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Urban green infrastructure is often promoted as a form of nature-based solutions (NbS) designed to simultaneously address environmental, social, and economic challenges. These interventions are expected to deliver benefits across all three dimensions. While existing evidence suggests that urban NbS can indeed tackle multiple issues concurrently, it remains unclear to what extent different components of green infrastructure contribute to these outcomes, and how this translates into practical decisions related to pl...

The circular economy represents a real opportunity to support the sustainable development of rural communities by promoting efficient resource use, waste reduction, and the creation of resilient local economic chains. The generation of new jobs and, consequently, economic development, the reduction of waste quantities and the sustainable valorization of local resources, the promotion of ecological agriculture and bioeconomy, the development and promotion of sustainable forms of tourism, and the reduction of pollut...

The recurrence of droughts increased in the past decades and is foreseen to intensify affecting larger areas than today. As agriculture is among the economic sectors most vulnerable to climate change, with drought representing a key challenge for crop productions, this study assesses the probability of yield loss for major Romanian crops such as, winter wheat, maize, sunflower, grape, in response to varying intensities of drought. To achieve this, a probabilistic modeling framework was constructed, integrating the...

Particulate pollutants are generated at all stages of the preparation of the moulding and core mixture, during the handling of raw materials, during mixing and preparation of the moulding mixture in the mixers, during the moulding process itself, and during both manual and machine moulding. The reason for the generation of a relatively large amount of dust in all the operations associated with the manufacture of moulds and cores is the moulding mixture used, the basis of which is abrasive, i.e. sand, whether quart...

The presented scientific study analyzes the long-term regional trends in the intra-annual distribution of river flow in selected catchments in Kazakhstan: the Buktyrma River - Lesnaya Pristan village, Zhabay River - Atbasar city, Ulken-Kobda River - Kobda village, located in the basins of the Buktyrma, Esil and Zhaiyk rivers, respectively, from 1985 to 2022 years. The river basins were selected as regions characterized by different geographical features of flow formation, significantly affected by climate change. ...

In today-s world, where climate change and environmental protection are becoming increasingly pressing issues, education needs to adapt to prepare young generations to understand and respond to these challenges. Integrating Earth sciences into the classroom is essential for building environmental awareness and developing sustainable practices. This article proposes a plan for integrating environmental education into the curriculum. Earth sciences encompass a variety of disciplines, including geology, meteorology, ...

Lately, the waste black liquor generated through paper manufacturing, has been increased in amounts, which represents a threat to the environment and human health. On the other hand, there is a great concern related to the energy crisis occurring all over the world. The use of fossil fuels through the combustion process generates greenhouse gas emissions being harmful to the environment. For this reason, the principle of the circular economy must be taken into account, ``nothing is lost, everything is transformed'...

Although cities are developing rapidly and dynamically, they also face serious challenges related to the environment, the health of the population and the quality of life. Ecological urbanism seeks to respond to these challenges by integrating green infrastructure into urban landscapes. This approach not only improves the aesthetics of cities, but also contributes to sustainable development, improving public health and increasing biodiversity. The main idea is that cities should function not only as places to live...

In the development of plant communities within permanent grasslands, key environmental factors include relief, climate, soil characteristics, groundwater, and anthropogenic influence. The primary objective of this study was to identify the interdependence between the botanical composition of the plant community, plant productivity, and the main biotope characteristics. The ecological and forage value assessment of the studied ecosystem involved evaluating species requirements for the following ecological indicator...

Facing of growing challenges related to the climate crisis and environmental degradation, this paper explores the strategic combination of an ecological perspective with a safety culture in order to build the sustainable resilience of social-technical systems. Traditional safety culture focuses on reducing of the risk of operational accident. However, in modern society, this needs to be extended to planetary and environmental risks. The aim of this work is to develop a theoretical Ecological Safety Culture Framewo...

Sustainable cooking technologies are widely recognized as essential for reducing household air pollution and mitigating climate change in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite international policy efforts, adoption rates in rural regions remain low. This study investigates the economic and demographic determinants of cleaner cooking adoption among 625 women in the Usangu Plain, southern Tanzania. Using a structured survey dataset and a linear probability model with village fixed effects, we estimate the association between ...

High demands on casting quality require modernization of technology and innovation of technological equipment. The growth of the cost of input raw materials for casting production forces manufacturers to rationalize production and reduce production costs. In addition to the manufacture of the mold, the metallurgy of liquid metal production is an important indicator of the efficiency of casting production. In terms of production costs, the global trend is towards increasing the share of steel scrap in the batch at ...

The article highlights the critical role of liquidity management in banks and underscores the need for legislative-level changes in regulation and the assessment of climate risks in banks to achieve financial stability. Banks face growing expectations from regulators and society to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into their business practices, as well as strengthen liquidity and control over climate risks. The article highlights the importance of prioritising the correct regulation o...

