This is our latest selection of worldwide publications and patents in english on Climate Change, between many scientific online journals, classified and focused on climate change, global warming, fossil fuel, net zero, paris agreement, sea level rise, ocean acidification, carbon pricing, climate adaptation, climate mitigation, climate justice, carbon offset, albedo, greenhouse gas and GHGs.
Integrating Kolmogorov–Arnold Networks with Time Series Prediction Framework in Electricity Demand Forecasting
Published on 2025-03-11 by Yuyang Zhang, Lei Cui, Wenqiang Yan @MDPI
Abstract: Electricity demand is driven by a diverse set of factors, including fluctuations in business cycles, interregional dynamics, and the effects of climate change. Accurately quantifying the impact of these factors remains challenging, as existing methods often fail to address the complexities inherent in these influences. This study introduces a time series forecasting model based on Kolmogorov–Arnold Networks (KANs), integrated with three advanced neural network architectures, Tempor[...]
Our summary: Integrating Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks with advanced neural network architectures improves accuracy, robustness, and adaptability in electricity demand forecasting. The study introduces a model based on KANs integrated with TCN, BiLSTM, and Transformer to address the complexities in forecasting UK electricity demand, showcasing the potential of KANs in predictive analytics.
Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks, Time Series Prediction Framework, Electricity Demand Forecasting, Neural Network Architectures
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Detection and Quantification of Vegetation Losses with Sentinel-2 Images Using Bi-Temporal Analysis of Spectral Indices and Transferable Random Forest Model
Published on 2025-03-11 by Alicja Rynkiewicz, Agata Ho?ci?o, Linda Aune-Lundberg, Anne B. Nilsen, Aneta Lewandowska @MDPI
Abstract: The precise spatially explicit data on land cover and land use changes is one of the essential variables for enhancing the quantification of greenhouse gas emissions and removals, which is relevant for meeting the goal of the European economy and society to become climate-neutral by 2050. The accuracy of the machine learning models trained on remote-sensed data suffers from a lack of reliable training datasets and they are often site-specific. Therefore, in this study, we proposed a method that [...]
Our summary: Detection and quantification of vegetation losses using bi-temporal analysis of spectral indices and transferable random forest model, improving accuracy and efficiency of greenhouse gas emissions quantification for climate goals.
Sentinel-2 Images, Bi-Temporal Analysis, Spectral Indices, Random Forest Model
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Study on the Realistic Basis and Influencing Factors of China–Russia Forest Carbon Sink Project Cooperation
Published on 2025-03-10 by Yanying Hu, Xing Li, Yanwei Wang, Jiayu Zhang, Yiheng Duan, Xueqi Li @MDPI
Abstract: Current global climate change is becoming increasingly severe, and environmental pollution and ecological damage have become global challenges. Against the backdrop of carbon peak and carbon neutrality, international carbon sink cooperation has become a trend. Forests, as an important carbon sink resource, play a crucial role in mitigating climate change. How to utilize forest resources and achieve forest carbon sink project cooperation has become a hot topic of international concern. This artic[...]
Our summary: Study explores realistic basis and influencing factors of China-Russia forest carbon sink project cooperation, analyzing economic, technological, and natural factors. Results show economic and natural factors impact economic and ecological benefits, influencing cooperation effects.
forest carbon sink, China-Russia cooperation, Structural Equation Model, influencing factors
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Comprehensive Assessment and Obstacle Analysis on Low-Carbon Development Quality of 30 Provincial Regions in China
Published on 2025-03-10 by Haoran Zhao, Zhen Yang, Shunan Wu, Zhuowen Zhang, Chuan Li, Chunhua Jin, Sen Guo @MDPI
Abstract: Low-carbon development (LCD) in China has become the critical measure to achieve sustainable development and handle climate change. This investigation evaluates 30 provincial regions’ LCD quality from dimensions of low-carbon (LC) economy, resources utilization, LC environment, and LC society. According to the integrated weights combined subjective weights identified through the best–worst method (BWM) and objective weights attained through the anti-entropy weight (AE[...]
