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University of New South Wales

1. Bose, Sudipta. Capital market impact of the disclosure, assurance and management of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions: an international study.

Degree: Accounting, 2014, University of New South Wales

URL: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/53628 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:12323/SOURCE02?view=true

► This thesis examines the capital market impact of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions disclosures. The effect of assurance of these disclosures, the type of assurance provider… (more)

▼ This thesis examines the capital market impact of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions disclosures. The effect of assurance of these disclosures, the type of assurance provider and GHG management performance is also examined. The sample consists of 2,734 firm-year observations covering the period 2006-2010 across 33 countries. A modified Ohlson (1995) model is applied to capture the effect on market value while the cost of equity capital analysis uses an average of measures used in prior literature (Hail and Leuz, 2006). After controlling for selection bias, this thesis finds a negative effect on market value for GHG emissions disclosures and that this effect is moderated if the emissions are assured, particularly when this assurance is provided by the accounting profession. Moreover, the negative effect is also moderated for firms that manage their GHG emissions, although no effect is found for firms that attain higher GHG management performance. A positive relationship is observed for the cost of equity capital, with this adverse effect reduced for firms that attain higher GHG management performance. This suggests that although investors view GHG emissions disclosures to be value reducing, firms are able to minimise such effects through obtaining assurance, and specifically from the accounting profession, as well as through GHG emissions management. This thesis contributes to the scant literature on the market value and cost of equity capital impact of GHG emissions disclosures. It also contributes to the literature addressing the capital market impact of voluntary assurance and voluntary management of environmental risks. The findings of this thesis have implications for a number of stakeholders. Given that GHG emissions disclosures are informative to investors, analysts should consider such non-financial information when making stock recommendations. Further, firms have an opportunity to reduce the negative impact on market value that results from disclosing GHG emissions through managing and assuring these emissions, and also by hiring higher quality assurers. In addition, regulators or policy makers across the world may find these findings useful as they deliberately embrace the recent trend of regulatory requirements to disclose GHG emissions in countries such as Australia, U.K. and U.S. Advisors/Committee Members: Green, Wendy, Accounting, Australian School of Business, UNSW, Balatbat, Maria, Accounting, Australian School of Business, UNSW.

Subjects/Keywords: GHG assurance provider; GHG Emissions; GHG assurance; GHG management performance; International; Capital market; Market value; Cost of equity; Carbon; Greenhouse gas

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APA (6^th Edition):

Bose, S. (2014). Capital market impact of the disclosure, assurance and management of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions: an international study. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of New South Wales. Retrieved from http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/53628 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:12323/SOURCE02?view=true

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bose, Sudipta. “Capital market impact of the disclosure, assurance and management of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions: an international study.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of New South Wales. Accessed March 06, 2021. http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/53628 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:12323/SOURCE02?view=true.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bose, Sudipta. “Capital market impact of the disclosure, assurance and management of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions: an international study.” 2014. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Bose S. Capital market impact of the disclosure, assurance and management of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions: an international study. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of New South Wales; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/53628 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:12323/SOURCE02?view=true.

Council of Science Editors:

Bose S. Capital market impact of the disclosure, assurance and management of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions: an international study. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of New South Wales; 2014. Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/53628 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:12323/SOURCE02?view=true

University of Guelph

2. Risk, Neil. Comparison of Simultaneous Soil Profile N2O Concentration and Surface N2O Flux Measurements Overwinter and at Spring Thaw in an Agricultural Soil.

Degree: MS, Department of Land Resource Science, 2012, University of Guelph

URL: https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/3685

► A field experiment was carried out in Ontario, Canada to compare independently measured soil N2O profile concentration and surface N2O flux measurements overwinter and at… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: N2O; nitrous oxide; ghg; freeze-thaw; greenhouse gas; FTC; soil

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Risk, N. (2012). Comparison of Simultaneous Soil Profile N2O Concentration and Surface N2O Flux Measurements Overwinter and at Spring Thaw in an Agricultural Soil. (Masters Thesis). University of Guelph. Retrieved from https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/3685

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Risk, Neil. “Comparison of Simultaneous Soil Profile N2O Concentration and Surface N2O Flux Measurements Overwinter and at Spring Thaw in an Agricultural Soil.” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Guelph. Accessed March 06, 2021. https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/3685.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Risk, Neil. “Comparison of Simultaneous Soil Profile N2O Concentration and Surface N2O Flux Measurements Overwinter and at Spring Thaw in an Agricultural Soil.” 2012. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Risk N. Comparison of Simultaneous Soil Profile N2O Concentration and Surface N2O Flux Measurements Overwinter and at Spring Thaw in an Agricultural Soil. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Guelph; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/3685.

Council of Science Editors:

Risk N. Comparison of Simultaneous Soil Profile N2O Concentration and Surface N2O Flux Measurements Overwinter and at Spring Thaw in an Agricultural Soil. [Masters Thesis]. University of Guelph; 2012. Available from: https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/3685

University of Edinburgh

3. Eory, Veronika. Evaluating the use of marginal abatement cost curves applied to greenhouse gas abatement in the UK agriculture.

Degree: PhD, 2016, University of Edinburgh

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/21041

► Climate change is arguably the most important global societal challenge. Developing ‘low-carbon societies’, i.e. reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapting to a changing climate,… (more)

▼ Climate change is arguably the most important global societal challenge. Developing ‘low-carbon societies’, i.e. reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapting to a changing climate, is becoming a policy goal across the globe. Agriculture plays an important role in this transformation. The sector is highly vulnerable to climate variability, and is a significant source of emissions. At the same time, it has potential for reducing GHG emissions and also provides opportunity for carbon sequestration in soils and crop biomass. Policy support for mitigating GHG emissions is being informed by scientific evidence on the effectiveness and costs of mitigation opportunities. This information is frequently depicted in marginal abatement cost curves (MACCs), an assessment tool which can help to visualise the hierarchy of technical measures and their cumulative level of abatement. Similarly to other assessment tools, MACCs’ suitability to provide information has certain limitations. Furthermore, different derivations of MACCs are appropriate to answer different questions. In order to draw both informative and reliable conclusions for policy decisions, the characteristics of the MACCs and the resulting limitations have to be presented clearly. This dissertation seeks to answer the general question whether the agricultural MACCs can be improved so that they provide more comprehensive and tailored information to policy makers. In particular five limitations of the MACCs are discussed: the lack of representation of wider effects, the issue of cost-effectiveness of policy instruments and the inclusion of transaction costs, the uncertainty in the MACCs, the boundaries and the heterogeneity of the analysis. Theoretical frameworks are developed and case study examples are provided for these limitations, and the frameworks are assessed in terms whether they achieve the goal of providing more comprehensive information to policy makers than a conventional MACC. Furthermore, the dissertation summarises the available methodologies and applications in agriculture to enhance the MACCs and provides guidelines for researchers and policy makers about the choice of methods and the communication of the results in order to improve the use of MACCs in the policy process.

Subjects/Keywords: 363.738; greenhouse gas emissions; GHG; agriculture; mitigating cost; environmental policy

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Eory, V. (2016). Evaluating the use of marginal abatement cost curves applied to greenhouse gas abatement in the UK agriculture. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Edinburgh. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1842/21041

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Eory, Veronika. “Evaluating the use of marginal abatement cost curves applied to greenhouse gas abatement in the UK agriculture.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Edinburgh. Accessed March 06, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/21041.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Eory, Veronika. “Evaluating the use of marginal abatement cost curves applied to greenhouse gas abatement in the UK agriculture.” 2016. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Eory V. Evaluating the use of marginal abatement cost curves applied to greenhouse gas abatement in the UK agriculture. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Edinburgh; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/21041.

Council of Science Editors:

Eory V. Evaluating the use of marginal abatement cost curves applied to greenhouse gas abatement in the UK agriculture. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Edinburgh; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/21041

University of Waterloo

4. Min, Qingyan. Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Measures during Provincial Highway Design, Construction, and Maintenance Activities.

Degree: 2020, University of Waterloo

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/16577

► In response to the increasing need to address global climate change, departments of transportation have adopted and promoted diverse mitigation measures to reduce source and… (more)

▼ In response to the increasing need to address global climate change, departments of transportation have adopted and promoted diverse mitigation measures to reduce source and enhance sinks of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with highway management. Quantitative evaluations of the applicable mitigation measures from infrastructure design, construction, operation, and rehabilitation, however, are often lacking. Quantification efforts assist the agency in understanding the magnitudes of the overall GHG reductions and the effectiveness of each mitigation measure. This study proposes and develops a framework to track the current and emerging mitigation activities by the Ministry of Transportation in Ontario (MTO). Mitigation measures related to materials, transportation, lights, trees, and traffic were selected based on data availability, popularity of the mitigation measure, ease of quantification, the extent to which GHG emissions can be reduced by the practice, and potential for future adoption. The framework incorporates the records from MTO’s Highway Costing System (HiCo) and builds on Ontario based emission factors and default activity values. Life-cycle GHG emissions and multi-year emissions impact are considered where applicable. A standardized GHG mitigation tracking template, Province of Ontario Emission Tracker for Transportation (POETT) was designed based on the framework, and a case study was performed with 2017 HiCo data. The tool estimates that approximately 60 kilotonnes of GHG emissions were avoided in 2017 by MTO’s mitigation activities. Overall, material recycling and other material substitution dominated the reductions by avoiding the production of new materials. The dominance of this measure reflects MTO’s significant use of materials. The reduction value for each mitigation measure ranges from 1.04 tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) from using LED high mast lights to 13,572 tonnes CO2e from applying full-depth reclamation in place of traditional Mill & Overlay practice. Unit GHG emission reductions (e.g., kg/m2 GHG reduced by in-place recycling) and the percentage reduction of the mitigation measures were also calculated. Within uncertainty, the results compared well with values obtained from emission quantification tools and literature. Compared to California Department of Transportation’s mitigation of 161 kilotonnes CO2e in 2013, these results suggest that MTO is making meaningful reductions of emissions in its purview. Given limits on data availability, this estimate is considered a lower bound. In the future, additional data collection efforts (including quantities of supplementary cementing materials and detailed traffic data) could be used to further validate and enhance MTO’s capability in tracking GHG mitigation using POETT.

