small thin-wall pores or medium thick-wall pores with the dramatic reduction of sinter porosity and more formation of silico-ferrite of calcium and alumina(SFCA).Meanwhile,the homogenization of mineral compositions is achieved,and much denser interlocking texture between hercynite and SFCA is formed.The application of multi-force fields contributes to the substantial improvement of sintering performance of limonitic nickel laterite and CO_(2) emission reduction.展开更多
The use of energy conservation emission reduction policies to promote industrial restructuring and upgrading and thus facilitate energy conservation and emission reduction is one of the 10 important strategies of envi...The use of energy conservation emission reduction policies to promote industrial restructuring and upgrading and thus facilitate energy conservation and emission reduction is one of the 10 important strategies of environmental management in China. The use of energy conservation emission reduction policies to promote industrial restructuring and upgrading and thus facilitate energy conservation and emission reduction is one of the important strategies of environmental management in China. Based on the systematic collection of 1,195 energy conservation emission reduction policies, we discuss the influence of individual measure and measure synergy of energy conservation and emission reduction policies respectively. The results show that the energy conservation and emission reduction policies have a significant effect on the overall promotion of industrial upgrading. The financial measures and guidance measures have a positive impact;the financial measures and guidance measures have significantly positive effect; however, the administrative measures, fiscal tax measures, and other economic measures do the opposite; the positive effect of the synergy of guidance measures and financial measures is greater than the negative effect of considering only the synergy of fiscal tax measures and other economic measures, and significantly greater than the negative effect of the synergy of administrative measures, fiscal tax measures, and other economic measures. We should strengthen and emphasize the use of the measure that has positive effect on industrial structure restructuring and upgrading individually and synergistically.展开更多
This paper introduces the development of Carbon Capture and Storage （CCS） technology, the progress in CCS demonstration projects, and regulations and policies related to CCS. Barriers and limitations for the large-s...This paper introduces the development of Carbon Capture and Storage （CCS） technology, the progress in CCS demonstration projects, and regulations and policies related to CCS. Barriers and limitations for the large-scale deployment of CCS are discussed. CCS and different technological solutions for emission reduction （e.g., energy conservation and renewable energy） are compared. The analysis shows that China should carefully evaluate the negative impacts of CCS deployment and needs to enhance the research and development input in CCS in order to master core technologies of CCS systems. Furthermore, CCS incentives should depend on actual CCS development. Based on the current situation, China may need to focus on retrofitting existing thermal power plants with CCS technology, so CCS can be promoted for future large-scale application.展开更多
To determine the optimal pricing and carbon emission reduction decision, a closed-loop supply chain with a manufacturer and a retailer is investigated. In this system, the manufacturer manufactures new products and re...To determine the optimal pricing and carbon emission reduction decision, a closed-loop supply chain with a manufacturer and a retailer is investigated. In this system, the manufacturer manufactures new products and remanufactures used products while the retailer is responsible for selling new products and remanufactured products. The profit functions of the manufacturer and the retailer are developed, and the corresponding solution formulae for decision variables are given by the Stackelberg game model. Finally, a numerical example is given, and the optimal wholesale price, retail price, carbon emission reduction and others are obtained. Through the sensitivity of the unit carbon allowance price, some significant managerial insights are derived.展开更多
Economic growth and industrialization often default to a great dependency on fossil fuels (FF) to supply power needs. The carbon rich nature of FF combustion can impact global warming. Therefore, it is conducive to tr...Economic growth and industrialization often default to a great dependency on fossil fuels (FF) to supply power needs. The carbon rich nature of FF combustion can impact global warming. Therefore, it is conducive to transition from FF to renewable energy (RE). The present study aimed to address if replacement of a single FF by RE can mitigate carbon emissions. We conduct the study in a country undergoing mass urbanization and challenging energy demands. <span>Data from energy resources in the Power & Energy Sector Master Plan (PSMP2016;Bangladesh) are analyzed over the 2017-2021 trajectory. Two scenarios for imports, oil and coal are assessed. Environmental input output (E</span><span><span>-</span></span><span><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span>IO) analysis and percentage equivalence analysis measured data variables. The data is then further disaggregated into an emission reduction (ER) model with sensitivity analysis</span><span> to measure carbon emission reduction when each FF source is substituted by RE. </span></span></span><span>Results show the percentage share of energy generation capacity by both coal and RE increase over time. Solar and wind power contribute to the increase in RE. When oil is imported a 1% increase in oil, coal, and gas-based energy generation capacity increases carbon emissions by 1.25%, 1.48% and 0.93%, respectively. 