International Journal of Green Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 19
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
Despite
the
increasing
use
of
steel
in
contemporary
world,
iron
and
industry
is
one
emitters
global
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
emissions.
The
research
indicates
that
primary
ironmaking
method
responsible
for
about
80%
emissions
generates
air
pollutants
linked
to
4.2
million
deaths
yearly.
Implementing
advanced
technologies
manufacturing
could
reduce
CO2
Europe,
where
energy-intensive
industries
account
roughly
8%
EU's
total
Steel
Action
Plan,
introduced
by
European
Commission
(EC),
presents
an
exquisite
compelling
solution
address
intricate
challenges
surplus
capacity,
formidable
emissions,
a
scarcity
cutting-edge
products.
Green
Deal
(EGD)
outlines
cutting
greenhouse
gas
(GHG)
50%
from
1990
renewable
electricity
32%
2030,
necessitating
shift
away
fossil
fuels
industry.
Even
though
these
ambitious
goals
are
safeguard
our
planet
ensure
sustainable
future
mankind,
implementing
various
policies
raises
questions
their
applicability.
Thus,
this
paper
delves
into
pivotal
role
Europe
transformative
journey
toward
production
through
policy
implementation.
Energy Sustainability and Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: June 6, 2024
Abstract
Background
To
curb
human-made
carbon-dioxide
emissions,
the
European
Union
will
introduce
carbon
pricing
for
buildings
and
transport
in
2027.
Central
East
(CEE)
countries
are
pressured
to
embark
on
ambitious
decarbonization
pathways
leading
carbon-neutral
economies
by
2050.
This
paper
is
first
investigate
public
acceptance
of
willingness
pay
(WTP)
a
tax
CEE
country,
Hungary.
It
analyzes
support-increasing
effects
five
revenue-recycling
mechanisms
(tax
cuts,
green
spending,
support
poor
households,
funding
health
care
education,
debt
reduction),
wider
range
than
covered
previous
studies.
A
national
face-to-face
survey
3013
adults
attitudes
climate
change,
conducted
summer
2022,
main
method
data
collection.
combined
with
secondary
analysis
related
statistics
documentary
relevant
materials.
Results
The
results
show
low
acceptance,
only
modest
increase
from
20.3%
27.3%
due
revenue
recycling.
accompanied
WTP
values
increases.
All
these
lower
those
found
Western
surveys.
novel
empirical
result
relative
popularity
education
recycling,
though
differences
preferences
apparent
between
who
accept
even
without
redistribution
mechanism
willing
if
included.
Green
spending
also
performed
relatively
well,
while
supporting
fared
less
albeit
high
values.
Reducing
taxes
were
least
likely
instigate
carbon-tax
acceptance.
Conclusions
highlight
importance
carefully
assessing
distributional
impact
implementing
thoroughly
integrating
social
considerations
into
policy.
Based
this,
as
well
conditions
political
economy
policy
development
Hungary,
policies—such
gradually
increasing
tax,
cushioning,
legal
earmarking
revenues,
bundling—are
proposed
make
socially
tolerable
politically
acceptable.
findings
conclusions
might
be
other
parts
region.
Ekonomika poljoprivrede,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
71(2), P. 453 - 468
Published: June 19, 2024
Today,
sustained
development
faces
major
challenges,
which
is
based
on
economic,
ecological
and
sociocultural
principles,
a
prerequisite
for
the
of
rural
areas.
The
goal
work
implementation
professional
education
model
people
from
areas
through
improvement
sustainable
environmental
economic
competencies
using
E-Academy
platform.
research
data
obtained
Survey
(164
respondents),
Serbia,
Slovenia
Croatia.
results
show
that
57%
respondents
have
secondary
all
are
It
has
been
established
majority
elementary
knowledge
use
digital
platforms
tools,
so
interest
in
such
at
an
enviable
level.
significance
reflected
inclusion
population
E-Academy,
monitoring
course
helping
those
who
strive
to
improve
agriculture.