Subjects/Keywords: Greenhouse Gas; GHG Mitigation; Emissions; Climate Change; Pavement Recycling; Transportation

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APA (6^th Edition):

Min, Q. (2020). Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Measures during Provincial Highway Design, Construction, and Maintenance Activities. (Thesis). University of Waterloo. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10012/16577

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Min, Qingyan. “Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Measures during Provincial Highway Design, Construction, and Maintenance Activities.” 2020. Thesis, University of Waterloo. Accessed March 06, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10012/16577.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Min, Qingyan. “Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Measures during Provincial Highway Design, Construction, and Maintenance Activities.” 2020. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Min Q. Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Measures during Provincial Highway Design, Construction, and Maintenance Activities. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Waterloo; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/16577.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Min Q. Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Measures during Provincial Highway Design, Construction, and Maintenance Activities. [Thesis]. University of Waterloo; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/16577

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Minnesota

5. Messier, Joseph. The Restaurant GHG Guidelines: An Operational Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting Protocol for Restaurants.

Degree: MS, Architecture, 2016, University of Minnesota

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/191254

► This thesis proposes the Restaurant GHG Guideline, a holistic protocol, to document and assess the greenhouse gas emissions generated by processes that occur both directly… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: GHG; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Guidelines; Inventory; Protocol; Restaurant

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Messier, J. (2016). The Restaurant GHG Guidelines: An Operational Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting Protocol for Restaurants. (Masters Thesis). University of Minnesota. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11299/191254

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Messier, Joseph. “The Restaurant GHG Guidelines: An Operational Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting Protocol for Restaurants.” 2016. Masters Thesis, University of Minnesota. Accessed March 06, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11299/191254.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Messier, Joseph. “The Restaurant GHG Guidelines: An Operational Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting Protocol for Restaurants.” 2016. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Messier J. The Restaurant GHG Guidelines: An Operational Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting Protocol for Restaurants. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Minnesota; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/191254.

Council of Science Editors:

Messier J. The Restaurant GHG Guidelines: An Operational Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting Protocol for Restaurants. [Masters Thesis]. University of Minnesota; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/191254

Louisiana State University

6. Tran, Quang. Estimating greenhouse gas emissions in Louisiana at the parish scale.

Degree: MS, Environmental Sciences, 2011, Louisiana State University

URL: etd-11102011-004836 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/2341

► The estimation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals from the atmosphere at the county scale is an interest to many local decision makers and… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: top-down allocation; downscaling; volume-preserving; greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions

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APA (6^th Edition):

Tran, Q. (2011). Estimating greenhouse gas emissions in Louisiana at the parish scale. (Masters Thesis). Louisiana State University. Retrieved from etd-11102011-004836 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/2341

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Tran, Quang. “Estimating greenhouse gas emissions in Louisiana at the parish scale.” 2011. Masters Thesis, Louisiana State University. Accessed March 06, 2021. etd-11102011-004836 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/2341.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Tran, Quang. “Estimating greenhouse gas emissions in Louisiana at the parish scale.” 2011. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Tran Q. Estimating greenhouse gas emissions in Louisiana at the parish scale. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Louisiana State University; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: etd-11102011-004836 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/2341.

Council of Science Editors:

Tran Q. Estimating greenhouse gas emissions in Louisiana at the parish scale. [Masters Thesis]. Louisiana State University; 2011. Available from: etd-11102011-004836 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/2341

NSYSU

7. WU, CHEN-HUA. Integrated Analysis of Life Cycle Assessment With Carbon Footprintï¼Cases Study of Semiconductor Assembly Industry.

Degree: Master, Marine Environment and Engineering, 2014, NSYSU

URL: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0107114-190621

► This thesis, with the application of life cycle assessment, is meant to understand how the carbon footprint of an IC package product originates. Thus, its… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Life Cycle Assessment; Carbon Footprint; IC Package; Greenhouse Gas (GHG); PAS 2050

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WU, C. (2014). Integrated Analysis of Life Cycle Assessment With Carbon Footprintï¼Cases Study of Semiconductor Assembly Industry. (Thesis). NSYSU. Retrieved from http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0107114-190621

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

WU, CHEN-HUA. “Integrated Analysis of Life Cycle Assessment With Carbon Footprintï¼Cases Study of Semiconductor Assembly Industry.” 2014. Thesis, NSYSU. Accessed March 06, 2021. http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0107114-190621.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

WU, CHEN-HUA. “Integrated Analysis of Life Cycle Assessment With Carbon Footprintï¼Cases Study of Semiconductor Assembly Industry.” 2014. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

WU C. Integrated Analysis of Life Cycle Assessment With Carbon Footprintï¼Cases Study of Semiconductor Assembly Industry. [Internet] [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0107114-190621.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

WU C. Integrated Analysis of Life Cycle Assessment With Carbon Footprintï¼Cases Study of Semiconductor Assembly Industry. [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2014. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0107114-190621

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

8. Adji, Fengky Florante. Effect of land use change and drainage on peat decomposition and greenhouse gas emission in a tropical peatland : 熱帯泥炭地における泥炭分解および温室効果ガス放出に及ぼす土地利用変化と排水の影響.

Degree: 博士(農学), 2014, Hokkaido University / 北海道大学

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2115/56102 ; http://dx.doi.org/10.14943/doctoral.k11395

► To evaluate the hypotheses that 1) plant-mediated oxygen supply should oxidize methane (CH4) produced in saturated tropical peat soil, and 2) this CH4 oxidation should… (more)

▼ To evaluate the hypotheses that 1) plant-mediated oxygen supply should oxidize methane (CH4) produced in saturated tropical peat soil, and 2) this CH4 oxidation should reduce total global warming potential (GWP) in a tropical peatland, the author compared the fluxes and dissolved concentrations of greenhouse gases [GHGs; CH4, carbon dioxide (CO2), and nitrous oxide (N2O)] and dissolved oxygen (DO) at multiple peatland ecosystems in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. Study ecosystems included tropical peat swamp forest and degraded peatland areas that were burned and/or drained during the rainy season. CH4 fluxes were significantly influenced by land use and drainage, which were highest in the flooded burnt sites (5.75±6.66 mgC m−2 h−1) followed by the flooded forest sites (1.37±2.03 mgC m−2 h−1), the drained burnt site (0.220±0.143 mgC m−2 h−1), and the drained forest site (0.0084±0.0321 mgC m−2 h−1). Dissolved CH4 concentrations were also significantly affected by land use and drainage, which were highest in the flooded burnt sites (124±84 μmol L−1) followed by the drained burnt site (45.2±29.8 μmol L−1), the flooded forest sites (1.15±1.38 μmol L−1), and the drained forest site (0.860±0.819 μmol L−1). DO concentrations were influenced by land use only, which were significantly higher in the forest sites (6.9±5.6 μmol L−1) compared to the burnt sites (4.0±2.9 μmol L−1). These results suggested that CH4 produced in the peat might be oxidized by plant-mediated oxygen supply in the forest sites. CO2 fluxes were significantly higher in the drained forest site (340±250 mgC m−2 h−1with the water table level of −20 to −60 cm) than in the drained burnt site (108±115 mgC m−2 h−1 with the water table level of −15 to +10 cm). Dissolved CO2 concentrations were 0.6 to 3.5 mmol L−1, also highest in the drained forest site. These results suggested the enhanced CO2 emission by aerobic peat decomposition and plant respiration in the drained forest site. N2O fluxes ranged from −2.4 to −8.7 μgN m−2 h−1 in the flooded sites and from 3.4 to 8.1 μgN m−2 h−1 in the drained sites. The negative N2O fluxes might be caused by N2O consumption by denitrification under flooded conditions. Dissolved N2O concentrations were 0.005 to 0.22 μmol L−1 but occurred at <0.01 μmol L−1 in most cases. GWP was mainly determined by CO2 flux, with highest levels in the drained forest site. The first hypothesis was supported given that 1) CH4 emissions in the flooded burnt sites were significantly larger than those in the flooded forest sites, 2) dissolved CH4 concentrations in the burnt sites were much higher than those in the forest sites, and 3) DO concentrations in the forest sites were significantly higher than those in the burnt sites and which was contributed on CH4 oxidation under water saturated condition. The CH4 flux and the dissolved CH4 concentration at a depth of 20 cm in the drained burnt site were similar to values observed in the forest sites, suggesting that CH4 oxidation in the surface soil layer occurred. The second hypothesis was weakly…

Subjects/Keywords: Dissolved oxygen (DO); greenhouse gas (GHG); Indonesia; tropical peatland; water table level

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APA (6^th Edition):

Adji, F. F. (2014). Effect of land use change and drainage on peat decomposition and greenhouse gas emission in a tropical peatland : 熱帯泥炭地における泥炭分解および温室効果ガス放出に及ぼす土地利用変化と排水の影響. (Thesis). Hokkaido University / 北海道大学. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2115/56102 ; http://dx.doi.org/10.14943/doctoral.k11395

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Adji, Fengky Florante. “Effect of land use change and drainage on peat decomposition and greenhouse gas emission in a tropical peatland : 熱帯泥炭地における泥炭分解および温室効果ガス放出に及ぼす土地利用変化と排水の影響.” 2014. Thesis, Hokkaido University / 北海道大学. Accessed March 06, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2115/56102 ; http://dx.doi.org/10.14943/doctoral.k11395.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Adji, Fengky Florante. “Effect of land use change and drainage on peat decomposition and greenhouse gas emission in a tropical peatland : 熱帯泥炭地における泥炭分解および温室効果ガス放出に及ぼす土地利用変化と排水の影響.” 2014. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Adji FF. Effect of land use change and drainage on peat decomposition and greenhouse gas emission in a tropical peatland : 熱帯泥炭地における泥炭分解および温室効果ガス放出に及ぼす土地利用変化と排水の影響. [Internet] [Thesis]. Hokkaido University / 北海道大学; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2115/56102 ; http://dx.doi.org/10.14943/doctoral.k11395.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Adji FF. Effect of land use change and drainage on peat decomposition and greenhouse gas emission in a tropical peatland : 熱帯泥炭地における泥炭分解および温室効果ガス放出に及ぼす土地利用変化と排水の影響. [Thesis]. Hokkaido University / 北海道大学; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2115/56102 ; http://dx.doi.org/10.14943/doctoral.k11395

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Pretoria

9. Karrappan, Ammalene. A carbon emissions tax as a mitigating strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in South Africa.