1% increase in RE produces negligible carbon emissions (0.0042%). There was little difference in the percentages of carbon emissions when coal is imported. Substituting any FF with RE of equal energy capacity does not, in the short term, reduce carbon emissions in either scenario. Therefore, we conclude that for long term clean energy prospects in Bangladesh, RE needs to be developed to operate at greater capacity in conjunction with other carbon management factors. The research findings herein offer insights for clean energy implementation in developing nations.</span>展开更多
基金funded by the Basic Scientific Research of China Geological Academy(YK202305)National Key R&D Program of China(2019YFB1504101)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(41602271)China Geological Survey(DD20160207 and DD20189112)。
文摘The geothermal resources in China are primarily found in its sedimentary basins,particularly in the large basins located in eastern China,which hold significant potential for geothermal energy development.The Songliao,North China,and Zhangzhou basins are of special interest due to their considerable exploration depths,extensive development history,and high levels of research activity.This study focuses on the three basins to analyze their thermal reservoir characteristics in eastern China.Between 2017 and 2023,the research team carried out a comprehensive analysis involving deep boreholes that exceeded 4000 m in depth within these three basins.They meticulously created detailed physical profiles that captured essential characteristics such as porosity,permeability,and thermal properties,reaching down to the basement of each basin.The findings indicated that variations in thermal conductivity within shallow geotechnical layers significantly influence the redistribution of deep thermal energy in the upper layers of the earth.Furthermore,differences in physical properties notably affect heat transport processes.The research proposes distinct heat models tailored for each basin:For the Songliao Basin,a low-permeability model with homogeneous thermal properties is constructed;for the North China Basin,high permeability and thermal conductivity layers are highlighted;and a fracture network controlling water and heat is presented in the Zhangzhou Basin.To elucidate the thermal structure of these basins,the Curie surface and Moho surface were analyzed.The shallow Curie surface indicates ongoing intense thermal activity stemming from crustal heat sources,while a shallow Moho surface signifies historical vigorous mantle thermal activity associated with mantle source heat production.Furthermore,the research evaluates the geothermal resources and the potential for carbon emission reduction in these basins.Total volume of exploitable geothermal fluid is estimated to be 76.9×10^(9) m^(3)/a,corresponding to an annual renewable geothermal energy 1.47×10^(16)k J.The implementation of geothermal energy could lead to a reduction in annual CO_(2)emissions by nearly 2×10^(9) t,which constitutes about 17.4%of China’s national carbon emissions in 2022.This estimation provides invaluable theoretical insights and data support for geothermal exploration and sustainable development in eastern China.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFF0802501)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.2022416)+1 种基金the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi(No.2022JQ-267)the State Key Laboratory of Loess and Quaternary Geology(No.SKLLQG2335).
文摘The Northeast Plain in China ranks among the top five regions that have been significantly impacted by haze pollution.To effectively control pollution,it is crucial to accurately assess the effects of emission reduction measures.In this study,we analyzed surveillance data and found substantial decreases(ranging from 19.0%to 50.1%)in average annual mass concentrations of key pollutants(such as CO,SO_(2),NO_(2),and PM_(2.5))in the Northeast Plain from 2016 to 2020.To precisely determine the contributions of meteorological conditions and emission reductions to the improvement of air quality in the Northeast Plain,we conducted three scenario simulations.By comparing source emissions in December 2016 and 2020 using the WRF-Chem model(except for SO_(2)),we observed significant reductions of 21.3%,8.8%,and 9.8%in mass concentrations of PM_(2.5),NO_(2),and CO,respectively,from 2016 to 2020.This highlights the essential role that meteorological conditions play in determining air quality in the Northeast Plain.Moreover,further reducing source emissions by 30%in December 2016 resulted in subsequent reductions of 25.3%,29.0%,4.5%,and 30.3%in mass concentrations of PM_(2.5),SO_(2),NO_(2),and CO,respectively,under the same meteorological conditions.Notably,source emission reduction was effective for PM_(2.5),SO_(2),and CO,but not for NO_(2).The improvement in air quality in the Northeast Plain from 2016 to 2020 can be attributed to the combined effects of improved meteorological conditions and reduced pollution sources.
