A review of net zero energy buildings in hot and humid climates: Experience learned from 34 case study buildings [PDF]
, 2019 Sustainable development in the building sector requires the integration of energy efficiency and renewable energy utilization in buildings. In recent years, the concept of net zero energy buildings (NZEBs) has become a potential plausible solution to ...
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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.In towns and cities, vegetation growing around streets and buildings can lessen the risks posed by extreme heat, rainfall and poor air quality. However, the urban public (and particularly, youth) have limited awareness of these environmental benefits.
Chloe Sutcliffe +3 more
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Identifying Height-Based Parameters of Roof Shading as a Passive Cooling Strategy in Buildings [PDF]
, 2023 Kuladeep Kumar Sadevi, Avlokita Agrawal
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Preparing for Climate Impacts: Lessons from the Front Lines [PDF]
, 2014 In a synthesis report to The Kresge Foundation, the Georgetown Climate Center shares lessons learned from its adaptation work in recent years.
Jessica Grannis +3 more
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Sliding Doors: Frame Uptake and Rejection by Learners in a Museum‐Based Climate Learning Experience
Science Education, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Science education efforts that support public understanding of modern climate change are critically needed. However, implementing climate‐related learning experiences can be challenging, as public audiences tend to experience a wide range of understandings of and emotions around the issue. In light of these challenges, many scholars have posed
Lynne Zummo +7 more
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Green vs Traditional Roofs: Assessing their Actual Benefits through an Integrated Indicator Developed for Cool Roofs [PDF]
, 2020 Maria La Gennusa +5 more
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Cool roofs can mitigate cooling energy demand for informal settlement dwellers
Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2022 Alex Nutkiewicz +3 more
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Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT In 2024, global annual issuance exceeded USD 1.1 trillion mostly through green bonds, credits, and sustainability‐linked instruments, yet significant regional disparities remain. This article examines how Qatar and Türkiye, two hydrocarbon‐dependent but rapidly transitioning economies, are integrating green finance into their sustainability ...
Furkan Ahmad +4 more
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Regulatory Framework and Public Policies for Sustainability in the Construction Sector
Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study analyzes the role of public policies in promoting socially responsible practices in the construction sector, with a particular focus on their contribution to climate neutrality and the decarbonization of the building stock. European agreements exert increasing pressure to transform the construction sector, reinforcing the transition
Olga González‐Morales +3 more
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Environmental Impact of Silicic Magmatism in Large Igneous Province Events
Geophysical Monograph Series, Page 133-151., 2021 Exploring the links between Large Igneous Provinces and dramatic environmental impact
An emerging consensus suggests that Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs) and Silicic LIPs (SLIPs) are a significant driver of dramatic global environmental and biological changes, including mass extinctions.
Scott E. Bryan
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