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Peer-reviewed Article
In Sustainability
Author:
Megumi
Takano
The global food system confronts critical challenges, including food insecurity, small-scale producer vulnerability, and environmental degradation. While locally led initiatives emerge as potential solutions, they face obstacles, such as participant bias and scaling limitations. This study analyzes 157 international and 91 Japanese locally led food...
Peer-reviewed Article
In Urban Science
Author:
Manu
Thomas
Prajakta
Pimpalshende
Shalini
Dhyani
Urban green spaces (UGSs) are vital in enhancing environmental quality, social well-being, and climate resilience, yet their distribution and accessibility remain uneven in many rapidly urbanizing cities. The 3–30–300 rule offers a structured guideline with which to assess urban greenness, emphasizing tree visibility, canopy cover, and green space...
Peer-reviewed Article
In Climate
Author:
Tatsuya
Hanaoka
Supat
Wangwongwatana
Nutthajit Onmek
Onmek
Ittipol
Paw-Armart
Tomoki
Hirayama
Yurie
Goto
Kazumasa
Kawashima
Markus
Amann
Interest in co-benefits—the multiple benefits from mitigating climate change while addressing other sustainability challenges—has grown as policymakers seek to lower the costs of decarbonization. Much of this interest stems from data-driven models that quantify how much improved air quality, better health, and other co-benefits can offset those...
Peer-reviewed Article
In Resources (MDPI)
Author:
Nico R.
Almarines
Cristino L.
Tiburan, Jr.
Juan M.
Pulhin
Balancing human activities and ecosystem health is critical amid increasing biodiversity concerns. This study explores the relationship between food provision and habitat quality in bioproduction systems in the Philippines, focusing on the Pagsanjan-Lumban Watershed (PLW) and the Baroro Watershed (BW). Using the TerrSet Land Change Modeler for LULC...
Peer-reviewed Article
In Sustainability
Author:
Jules
Pretty
Dennis
Garrity
Hemant Kumar
Badola
Mike
Barrett
Cornelia Butler
Flora
Catherine
Cameron
Natasha
Grist
Leanne
Hepburn
Heather
Hilburn
Amy
Isham
Erik
Jacobi
Rattan
Lal
Simon
Lyster
Andri Snaer
Magnason
Jacquie
McGlade
Jan
Middendorf
E. J.
Milner-Gulland
David
Orr
Lloyd
Peck
Chris
Reij
Johan
Rockström
Yarema
Ronesh
Jo
Smith
Pete
Smith
Peter
Thorne
Steve
Waters
Geoff
Wells
Just and fair transitions to low-carbon and nature-positive ways of living need to occur fast enough to limit and reverse the climate and nature crises, but not so fast that the public is left behind. We propose the concept of “Regenerative Good Growth” (RGG) to replace the language and practice of extractive, bad GDP growth. RGG centres on the...
Peer-reviewed Article
In Atmosphere
Author:
Tatsuya
Hanaoka
Nguyen Thi Kim
Oanh
Lai Nguyen
Huy
Supat
Wangwongwatana
Piyarattana
Homyok
Christopher
Malley
Tomoki
Hirayama
Yurie
Goto
Kazumasa
Kawashima
Markus
Amann
This research is a new data-based evaluation of the prospects for implementing measures against open burning in Thailand. More specifically, it presents a systematic analysis of the potential obstacles to the implementation of the combustion regulations included in Thailand's PM2.5 countermeasures plan in terms of economics, technology...
Peer-reviewed Article
In Microplastics
Author:
Mahagama Gedara Yohan Lasantha Mahagamage
Sachith Gihan Gamage
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Shehan Kaushalya Rathnayake
Thejani Abeynayaka
Chathura Welivitiya
Lahiru Udumalagala
Chathura Rajitha
Supun Suranjith
Synthetic fibers are widely used in daily life due to their durability, elasticity, low cost, and ease of use. The textile industry is the primary source of synthetic microfibers, as these materials are mostly used in production processes. Globally, plastic pollution has been identified as a major environmental threat in this era, since plastics...
Peer-reviewed Article
In Land
Author:
This study aims to investigate how urban residents interact with Urban Green Spaces (UGSs) in Nagpur, India, specifically focusing on the patterns of visitation and engagement. Data were collected via a face-to-face questionnaire survey using the Survey 123 app. The analysis included interaction (types of UGSs, visitation frequency, and UGS...
Peer-reviewed Article
In Sustainability
Anaerobic digestion (AD), or biogas technology, is an optimal method for municipal organic waste (MOW) treatment, recovering both material and energy. This study takes a life cycle assessment perspective and examines the economic and environmental impacts of a BIO facility in Minamisanriku Town, Japan, which has utilized MOW (kitchen/food waste and...
Peer-reviewed Article
In Sustainability
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in face mask demand, resulting in increased face mask waste and environmental impacts. This study investigates mask usage patterns and the environmental impacts of single-use and cloth masks across three phases: pre-COVID-19, COVID-19, and the new normal. A comprehensive survey conducted in five cities...