基金supported by the following funds:Guizhou Science and Technology Support Program Project[Grant No.Guizhou Science and Technology Cooperation Support(2025)General 079]Guizhou Provincial Department of Education’s"Top 100 Schools and Thousand Enterprises in Science andTechnology Research and Development"Project in 2025(Contract Number:Guizhou Education and Technology[2025]No.009)+6 种基金Hebei Province Innovation Ability Improvement Plan(No.23561001D)Hebei Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.H2022209089)Open Fund Project of the Key Laboratory for Ferrous Metallurgy and Resources Utilization of Ministry of Education(Grant No.FMRUlab23-03)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52074128)Basic Scientific Research Business Expenses of Colleges and Universities in Hebei Province(Nos.JYG2022001 and JQN2023008)Tangshan Talent Funding Project(No.A202202007),Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(No.E2023209107)Foundation of Tangshan Science and Technology Bureau(No.23150219A).
文摘Metallurgical slag is a waste or by-product of the metallurgical process,and its improper disposal can pose negative environmental impacts,including groundwater and soil contamination.The composition and properties of metallurgical slag are complex,which is usually difficult to use or process directly and requires special treatment and utilization methods.Taking converter slag and blast furnace slag as examples,the research frontiers and development potential were primarily discussed and analyzed in three aspects:the recycling within and outside metallurgical slag plants,the extraction and utilization of thermal energy from metallurgical slag,and the functionalization and social application of metallurgical slag.The metallurgical slag waste heat recovery includes chemical methods and physical methods.Among them,the physical method currently most used was centrifugal granulation to recover heat.Chemical laws could recover hydrogen through the waste heat of metallurgical slag,which could save fuel and reduce CO_(2) generated by fuel combustion.Metallurgical slag is rich in alkaline metal oxides,which can undergo a carbonation reaction with CO_(2) to achieve carbon sequestration in metallurgical slag.Elements such as iron,phosphorus,and silicon contained in metallurgical slag could be used in soil conditioners,cement raw materials,and wastewater treatment.For example,the phosphorus element in the slag could be extracted by melt modification followed by acid leaching and used as a raw material for phosphate fertilizer.Therefore,under the background of China’s carbon neutrality goal,it is important to develop the key technologies of waste heat utilization of metallurgical slag and carbon sequestration of metallurgical slag.
基金supported by the Construction of Environmental Science and Engineering Discipline for the Goal of Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality Funding comes from Beijing Forestry University(No.2022XKJS0207).
文摘Under the background of resource shortage and global warming,it is of great significance to explore the status,influencing factors and carbon emission reduction effect of waste recycling in China after the implementation of new waste classification policy for guiding waste classification and carbon emission accounting.In this research,the temporal and spatial changes and influencing factors of waste recycling were studied from subdistrict level,life-cycle carbon emission reduction was predicted and policy suggestions for waste recycling were proposed.The results showed that after the implementation of new waste classification policy,the amount of recycled waste and the proportion of low-value recycled waste increased by 420.93 t and 2.29%per month on average,respectively.The district center has the largest amount of recycled waste.Income was the main factors affecting waste recycling,and online shopping and takeout could become important sources of recyclable waste.Accounting cradle-to-grave life cycle carbon footprint,waste plastics takes up the most contribution,accounting for 39.11%,and nearly 391.68 Mt CO_(2eq) would be reduced by waste recycling in China by 2030.Therefore,in the process of waste classification,refining waste classification to increase the amount of low-value recyclables,and rationally deploying collection and transportation vehicles to ensure efficient waste recycling are of great significance to achieve the goal of“carbon peaking and carbon neutrality”.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.91744311).
