In
our
daily
life,
fresh
water
is
a
necessity.
Due
to
global
population
expansion
and
climate
change,
its
availability
dwindling.
Water
scarcity
definitely
one
of
the
most
challenging
issues
facing
society
today.
Seawater
desalination
facilities
are
thus
being
employed
increasingly
frequently
around
coasts.
However,
these
initiatives
use
lot
energy,
they're
not
always
in
best
places
for
access
renewable
energy
sources.
this
study,
we
have
considered
specific
consumption
order
determine
architecture
evaluate
dependability
hybrid
generator
feeding
large
scale
unit.
Economic
optimization
has
been
performed
using
HOMER
environment
tool.
Different
power
system
combinations
with
without
batteries
were
tested
examined
on-
off-grid
scenarios.
Results
showed
that,
25-year
project
life
cycle,
cost-effective
option
environmental
protection
results
production
costs
0.414$/m
3
versus
0.585$/m
current
usage.
The
study's
findings
provide
an
important
feasibility
analysis
support
future
decisions
on
sources
supplying
plants
will
allow
manufacturers
engineers
better
plant's
operational
conditions.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(9), P. 7115 - 7115
Published: April 24, 2023
The
increasing
pressure
on
water
resources
due
to
population
growth
and
high
consumption,
especially
in
urban
areas
from
tropical
developing
countries,
has
led
a
rise
stress.
sustainability
analysis
of
the
Total
Water
Footprint
(WFtotal)
Environmental
Sustainability
Index
(SIblue)
are
holistic
management
tools
that
allow
for
establishing
pressures
over
resources.
This
study
assessed
WFtotal
their
components
(Blue,
Green,
Gray)
households
low-income
neighborhood
Colombia
with
sanitation
deficiencies.
activities
associated
intra-household
use
higher
environmental
impact
were
identified,
considering
socioeconomic
conditions
quality
receiving
body,
wetland,
through
application
surveys
sample
households.
results
showed
86.7%
WF
was
WFgreen,
followed
by
WFgray
(13.2%),
finally,
WFblue
(0.2%).
value
WFgreen
related
food
consumption
patterns,
which
varied
according
level.
Likewise,
SIblue
shows
Baquero
wetland
presented
scarcity
scenarios
regarding
sedimentation,
threatening
service
provision
this
strategic
ecosystem.
Finally,
such
as
help
identify
strategies
could
be
implemented
reduce
degradation
ecosystems
relevant
global
wetlands.
Frontiers in Earth Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Sept. 1, 2023
Vegetation
has
changed
dramatically
in
recent
years
as
a
result
of
various
disturbances,
but
the
factors
influencing
vegetation
growth
vary
geographically.
We
looked
into
impact
climate
change
and
human
activity
on
Yangtze
River
Basin
(YRB).
characterized
YRB
using
gross
primary
production
(GPP)
leaf
area
index
(LAI),
analyzed
relationship
between
standardized
precipitation
evapotranspiration
(SPEI),
quantified
relative
contribution
rate
to
by
residual
trend
method.
The
findings
revealed
that:
1)
From
2000
2018,
showed
an
increasing
temperature
(0.03°C
yr
−1
)
(4.02
mm
that
entire
was
gradually
becoming
warmer
wetter;
2)
significant
(GPP:
7.83
g
C
m
−2
,
LAI:
0.02
‐1
).
Among
them,
87.40%
trend,
primarily
northern,
eastern,
southern
parts,
while
decreasing
areas
were
found
Delta
(YRD)
YRB’s
west
region.
3)
had
positive
correlation
with
SPEI
most
YRB,
it
more
sensitive
over
long
time
scale.
effects
spatially
heterogeneous,
driving
(accounting
for
61.28%).
A
large
number
grass
converted
forest,
crop
urban.
Overall,
promoted
middle
upper
reaches
(MUYRB)
inhibited
YRD.
this
study
will
contribute
better
understanding
well
provide
scientific
foundation
future
ecological
restoration
humid
semi-humid
areas.
International Journal of Lean Six Sigma,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 12, 2024
Purpose
The
purpose
of
this
study
is
to
analyze
the
relationship
between
lean
manufacturing
and
corporate
environmental
performance.
Scholarly
literature
has
extensively
addressed
those
two
areas
but
empirical
papers
present
mixed
inconsistent
results,
calling
for
further
analysis
establish
a
clearer
understanding
actual
identify
causes
conflicting
findings
across
studies.
Given
importance
sustainable
practices
in
current
business
landscape,
paper
aims
provide
comprehensive
overview
through
meta-analysis
previous
research,
with
focus
on
integrating
quantitative
shed
light
potential
impact
performance
report
its
intensity
Pearson’s
correlation
coefficient.
Design/methodology/approach
This
analyzes
data
from
29
primary
studies
published
2001
2022
that
have
empirically
measured
been
identified
Web
Science
SCOPUS
databases
an
exhaustive
review
literature.