Degree: Taxation, 2011, University of Pretoria

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/22970

► Climate Change is fast becoming a reality that is gripping the developed and developing world, its economies and people. Erratic weather conditions, rising temperatures and… (more)

▼ Climate Change is fast becoming a reality that is gripping the developed and developing world, its economies and people. Erratic weather conditions, rising temperatures and monsoon like weather has scientists asking questions and some countries moving swiftly to ensure that their economies remain stable whilst trying to deal with climate change. South Africa has begun to play an influential role, as a developing country, in international negotiations on climate change. South Africa is not under legal obligation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but as a large contributor of greenhouse gases in Africa and globally, South Africa has a moral obligation to reduce its emissions. Although not obliged to make commitments to reduce emissions, government has seen the importance of considering long term mitigating actions to play its part to reduce emissions. It can be argued that the policies and strategies being considered are not enough to hold large industries in South Africa more accountable for their own historic responsibility. The “culprits”, the large industries should be more accountable. A tax on greenhouse gas emissions (Carbon Emissions Tax) based on the amount of emissions a corporation produces, should be weighed up as this may be the way towards accountability. South Africa is faced with the task of juggling development (which is largely based on fossil fuels), the eradication of poverty and climate change. There should be an economic policy in place to address and balance these three aspects, in a positive way. According to this study an appropriate tax on emissions may help South Africa in its mitigating actions of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, whilst allowing the country to continue on its path of social and economic development. AFRIKAANS : Klimaatsverandering word vinnig ‘n realiteit wat die ontwikkelde en ontwikkelende wêreld, hul ekonomiese welsyn en bevolking in sy greep het. Wisselvallige weersomstandighede, stygende temperature en reënseisoenagtige weer word deur wetenskaplikes bevraagteken en sommige lande neem voorbehoedende stappe om te verseker dat die ekonomie standvastig bly terwyl hul klimaatsverandering hanteer. Suid-Afrika begin ‘n invloedryke rol speel as ontwikkelende land in internasionale verhandelings oor klimaatsverandering. Suid-Afrika verkeer nie onder enige wetlike verpligting om die vrylating van kweekhuisgasse te verminder maar omdat dit grootliks bydra tot die vrylating van kweekhuisgasse in Afrika en wêreldwyd, het Suid-Afrika ‘n morele verpligting om sy vrylating te beheer. Hoewel nie verplig om enige onderneming te maak om vrylatings te beheer, het die regering die belangrikheid van langtermyn behoedende aksie gesien, en te oorweeg sodat die regering ‘n rol speel om vrylatings te verminder. Dit kan gesê word dat beleid en strategieë wat tans oorweeg word nie voldoende is om die groot nywerhede in Suid-Afrika meer aanspreeklik te maak vir hul historiese verantwoordelikheid. Die “skuldiges”, die groot nywerhede behoort meer toerekeningsvatbaar te wees. Belasting op die… Advisors/Committee Members: Homeier, Karl (advisor), Du Preez, Hanneke (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: South africa; Greenhouse gas (GHG); Klimaatsverandering; Suid afrika; Kweekhuisgasse; Climate change; UCTD

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Karrappan, A. (2011). A carbon emissions tax as a mitigating strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in South Africa. (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2263/22970

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Karrappan, Ammalene. “A carbon emissions tax as a mitigating strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in South Africa.” 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed March 06, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/22970.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Karrappan, Ammalene. “A carbon emissions tax as a mitigating strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in South Africa.” 2011. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Karrappan A. A carbon emissions tax as a mitigating strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in South Africa. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/22970.

Council of Science Editors:

Karrappan A. A carbon emissions tax as a mitigating strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in South Africa. [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/22970

KTH

10. Raouz, Khalid. Environmental Impact Assessment of aPhotovoltaic Power Station in Stockholm.

Degree: Energy Technology, 2017, KTH

URL: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-209911

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The paper at hand presents the environmental impact analysis of a photovoltaic (PV) power station sited in Stockholm, Sweden, using life cycle assessment (LCA).… (more)

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The paper at hand presents the environmental impact analysis of a photovoltaic (PV) power station sited in Stockholm, Sweden, using life cycle assessment (LCA). The LCA considers the primary energy return on investment and global warming potential of the PV-station, including; resource extraction, manufacturing, transportation, operation and maintenance, and decommissioning. Other environmental impact indicators are also presented, such as; the eutrophication, acidification, human toxicity, and ozone depletion potentials. The results show that the most critical phase of the lifecycle is the upgrade from metallurgical to solar grade silicon due to the high consumption of energy. The emissions results are compared to the emissions factors used for calculations in Sweden in accordance with the Swedish Energy agency and the European Commission’s directive for emissions calculations. The results for the other environmental indicators showed inconsistencies compared to existing studies, something that is according to the IEA’s guideline for PV-systems LCA caused by data scarcity and the indicators lacking consensus within the PV LCA-community. The studied PV-station is expected to reach energy neutrality after 2,4 years and offset annual GHG emissions of up to18 ton of CO 2 equivalents.

Studien tillhands presenterar miljöutvärderingen av en fotovoltaisk solcellsanläggning i Stockholm. Detta utfördes med hjälp av livscykelanalysverktyget. Analysen använder energiåterbetalningstiden och den globala uppvärmningspotentialen som indikatorer på anläggningens miljöinverkan. Både återbetalningstiden och den globala uppvärmningspotentialen beräknas för gruvarbetet, transporten, drift och underhåll samt avveckling och bortskaffning av anläggningen. Överföringsförluster beräknas också över anläggningens livscykel. Andra indikatorer som beräknas i denna studie är potentialen för försurning, övergödning, ozonnedbrytning och humantoxicitet. Dessa beräknas endast för modulens tillverkningskedja. Studiens resultat visar att den mest kritiska processen under solcellsanläggningens livscykel är kiselmetallens omvandling till solkisel, detta med avseende på energiförbrukningen och utsläpp av växthusgaser. Anläggningens globala uppvärmningspotential uttrycks i växthusgasutsläpp och jämförs med den nordiska elmixens utsläppsfaktor. Jämförelsen görs enligt dem gällande EU-direktiven. Resultaten för dem andraindikatorerna har visat på väsentliga avvikelser jämfört med tidigare studier. Detta beror enligt det internationella energirådet på databrist och på att dessa indikatorer saknar stöd inomLCA samfundet. Solcellsanläggningen beräknas bli energineutral efter 2,4 år samt eutralisera utsläpp på upp till 18 ton koldioxidekvivalenta per år.

Subjects/Keywords: Life cycle assessment; greenhouse gas (GHG) emission; energy payback time; Mechanical Engineering; Maskinteknik

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Raouz, K. (2017). Environmental Impact Assessment of aPhotovoltaic Power Station in Stockholm. (Thesis). KTH. Retrieved from http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-209911

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Raouz, Khalid. “Environmental Impact Assessment of aPhotovoltaic Power Station in Stockholm.” 2017. Thesis, KTH. Accessed March 06, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-209911.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Raouz, Khalid. “Environmental Impact Assessment of aPhotovoltaic Power Station in Stockholm.” 2017. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Raouz K. Environmental Impact Assessment of aPhotovoltaic Power Station in Stockholm. [Internet] [Thesis]. KTH; 2017. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-209911.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Raouz K. Environmental Impact Assessment of aPhotovoltaic Power Station in Stockholm. [Thesis]. KTH; 2017. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-209911

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Delft University of Technology

11. Verbruggen, Johan (author). Powering a representative ROPAX ferry in 2050 with minimal greenhouse gas emissions.

Degree: 2018, Delft University of Technology

URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:8b596264-be69-4e00-b40a-cc405feea1d8

► The International Maritime Organization (IMO) issued on the 13th of April 2018 a press release titled: “UN body adopts climate change strategy for shipping”. [1]… (more)