文摘We used observed concentrations of air pollutants,reanalyzed meteorological parameters,and results from the Goddard Earth Observing System Chemical Transport Model to examine the relationships between concentrations of maximum daily 8-h average ozone(MDA8 O_(3)),PM_(2.5)(particulate matter with diameter of 2.5μm or less),and PM_(2.5)components and 2-m temperature(T2)or relative humidity(RH),as well as the effectiveness of precursor emission reductions on the control of O_(3) and PM_(2.5) in Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei(BTH)under different summertime temperature and humidity conditions.Both observed(simulated)MDA8 O_(3) and PM_(2.5) concentrations increased as T2 went up,with linear trends of 4.8(3.2)ppb℃^(−1) and 1.9(1.5)μg m^(−3)℃^(−1),respectively.Model results showed that the decreases in MDA8 O_(3) from precursor emission reductions were more sensitive to T2 than to RH.Reducing a larger proportion of volatile organic compound(VOC)emissions at higher T2 was more effective for the control of summertime O_(3) in BTH.For the control of summertime PM_(2.5) in BTH,reducing nitrogen oxides(NOx)combined with a small proportion of VOCs was the best measure.The magnitude of reduction in PM_(2.5) from reducing precursor emissions was more sensitive to RH than to T2,with the best efficiency at high RH.Results from this study are helpful for formulating effective policies to tackle O_(3) and PM_(2.5) pollution in BTH.
基金The funding was provided by National Office for Philosophy and Social ScienceThe authors express their gratitude to the research project titled“Study on Synergistic Governance and Optimization Path of Urban Environment under the Constraint of Biased Emission Reduction Target”[Grant No.23BGL222]this research is also supported by the Hubei Market Entity Vitality Research Center,a Key Research Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences in Hubei Universities[Grant No.00120721].
文摘The biased allocation of emission reduction target constraints quantifies emission reduction responsibilities and reflects differences in pollutant reductions both across and within cities.This approach represents a systematic innovation aims to enhance China’s green competitiveness and facilitate its economic transformation through localized and precise policymaking.Using panel data from 275 Chinese cities spanning 2000-2022,this study applies the difference-in-differences method to estimate the impact of biased allocation of emission reduction target constraints on urban green competitiveness.The findings indicate that such constraints-whether based on chemical oxygen demand or sulfur dioxide targets-significantly improve urban green competitiveness,with both pollutant-specific constraints producing comparable effects.Furthermore,these constraints exhibit significant spatial spillover effects within a 200-km geographical radius.Heterogeneity analysis reveals stronger policy impacts in resource-based cities,eastern regions,and cities designated as key areas for pollution prevention and control.Mechanism analysis demonstrates that the constraints enhance green competitiveness primarily by fostering green technological innovation and optimizing industrial structures.These conclusions provide a practical foundation for addressing China’s enduring conflict between environmental protection and economic development.
基金supported by the National Pre-Research Project of Hebei GEO University(Grant No.KY2024YB19)the 2023-2024 Hebei Higher Education Teaching Reform Research and Practice Project(Grant No.2023GJJG302)+4 种基金Regional System Research Center of Hebei GEO University(Grant No.QYZDYJZX202525)Smart Financial Technology Innovation Center of Hebei Province(Grant No.HBZX202401004)Hebei Geo University graduate course construction project in 2025(Grant No.YKSZ2025006)Major Research Project on Humanities and Social Sciences in Colleges and Universities of Hebei Province(Grant No.ZD202418)Teaching Case of Hebei GEO University MBA Case Center in 2025(Grant No.AL202511).
