Air quality and climate connections
Multiple linkages connect air quality and climate change. Many air pollutant sources also
emit carbon dioxide (CO2), the dominant anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG). The two …
emit carbon dioxide (CO2), the dominant anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG). The two …
Critical review: Uncharted waters? The future of the electricity-water nexus
KT Sanders - Environmental science & technology, 2015 - ACS Publications
Electricity generation often requires large amounts of water, most notably for cooling
thermoelectric power generators and moving hydroelectric turbines. This so-called …
thermoelectric power generators and moving hydroelectric turbines. This so-called …
The climate and air-quality benefits of wind and solar power in the United States
Wind and solar energy reduce combustion-based electricity generation and provide air-
quality and greenhouse gas emission benefits. These benefits vary dramatically by region …
quality and greenhouse gas emission benefits. These benefits vary dramatically by region …
[HTML][HTML] Life cycle assessment integration into energy system models: An application for Power-to-Methane in the EU
As the EU energy system transitions to low carbon, the technology choices should consider
a broader set of criteria. The use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) prevents burden shift …
a broader set of criteria. The use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) prevents burden shift …
Combination of equilibrium models and hybrid life cycle-input–output analysis to predict the environmental impacts of energy policy scenarios
Nowadays, many countries adopt an active agenda to mitigate the impact of greenhouse
gas emissions by moving towards less polluting energy generation technologies. The …
gas emissions by moving towards less polluting energy generation technologies. The …
Integration of life-cycle indicators into energy optimisation models: The case study of power generation in Norway
This work presents methodological advances in the integration of life-cycle indicators into
energy system optimisation models. Challenges in hybridising energy modelling and Life …
energy system optimisation models. Challenges in hybridising energy modelling and Life …
Energy and emissions implications of automated vehicles in the US energy system
Vehicle automation has the potential to drastically transform transportation, with important
implications for energy and the environment. There is considerable uncertainty regarding …
implications for energy and the environment. There is considerable uncertainty regarding …
Social, economic, and environmental effects of electricity and heat generation in Yenisei Siberia: is there an alternative to coal?
E Syrtsova, A Pyzhev, E Zander - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
The energy sector is one of the most important pollutants in the atmosphere and causes
significant emissions of greenhouse gases. In Russia, coal is the main contributor to the …
significant emissions of greenhouse gases. In Russia, coal is the main contributor to the …
Long-term implications of sustained wind power growth in the United States: Potential benefits and secondary impacts
We model scenarios of the US electric sector in which wind generation reaches 10% of end-
use electricity demand in 2020, 20% in 2030, and 35% in 2050. As shown in a companion …
use electricity demand in 2020, 20% in 2030, and 35% in 2050. As shown in a companion …
China's future energy mix and emissions reduction potential: a scenario analysis incorporating technological learning curves
H Zou, H Du, DC Broadstock, J Guo, Y Gong… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2016 - Elsevier
This paper examines the impacts of CO 2 emission reduction targets and carbon taxes on
the structure of power generation in China. A model is developed to minimize the total …
the structure of power generation in China. A model is developed to minimize the total …