▼ The International Maritime Organization (IMO) issued on the 13th of April 2018 a press release titled: “UN body adopts climate change strategy for shipping”. [1] This document illustrates the commitment of the IMO to significantly reduce the emission of greenhouse gasses (GHG) from international shipping in coming decades. However, the question arises whether the ambitious goals, set out in this press release, are feasible to be met. This aim of this thesis is to investigate the economic and technological feasibility of powering a vessel while emitting minimal greenhouse gasses in 2050. The focus will be on power plant configuration consisting of an energy storage medium and energy converter. A case study, concerning a representative ROPAX ferry built in 2050, is performed to illustrate the feasibility of using such a power plant configuration. Energy storage media considered are hydrogen, ammonia and batteries. The use of internal combustion engines, fuel cells and an ammonia reformer are also investigated. The performance of power plant configurations with respect to their estimated greenhouse gas emission, overall weight, required volume, initial investment cost and cost of the required energy per day of operation is evaluated and based on the results of this study several conclusions are drawn. • First and foremost is the need to reduce the price difference of hydrogen and ammonia compared to LNG. Without this reduction, no single synthetic fuel can be considered economically feasible. Three options to reduce the price difference are identified: - a high LNG price including high emission tax; - a low commercial electric energy price; or - synthetic fuel production using excess renewable energy. Especially the last of these three is considered to be a feasible measure due to the expected presence of excess energy from solar and wind farms. • The second conclusion is that using fuel cells or batteries are the most environmentally friendly option due to the emission of N2O when using internal combustion engines. • Thirdly, all sustainable configurations require a considerable amount of space. • Furthermore, the combination of relative low electrical efficiencies and high hydrogen price result in high daily costs for hydrogen fueled internal combustion engines and PEMFCs. • The initial investment cost and system weight of batteries-based configurations are high. Following these conclusions, only three power plant configurations remain. Based on expected safety and logistical concerns and the expected potential for improvements, a single configuration was determined to be the most suitable to be used on a ROPAX ferry in 2050. This power plant configuration is composed of a SOFC directly fueled by ammonia. After assessing the safety concerns associated with handling ammonia and the implications the established power plant configuration has on the general arrangement of the ship, it is concluded that the use of such a power plant… Advisors/Committee Members: Hekkenberg, Robert (mentor), Van den Ing, A.F.A. (mentor), den Besten, Henk (graduation committee), Vrijdag, Arthur (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).

Subjects/Keywords: Hydrogen; Ammonia; Fuel Cell; ROPAX; Batteries; Ferry; GHG; Greenhouse gas; Emissions; Power plant

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Verbruggen, J. (. (2018). Powering a representative ROPAX ferry in 2050 with minimal greenhouse gas emissions. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:8b596264-be69-4e00-b40a-cc405feea1d8

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Verbruggen, Johan (author). “Powering a representative ROPAX ferry in 2050 with minimal greenhouse gas emissions.” 2018. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 06, 2021. http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:8b596264-be69-4e00-b40a-cc405feea1d8.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Verbruggen, Johan (author). “Powering a representative ROPAX ferry in 2050 with minimal greenhouse gas emissions.” 2018. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Verbruggen J(. Powering a representative ROPAX ferry in 2050 with minimal greenhouse gas emissions. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:8b596264-be69-4e00-b40a-cc405feea1d8.

Council of Science Editors:

Verbruggen J(. Powering a representative ROPAX ferry in 2050 with minimal greenhouse gas emissions. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2018. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:8b596264-be69-4e00-b40a-cc405feea1d8

University of Southern California

12. Kim, Jae Duk. Environmental effects from a large-scale adoption of electric vehicle technology in the City of Los Angeles.

Degree: PhD, Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2014, University of Southern California

URL: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/435882/rec/2400

► Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction has become an important component of policy decisions on transportation systems design, research and development, and implementation. Particularly in major… (more)

▼ Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction has become an important component of policy decisions on transportation systems design, research and development, and implementation. Particularly in major urban centers, increasing use of electric vehicles (EVs) is being encouraged to support the overall objective of reduction in transportation emissions. This encouragement ranges from consumer tax credits to research and development grants for advanced EV technologies. Assessing the net effect EVs on actual emission mitigation potential, however, depends on three main factors: 1) energy portfolio of power providers, 2) consumer adoption rate, and 3) battery charging patterns. Unfortunately, the current U.S. energy grid is predominantly composed of coal‐fired plants that emit high concentrations of GHGs. Therefore, EVs essentially push emissions upstream to the electricity generation sources. EVs represent a dramatic paradigm shift in transportation such that forecasting their adoption requires adaptations to the innovation diffusion models. The charging patterns also affect the emission mitigation potential because the use of “peak” versus “off-peak” power changes the grid energy emissions significantly. This study seeks to quantify the emissions mitigation potential of these three main influencing factors. In order to answer the main research questions, an integrated emissions model is developed for the City of Los Angeles. The model incorporates modules such as changes in population and mobility patterns, consumer technology adoption, vehicle charging patterns, and lifecycle emissions of GHGs from electricity generation. Some of the model’s main outputs are the daily EV energy loads, daily system load profile, hourly average marginal grid energy carbon intensity, and the types of energy generation dispatched at every hour. For 2020, model results show that the EV charging loads will be modest with negligible effects on the overall system load profile. Results indicate that high EV adoption results in greater emissions mitigation potential. However, the type of charging has a significant impact on the scale of mitigation at all levels of adoption. Contrary to previous study results, the average marginal carbon intensity is higher if EV charging occurs during off‐peak hours. These results demonstrate that the charging decision in terms of the time of day matters in GHG emissions mitigation efforts. The short‐term incentives for off‐peak charging may not only result in greater emissions but also deter EV technology adoption which would lower the overall emissions mitigation potential. Encouraging restrictive charging behavior in the short‐run may be counterproductive to GHG emissions reduction policies. Model results for 2030 show that EV charging loads increase significantly resulting in potential generation shortages. There are also significant grid operation challenges as the region’s energy grid is required to ramp up and down rapidly to meet EV loads. For 2030, the average marginal carbon intensity for off‐peak charging… Advisors/Committee Members: Rahimi, Mansour (Committee Chair), Moore, James Elliott, II (Committee Member), Schweitzer, Lisa (Committee Member).

Subjects/Keywords: greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; electric vehicle (EV); energy load; electric grid; transportation; emissions mitigation

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Kim, J. D. (2014). Environmental effects from a large-scale adoption of electric vehicle technology in the City of Los Angeles. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Southern California. Retrieved from http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/435882/rec/2400

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kim, Jae Duk. “Environmental effects from a large-scale adoption of electric vehicle technology in the City of Los Angeles.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Southern California. Accessed March 06, 2021. http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/435882/rec/2400.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kim, Jae Duk. “Environmental effects from a large-scale adoption of electric vehicle technology in the City of Los Angeles.” 2014. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Kim JD. Environmental effects from a large-scale adoption of electric vehicle technology in the City of Los Angeles. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Southern California; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/435882/rec/2400.

Council of Science Editors:

Kim JD. Environmental effects from a large-scale adoption of electric vehicle technology in the City of Los Angeles. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Southern California; 2014. Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/435882/rec/2400

University of Kentucky

13. Hagan, Michael A. LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF BIOMASS HARVESTING FOR ON-FARM BIOFUEL PRODUCTION.

Degree: 2015, University of Kentucky

URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/bae_etds/31

► Understanding the energy input and emissions resulting from the development of biofuels is important to quantify the overall benefit of the biofuel. As part of… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: life cycle assessment; LCA; cellulosic biofuels; greenhouse gas; GHG; stochastic analysis; Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering

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Hagan, M. A. (2015). LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF BIOMASS HARVESTING FOR ON-FARM BIOFUEL PRODUCTION. (Masters Thesis). University of Kentucky. Retrieved from https://uknowledge.uky.edu/bae_etds/31

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hagan, Michael A. “LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF BIOMASS HARVESTING FOR ON-FARM BIOFUEL PRODUCTION.” 2015. Masters Thesis, University of Kentucky. Accessed March 06, 2021. https://uknowledge.uky.edu/bae_etds/31.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hagan, Michael A. “LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF BIOMASS HARVESTING FOR ON-FARM BIOFUEL PRODUCTION.” 2015. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Hagan MA. LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF BIOMASS HARVESTING FOR ON-FARM BIOFUEL PRODUCTION. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Kentucky; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/bae_etds/31.

Council of Science Editors:

Hagan MA. LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF BIOMASS HARVESTING FOR ON-FARM BIOFUEL PRODUCTION. [Masters Thesis]. University of Kentucky; 2015. Available from: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/bae_etds/31

Harvard University

14. Piano, Claudia A. Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions From the ‘Operations’ Phase of the Life Cycle in Commercial Office Buildings.

Degree: 2019, Harvard University

URL: http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:42004204

► Office buildings, largely occupied by the commercial sector, are not perceived as a large emitter of greenhouse gases, so the companies that occupy them and… (more)

▼ Office buildings, largely occupied by the commercial sector, are not perceived as a large emitter of greenhouse gases, so the companies that occupy them and those that manage them are not required to measure, report, and reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (WRI/WBCSD, 2017; US EPA, 2017). Yet buildings are responsible for a surprising 40% of U.S. energy use and over 40% of GHG emissions, with commercial office buildings accounting for approximately half that number (Marks, Lin, Harris, Hewitt, & Holloman, 2010; US DOE, 2014). Published life cycle analyses tend to focus on embodied energy and HVAC energy use (Scope 1 and 2 emissions), but there is little that specifically points to the operation of office buildings as a high-energy consumption service (WRI/WBCSD, 2004; Janda, 2007). What seems to be missing from our knowledge base is a fundamental understanding of the operations phase of the life cycle of an office building, not just the heating and cooling energy, but the GHG emissions generated by day-to-day operations. More tangible guidance needs to be provided to occupants of commercial office buildings in order to make changes in their energy use and reduce GHG emissions. Building ‘green’ is not enough, because it will only affect embodied energy and possibly HVAC energy used, but not all the other operational activities engaged in by this sector. Because this industry does not manufacture, a large share of GHG emissions are generated by the Scope 3 categories: upstream purchased goods and services, employee travel, employee commuting mileage, and waste generated in operations. This study was conducted to examine the hypothesis that in order for a green building to generate less GHG emissions than a conventional building, the operations need to be more sustainable, e.g., the occupants would have to engage in more sustainable practices. Surveys were used to examine the operational practices of ten office buildings in five cities, with four conventional and six green buildings included. The survey results were used to generate a greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory for each building and the results were compared. Representative conventional and green model buildings were created using a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) modeling tool (GaBi), and the results were normalized using the ReCiPe method. Green buildings outperformed conventional buildings in the area of Scope 2, purchased electricity and heat, with 17% less than conventional. However, green buildings had greater volume of GHG emissions, as well as per person GHG emissions across all buildings studied. Green buildings yielded 73% greater Scope 3 emissions, driven primarily by business travel and commuting miles. Finally, green buildings also had 10x more embodied energy then conventional. The GHG Inventory and the LCA demonstrated which factors (square footage, building materials) were responsible for the greatest embodied energy, and which factors (business travel, commuting miles) were responsible for the greatest operational energy. This… Advisors/Committee Members: MacNaughton, Piers, Leighton, Mark.