文摘Carbon dioxide is the main factor causing the greenhouse effect,and reducing carbon dioxide emissions is an important task in ecological civilization governance.The audit of outgoing officials'natural resource asset management is an audit of the natural resources within the jurisdiction of each province to ensure that senior officials implement policies to protect natural resources.Therefore,this paper empirically verifies the impact of audit outgoing officials'natural resource asset management on carbon emission reduction based on panel data of 297 prefecture-level cities in China from 2012 to 2021.The study finds that auditing outgoing officials'natural resource asset management can effectively reduce carbon dioxide emissions and achieve energy conservation and emission reduction.Further research finds that auditing outgoing officials'natural resource asset management can promote technological innovation and industrial structure optimization,providing a reference for the country to achieve carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals and promote the green transformation and upgrading of social development.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.42175084,21577126,and 41561144004)the Department of Science and Technology of China (Nos.2018YFC0213506,2018YFC0213503,and 2016YFC0202702)+4 种基金the National Research Program for Key Issues in Air Pollution Control in China (No.DQGG0107)supported by the“Zhejiang 1000 Talent Plan”and Research Center for Air Pollution and Health in Zhejiang UniversityPengfei Li is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.22006030)the Initiation Fund for Introducing Talents of Hebei Agricultural University (No.412201904)the Hebei Youth Top Q15 Fund (No.BJ2020032)。
文摘To guarantee the blue skies for the 2022 Winter Olympics held in Beijing and Zhangjiakou from February 4 to 20,Beijing and its surrounding areas adopted a series of emission control measures.This provides an opportunity to determine the impacts of large-scale temporary control measures on the air quality in Beijing during this special period.Here,we applied the WRF-CMAQ model to quantify the contributions of emission reduction measures and meteorological conditions.Results show that meteorological conditions in 2022 decreased PM_(2.5)in Beijing by 6.9 and 11.8μg/m^(3)relative to 2021 under the scenarios with and without emission reductions,respectively.Strict emission reduction measures implemented in Beijing and seven neighboring provinces resulted in an average decrease of 13.0μg/m^(3)(-41.2%)in PM_(2.5)in Beijing.Over the entire period,local emission reductions contributed more to good air quality in Beijing than nonlocal emission reductions.Under the emission reduction scenario,local,controlled regions,other regions,and boundary conditions contributed 47.7%,42.0%,5.3%,and 5.0%to the PM_(2.5)concentrations in Beijing,respectively.The results indicate that during the cleaning period with the air masses from the northwest,the abatements of PM_(2.5)were mainly caused by local emission reductions.However,during the potential pollution period with the air masses from the east-northeast and west-southwest,the abatements of PM_(2.5)were caused by both local and nonlocal emission reductions almost equally.This implies that regional coordinated prevention and control strategies need to be arranged scientifically and rationally when heavy pollution events are forecasted.
文摘The direct and indirect effect of ICT on energy conservation and emission reduction is described.The energy consumption per unit GDP in the ICT industry is lower than that in other industries.The application of ICT in such fi elds as industrial design,manufacturing,management,logistics,sales and service can be helpful for energy conservation and emission reduction in the industrial and transportations industry;however,the issue of energy waste and environmental pollution caused by voluminous deployment of ICT products should never be overlooked.This paper presents the lat-est development of communications products in energy conservation and exemplifi es the roles of ICT in energy conservation and consumption reduction.The issue of electromagnetic radiation of ICT products and the recycling and reuse of e-wastes are explored.
基金supported by Climate Change Special Project of China Meteorological Administration(No CCSF2011-14)
文摘Based on the annual production data collected by the Statistic Center of the Ministry of Railways of the People＇s Republic of China, we calculated the energy saving and direct emission reductions of CO2, soot, SO2, CO, NOx and CnHm of electrified railways, and analyzed their dynamic characteristics during the period of 1975 2007. The results show that during this period, the annual mean values of energy saving is 1.23×10^6 tce, and direct emission reduction of CO2, soot, SO2, CO, NOx and CnHm are 4.267×10^6 t, 20.5×10^3 t, 3.0×10^3 t, 9.6×10^3 t, 67.9×10^3 t, and 6.9×10^3 t per year, respectively. The annual average increasing rates of energy saving is 139×10^3 tce, and direct emission reduction of CO2, soot, SO2, CO, NOx and CnHm are 483×10^3 t, 2.3×10^3 t, 0.34×10^3 t, 1.1×10^3 t, 7.7 ×10^3 t and 0.78×10^3 t per year, respectively. The electrified railways have played an important role in decreasing the energy consumption and air pollutant emissions of China＇s railway system. The results of this study could provide some reference knowledge for future reductions of energy consumption and waste gas emission in China＇s railway transportation.