The article considers the prospects for the development of industrial tourism in the two-tiered anthropogenic landscapes of the Kryvyi Rih landscape-technical system. Five main features of industrial tourism in this region are highlighted. The presence of powerful mineral deposits, which contributes to the active development of the mining industry, is analysed, and as a result, the main locations for the development of industrial tourism are identified. The paper provides examples of such locations as the quarry o...

The research investigates the impact of persistent organic pollutants, particularly pesticides, on the aquatic ecosystems of the Jiul de Est basin. Pesticides are introduced into water bodies via surface runoff, infiltration, and atmospheric deposition, and their bioavailability is influenced by factors such as pH, temperature, and dissolved organic matter. The research evaluates the ecotoxicological effects on key aquatic species, including Salmo trutta fario (river trout) and Squalius cephalus (common chub), by ...

Adapting to a Circular Economy (CE) within the context of ongoing digital transformation calls for a significant rethinking of educational models. Future professionals must be prepared with technical knowledge and the ability to think in systems and adapt to emerging digital environments. This research tends to analyse how different digital tools (i.e., digital platforms, blockchain, digital twins, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence) can be effectively integrated into educational practices support...

The global climate and biodiversity crises demand an educated, globally literate citizenry, yet a significant gap exists in engaging diverse, multilingual student populations in Environmental and Earth Sciences (EES). This research argues for a transformative pedagogical fusion that integrates EES content with language acquisition strategies in multilingual classrooms. Moving beyond simple translation, we propose a language-sensitive, content-rich approach that leverages students linguistic repertoires as assets f...

In-situ combustion (ISC) is considered one of the most effective method to increase oil recovery from heavy oil and bitumen. Oxygen of injected air reacts with the heavy crude oil components, forming a hot zone, in which the oxidation and cracking of heavy fractions occur. It is known that catalysts of various types can significantly improve the processes of oil upgrading and increase the efficiency of thermal tertiary methods of oil production. This work devoted to study the influence of mixed oxide catalyst pres...

Microalgae are increasingly recognized for their potential in nutrient recovery from wastewater. This study investigated the effect of physical pretreatment of dairy wastewater on the growth and nutrient assimilation of Scenedesmus subspicatus. Cultures were maintained for 14 days in three media: standard Bristol medium, untreated dairy wastewater, and physically pretreated dairy wastewater. Chlorophyll-a content and magnesium concentration were monitored on days 0, 7, and 14 to evaluate algal growth and nutrient ...

This work is aimed at the search of optimal conditions of selective hydrogenation of 2-methyl-3-butyn-2-ol (MBY) to 2-methyl-3-buten-2-ol (MBE). The main question was if the common slurry reactors are suitable for this reaction under ambient hydrogen pressure with the use of environmentally friendly solvents. Thus, we investigated the effect of the reactor type (shaker-type or slurry), temperature and solvent nature (isopropanol, n-butanol or toluene were used) on the behavior of a palladium catalysts (1 wt.% of P...

Food industry generates high amounts of waste that can be valorized to produce energy by fermentation and conversion in biogas. This paper aimed to study the effects of biomass type (vegetal, animal and mix) and fermentation temperature (35, 40, 45 degrees Celsius) on methane concentration and energy production in a biogas plant in Suceava, Romania. An I-optimal mixture-process design was used for mathematical modelling of the data. The optimization of factors was performed by using desirability function and setti...

The efficiency of the possessed forest resources in relation to gross value added (GVA) produced in forestry of fourteen European Union member states (Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia and Sweden) in 2022 is assessed by means of Data envelopment analysis (DEA), an input-oriented BCC model with variable returns to scale (VRS). On this grounds is established that in the forestry of 7 EU member states (Austria (0,89), Bulgaria (0,71), Croatia (0...

The urgent need to combat climate change has driven the search for sustainable transportation solutions. Electric vehicles (EVs) and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) have emerged as promising alternatives to traditional fossil fuel-powered cars, offering the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions. This article provides a detailed analysis and comparison of these two technologies, focusing on their technical, economic, and environmental aspects. EVs rely on batteries to store electrical energy, which ...

Accurate forecasting of reservoir inflows based on historical data is essential for effective water resources planning and management. Water flow forecasting presents a major challenge due to the nonlinear, non-stationary, stochastic, and highly noisy nature of water flows in rivers and inflows into reservoirs. These complex characteristics hinder the modeling process and limit the effectiveness of conventional prediction methods, making it difficult to achieve high accuracy results. This study explores the use of...

In a rapidly changing world, where climate change and sustainable development are among the most important challenges, education plays a key role in preparing young generations for the future. Environmental education not only provides knowledge about the environment but also empowers students to be active participants in solving environmental problems. In this article, we examine the importance of environmental education in modern curricula and the ways in which it contributes to the development of responsible and...