Energy Efficiency,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(6)
Published: July 15, 2024
Abstract
Efficient
use
of
energy
and
other
resources,
as
the
basic
postulates
circular
economy,
is
a
prerequisite
for
green
transition
to
more
sustainable
cities
in
future.
The
main
scientific
goal
paper
development
new
approach
city
governance
when
it
comes
inefficient
energy,
predominantly
fossil
fuels,
mainly
developing
poor
countries.
Energy
efficiency
problems
faced
by
these
countries
require
introduction
urgent,
applicable,
realistically
achievable
solutions.
A
adequate
analysis
modeling
performance,
measures,
policies,
outcomes,
impacts
functioning
big
data
management
system,
which
should
begin
with
mining.
On
hand,
collection
has
been
neglected
many
study
shows
way
reduce
this
gap,
but
accordance
realistic
limited
possibilities
less
favorable
conditions.
In
that
respect,
conceptual
model
Analytical
Service
facilitating
was
developed
presented
driver
can
enable
manage
efficiently.
based
on
an
interdisciplinary
needs
Republic
Serbia.
However,
designed
allow
upgrading
capabilities
resources
cities,
primarily
applicable
Practice, progress, and proficiency in sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 71 - 102
Published: Aug. 2, 2024
Waste
is
a
global
problem
of
modern
society.
generation
intimately
related
to
country's
economic
activity
level
and
reflects
societal
manufacturing
consuming
habits.
A
decrease
in
the
amount
garbage
produced
per
unit
GDP
indicates
that
shifting
into
fewer
material-intensive
methods.
The
chapter
focuses
on
sustainable
waste
management
Western
Balkans
European
Union,
using
Serbia
(as
country
represents
Balkan
region)
Austria
representative
county
Union)
as
examples.
authors
will
evaluate
development
comparison
with
excellent
long-term
practice
Austria,
desire
example
good
sustainability
also
applied
less
developed
economies
Europe.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(19), P. 4789 - 4789
Published: Sept. 25, 2024
Concerns
about
climate
change
are
a
hot
topic
in
the
current
debate
sustainable
future,
and
despite
more
than
30
years
of
international
conferences,
including
Intergovernmental
Panel
on
Climate
Change
(IPCC)
United
Nations
Conference
(COP),
annual
usage
amount
fossil
fuel-based
energy
sources
has
remained
largely
unchanged,
green
transition
to
carbon-free
system
is
progressing
at
much
slower
pace
anticipated.
This
paper
presents
an
original
approach
that
consists
addressing
transition’s
dilemmas
by
analyzing
complex
interplay
strongly
interwoven
forces
hindering
rapid
adoption
so-called
scrutinized
from
three-fold
perspective:
socio-psychological;
political–strategic
territorial;
technological.
Moreover,
these
ranked
according
magnitude
their
impact
anticipated
green,
it
estimated
logistic
fit
extrapolation
total
share
contribution
low-carbon
might
reach
maximum
25%
among
all
2050.
A
final
picture
presented,
summarizing
how
involved
acting
upon
expected
as
well
consequences.
The
transition
to
green
energy
and
sustainable
operations
poses
a
key
challenge
for
the
mining
industry,
which
has
traditionally
been
known
its
negative
environmental
impact.
This
manuscript
researches
concept
of
"green
transition"
in
mining,
focusing
on
application
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
methodological
support
restoration.
aim
is
identify
analyze
technological
innovations
that
can
facilitate
shift
towards
more
environmentally
practices.
current
challenges
industry
are
analyzed,
including
carbon
dioxide
emissions,
water
pollution,
land
degradation.
Successful
projects
presented,
highlighting
how
use
renewable
sources
material
recycling
reduce
footprint
activities.
role
supporting
these
efforts
important.
AI
technologies,
machine
learning
data
analytics,
significantly
enhance
monitoring
management
processes.
Specific
examples
applications
predicting
risks
optimizing
resource
use,
developing
strategies
ecosystem
algorithms
enable
precise
efficient
pollution
monitoring,
identification
optimal
restoration
sites,
assessment
long-term
effects
activities
environment.