基金Funding for the study was supported by the United Nation Foundation (No. RFP 13-1)the National Natural Science Foundation (No. 41301554)Jiangsu Natural Science Foundation (No. BK20131031)
文摘Residential low efficient fuel burning is a major source of many air pollutants produced during incomplete combustions, and household air pollution has been identified as one of the top environmental risk factors. Here we compiled literature-reported emission factors of pollutants including carbon monoxide（CO）, total suspended particles（TSPs）, PM2.5, organic carbon（OC）,elemental carbon（EC） and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons（PAHs） for different household energy sources, and quantified the potential for emission reduction by clean fuel adoption. The burning of crop straws, firewood and coal chunks in residential stoves had high emissions per unit fuel mass but lower thermal efficiencies, resulting in high levels of pollution emissions per unit of useful energy, whereas pelletized biofuels and coal briquettes had lower pollutant emissions and higher thermal efficiencies. Briquetting coal may lead to 82%–88% CO, 74%–99%TSP, 73%–76% PM2.5, 64%–98% OC, 92%–99% EC and 80%–83% PAH reductions compared to raw chunk coal. Biomass pelletizing technology would achieve 88%–97% CO, 73%–87% TSP, 79%–88%PM2.5, 94%–96% OC, 91%–99% EC and 63%–96% PAH reduction compared to biomass burning. The adoption of gas fuels（i.e., liquid petroleum gas, natural gas） would achieve significant pollutant reduction, nearly 96% for targeted pollutants. The reduction is related not only to fuel change, but also to the usage of high efficiency stoves.
基金supported by Beijing Natural Science Foundation(9154036)"Water Pollution Control Strategy and Decision Support Platform"[grant No.2009ZX07631-02-03]"Water Pollution Accident Damage Assessment Technology Research[grant No.201309060]"
文摘There are numerous studies comparing different kinds of environmental taxes and standards.However,forms of environmental standards focused by former researchers are usually quantitybased limits/standards(e.g.pounds per day or pounds per unit of output).Concentration-based emission standard(e.g.milligrams per liter of wastewater) as one important form of environmental standard has not been given much attention.In this article,comparable estimates of their probable effect on enterprise pollution reduction will be developed for concentrationbased effluent standards,effluent taxes,and a combination of both.A linear simulation model is used to clearly and obviously compare the effects of effluent taxes and concentration-based standards within the same figure.With one detailed application to the paper industry,some enlightenment and conclusions-as well as the general applicability of these principles-are then provided:Under the same effluent tax rate,enterprises,groups,and industries that are cleaner will reduce more pollutants than those that have higher pollutant abatement costs.It is recommended that effluent taxes are set by avoiding cutting it even at one stroke and considering the feasibility of pollution-reducing technology in various industries.It is necessary to reduce MAC of enterprises to better stimulate enterprises' or industries' emission reduction by preferential measures,such as high tax rate coordinated by speeding up the depreciation of environmental protection equipment.
