Carbon Cycle Models Quantify for a Green and Low-Carbon Economy
Green and Low-Carbon Economy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 17, 2024
CO2
emissions
from
the
combustion
of
fossil
fuels
represent
largest
anthropogenic
disruption
natural
global
carbon
cycle
and
lead
to
an
undesirable
increase
in
atmospheric
levels.
The
so-called
"carbon-neutral"
renewable
energy
source
biomass
appears
be
a
promising
replacement
for
fuels.
"Combined
Energy
Biosphere
Model"
(CEBM),
was
developed
as
method
calculating
content
after
intensive
use
biomass.
It
includes
(i)
biosphere
part
computing
annual
on
2,433
grid
elements
covering
continents’
plant
mass
soil,
well
(ii)
economic
119
countries.
As
history
understanding
(including
quantification
growth
decay
by
formulae,
inclusion
deforestation,
fuel
fertilizer
effect)
shows,
such
model
(as
CEBM)
provides
needed
methodology
assess
net
effects
large-scale
plant’s
atmosphere.
Results
show
that
(in
systemic
view)
is
“only
half
neutral”
previously
thought,
even
principal
level.
conclusions
indicate
(even
if
valuable
mitigation
strategy)
its
potential
limited.
When
interpreting
CEBM
scenarios,
very
first
priority,
reducing
current
demand
most
highly
preserving
climate.
Language: Английский
How to Compute Whether Biomass Fuels Are Carbon Neutral
Published: Feb. 5, 2024
Based
on
recent
interest
and
the
importance
of
ongoing
climate
change
catastrophe,
this
article
provides
basics
global
carbon
cycle
modelling
as
required
for
assessment
degree
neutrality
biomass
energy,
its
underlying
dynamics.
It
is
aimed
at
clari-fying
question
“Are
fuels
neutral?”.
The
"Combined
Energy
Biosphere
Model"
(CEBM)
computes
annual
flows
including
growth
decay
plants
2.52.5°
grid
elements
continents’
surface
offers
detailed
results
changes
after
implementation
large-scale
energy
strategies
world-wide.
main
(and
possibly
unexpected)
effect
long-term
depletion
soil
organic
compartment
extraction
fuels.
When
comparing
CEBM
model
runs
using
(i)
sources
(ii)
carbon-free
(such
solar
or
wind),
it
becomes
quantitatively
clear
already
theoretical
level
(i.e.,
even
without
taking
into
account
effi-ciency
losses)
that
only
“half
neutral”
ideally
assumed,
to
express
a
rule
thumb
–
mainly
because
depletion.
Still,
will
play
an
important
role
when
fighting
warming,
if
efforts
lower
demand
are
preferable
fundamental
strategy.
Language: Английский
Building Blocks for an Energy Transition
Journal of Energy and Power Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
06(02), P. 1 - 28
Published: May 13, 2024
The
present
need
for
an
energy
transition
in
the
wake
of
a
global
climate
catastrophe
led
to
“EU
green
deal”
which
requires
system
all
countries.
This
study
aimis
survey
aims
identify
strategies
within
such
based
on
trend
analyses
and
reports
available
technologies
implementation.
Based
literature
analysis
over
300
pieces
(of
feasibility
studies
technology
implementation
with
focus
Central
Europe)
statistical
levels
“energy
intensity”
(E/GDP)
covering
three
decades
countries
worldwide,
diagnosis
is
made
that
steady
improvements
several
dedicated
technological
areas
can
be
were
could
still
increased
future,
as
required
by
targets.
Across
distinct
fields
economy,
concrete
options
are
portrayed:
Energy
infrastructure,
Smart
grids,
Transmission
grid
management,
Electricity
storage,
Heat
Industrial
waste
heat;
linked
diagnosed
long-term
trends
emerging
from
“Global
Change
Data
Base”
GCDB,
allowing
sectorial
so-called
intensity,
was
not
yet
delivered
until
now
time
series
literature.
main
findings
show
economic
sectors
clusters
most
appropriate
achieve
targets
while
safeguarding
social
aspects
sustainability.
Language: Английский
How to Compute Whether Biomass Fuels Are Carbon Neutral
C – Journal of Carbon Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(2), P. 48 - 48
Published: May 22, 2024
Based
on
recent
interest
and
the
importance
of
ongoing
climate
change
catastrophe,
this
article
provides
basics
global
carbon
cycle
modelling
as
required
for
assessment
degree
neutrality
biomass
energy,
its
underlying
dynamics.
It
is
aimed
at
clarifying
question
“Are
fuels
neutral?”.
The
“Combined
Energy
Biosphere
Model”
(CEBM)
computes
annual
flows
including
growth
decay
plants
2.5
×
2.5°
grid
elements
continents’
surface
offers
detailed
results
changes
after
implementation
large-scale
energy
strategies
worldwide.
main
(and
possibly
unexpected)
effect
long-term
depletion
soil
organic
compartment
extraction
fuels.
When
comparing
CEBM
model
runs
using
(i)
sources
(ii)
carbon-free
(such
solar
or
wind),
it
becomes
quantitatively
clear
already
theoretical
level
(i.e.,
even
without
taking
into
account
efficiency
losses)
that
only
“half
neutral”
ideally
assumed,
to
express
a
rule
thumb—mainly
because
depletion.
Still,
will
play
an
important
role
when
fighting
warming,
if
efforts
lower
demand
are
preferable
fundamental
strategy.
Language: Английский