Tyndall Centre Publications
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5.
Freites, Samira Garcia; Jones, Christopher
A Review of the Role of Fossil Fuel-Based Carbon Capture and Storage in the Energy System Book
Tyndall Centre, United Kingdom, 0000.
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abstract = {Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a climate change mitigation system with potential applications for decarbonising industrial processes, electricity generation, hydrogen production and providing carbon dioxide removals (CDR ). The focus of this report is the role of CCS in the energy sector, particularly in relation to 2030 climate change targets.},
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Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a climate change mitigation system with potential applications for decarbonising industrial processes, electricity generation, hydrogen production and providing carbon dioxide removals (CDR ). The focus of this report is the role of CCS in the energy sector, particularly in relation to 2030 climate change targets.
4.
Bows, Alice; Adam, David
Extreme and risky action the only way to tackle global warming, say scientists Journal Article
In: The Guardian, 0000, ISSN: 1756-3224.
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3.
Sharmina, Maria; Hoolohan, Claire; Bows-Larkin, Alice; Burgess, Paul J.; Colwill, James; Gilbert, Paul; Howard, David; Knox, Jerry; Anderson, Kevin
A nexus perspective on competing land demands: Wider lessons from a UK policy case study Journal Article
In: Environmental Science and Policy, vol. 59, pp. 74–84, 0000, ISSN: 1462-9011.
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title = {A nexus perspective on competing land demands: Wider lessons from a UK policy case study},
author = {Maria Sharmina and Claire Hoolohan and Alice Bows-Larkin and Paul J. Burgess and James Colwill and Paul Gilbert and David Howard and Jerry Knox and Kevin Anderson},
doi = {10.1016/j.envsci.2016.02.008},
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journal = {Environmental Science and Policy},
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publisher = {Elsevier BV},
abstract = {As nations develop policies for low-carbon transitions, conflicts with existing policies and planning tools are leading to competing demands for land and other resources. This raises fundamental questions over how multiple demands can best be managed. Taking the UK as an empirical example, this paper critiques current policies and practices to explore the interdependencies at the water-energy-food nexus. It considers how current land uses and related policies affect the UK’s resilience to climate change, setting out an agenda for research and practice relevant to stakeholders in land-use management, policy and modelling. Despite recent progress in recognising such nexus challenges, most UK land-related policies and associated science continue to be compartmentalised by both scale and sector and seldom acknowledge nexus interconnections. On a temporal level, the absence of an over-arching strategy leaves inter-generational trade-offs poorly considered. Given the system lock-in and the lengthy policy-making process, it is essential to develop alternative ways of providing dynamic, flexible, practical and scientifically robust decision support for policy-makers. A range of ecosystem services need to be valued and integrated into a resilient land-use strategy, including the introduction of non-monetary, physical-unit constraints on the use of particular services.},
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As nations develop policies for low-carbon transitions, conflicts with existing policies and planning tools are leading to competing demands for land and other resources. This raises fundamental questions over how multiple demands can best be managed. Taking the UK as an empirical example, this paper critiques current policies and practices to explore the interdependencies at the water-energy-food nexus. It considers how current land uses and related policies affect the UK’s resilience to climate change, setting out an agenda for research and practice relevant to stakeholders in land-use management, policy and modelling. Despite recent progress in recognising such nexus challenges, most UK land-related policies and associated science continue to be compartmentalised by both scale and sector and seldom acknowledge nexus interconnections. On a temporal level, the absence of an over-arching strategy leaves inter-generational trade-offs poorly considered. Given the system lock-in and the lengthy policy-making process, it is essential to develop alternative ways of providing dynamic, flexible, practical and scientifically robust decision support for policy-makers. A range of ecosystem services need to be valued and integrated into a resilient land-use strategy, including the introduction of non-monetary, physical-unit constraints on the use of particular services.
2.
Sharmina, Maria
Hungarian green investment scheme: a game theoretic approach Book
1st, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany, 0000, ISBN: 978-3838357119.