基金the financial support from the Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China(2022M720131)Spring Sunshine Collaborative Research Project of the Ministry of Education(202201660)+3 种基金Youth Project of Gansu Natural Science Foundation(22JR5RA542)General Project of Gansu Philosophy and Social Science Foundation(2022YB014)National Natural Science Foundation of China(72034003,72243006,and 71874074)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2023lzdxjbkyzx008,lzujbky-2021-sp72)。
文摘Since the carbon neutrality target was proposed,many countries have been facing severe challenges to carbon emission reduction sustainably.This study is conducted using a tripartite evolutionary game model to explore the impact of the central environmental protection inspection(CEPI)on driving carbon emission reduction,and to study what factors influence the strategic choices of each party and how they interact with each other.The research results suggest that local governments and manufacturing enterprises would choose strategies that are beneficial to carbon reduction when CEPI increases.When the initial willingness of all parties increases 20%,50%—80%,the time spent for the whole system to achieve stability decreases from 100%,60%—30%.The evolutionary result of“thorough inspection,regulation implementation,low-carbon management”is the best strategy for the tripartite evolutionary game.Moreover,the smaller the cost and the larger the benefit,the greater the likelihood of the three-party game stability strategy appears.This study has important guiding significance for other developing countries to promote carbon emission reduction by environmental policy.
文摘Emission projection and marginal abatement cost curves(MACs) are the central components of any assessment of future carbon market, such as CDM (clean development mechanism) potentials, carbon quota price etc. However, they are products of very complex, dynamic systems driven by forces like population growth, economic development, resource endowments, technology progress and so on. The modeling approaches for emission projection and MACs evaluation were summarized, and some major models and their results were compared. Accordingly, reduction and cost requirements to achieve the Kyoto target were estimated. It is concluded that Annex I Parties' total reduction requirements range from 503—1304 MtC with USA participation and decrease significantly to 140—612 MtC after USA's withdrawal. Total costs vary from 21—77 BUSD with USA and from 5—36 BUSD without USA if only domestic reduction actions are taken. The costs would sharply reduce while considering the three flexible mechanisms defined in the Kyoto Protocol with domestic actions' share in the all mitigation strategies drops to only 0—16%.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No. 71001010Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities under Grant No.2009RC1001
文摘Based on the revised reduction models of the 14 low-carbon ICT solutions from Chongqing Mobile of the China Mobile Group,the CO2e emission reduction brought about by low-carbon ICTs of the wireless telecom sector of Chongqing Mobile,the entire China Mobile Group and the whole China in 2009 is calculated.And then the CO2e emission reduction potentials in 2010,2020 and 2030 are calculated in four main important fields of China,i.e.,intelligent transportation,dematerialization,smart work and smart appliances.The ICTs in the telecom sector are mostly dedicated to these fields.It provides a valuable insight into future reduction targets that should be set up for China.
基金supports from the Youth Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51904347)Major Project of Master Alloy Manufacture for Heat Resistant Stainless Steel Production(No.AA18242003)funded by the Provincial Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous District are sincerely acknowledged.
文摘Strengthening limonitic nickel laterite sintering and reducing CO_(2) emission were performed by the application of multiforce fields including external thermodynamic and pressure fields.Sinter pot tests of limonitic nickel laterite were carried out,and the relevant industrial production was briefed.The chemistry and mineralogy of product sinter and the thermodynamic and kinetic conditions during sintering were analyzed to reveal the relevant mechanism.The results indicate that sintering performance of limonitic nickel laterite in the new sintering process with multi-force fields is significantly improved with tumble index and productivity increased by 24.11%and 18.56%,respectively,and solid fuel rate reduced by 23.21%,compared with those in traditional sintering process.In this case,greenhouse and pollutant gas emissions are greatly reduced,and metallurgical performances of product sinter are excellent.The industrial production has been successfully conducted,indicating a bright application prospect.Mechanism analysis shows that the great improvement of thermodynamic and kinetic conditions during sintering and the densification of loose sinter can be achieved via the application of multi-force fields.Sinter microstructure is transformed from large thin-wall pores to small thin-wall pores or medium thick-wall pores with the dramatic reduction of sinter porosity and more formation of silico-ferrite of calcium and alumina(SFCA).Meanwhile,the homogenization of mineral compositions is achieved,and much denser interlocking texture between hercynite and SFCA is formed.The application of multi-force fields contributes to the substantial improvement of sintering performance of limonitic nickel laterite and CO_(2) emission reduction.
