Environmental implications of technological improvements in photovoltaic manufacturing in Europe and China.
Next Generation Interactive Tool as a Backbone for Universal Access to Electricity
Electrification planning in rural areas and in developing countries most often relies on the outputs of specialized analytical tools that support geographically-referenced analyses
Off-Grid Solar Systems in the Global South
Small solar systems seem to have a significant impact in terms of quality of life for their users and in helping them to keep connected to the global world.
Overcoming Public Resistance to Carbon Taxes
A study recently published in WIREs Climate Change summarizes the findings of 39 empirical studies testing why people do not like carbon taxes.
Advancing Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis for Conversion of Biomass into Chemicals
Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis (CFP) is an emerging technology that holds promise for converting renewable feedstocks, like biomass, into fuels and chemicals.
From Damaged Woods to Renewable Bioenergy
The opportunities and challenges of salvage logging of biomass after natural disturbances to supply wood-based bioenergy.
Protecting Mangroves Can Reduce Carbon Emission
As the home of the largest mangrove area in the world, Indonesia is a key player in the international blue carbon agenda. While it has over 22% of world’s mangroves, Indonesia is also facing rapid mangrove degradation.
Hybrid Drive for Trains
Successful simulation of hybrid train operation shows reduced emissions, noise levels and operating costs on the existing infrastructure.
Overcoming Early Career Barriers to Interdisciplinary Climate Change Research
None are likely better suited to interdisciplinary research than those early in their scientific careers, and the next generation of scientists whom they are today teaching, advising, and mentoring.
The Risks of using Waterbodies to Heat and Cool Infrastructure
Waterbodies such as oceans, lakes, rivers and aquifers represent large reserves of thermal energy, which can be used to heat or cool nearby buildings and infrastructure.