Subjects/Keywords: Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG); GHG Inventory; Life Cycle Analysis (LCA); Commercial office buildings; Scope 1 emissions; Scope 2 emission; Scope 3 emissions; Embodied energy; Operational phase; Green building; Conventional building

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Piano, C. A. (2019). Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions From the ‘Operations’ Phase of the Life Cycle in Commercial Office Buildings. (Thesis). Harvard University. Retrieved from http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:42004204

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Piano, Claudia A. “Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions From the ‘Operations’ Phase of the Life Cycle in Commercial Office Buildings.” 2019. Thesis, Harvard University. Accessed March 06, 2021. http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:42004204.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Piano, Claudia A. “Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions From the ‘Operations’ Phase of the Life Cycle in Commercial Office Buildings.” 2019. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Piano CA. Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions From the ‘Operations’ Phase of the Life Cycle in Commercial Office Buildings. [Internet] [Thesis]. Harvard University; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:42004204.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Piano CA. Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions From the ‘Operations’ Phase of the Life Cycle in Commercial Office Buildings. [Thesis]. Harvard University; 2019. Available from: http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:42004204

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Alberta

15. Thakkar, Jignesh A. Techno-economic Assessment of Charcoal Production for Carbon Sequestration.

Degree: MS, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2012, University of Alberta

URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/gq67jr854

► Greenhouse gas (GHG) emission is one of the important environmental issues that world is facing today. Biomass usage, specifically capturing energy from biomass that would… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: renewable energy; carbon sequestration; global warming; charcoal; biochar; pyrolysis; straw; biomass; LCA; GHG; Greenhouse gas; Life cycle analysis; techno-economic

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Thakkar, J. A. (2012). Techno-economic Assessment of Charcoal Production for Carbon Sequestration. (Masters Thesis). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/gq67jr854

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Thakkar, Jignesh A. “Techno-economic Assessment of Charcoal Production for Carbon Sequestration.” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Alberta. Accessed March 06, 2021. https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/gq67jr854.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Thakkar, Jignesh A. “Techno-economic Assessment of Charcoal Production for Carbon Sequestration.” 2012. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Thakkar JA. Techno-economic Assessment of Charcoal Production for Carbon Sequestration. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Alberta; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/gq67jr854.

Council of Science Editors:

Thakkar JA. Techno-economic Assessment of Charcoal Production for Carbon Sequestration. [Masters Thesis]. University of Alberta; 2012. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/gq67jr854

University of Alberta

16. Agbor, Ezinwa U. Biomass Co-firing with Coal and Natural Gas.

Degree: MS, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2015, University of Alberta

URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/d791sj82q

► Biomass fuels have long been accepted as useful renewable energy sources, especially in mitigating greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions. Fossil fuel-based power plants make up over… (more)

▼ Biomass fuels have long been accepted as useful renewable energy sources, especially in mitigating greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions. Fossil fuel-based power plants make up over 30% of the GHG emissions in Alberta, Canada. Displacement of fossil fuel-based power through biomass co-firing has been proposed as a near-term option to reduce these emissions. In this research, co-firing of three biomass feedstocks (i.e., whole forest, agricultural residues and forest residues) at varying proportions with coal as well as with natural gas in existing plants was studied to investigate different co-firing technologies. Whole forest biomass refers to live or dead trees (spruce and mixed hardwood) not considered merchantable for pulp and timber production; agricultural residues are straws obtained as the by-product of threshing crops such as wheat, barley, and flax; and forest residues refer to the limbs and tops of the trees left on the roadside to rot after logging operations by pulp and timber companies. Data-intensive models were developed to carry out detailed techno-economic and environmental assessments to comparatively evaluate sixty co-firing scenarios involving different levels of the biomass feedstock co-fired with coal in existing 500 MW subcritical pulverized coal (PC) plants and with natural gas in existing 500 MW natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) plants. Minimum electricity production costs were determined for the co-fired plants for the same three biomass feedstocks and base fuels. Environmental assessments, from the point of harvesting to delivering electricity to the customers, was evaluated and compared to the various co-fired configurations to determine the most economically viable and environmental friendly options of biomass co-firing configuration for western Canada. The results obtained from these analyses shows that the fully paid-off coal-fired power plant co-fired with forest residues is the most attractive option and has levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) ranging from 53.12 to 54.50/MWh; and CO2 abatement costs ranging from 27.41 to 31.15/tCO2. Similarly, the LCOE and CO2 abatement costs for whole forest chips range from 54.68 to 56.41/MWh and 35.60 to 41.78/tCO2 respectively. When straw is co-fired with coal in a fully paid-off plant, the LCOE and CO2 abatement costs range from 54.62 to 57.35/MWh and 35.07 to 38.48/tCO2 respectively. This is of high interest considering the likely increase of the carbon levy to about 30/tCO2 in the Province of Alberta by 2017.

Subjects/Keywords: Renewable energy systems; Natural gas; Biomass; Biomass co-firing; Coal; Power generation; Greenhouse hases (GHG) emissions

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APA (6^th Edition):

Agbor, E. U. (2015). Biomass Co-firing with Coal and Natural Gas. (Masters Thesis). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/d791sj82q

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Agbor, Ezinwa U. “Biomass Co-firing with Coal and Natural Gas.” 2015. Masters Thesis, University of Alberta. Accessed March 06, 2021. https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/d791sj82q.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Agbor, Ezinwa U. “Biomass Co-firing with Coal and Natural Gas.” 2015. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Agbor EU. Biomass Co-firing with Coal and Natural Gas. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Alberta; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/d791sj82q.

Council of Science Editors:

Agbor EU. Biomass Co-firing with Coal and Natural Gas. [Masters Thesis]. University of Alberta; 2015. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/d791sj82q

University of Saskatchewan

17. Juca Taveira, Caio. Tracing crop residue derived nitrogen into subsequent crops and nitrous oxide emissions.

Degree: 2020, University of Saskatchewan

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/12807

► Research has demonstrated that including winter wheat with under-sown red clover into corn-soybean rotations has the potential to improve crop yields and N use efficiency.… (more)

▼ Research has demonstrated that including winter wheat with under-sown red clover into corn-soybean rotations has the potential to improve crop yields and N use efficiency. Yet, the mechanisms that explain these benefits are poorly understood. One possible explanation is that the crop rotation ‘diversification’ improves the soil N supply or that the soil N cycle ‘tightens’— thereby lowering potential N losses. To address this hypothesis, an isotope tracing experiment was setup i) to follow the fate of enriched 15N residues into subsequent soil and crop N pools; and ii) to measure N2O and CO2 emissions, and N residue decomposition dynamics. For my field experiment, natural abundance and enriched 15N urea were applied to 1 m2 micro-plots within a 37-yr long-term trial, where I had access to the ‘simple’ corn-corn-soybean-soybean (CCSS, SSCC) rotations; and ‘diverse’ corn – corn-soybean-wheat/red clover (CCSWrc, SWrcCC) rotations. These systems were maintained under conventional tillage or no-till. At harvest, a residue exchange operation was performed to transfer enriched 15N above-ground residues to 15N natural abundance micro-plots, and vise-versa, thus isolating enriched 15N above- and below-ground residue contributions. Subsequent crops were harvested and used to determine above- and below-ground previous year’s residue N contributions. For my soil incubation experiment in the lab, field soil cores were collected from the crop rotation and tillage treatments to establish 50 g soil microcosms that were amended with 15N-enriched corn stover or roots. Soil and gas samples were periodically collected to measure crop residue decomposition dynamics (via CO2 emissions and 15N mineralization) and 15N2O emissions. The field trial demonstrated that crop rotation had no impact on the overall crop residue N allocated to the subsequent crop systems. In contrast, no-till and below-ground residues increased corn residual N contributions to the subsequent crop, relative to conventional tillage and above-ground residues, respectively. Regardless, below-ground residual N pool contributed more N to subsequent crops than above-ground crop residue. The incubation results demonstrated higher residue-derived N mineralization, and greater overall N2O and CO2 emissions from ‘diverse’ vs. ‘simple’ rotations. Overall, my findings indicate that crop ‘diversification’ enhanced soil N stocks likely due to the additional N inputs (N fertilization or N fixation). Although ‘diversifying’ corn-soybean rotations with winter wheat and red clover may produce higher crop yields, it is necessary to adjust for nutrient credits or soil N surplus when applying N inputs year after year. Otherwise, N losses may be a side-effect and should be investigated at field scale. Advisors/Committee Members: Congreves, Katelyn A, Biligetu, Bill, Farrell, Richard, Willenborg, Christian, Schoenau, Jeff.