文摘The use of energy conservation emission reduction policies to promote industrial restructuring and upgrading and thus facilitate energy conservation and emission reduction is one of the 10 important strategies of environmental management in China. The use of energy conservation emission reduction policies to promote industrial restructuring and upgrading and thus facilitate energy conservation and emission reduction is one of the important strategies of environmental management in China. Based on the systematic collection of 1,195 energy conservation emission reduction policies, we discuss the influence of individual measure and measure synergy of energy conservation and emission reduction policies respectively. The results show that the energy conservation and emission reduction policies have a significant effect on the overall promotion of industrial upgrading. The financial measures and guidance measures have a positive impact;the financial measures and guidance measures have significantly positive effect; however, the administrative measures, fiscal tax measures, and other economic measures do the opposite; the positive effect of the synergy of guidance measures and financial measures is greater than the negative effect of considering only the synergy of fiscal tax measures and other economic measures, and significantly greater than the negative effect of the synergy of administrative measures, fiscal tax measures, and other economic measures. We should strengthen and emphasize the use of the measure that has positive effect on industrial structure restructuring and upgrading individually and synergistically.
基金supported by the National Natural Sci- ence Foundation of China under Grant No.70825001 and 70941039
文摘This paper introduces the development of Carbon Capture and Storage （CCS） technology, the progress in CCS demonstration projects, and regulations and policies related to CCS. Barriers and limitations for the large-scale deployment of CCS are discussed. CCS and different technological solutions for emission reduction （e.g., energy conservation and renewable energy） are compared. The analysis shows that China should carefully evaluate the negative impacts of CCS deployment and needs to enhance the research and development input in CCS in order to master core technologies of CCS systems. Furthermore, CCS incentives should depend on actual CCS development. Based on the current situation, China may need to focus on retrofitting existing thermal power plants with CCS technology, so CCS can be promoted for future large-scale application.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 71661003)
文摘To determine the optimal pricing and carbon emission reduction decision, a closed-loop supply chain with a manufacturer and a retailer is investigated. In this system, the manufacturer manufactures new products and remanufactures used products while the retailer is responsible for selling new products and remanufactured products. The profit functions of the manufacturer and the retailer are developed, and the corresponding solution formulae for decision variables are given by the Stackelberg game model. Finally, a numerical example is given, and the optimal wholesale price, retail price, carbon emission reduction and others are obtained. Through the sensitivity of the unit carbon allowance price, some significant managerial insights are derived.
文摘Economic growth and industrialization often default to a great dependency on fossil fuels (FF) to supply power needs. The carbon rich nature of FF combustion can impact global warming. Therefore, it is conducive to transition from FF to renewable energy (RE). The present study aimed to address if replacement of a single FF by RE can mitigate carbon emissions. We conduct the study in a country undergoing mass urbanization and challenging energy demands. <span>Data from energy resources in the Power & Energy Sector Master Plan (PSMP2016;Bangladesh) are analyzed over the 2017-2021 trajectory. Two scenarios for imports, oil and coal are assessed. Environmental input output (E</span><span><span>-</span></span><span><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span>IO) analysis and percentage equivalence analysis measured data variables. The data is then further disaggregated into an emission reduction (ER) model with sensitivity analysis</span><span> to measure carbon emission reduction when each FF source is substituted by RE. </span></span></span><span>Results show the percentage share of energy generation capacity by both coal and RE increase over time. Solar and wind power contribute to the increase in RE. When oil is imported a 1% increase in oil, coal, and gas-based energy generation capacity increases carbon emissions by 1.25%, 1.48% and 0.93%, respectively. 1% increase in RE produces negligible carbon emissions (0.0042%). There was little difference in the percentages of carbon emissions when coal is imported. Substituting any FF with RE of equal energy capacity does not, in the short term, reduce carbon emissions in either scenario. Therefore, we conclude that for long term clean energy prospects in Bangladesh, RE needs to be developed to operate at greater capacity in conjunction with other carbon management factors. The research findings herein offer insights for clean energy implementation in developing nations.</span>
