Natural resources heterogeneity and environmental sustainability in G20 nations: post-COP28 analysis by Abdulrahman Alomair, Ridwan Lanre Ibrahim, Ridwan Lanre Ibrahim, Abdulaziz S. Al Naim

“…The study highlights the importance of eliminating fossil fuel subsidies and making substantial investments in green policies as key recommendations for policy action.…”
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Greening the Economy in Afghanistan – Role of the Critical Mineral Mining Industry by Rinat Tantashev, Bahtiyor Eshchanov

“…The country is rich in renewable energy resources, which could address environmental challenges, reduce fossil fuel dependence, and create new economic opportunities. …”
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Impact of ionomers on porous Fe-N-C catalysts for alkaline oxygen reduction in gas diffusion electrodes by Jinjie Zhu, Angus Pedersen, Simon Kellner, Robert D. Hunter, Jesús Barrio

“…Abstract Alkaline exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs) offer a promising alternative to the traditional fossil fuel due to their ability to use inexpensive platinum group metal (PGM)-free catalysts, which could potentially replace Platinum-based catalysts. …”
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Efficiency Estimation of Constructing of Wind Power Plant for the Heat Supply Needs by A. V. Bezhan

“…As in the whole world, there are regions in Russia that experience heat supply difficulties, mainly due to the high cost of fossil fuel as well as to growth of energy resources cost and polluting emissions. …”
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Assessing ExxonMobil’s climate change communications (1977–2014) by Geoffrey Supran, Naomi Oreskes

“…Our content analysis also examines ExxonMobil’s discussion of the risks of stranded fossil fuel assets. We find the topic discussed and sometimes quantified in 24 documents of various types, but absent from advertorials. …”
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Multi-objective optimization of hybrid energy systems using gravitational search algorithm by Sayyed Mostafa Mahmoudi, Akbar Maleki, Dariush Rezaei Ochbelagh

“…Abstract The depletion of fossil fuel reserves, increasing environmental concerns, and energy demands of remote communities have increased the acceptance of using hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES). …”
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Electrical and Heat Energy Production Strategy in Conditions of Limited Amount of Fuel by V. S. Kuzevanov, S. S. Zakozhurnikov, G. S. Zakozhurnikova, A. A. Kaverin

“…The proposed cogeneration strategy in the conditions of a severe limitation of the amount of fuel does not depend on the type of fossil fuel used and is not tied to the control period calendar dates.…”
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A Review on Biosurfactant Applications in the Petroleum Industry by Wei Xi, Yuanye Ping, Masoome Agha Alikhani

“…The inadequacy of worldwide fossil fuel resources, combined with increasing energy demands, encourages global attention to either using alternative energy resources or improving the recovery factor and produce larger quantities from present reservoirs. …”
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Energy Use and Demand Prediction Using Time-Series Deep Learning Forecasting Techniques: Application for a University Campus by Bivin Pradeep, Parag Kulkarni, Farman Ullah, Abderrahmane Lakas

“…The former involves reducing reliance on fossil fuel-based energy sources and increasing the adoption of renewable energy. …”
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Impact of Different Solar Trackers on Hydrogen Production: A Case Study in Iran by Ali Mostafaeipour, Mehdi Jahangiri, Hamed Saghaei, Afsaneh Raiesi Goojani, Md. Shahariar Chowdhury, Kuaanan Techato

“…Currently, solar energy is considered one of the most suitable options for overcoming the problems of fossil fuel depletion, and global warming. Also, the high costs associated to photovoltaic systems, renders the maximum utilization of solar cells, a fundamental and undeniable necessity. …”
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Scale-Up of Tailor-Made Onsite Enzyme Blend From Cassava Peels for Industrial Bioethanol Production by Martison Budu, Patrick Boakye, Joseph A. Bentil

“…Bioethanol production is one of the key alternatives for fossil fuel use due to climate change. The study seeks to upscale tailor-made onsite enzyme blends for the bioconversion of cassava peels to bioethanol in simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF) process using cassava peels-degrading fungi. …”
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Photovoltaic Generation Integration with Radial Feeders Using GA and GIS by Elias Mandefro Getie, Belachew Bantyirga Gessesse, Tewodros Gera Workneh