Our summary: Evaluation of LCD quality in 30 Chinese provinces based on economy, resources, environment, and society, Top sub-criteria in 2021, Obstacle factors analysis, Suggestions for improvement.
Low-carbon development, Obstacle analysis, Comprehensive assessment, Provincial regions
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An Energy-Efficient Approach for Thermal Comfort and Sleep Quality in Subtropical Bedrooms
Published on 2025-03-10 by Tsz-Wun Tsang, Kwok-Wai Mui, Kwun-Hei Cheung, Ling-Tim Wong @MDPI
Abstract: This study conducted a within-subject study to assess sleeping environmental comfort, acceptance, and self-reported sleep quality in air-conditioned and mixed-mode ventilated bedrooms in a subtropical region during the summer. A wide thermal comfort temperature range of 22.2 °C to 28.2 °C was observed, with slightly warmer thermal sensation at higher temperatures but no significant differences in sleep quality or environmental comfort acceptance within this range. Subject[...]
Our summary: An energy-efficient study on thermal comfort and sleep quality in subtropical bedrooms during summer, showing a wide thermal comfort temperature range and potential 95% savings in cooling energy by increasing set-point temperature.
energy-efficient, thermal comfort, sleep quality, subtropical
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A Case Study of İzmir
Published on 2025-03-10 by Nurdan Erdo?an @MDPI
Abstract: Understanding the impacts of land use/land cover (LULC) changes on ecological processes is essential for addressing biodiversity loss, habitat fragmentation, and climate change. This study analyzes the effects of LULC changes on habitat quality and landscape connectivity in İzmir, Turkey’s third-largest city, using the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Trade-offs Habitat Quality (InVEST HQ) model, Conefor 2.6 connectivity analysis, and Circuitscape 4.0 res[...]
Our summary: Understanding LULC impacts on habitat quality and connectivity in İzmir, Turkey using InVEST HQ, Conefor 2.6, and Circuitscape 4.0 models. Analysis of CORINE Land Cover data from 1990 to 2018 shows increasing artificial surfaces, stable high-quality habitat areas, and intensified fragmentation. Connectivity analysis identifies critical ecological corridors, but resistance to movement hinders connectivity-supporting corridors. Integration of spatial modeling in urban planning and conservation strategies is crucial to mitigate habitat loss and fragmentation.
land use/land cover, habitat quality, landscape connectivity, spatial modeling
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System and method for real-time digital monitoring reporting verification of greenhouse gas
Patent published on the 2025-03-06 in WO under Ref WO2025048729 by VEKIN THAILAND CO LTD [TH] (Pattanavekin Sakayong [th])
Abstract: System for real-time digital monitoring reporting verification of greenhouse gas emissions comprises a moitoring unit which is arranged to acquire greenhouse gas emission data from data sources, a reporting unit which is arranged to obtain the data from the monitoring unit and store the data in a blockchain characterized in that further comprises a verification unit which is arranged to verify the data stored in the reporting unit by blockchain acting as a third-party verifier to verify greenhou[...]
Our summary: System for real-time monitoring and verification of greenhouse gas emissions using blockchain technology.
greenhouse gas, real-time monitoring, blockchain, verification
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Airmill power generator
Patent published on the 2024-09-27 in MY under Ref MY205009 by SOBA KUMARI A/P KRISHAN [MY] (S Anbarasu A/l Sithambaram [my], Soba Kumari A/p Krishan [my])
Abstract: Airmill power generator includes tower pole, nacelle housing central shaft with gearbox and generator, nose cone, and rotor assembly with propellers mounted on the rotor blades which is connected to nacelle and central shaft with a rotor. The crux of the invention is in the propeller mounting on the rotor blades. The propellers are connected to its own power source. Once the propellers are activated, the propulsion pushes the surrounding air in one direction and the resulting reaction pushes the[...]
Our summary: Airmill power generator utilizes propeller mounting on rotor blades to generate clean renewable power independently of wind velocity. The continuous movement of the rotor assembly creates power with no side effects. This innovative technology contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
propeller mounting, rotor assembly, renewable power, greenhouse gas emission
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