Integration
into
not
only
improve
performance
but
also
contribute
economic
benefits
through
cost
reduction
increased
efficiency.
paper
emphasizes
need
an
interdisciplinary
approach
includes
collaboration
between
managers,
engineers,
ecologists,
experts
achieve
development
goals.
Further
research
investment
areas
crucial
successful
preservation
contributes
understanding
potential
achieving
solutions,
providing
foundation
future
studies
practical
applications.
Energy Sustainability and Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Dec. 27, 2024
The
significance
of
sustainable
energy
development
and
the
battle
against
climate
change
continues
to
grow
each
year.
Countries
exhibiting
unsustainable
fossil
fuel
consumption
practices
are
actively
pursuing
strategies
decrease
import
dependency
mitigate
pollution
through
innovative
approaches
in
their
policies.
In
this
context,
countries
aim
rely
primarily
on
own
direct
indirect
resources.
Identifying
using
new
resources
secure
clean
represents
one
strategic
achieving
established
objective.
focus
is
that
have
greatest
potential
whose
exploitation
aligns
with
economic
capabilities
countries.
Western
Balkan
relied
substantial
coal
use
for
decades,
resulting
significant
emissions,
but
they
lack
capacity
invest
specific
renewable
alternatives.
Upon
examining
potential,
it
evident
most
opportunity
acquiring
region
found
biomass
sourced
from
forestry
agriculture.
agroforestry
systems
facilitates
carbon
sequestration,
addition
various
beneficial
outcomes.
boasts
abundant
forests
lands
conducive
implementation
systems,
which
hold
considerable,
yet
untapped,
generation.
This
paper
aims
review
synthesize
knowledge
regarding
countries,
assess
forest
resources,
identify
essential
activities
can
promote
more
intensive
use.
as
a
source
bioenergy
has
not
been
sufficiently
explored
Balkans.
Therefore,
research
was
conducted
by
scientific
literature
pertinent
statistical
indicators.
search
covered
85
references,
encompassing
conference
proceedings,
abstracts,
additional
valuable
expanded
reference
base
provided
solid
foundation
analyses
discussions
region.
Following
that,
an
analysis
prior
experiences
production
five
presented.
revealed
share
region's
total
territory
lowest
Albania
(37.5%)
highest
Bosnia
Herzegovina
(61.1%).
signifies
underused,
while
exist
rural
regions
only
few
areas
satisfy
requirements
individual
households.
systematic
collection
system
its
usage
generation
at
minimal
level.
Furthermore,
examination
regulatory
framework
demonstrates
importance
developing
policies
incentive
mechanisms
recognize
method
obtaining
ensuring
food
water
security.
model
supply
chain
main
elements
agroforestry–agriculture–energy
nexus
proposed
starting
point
enhancing
cross-sectoral
cooperation
findings
presented
could
benefit
seeking
enhance
approaches.
Given
land
favorable
climatic
conditions
region,
forthcoming
must
incorporate
formulation
effective
policies,
well
integration
into
policy
plans.
World,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(2), P. 258 - 275
Published: April 26, 2024
Albania
is
now
implementing
a
range
of
steps
as
part
its
journey
towards
European
Union
integration,
based
on
agreements
that
have
been
achieved.
Key
to
these
initiatives
the
extensive
adoption
circular
economy
concepts
through
comprehensive
waste
management
systems.
This
collaboration
systematically
measures
align
with
fundamental
principles
hierarchy.
wants
lead
in
waste-to-energy
conversion
exploration
by
focusing
trash
minimization,
reuse,
recycling,
and
energy
generation
from
residual
waste.
Although
there
has
notable
advancement,
especially
aligning
laws
EU
requirements,
are
practical
obstacles,
execution
projects.
The
challenges
involve
need
for
effective
segregation,
higher
recycling
rates,
use
advanced
technologies.
essay
utilizes
meticulously
selected
data
Albania’s
reputable
organizations
legal
framework
regulating
assess
current
situation
predict
future
possibilities,
which
may
be
advantageous
government
ministries
agency
platforms.