“…The PV generation system eliminates the problem of power demand by enhancing the capacity of the power network as well as by reducing the depletion and consumption of fossil fuel resources. To reduce power loss and improve system loading capacity for demand response, the integration and finding the optimal place of photovoltaic generation take high concern from power system operators and technicians. …”
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Analysis of the LARG of the hospital medical equipment supply chain using the fuzzy inference system by Ramin Pabarja, Gholamreza Jamali, Khodakaram Salimifard, Ahmad Ghorbanpur

“…Key indicators for the evaluation of LARG in the hospital medical equipment supply chain include reducing overall supply chain costs, optimizing inventory management, shortening supply chain development cycle time, increasing the introduction of new products, promoting information sharing among supply chain members, establishing flexible supply bases and sourcing, reducing fossil fuel consumption, and implementing waste management practices such as reuse and recycling of recyclable materials. …”
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Unraveling the environmental Kuznets curve in IGAD countries: interplay between ecological footprint, economic growth, renewable energy, and globalization by Abdimalik Ali Warsame, Hudayfe Osman Daror, Abdulkadir Mohamed Abdullahi

“…A paradigm shift from fossil fuel to clean energy sources is suggested to reduce environmental pollution without compromising economic growth. …”
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Comparison of renewable integration schemes for AC railway power supply system by Nakaret Kano, Zhongbei Tian, Nutthaka Chinomi, Stuart Hillmansen

“…A transition from generating electricity by burning fossil fuel to renewable energy sources (RESs) is one of the most effective ways, in addition to customer transformation, in which people are willing to participate to reduce energy consumption. …”
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Smart Frequency Control of a Multicarrier Microgrid in the Presence of V2G Electric Vehicles by Seyed Ali Seyed Beheshti Fini, Seyed Mohammad Shariatmadar, Vahid Amir

“…In recent years, renewable resources have widely been used to provide necessary energy due to the increasing fossil fuel prices, environmental pollution concerns, and the necessity to meet the growth in energy demands. …”
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Effects of Different Target Solar Fractions on Providing Heat Required for Space Heating, Sanitary Hot Water, and Swimming Pool in Iran: A Case Study in Cold Climate by Nastaran Saberi Shahmarvandi, Fateme Shahrokh Ghahfarokhi, Zahra Delshad Chermahini, Atefeh Faramarzi, Alireza Raisi, Reza Alayi, Ahmad Tahmasebi

“…Due to limited fossil fuel resources, population growth, and the need to save energy and prevent the emission of pollutants, solar heating is of great importance as a strategic solution. …”
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Quantifying the Carbon Reduction Potential of Urban Parks Under Extreme Heat Events Using Interpretable Machine Learning: A Case Study of Jinan, China by Lemin Yu, Wenru Li, Changhui Zheng, Xiaowen Lin

“…Results indicate that the LST in Jinan ranged from 1.77 °C to 59.44 °C, and 278 parks exhibited significant cooling effects, collectively saving 2943 tons of CO₂ per day—offsetting 11.28% of the city’s fossil fuel emissions. Small parks, such as community parks, demonstrated higher carbon-saving efficiency (CSE), while large ecological parks showed greater carbon-saving intensity (CSI). …”
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Impact of Climate Change on Food Security in Kashare Sub-County, Mbarara District. by Agaba, Richard

“…Unsustainable agricultural practices ranked second, and fossil fuel burning ranked third. Regarding the impact on crop yields and food security, 42.9% of respondents reported a reduction in maize yields as the main consequence, while 9.5% noted declines in other crops like sweet potatoes. …”
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Seasonal Characteristics, Sources and Pollution Pathways of PM10 at High Altitudes Himalayas of India by Nikki Choudhary, Priyanka Srivastava, Monami Dutta, Sauryadeep Mukherjee, Akansha Rai, Jagdish Chandra Kuniyal, Renu Lata, Abhijit Chatterjee, Manish Naja, Narayanasamy Vijayan, Tuhin Kumar Mandal, Sudhir Kumar Sharma

“…Principal component analysis/absolute principal component score (PCA/APCS) resolved four major sources: crustal/soil dust (26.6%), biomass burning/fossil fuel combustion (28%), vehicular emissions (28%), and industrial emissions/coal combustion (17%). …”
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