Subjects/Keywords: GHG; N cycling; greenhouse gases; wheat; red clover; corn; soybeans; incubation; 15N; Nitrogen; Nitrogen tracing; soil analysis; gas analysis

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Juca Taveira, C. (2020). Tracing crop residue derived nitrogen into subsequent crops and nitrous oxide emissions. (Thesis). University of Saskatchewan. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10388/12807

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Juca Taveira, Caio. “Tracing crop residue derived nitrogen into subsequent crops and nitrous oxide emissions.” 2020. Thesis, University of Saskatchewan. Accessed March 06, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10388/12807.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Juca Taveira, Caio. “Tracing crop residue derived nitrogen into subsequent crops and nitrous oxide emissions.” 2020. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Juca Taveira C. Tracing crop residue derived nitrogen into subsequent crops and nitrous oxide emissions. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Saskatchewan; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/12807.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Juca Taveira C. Tracing crop residue derived nitrogen into subsequent crops and nitrous oxide emissions. [Thesis]. University of Saskatchewan; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/12807

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Pretoria

18. Stols, Gerhardus Petrus. Investigating ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by means of tax measures.

Degree: Taxation, 2010, University of Pretoria

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/27863

► The objective of this study is to restrict the emission of greenhouse gasses by investigating if this objective would be reached by the implementation of… (more)

▼ The objective of this study is to restrict the emission of greenhouse gasses by investigating if this objective would be reached by the implementation of a tax. Global warming is caused by the emission of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere. In order to restrict global warming it is necessary for individuals and entities to act in a more environmentally friendly manner and to emit less greenhouse gasses. A further objective of this study is to investigate various measures that can be used as an incentive to restrict the emission of greenhouse gasses. This study found that the main emitters of greenhouse gasses are power stations, industries and the transport sector. This study will therefore focus on the reduction of greenhouse gasses in these areas. The way to identify methods used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, is to investigate the techniques that first world countries use to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to judge the level of success they achieved and to compare their methods to the definition of a “good tax”. It was found that “cap-and-trade” is a better model than carbon tax for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by power stations and industries. It was also found that a combination between a tax on fuel and a tax calculated on greenhouse gas emissions per kilometre for each individual vehicle will result in the greatest reduction in the emission of greenhouse gasses produced by the transportation sector. AFRIKAANS : Die doelwit van hierdie studie is om die vrystelling van groenhuis uitlaatgasse te beperk deur ondersoek in te stel of die doelwit bereik kan word deur die implementering van 'n belasting. Globale aardverwarming word veroorsaak deur 'n oormaat vrystelling van groenhuisgasse in die atmosfeer. Om globale aardverwarming te beperk, sal individue, sowel as entiteite, meer omgewingsvriendelik moet optree deur minder groenhuisgasse vry te stel. 'n Verdere doelwit van hierdie studie is om verskeie metodes, insluitende belasting, te ondersoek waardeur die vrystelling van groenhuisgasse verminder kan word. In die studie is vasgestel dat kragstasies, industrieë en vervoerstelsels die hoofvrystellers van groenhuisgasse is. Die fokus van die studie is dus gerig op die vermindering van groenhuisgasvrystelling spesifiek in hierdie areas. Die wyse om metodes, wat gebruik word om groenhuisgasvrystellings te verminder, te identifiseer, is om die tegnieke wat in eerste wêreldlande gebruik word te ondersoek, om die vlak van sukses wat daarmee bereik word, te bepaal en om daardie metodes teen die definisie van 'n “goeie belasting” te toets. Daar is gevind dat “uitlaatgas handel” 'n beter model is as koolstofdioksiedbelasting ten einde 'n vermindering van groenhuisgasvrystellings deur kragstasies en industrieë te bewerkstellig. Daar is ook gevind dat ‘n kombinasie van ‘n belasting op brandstof en ‘n belasting bereken op groenhuisgasvrystellings per kilometer van elke individuele voertuig die grootste vermindering in groenhuisgasvrystellings in die vervoerstelsel sal meebring. Copyright Advisors/Committee Members: Cronje, M. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Aardverwarming; Belasting; Cap-and-trade; Tax incentives; Global warming; Tax; Emissions; Carbon dioxide; Greenhouse gas (GHG); Groenhuisgas; Uitlaatgasse; Koolstofdioksied; Belastingaansporings; UCTD

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Stols, G. (2010). Investigating ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by means of tax measures. (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2263/27863

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Stols, Gerhardus. “Investigating ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by means of tax measures.” 2010. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed March 06, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/27863.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Stols, Gerhardus. “Investigating ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by means of tax measures.” 2010. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Stols G. Investigating ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by means of tax measures. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2010. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/27863.

Council of Science Editors:

Stols G. Investigating ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by means of tax measures. [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/27863

University of Toronto

19. Stogios, Christos. Investigating the Effects of Automated Vehicle Driving Operations on Road Emissions and Traffic Performance.

Degree: 2018, University of Toronto

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1807/89602

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Automated vehicles (AV) will inevitably have an impact on the movement of people and goods. Assessing the effects of AVs on land use, congestion and… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Automated vehicles (AV); Driving behaviour; Emission modelling; Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; Traffic microsimulation; Traffic operations; 0709

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Stogios, C. (2018). Investigating the Effects of Automated Vehicle Driving Operations on Road Emissions and Traffic Performance. (Masters Thesis). University of Toronto. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1807/89602

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Stogios, Christos. “Investigating the Effects of Automated Vehicle Driving Operations on Road Emissions and Traffic Performance.” 2018. Masters Thesis, University of Toronto. Accessed March 06, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1807/89602.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Stogios, Christos. “Investigating the Effects of Automated Vehicle Driving Operations on Road Emissions and Traffic Performance.” 2018. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Stogios C. Investigating the Effects of Automated Vehicle Driving Operations on Road Emissions and Traffic Performance. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Toronto; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1807/89602.

Council of Science Editors:

Stogios C. Investigating the Effects of Automated Vehicle Driving Operations on Road Emissions and Traffic Performance. [Masters Thesis]. University of Toronto; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1807/89602

Central Queensland University

20. Arif, Mohammad T. Energy storage and its strategic impacts on the power network.

Degree: 2013, Central Queensland University

URL: http://hdl.cqu.edu.au/10018/1013502

► Modern power systems are moving towards accommodating more and more renewable energy (RE) into the grid to minimize greenhouse gas (GHG) emission from energy sector.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Power systems; Renewable energy; Greenhouse gas (GHG) emmisions; 090607 Power and Energy Systems Engineering (excl. Renewable Power)

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Arif, M. T. (2013). Energy storage and its strategic impacts on the power network. (Thesis). Central Queensland University. Retrieved from http://hdl.cqu.edu.au/10018/1013502

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Arif, Mohammad T. “Energy storage and its strategic impacts on the power network.” 2013. Thesis, Central Queensland University. Accessed March 06, 2021. http://hdl.cqu.edu.au/10018/1013502.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Arif, Mohammad T. “Energy storage and its strategic impacts on the power network.” 2013. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Arif MT. Energy storage and its strategic impacts on the power network. [Internet] [Thesis]. Central Queensland University; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: http://hdl.cqu.edu.au/10018/1013502.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Arif MT. Energy storage and its strategic impacts on the power network. [Thesis]. Central Queensland University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.cqu.edu.au/10018/1013502

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

RMIT University

21. Alhindawi, R. Urban distribution centres: international models applicability to the inner city of Melbourne.

Degree: 2019, RMIT University

URL: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:162834

► Urban freight transport is an important aspect which focuses on the sustenance of life and economies of a given urban centre. It involves carriage of… (more)

▼ Urban freight transport is an important aspect which focuses on the sustenance of life and economies of a given urban centre. It involves carriage of the waste which is generated in the cities as well as other goods. Despite the many benefits which are associated with this process, there exist various negative impacts such as emission of toxic gases. An example of this kind of gas includes greenhouse gas which is abbreviated as GHG. This leads to dire consequences which have huge negative impacts on the wellbeing of a city and lives of its residents. Melbourne City has been experiencing an accelerated rate of growth in the recent past and this has attracted more investors to venture into urban freight transport. This has contributed greatly in the development of new solutions in the industry Urban Distribution Centre (UDC) is viewed by many as a solution to address the environmental and liveability issues generated by freight transport in urban city centres. Some of these solutions include UDC which is a facility that deals with logistics and it is usually located close to a city, more specifically near the Central Business District (CBD) or a shopping centre that it serves. Several freight transport firms deliver goods to that facility and from which combined deliveries are executed within the city, CBD or shopping centre. Although the literature has identified sustainability as one of the key success factors for the implementation of UDC, limited research exists on developing a business model and a framework that considers sustainability issues associated with UDC. Therefore, the aim of this research is to develop a framework for an urban distribution centre that considers the sustainability aspect, particularly its applicability to Melbourne context. To achieve the research aim, firstly the GHG emissions generated by different modes of transport are predicted using a data set of over 20 years via multivariate regression and double exponential smoothing model. The results show that the introduction of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles can reduce significant GHG emissions. Secondly, from 77 UDCs', two UDCs cases (the City of London UDC and Paris-La Petite Reine) that have already been implemented in other countries were examined in order to discuss their potential applicability to Melbourne. By analysing two UDC experiences and discussing models and relevant features and elements that may be transferable to Melbourne context, found that certain business models would likely work best in Melbourne City than others. Finally, a business case model and a framework are proposed for the implementation of a successful UDC in Melbourne.

Subjects/Keywords: Fields of Research; Urban Distribution Centre (UDC); Urban logistics; Business model; Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG); Multivariate regression; Double exponential smoothing model

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Alhindawi, R. (2019). Urban distribution centres: international models applicability to the inner city of Melbourne. (Thesis). RMIT University. Retrieved from http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:162834

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Alhindawi, R. “Urban distribution centres: international models applicability to the inner city of Melbourne.” 2019. Thesis, RMIT University. Accessed March 06, 2021. http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:162834.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Alhindawi, R. “Urban distribution centres: international models applicability to the inner city of Melbourne.” 2019. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Alhindawi R. Urban distribution centres: international models applicability to the inner city of Melbourne. [Internet] [Thesis]. RMIT University; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:162834.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Alhindawi R. Urban distribution centres: international models applicability to the inner city of Melbourne. [Thesis]. RMIT University; 2019. Available from: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:162834

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22. Hu, Jing. Overseas Chinese students’ attitudes toward the role of China in the circumstance of global climate change.