This paper explores the relationship between energy availability and rural domestic architecture in the Ier Valley, a historically agrarian microregion in northwestern Romania. Focusing on the period 1901-1905, the study investigates whether fluctuations in agricultural productivity-and, by extension, in the energy surplus available to peasant households-may have influenced construction practices and spatial organization. The research draws inspiration from Barnabas Calder-s [1] energy-centered historiography, ada...

The energy security of the Czech Republic (CR) and the European Union (EU) has become a key strategic issue over the past decade, as highlighted by the recent energy crisis caused by dependence on energy imports from geopolitically unstable regions. The field of energy security is a complex and strategic issue influenced by numerous factors. Technological advances, digitalisation, electromobility, the development of AI, geopolitical upheavals and the drive for decarbonisation are all increasing the demand for a st...

The paper presents an experimental pilot research, for the study of the integration of the electrical energy vector from a primary regenerative source with the thermal energy vector, for the purpose of residential air conditioning. The research referred to a period with the lowest ambient temperature. Furthermore, the research aims to highlight the economic problems for a local scale (residential heating) when using thermal energy produced by a heat pump with consumption and electricity produced with the help of o...

The article discusses the advantages of using cryogenic technology in the production of gravel filter elements. A method for calculating the main components for the production of temporarily monolithic annular gravel elements is described. An approach has been developed for the strength analysis of annular gravel filter bits, taking into account installation conditions and the effect of water flow in the aquifer. An analytical calculation was performed to determine the distribution of gravel packing in the behind-...

The engineering industry and foundry sector are at a crossroads between traditional manufacturing processes and modern technologies that are fundamentally changing the way metal components for the energy, railway, automotive, petrochemical, shipbuilding, and mining industries are manufactured. The starting point is a global PESTLE analysis of the industry as a whole (i.e., at both the European and Czech levels), which is then supplemented by the perspective of a specific representative of the engineering industry ...

The article examines the issues of effectiveness improving of use of geopotential of solid mineral deposits based on increasing knowledge about geological resources. The authors reveal the theoretical basis of the category -geopotential-. Special attention is paid to the features of cluster structure of deposits, where in the contours of the mining there are up to fifty and more percent of empty rocks and substandard reserves. The article proposes to keep account of natural patterns of mineral matter distribution,...

Agroforestry and agrovoltaics are emerging as key strategies for sustainable land use, combining economic, environmental and social benefits. The integration of digital technologies, AI and blockchain-based solutions increases the transparency, efficiency and scalability of agroforestry projects. Ukraine, with its strong agricultural sector, faces challenges related to climate change, resource depletion and war-induced environmental damage. The study is based on a comprehensive analysis of scientific literature, s...

Agriculture sector has a major role in food security worldwide, through its contribution to the production and availability of highly nutritious and safe foods such as meats, eggs, milk and vegetables. There has been an interest in the production of designer poultry eggs to meet the need of consumers with a healthy lifestyle. Chicken eggs represent a relevant diet source of cholesterol. Compared to other animal protein sources, eggs contain proportionately less saturated fat, which has generally been recognized as...

The volatile fatty acids (VFAs) are a valuable source of hydrogen on fuel industry or precursors of polyhydroxyalkanoates, a highly in trend and non-toxic bioplastics. However, the VFAs generation costs are expensive. Therefore, this study proposed a recycling solution of the waste activated sludge (WAS) into VFAs by non-conventional treatment with tandem steps of energic and slow oxidation in alkaline media by hybrid treatment with ozone and sodium percarbonate (SPC), followed by semi-aerobic fermentation at 22oC...

Ensuring safety from the point of view of the air is determined by the importance of re-ducing the risks of untimely appearance of toxic and explosive gases in the underground workings of the salt mine, while maintaining safety and security sanity at work by monitoring and foreseeing possible failures and voluntary conscious actions under-ground. Still keeping in mind the context of the society from the socio-political-economic point of view and for the development of knowledge in the problem studied the following...

The paper highlights the complexity of multi-energy integration (electricity and heat) in a regional economic system, by using the vectors represented by green hydrogen, green certificates and methanization of captured carbon dioxide, for a local market mechanism. The scale of application can go down to residential areas of energy self-producers. Regional multi-energy systems take into account the use of fossil fuels (at least methane), along with biomass for the production of electricity alongside that from renew...

Horizontal composite tanks represent critical components in industrial applications where achieving an optimal balance between mechanical performance, material efficiency, and environmental impact is essential. This study investigates the environmental performance of structurally optimized glass-fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) horizontal tanks featuring progressive rib thickness configurations. The composite laminate optimization was carried out through advanced numerical simulations in ANSYS Mechanical 2024 R1, c...