To
integrate
results
evaluate
evidence
manufacturing’s
influence
performance,
meta-analytic
methodology
was
adopted
Hedges–Olkin
random
effect
approach,
based
correlations.
Findings
Main
support
notion
significant,
positive,
rather
moderated,
exists
overall
coefficient
r¯
=
0.25.
result
seems
robust,
as
several
tests
confirm
publication
bias
unlikely.
Overall,
various
are
correlated
varying
degrees
different
measures
efficiency
external
higher
than
observed
internal
quality
management
more
pronounced
other
practices.
2008
global
crisis
did
not
change
these
relationships
does
seem
be
moderated
by
degree
awareness
country
where
applied.
Research
limitations/implications
conclude
positive
(
0.25).
certain
factors
exhibit
sizes
moderate
outcome,
highlighting
In
addition,
it
suggests
among
Practical
implications
provides
companies
opportunity
align
their
operational
strategies
sustainability
goals.
Understanding
diverse
levels
multiple
decision-makers
can
prioritize
efforts
apply
stronger
desired
outcomes
improve
impact.
Conversely,
managers
aware
week
some
so
they
avoid
overestimating
benefits
manufacturing.
Finally,
underscore
organizational
commitment
sustainability.
Originality/value
It
is,
best
authors’
knowledge,
first
investigate
strength
association
test
whether
fills
gap
therefore
represents
valuable
contribution
field.
explores
outcome.
IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1311(1), P. 012036 - 012036
Published: March 1, 2024
Abstract
The
Balangan
irrigation
area
has
grappled
with
a
20-year
water
shortage
due
to
disorganized
canal
systems,
causing
scarcity
in
droughts
and
floods
during
the
rainy
season.
Conflicts
between
upstream
downstream
users
compound
these
challenges.
This
study
analyzes
conflicts,
their
causes,
impacts,
resolution
strategies.
Employing
descriptive
approaches,
it
identifies
factors
triggering
societal
agricultural
effects,
sustainable
solutions.
Findings
reveal
that
narrowing
of
channels,
exacerbated
by
concrete
structures,
caused
an
imbalance
distribution
Subak
Palean.
Sedimentation
irregular
channel
regulation
exacerbate
loss
prolonged
scarcity.
underscores
necessity
comprehensive
management
strategies,
prioritizing
Water
Rights
Allocation
Policies,
Community
Participation,
Rainwater
Harvesting
Conservation.
These
strategies
promise
practical,
feasible,
sustainable,
impactful
Regulating
rights
allocations
provides
framework,
community
engagement
ensures
local
perspectives
are
considered,
while
rainwater
harvesting
conservation
techniques
reduce
stress
foster
resilience.
Integrating
can
achieve
approach
Irrigation
area.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(7), P. 2792 - 2792
Published: March 27, 2024
The
modern
development
of
the
planting
industry
needs
to
not
only
ensure
food
supply
but
also
consider
social
and
environmental
issues.
This
poses
higher
demands
for
rational
planning
structures
achieve
green
while
meeting
conserving
resources.
Therefore,
this
paper
takes
Jiangsu
Province
as
a
representative
case,
accounting
analyzing
water
footprint,
energy
consumption,
carbon
emissions
seven
major
crops.
Based
on
analysis,
multi-objective
model
is
established
explore
optimization
its
structure.
results
show
that:
(1)
from
2010
2020,
overall
footprint
these
crops
in
initially
increased
then
decreased,
consumption
showed
fluctuating
upward
trend;
(2)
fluctuated
downward
over
time,
exhibited
significant
spatial
clustering
characteristics,
with
being
northern
Jiangsu,
followed
by
central
southern
Jiangsu;
(3)
indicate
that
economic
benefits
4.06%,
emission
grey
footprints
decreased
3.78%
7.62%,
respectively,
resulting
comprehensive
improvements
ecological
benefits.
study
can
provide
theoretical
support
adjusting
structure
crop-producing
areas
promoting
sustainable
industry.
In
our
daily
life,
fresh
water
is
a
necessity.
Due
to
global
population
expansion
and
climate
change,
its
availability
dwindling.
Water
scarcity
definitely
one
of
the
most
challenging
issues
facing
society
today.
Seawater
desalination
facilities
are
thus
being
employed
increasingly
frequently
around
coasts.
However,
these
initiatives
use
lot
energy,
they're
not
always
in
best
places
for
access
renewable
energy
sources.
this
study,
we
have
considered
specific
consumption
order
determine
architecture
evaluate
dependability
hybrid
generator
feeding
large
scale
unit.
Economic
optimization
has
been
performed
using
HOMER
environment
tool.
Different
power
system
combinations
with
without
batteries
were
tested
examined
on-
off-grid
scenarios.
Results
showed
that,
25-year
project
life
cycle,
cost-effective
option
environmental
protection
results
production
costs
0.414$/m
3
versus
0.585$/m
current
usage.
The
study's
findings
provide
an
important
feasibility
analysis
support
future
decisions
on
sources
supplying
plants
will
allow
manufacturers
engineers
better
plant's
operational
conditions.