Degree: Faculty of Arts and Sciences, 2013, Linköping UniversityLinköping University

URL: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-90449

► Global climate change is becoming increasingly evident. There has been increased attention paid to the impact of human activity on climate. As a rising… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: climate change; greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; overseas Chinese students; climate; Science Technology and Society (STS); public understanding of science and technology

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Hu, J. (2013). Overseas Chinese students’ attitudes toward the role of China in the circumstance of global climate change. (Thesis). Linköping UniversityLinköping University. Retrieved from http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-90449

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hu, Jing. “Overseas Chinese students’ attitudes toward the role of China in the circumstance of global climate change.” 2013. Thesis, Linköping UniversityLinköping University. Accessed March 06, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-90449.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hu, Jing. “Overseas Chinese students’ attitudes toward the role of China in the circumstance of global climate change.” 2013. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Hu J. Overseas Chinese students’ attitudes toward the role of China in the circumstance of global climate change. [Internet] [Thesis]. Linköping UniversityLinköping University; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-90449.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Hu J. Overseas Chinese students’ attitudes toward the role of China in the circumstance of global climate change. [Thesis]. Linköping UniversityLinköping University; 2013. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-90449

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Virginia Tech

23. Davis, James Martin IV. Biochar and pH as Drivers of Greenhouse Gas Production in Denitrification Systems.

Degree: MS, Biological Systems Engineering, 2016, Virginia Tech

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/78273

► Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a greenhouse gas (GHG) with 300 times the radiative forcing in the atmosphere of carbon dioxide (CO2), and has recently become… (more)

▼ Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a greenhouse gas (GHG) with 300 times the radiative forcing in the atmosphere of carbon dioxide (CO2), and has recently become a subject of great concern because the nitrogen (N) fertilizers which have been necessary to increase agricultural productivity have also dramatically increased N2O emissions from agroecosystems. Many N control practices have been suggested and implemented in agroecosystems, but their ability to simultaneously remove reactive N from the environment and prevent the production of N2O is, at best poorly understood. The goal of this work is to characterize environmental controls on production of N2O in denitrifying bioreactors. The review portion of this work first discusses the geologic history of the N cycle, how its past and present processes differ, and how it is being affected by human activity. It then explores the N cycle's biochemical pathways, reviews the controls for each of its steps, and discusses the environmental drivers of these controls. The review closes with a discussion of environmental N management strategies. The experimental portion of this work further explores these concepts by observing how biochar amendment and the modification of pH affect N2O production in the denitrification pathway in denitrifying bioreactors. Both pH and biochar have previously been shown to affect N2O production and many N management practices utilize biochar or manipulate pH to increase N retention. The objectives of the experiment were to: 1) Examine headspace N2O concentration in sealed, biochar-amended, denitrifying bioreactors; 2) Determine if the effects of pH on N2O production differ in biochar-amended systems versus controls (under acidic, unbuffered, and buffered conditions); 3) Quantify key denitrification genes (nirK, nirS, nosZ) in each treatment combination. Experimental results showed biochar treatment to significantly increase N2O emissions, a result which runs contrary to most, but not all studies regarding its effects on N2O production. Differences between treatments decreased with increasing pH levels. Biochar did not exhibit significant effects on individual denitrification genes, but it did show influence on the ratios of their populations. On the other hand, pH was found to have significant effects on nirS and nosZ populations. Differences in N2O production between biochar and controls were thus explained by biochar's chemical effects, likely its ability to increase denitrification activity. Developing an understanding of the mechanisms behind these differences will require using a combination of isotope tracing, enzyme assays, and mass balance approaches. Future microbial work in biochar-amended systems should attempt to characterize differences in gene expression, overall community structure, and long-term population trends in the genes of interest. The combination of these approaches should allow researchers to better predict where N2O production will occur and develop strategies to mitigate it while simultaneously increasing food production to meet… Advisors/Committee Members: Easton, Zachary (committeechair), Badgley, Brian D. (committee member), Krometis, Leigh Anne Henry (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: denitrification; biochar; pH; nitrous oxide; N2O; greenhouse gas; GHG; nitrogen cycle; proximal and distal controls; bioreactor; DNBR; nirK; nirS; nosZ

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Davis, J. M. I. (2016). Biochar and pH as Drivers of Greenhouse Gas Production in Denitrification Systems. (Masters Thesis). Virginia Tech. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10919/78273

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Davis, James Martin IV. “Biochar and pH as Drivers of Greenhouse Gas Production in Denitrification Systems.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Virginia Tech. Accessed March 06, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/78273.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Davis, James Martin IV. “Biochar and pH as Drivers of Greenhouse Gas Production in Denitrification Systems.” 2016. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Davis JMI. Biochar and pH as Drivers of Greenhouse Gas Production in Denitrification Systems. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Virginia Tech; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/78273.

Council of Science Editors:

Davis JMI. Biochar and pH as Drivers of Greenhouse Gas Production in Denitrification Systems. [Masters Thesis]. Virginia Tech; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/78273

Virginia Tech

24. Wang, Huei-Jin. Projecting Carbon Pools in Aboveground Woody Accumulations and Harvested Wood in Loblolly Pine Plantations of the Southern United States: From Stand-level to Regional Scales.

Degree: PhD, Forestry, 2010, Virginia Tech

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/30218

► Accounting for in-woods carbon storage in carbon accounting systems may be insufficient when substantial amounts of sequestered carbon are harvested and converted to long-lived wood… (more)

▼ Accounting for in-woods carbon storage in carbon accounting systems may be insufficient when substantial amounts of sequestered carbon are harvested and converted to long-lived wood products and landfills. The potential for offsetting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by storing carbon in managed loblolly pine forests in the southern United States was projected over the next half-century, both in terms of in-woods aboveground carbon pools and harvested products, including wood used for energy production. A region-wide data set from the Forest Inventory Analysis (FIA) program of USDA Forest Service was used to set initial conditions and estimate model parameters for projecting management activities including plantation area, age distributions of thinning, and clearcut harvest on an annual timestep. The stand-level growth and yield model FASTLOB was linked to the FIA data to project growth rates and annual harvest volumes of sawtimber and pulpwood for the projection period, accounting for annual timber harvests and the life cycles of wood products. In addition to baseline management practices, projections were made for scenarios that assumed increasing management intensities including the use of chemical fertilizers and herbicides and genetically-improved growing stock. Present-day carbon storage in well-managed southern pine plantations averaged 30.54 Mgâ ha-1 (Â± 2.54%) for aboveground carbon. Over a 50-year projection, annual wood production was 62.1 and 45.9 million green metric tons from pulpwood and sawtimber yield, with roughly one-fourth of the green weight being carbon. Baseline projections showed aboveground carbon pools of up to 341 million metric tons being maintained over the next 50 years, with 93% in aboveground live trees and 7% in coarse woody debris (CWD). The carbon storage in wood products increased steadily over the half-century projection and showed no sign of leveling off, while the storage in plantations was found to remain constant or increase slightly over time. An additional 11 million metric tons of harvested carbon was used for energy per year on average, equivalent to 25% of annual forest-products-industry renewable energy use in U.S.A. Intensified forest management practices showed the potential to increase as much as 30% total carbon stored in in-woods and harvested-wood-products pools, with potential increases up to 40% in energy offsets above the baseline scenario. Reducing management intensity greatly increased in-woods carbon storage potential, but eliminated the wood-products carbon sink. Advisors/Committee Members: Seiler, John R. (committee member), Zipper, Carl E. (committee member), Prisley, Stephen P. (committeecochair), Radtke, Philip J. (committeecochair).

Subjects/Keywords: wood products; greenhouse gas; GHG; FIA; Pinus taeda

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APA (6^th Edition):

Wang, H. (2010). Projecting Carbon Pools in Aboveground Woody Accumulations and Harvested Wood in Loblolly Pine Plantations of the Southern United States: From Stand-level to Regional Scales. (Doctoral Dissertation). Virginia Tech. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10919/30218

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wang, Huei-Jin. “Projecting Carbon Pools in Aboveground Woody Accumulations and Harvested Wood in Loblolly Pine Plantations of the Southern United States: From Stand-level to Regional Scales.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, Virginia Tech. Accessed March 06, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/30218.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wang, Huei-Jin. “Projecting Carbon Pools in Aboveground Woody Accumulations and Harvested Wood in Loblolly Pine Plantations of the Southern United States: From Stand-level to Regional Scales.” 2010. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Wang H. Projecting Carbon Pools in Aboveground Woody Accumulations and Harvested Wood in Loblolly Pine Plantations of the Southern United States: From Stand-level to Regional Scales. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Virginia Tech; 2010. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/30218.

Council of Science Editors:

Wang H. Projecting Carbon Pools in Aboveground Woody Accumulations and Harvested Wood in Loblolly Pine Plantations of the Southern United States: From Stand-level to Regional Scales. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Virginia Tech; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/30218

Montana Tech

25. Boman, Stacy Lynne. Regulation or Litigation: Using the American Legal System to Address Climate Change.

Degree: MS, 2012, Montana Tech

URL: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/1352

► While a growing scientific consensus recognizes that anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions are contributing to the global phenomenon known as climate change, little progress has been… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: asbestos; CAA; Clean Air Act; climate change; common law; GHG; greenhouse gas; nuisance; regulation; substantial factor test; sulfur dioxide

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Boman, S. L. (2012). Regulation or Litigation: Using the American Legal System to Address Climate Change. (Masters Thesis). Montana Tech. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/1352

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Boman, Stacy Lynne. “Regulation or Litigation: Using the American Legal System to Address Climate Change.” 2012. Masters Thesis, Montana Tech. Accessed March 06, 2021. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/1352.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Boman, Stacy Lynne. “Regulation or Litigation: Using the American Legal System to Address Climate Change.” 2012. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Boman SL. Regulation or Litigation: Using the American Legal System to Address Climate Change. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Montana Tech; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/1352.