The paper deals with the presentation of modern quantitative methods for assessing environmental risks. It evaluates individual methods in terms of their suitability for use in individual phases of the risk assessment process. The qualitative comparison of individual methods and techniques is based on predefined criteria. A multi-criteria decision-making method was used for the comparison of the methods and techniques. Methods of Fault tree analysis, Event tree analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, RM/RA CRAMM methods...

This article is based on an analysis of how sustainability and environmental protection are communicated in the form of product symbols. The aim is to explore Polish consumers' awareness and preferences regarding environmental labelling on products and, in a broader context, society's approach to protecting the environment by choosing products created in a sustainable way. Through empirical research, including a self-completed online questionnaire and secondary data sources, the study addresses the key research ob...

Yogurt milk's functionality can be enhanced by fortifying it with natural ingredients like probiotic bacteria, prebiotic additives, phenolic compounds, and dietary fiber. Beyond these, non-nutritive additives, such as flavors, are commonly used to improve its organoleptic appeal. Alternatively, bacterial mixtures can be employed to produce flavors esters via biotransformation during milk fermentation, offering a biotechnological approach to flavoring. This study focused on formulating four essential oils: tangerin...

The working environment specific to underground activity under normal operating conditions refers to the type and concentration of gases specific to the underground atmosphere (O2, CO2, CH4, CO, N2, CnHn), the humidity present in the underground atmosphere, the type and concentration of suspended dust, barometric pressure, air temperature, air speed, flow rates, etc. In order to know the normal environmental conditions specific to an underground workplace, specialized measurements and laboratory determinations are...

The European Green Deal strategy, implemented in The United Europe until the beginning of 2025, which was replaced in UE in March of this year by the Clean Industrial Deal strategy, brings with it undoubted environmental benefits, but it is also associated with considerable economic challenges, including those related to social determinants. This article focuses on the difficulties, presenting estimates of the cost levels reflecting economic and social losses in the environmental value chain of hard coal mining in...

The charging time of Electric Vehicles (EVs) is an important parameter that greatly affects their operation. Its evaluation helps to estimate the distance traveled. The paper derives an analytical relationship that helps estimate the charging time of the remaining capacity of the EV battery. The relationship is based on a quadratic approximation of charging times for several categories of batteries with different capacities and charging stations with different power levels.

The aim of the paper is to analyze the key ethical aspects of the application of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in disaster risk reduction (DRR), identifying the challenges and proposing a framework for their responsible solving. GenAI is a transformative technology in DRR, which offers new possibilities for predicting, preventing and responding to natural disasters. GenAI can create detailed simulations for training, analyze large data sets in real time, generate personalized warnings and optimize log...

The European Union (EU) has positioned itself as a global leader in climate change mitigation, implementing a wide range of policies and initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting renewable energy, and fostering sustainable development. These efforts are aligned with international commitments, such as the Paris Agreement, and are integrated into the EU's broader climate and energy framework. The private business sector in the European Union (EU) plays a crucial role in climate change mi...

The European Union (EU) is dedicated to advancing the SDGs, aligning its efforts with both global objectives and its own strategic priorities, such as employment targets at the EU level. To address unemployment, particularly among youth, the EU has implemented a variety of policies. These include initiatives focused on enhancing education and training systems, as well as measures designed to foster a work environment that supports higher activity rates and increased labor productivity. Additionally, specific progr...

To increase the adoption of recycled plastics in the construction industry and to make this material economically viable, it is of outmost importance to develop technological processes that can make contaminated or dirty plastics useful. This study applies an Euler-Lagrange numerical approach to evaluate the suitability of injection moulds for optimized structural elements made from contaminated recycled polyethylene and to check if the mould shapes are compatible with a normal injection technological process. The...

The transition to a sustainable energy system is one of the European Union's key strategic directions, in line with achieving climate neutrality by 2050, as outlined by the European Green Deal. The Black Sea region has considerable potential for renewable energy sources, particularly offshore wind, solar, and biomass. Due to this potential, the area has become a hub for European initiatives focused on increasing the share of renewable sources in the regional energy mix, and consequently, on energy security and red...

Augmented Reality (AR) technology is gaining relevance in spatial applications, offering interactive ways for users to explore and navigate destinations by overlaying digital information onto real-world environments. As this technology advances, AR maps present both new possibilities and unique challenges in cartographic communication. Despite their growing presence, a structured, user-centered framework for evaluating the usability and effectiveness of AR maps remains underdeveloped. This paper proposes a theoret...

By moving towards a circular and low-emission economy, organisations become important actors in the implementation of resource-efficient and sustainable development. This study analyses the economic and environmental benefits of sustainable work policies and internal management practices of organisations based on circular economy principles. The study highlights that a work environment designed to optimise resource use, reduce environmental footprint and promote -green thinking- forms the basis for both the compet...