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abstract = {Game theoretic concepts are widely used in the environmental area. However, application of game theory to the field of energy efficiency, particularly in the buildings sector, remains largely unexplored. This book aims to prove that game theory might be instrumental in finding the strategies to turn panel block constructions into energy efficient buildings. The research is based on the idea that a well-designed Green Investment Scheme (to be applied in Hungary), or a GIS, is an effective funding mechanism that can motivate a building’s dwellers to opt for an energy efficient renovation of their house. To support this hypothesis, two game theoretic models are developed that present interactions, first, between dwellers within one building and, second, between the government and households. Results suggest a GIS is an efficient instrument of national policy only under certain conditions. The book might be useful for researchers in game theory and energy area, policy makers in environmental departments and construction industry representatives.},
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Game theoretic concepts are widely used in the environmental area. However, application of game theory to the field of energy efficiency, particularly in the buildings sector, remains largely unexplored. This book aims to prove that game theory might be instrumental in finding the strategies to turn panel block constructions into energy efficient buildings. The research is based on the idea that a well-designed Green Investment Scheme (to be applied in Hungary), or a GIS, is an effective funding mechanism that can motivate a building’s dwellers to opt for an energy efficient renovation of their house. To support this hypothesis, two game theoretic models are developed that present interactions, first, between dwellers within one building and, second, between the government and households. Results suggest a GIS is an efficient instrument of national policy only under certain conditions. The book might be useful for researchers in game theory and energy area, policy makers in environmental departments and construction industry representatives.
1.
Schmid, Alejandro Gallego; Rivera, Ximena C. Schmidt; Stamford, Laurence
Introduction of life cycle assessment and sustainability concepts in chemical engineering curricula Journal Article
In: International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 0000, ISSN: 1467-6370.
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title = {Introduction of life cycle assessment and sustainability concepts in chemical engineering curricula},
author = {Alejandro Gallego Schmid and Ximena C. Schmidt Rivera and Laurence Stamford},
doi = {10.1108/IJSHE-09-2017-0146},
issn = {1467-6370},
journal = {International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education},
publisher = {Emerald Publishing Limited},
abstract = {Purpose: The implementation of life cycle assessment (LCA) and carbon footprinting represents an important professional and research opportunity for chemical engineers, but this is not broadly reflected in chemical engineering curricula worldwide. This study presents the implementation of a coursework that is easy to apply, free of cost, valid worldwide and flexible enough to cover such holistic topics.Design/methodology/approach: An analysis of chemical engineering curricula worldwide, a literature review and the implementation of a coursework case study are detailed. The latter combines practical exercises using free LCA software, oral presentations and debates.Findings. The coursework goes beyond the calculation of results, giving the students key transferable skills to increase their employability like the capacity to negotiate/discuss in groups, software learning and development of critical thinking. The course is affordable and flexible, enabling adaptation to different sectors and engineering schools. One limitation is the challenge of ensuring robustness and consistency in marking, but this has been already improved with a more explicit rubric. The feedback of the students confirms these findings, including the learning of transferable skills as the major advantage.Originality. This paper addresses, for the first time, the current state of ‘life cycle thinking’ teaching in the curricula of the top 25 chemical engineering schools worldwide, a literature review of previous experience, and a description of a novel coursework taking a theoretical and practical approach to LCA, carbon footprinting and socio-economic sustainability via free software and a comprehensive range of didactic activities.},
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Purpose: The implementation of life cycle assessment (LCA) and carbon footprinting represents an important professional and research opportunity for chemical engineers, but this is not broadly reflected in chemical engineering curricula worldwide. This study presents the implementation of a coursework that is easy to apply, free of cost, valid worldwide and flexible enough to cover such holistic topics.Design/methodology/approach: An analysis of chemical engineering curricula worldwide, a literature review and the implementation of a coursework case study are detailed. The latter combines practical exercises using free LCA software, oral presentations and debates.Findings. The coursework goes beyond the calculation of results, giving the students key transferable skills to increase their employability like the capacity to negotiate/discuss in groups, software learning and development of critical thinking. The course is affordable and flexible, enabling adaptation to different sectors and engineering schools. One limitation is the challenge of ensuring robustness and consistency in marking, but this has been already improved with a more explicit rubric. The feedback of the students confirms these findings, including the learning of transferable skills as the major advantage.Originality. This paper addresses, for the first time, the current state of ‘life cycle thinking’ teaching in the curricula of the top 25 chemical engineering schools worldwide, a literature review of previous experience, and a description of a novel coursework taking a theoretical and practical approach to LCA, carbon footprinting and socio-economic sustainability via free software and a comprehensive range of didactic activities.
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