Practice, progress, and proficiency in sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 59 - 82
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Artificial
intelligence
(AI)
and
machine
learning
(ML)
are
becoming
indispensable
tools
for
increasing
the
efficiency
sustainability
of
this
renewable
energy
source
ocean
industry
has
made
significant
strides
in
recent
years.
The
initial
stages
research
development
when
AI
ML
first
started
to
emerge
wave
tidal
space.
development,
management,
upkeep
maritime
systems
have
all
changed
as
a
result
these
innovations.
An
massive,
unexplored
resource
that
potential
make
an
important
contribution
world's
mix
is
energy.
In
order
maximize
efficacy
conversion,
chapter
focuses
on
incorporation
artificial
technologies.
It
looks
at
technologies'
capability
support
clean
solutions
build
sustainable
environment
particularly
context
urban
living.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(18), P. 4600 - 4600
Published: Sept. 13, 2024
The
purpose
of
this
study
is
to
examine
the
role
structural
transformation
in
energy
sector
accelerate
decarbonization
process
world’s
top
five
green
leaders,
Germany,
Canada,
Sweden,
Denmark,
and
Poland.
To
test
empirically,
we
collected
annual
data
from
a
panel
leaders
2000–2023.
A
key
contribution
our
lies
assessing
multiple
critical
metrics,
including
CO2
emissions,
carbon
intensity,
intensity
electricity,
production-based
consumption-based
capture
holistic
progress
towards
neutrality.
We
applied
augmented
mean
group
(AMG)
model
estimate
long-term
results.
Dumitrescu–Hurlin
used
causal
relationship
among
modeled
variables.
findings
AMG
reveal
that
renewable
production
consumption
significantly
reduce
electricity.
Conversely,
fossil-fuel-derived
exacerbates
these
metrics.
However,
impact
sources
varies
by
country
terms
their
magnitude.
outcomes
indicate
bidirectional
causality
exists
between
emissions
intensity.
unidirectional
fossil
fuel
Our
results
detrimental
impacts
continued
use
conclude
decarbonization.
Based
on
results,
suggest
policy
efforts
should
prioritize
reforms
emphasizing
shift
sources.
Such
are
essential
for
achieving
net-zero
mitigating
broader
environmental
degradation.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(7), P. 3228 - 3228
Published: April 4, 2025
The
EU’s
cohesion
policy
envisages
using
renewable
energy
sources
(RESs)
to
realize
sustainable
development
and
reduce
urban
air
pollution.
In
Poland,
investments
in
this
area
are
gradually
being
made
by
cities
of
different
sizes,
which
is
the
subject
study.
One
essential
tools
for
implementing
Regional
Operational
Programmes
(ROPs),
under
it
possible
obtain
funding
RES
investments.
Given
high
needs
cities,
such
important.
A
desk
research
method,
qualitative
project
analysis,
quantitative
analysis
were
used.
authors
inferences
based
on
data
obtained.
analyzed
all
projects
financed
ROPs
2014–2020
implemented
since
2014
Polish
use
RESs.
beneficiaries
selected
local
government
units.
type
size
installations
relationship
between
city
investment
characteristics
identified.
To
date,
has
not
been
conducted,
filling
a
gap.
results
make
determine
directions
scale
financing
sizes
was
considered
study’s
primary
objective.
This
study
showed
that
determines
addition,
smaller
city,
lower
percentage
their
own
higher
within
cluster
or
functional
area.
IGI Global eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 137 - 162
Published: April 17, 2025
Urban
areas,
densely
populated
and
often
located
in
vulnerable
coastal
regions,
are
particularly
susceptible
to
the
impacts
of
climate
change.
This
chapter
explores
diverse
ways
technology
can
be
leveraged
enhance
resilience
these
urban
environments.
Focusing
on
mitigation
adaptation
strategies,
study
examines
potential
smart
city
technologies,
including
sensor
networks,
data
analytics,
AI,
improve
infrastructure
management
disaster
preparedness.
Specific
examples
include
real-time
flood
monitoring
systems,
predictive
modelling
for
extreme
weather
events,
optimized
energy
grids
reduced
carbon
emissions.
Furthermore,
investigates
role
digital
platforms
facilitating
community
engagement
fostering
collaborative
responses
climate-related
challenges.
importance
equitable
access
need
robust
governance
frameworks
ensure
that
technological
interventions
effectively
contribute
building
climate-resilient
sustainable
futures
is
explored