Council of Science Editors:

Boman SL. Regulation or Litigation: Using the American Legal System to Address Climate Change. [Masters Thesis]. Montana Tech; 2012. Available from: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/1352

26. Randel, Tony Lynn. Life cycle global warming emissions for natural gas.

Degree: MA, Science Education, 2012, University of Texas – Austin

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2012-08-6290

► Climate change is a topic of social and political commentary and controversy, and is a topic that will continue to be addressed by future scientists… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: GWP; Global warming; GHG; Greenhouse gas

…methane. Methane is a far more effective greenhouse gas than CO2 – sequestering 25 times more… …is a far greater greenhouse agent, mitigating many, if not all, of the greenhouse gas… …and calculation of their theoretical greenhouse gas impact. As this paper is intended as a… …its impact on the atmosphere as a greenhouse gas. In a letter to the journal Climatic Change… …shorter time frames), natural gas has a much greater greenhouse footprint than conventional…

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Randel, T. L. (2012). Life cycle global warming emissions for natural gas. (Masters Thesis). University of Texas – Austin. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2012-08-6290

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Randel, Tony Lynn. “Life cycle global warming emissions for natural gas.” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Texas – Austin. Accessed March 06, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2012-08-6290.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Randel, Tony Lynn. “Life cycle global warming emissions for natural gas.” 2012. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Randel TL. Life cycle global warming emissions for natural gas. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Texas – Austin; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2012-08-6290.

Council of Science Editors:

Randel TL. Life cycle global warming emissions for natural gas. [Masters Thesis]. University of Texas – Austin; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2012-08-6290

Univerzitet u Beogradu

27. Momčilović, Vladimir M., 1970-. Метод оцене пређеног пута и емисије штетних гасова друмских возила.

Degree: Saobraćajni fakultet, 2015, Univerzitet u Beogradu

URL: https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:7493/bdef:Content/get

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Саобраћај и транспорт-Техничка експлоатација и одржавање транспортних средстава / Traffic and Transport-Technical operation and maintenance of transport vehicles

У овој дисертацији се истражује утицај годишњег… (more)

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Саобраћај и транспорт-Техничка експлоатација и одржавање транспортних средстава / Traffic and Transport-Technical operation and maintenance of transport vehicles

У овој дисертацији се истражује утицај годишњег и укупног пређеног пута друмских моторних возила у различитим експлоатационим условима на емисију загађујућих материја (штетних гасова и гасова са ефектом стаклене баште). Постављена је основа за унапређење систематизације и обухватности базе података, тј. дат је предлог унапређења базе возила увођењем нових података од значаја за квалитетну оцену емисије (као што су алтернативна горива/погони, технологија контроле емисије – Еуро стандард, пређени пут и др.) и нове националне класификације возног парка усаглашене са захтевима модела COPERT 4 за оцену емисије друмских моторних возила. На бази релевантних светских искустава формулисана је методологија истраживања пређеног пута на националном и регионалном нивоу. Истраживање се заснива на анкети возача у станицама техничких прегледа и упитницима који су попуњавани у транспортним предузећима. Одређене су релевантне вредности пређеног пута по класама возила (категоријама, подкатегоријама и технологијама контроле емисије). Дат је и предлог методологије истраживања у циљу утврђивања меродавног пређеног пута иностраних возила на националној територији и националних возила у иностранству. На емисију загађујућих материја утиче и понашање возача. Испитан је утицај техничког стања и старости возила на количину и састав емисије загађујућих материја, са посебним освртом на стање у Србији: старост, техничко стање возила и систем контроле емисије загађујућих материја (тј. састава и количине штетних гасова) на техничком прегледу возила...

Advisors/Committee Members: Popović, Jovan B., 1950-.

Subjects/Keywords: distance travelled; road transport; motor vehicles; harmful gas emissions; greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; national emission inventory; roadworthiness check; vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M)

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Momčilović, Vladimir M., 1. (2015). Метод оцене пређеног пута и емисије штетних гасова друмских возила. (Thesis). Univerzitet u Beogradu. Retrieved from https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:7493/bdef:Content/get

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Momčilović, Vladimir M., 1970-. “Метод оцене пређеног пута и емисије штетних гасова друмских возила.” 2015. Thesis, Univerzitet u Beogradu. Accessed March 06, 2021. https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:7493/bdef:Content/get.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Momčilović, Vladimir M., 1970-. “Метод оцене пређеног пута и емисије штетних гасова друмских возила.” 2015. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Momčilović, Vladimir M. 1. Метод оцене пређеног пута и емисије штетних гасова друмских возила. [Internet] [Thesis]. Univerzitet u Beogradu; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:7493/bdef:Content/get.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Momčilović, Vladimir M. 1. Метод оцене пређеног пута и емисије штетних гасова друмских возила. [Thesis]. Univerzitet u Beogradu; 2015. Available from: https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:7493/bdef:Content/get

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Penn State University

28. Macht, Gretchen A. EXTENSION OF ISO 14001 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE METAL CASTING INDUSTRY TO INCLUDE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS .

Degree: 2009, Penn State University

URL: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/9651

► Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions legislation in the United States is forthcoming. Manufacturers have dealt with past emissions regulations differently, some through implementing environmental management systems… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: GHG; greenhouse gases; metal casting; foundry; environmental management system; ISO 14000; greenhouse gas emissions; GHG emissions; OPCAT; object-process methodology; OPM

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Macht, G. A. (2009). EXTENSION OF ISO 14001 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE METAL CASTING INDUSTRY TO INCLUDE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS . (Thesis). Penn State University. Retrieved from https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/9651

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Macht, Gretchen A. “EXTENSION OF ISO 14001 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE METAL CASTING INDUSTRY TO INCLUDE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS .” 2009. Thesis, Penn State University. Accessed March 06, 2021. https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/9651.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Macht, Gretchen A. “EXTENSION OF ISO 14001 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE METAL CASTING INDUSTRY TO INCLUDE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS .” 2009. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Macht GA. EXTENSION OF ISO 14001 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE METAL CASTING INDUSTRY TO INCLUDE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS . [Internet] [Thesis]. Penn State University; 2009. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/9651.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Macht GA. EXTENSION OF ISO 14001 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE METAL CASTING INDUSTRY TO INCLUDE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS . [Thesis]. Penn State University; 2009. Available from: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/9651

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29. Camioto, Flávia de Castro. Consumo energético nos setores industriais brasileiros: uma avaliação de desempenho e estratégias para a redução da emissão de CO2.

Degree: PhD, Economia, Organizações e Gestão do Conhecimento, 2013, University of São Paulo

URL: http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/18/18157/tde-15102013-101454/ ;

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Em um período de mudanças climáticas e restrições a emissões cada vez maiores, é importante focar o desenvolvimento das nações na direção de uma economia… (more)

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Em um período de mudanças climáticas e restrições a emissões cada vez maiores, é importante focar o desenvolvimento das nações na direção de uma economia de baixo carbono. O elevado consumo de combustíveis fósseis gera danos que atingem escalas globais, regionais e locais e põem em risco o suprimento de longo prazo no planeta. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar o desempenho dos principais setores industriais brasileiros considerando seus respectivos consumos energéticos e contribuições para aspectos sociais e econômicos do país. Além disso, busca-se mensurar os benefícios ambientais, no que diz respeito à emissão de CO2, resultante da alteração de energéticos nos setores industriais de menor desempenho e discutir políticas públicas que visam estimular a utilização de fontes de energia mais limpas. Para atingir o objetivo proposto, foi realizada a análise e quantificação da potencial contribuição ambiental que a alteração da matriz energética dos setores com menor desempenho em relação à sua contribuição para o desenvolvimento sustentável, pode fornecer. Para determinar o desempenho dos setores foi utilizada a Análise Envoltória de Dados (DEA). Os resultados deste estudo indicaram que o setor metalúrgico e o setor de não metálicos são os que possuem o menor desempenho, considerando as variáveis selecionadas. Já para medir as emissões de CO2 dos principais combustíveis utilizados nos setores de menor desempenho foi utilizado o método Top-Down proposto pelo IPCC. A análise indicou que, apesar do carvão vegetal ser o segundo emissor de CO2, ele pode contribuir para a redução do aquecimento global, desde que seja proveniente de mata de reflorestamento destinada para a atividade industrial. Por fim, foi realizada uma breve discussão sobre as políticas públicas voltadas a este energético.

In a period of climate change and of an increasingly restriction of emissions, it is pivotal to focus on a development by countries towards an economy revolved on low carbon dioxide levels. The high consumption of fossil fuels results in damages on a global, regional and local level threatening long-term supply in our planet. This work has as its objective to analyze the performance of the main Brazilian industrial sectors considering their energy consumption and contributions to social and economic aspects of the country. In addition, will be measure the environmental benefits, in terms of CO2 emissions, resulting from fuel substitution in the industrial sectors of lower performance and discuss public policies aimed at stimulating the use of cleaner energy sources. So as to achieve this objective, an analysis and measurement assertion of the potential environmental contribution that a change of the energy matrix, of the sectors with lower performance as regards to its contribution to sustainable development of the country, may provide was performed. Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) was used to determine the efficiency of the sectors. The results of this study indicated that the metallurgical and nonmetallic sectors are the…

Advisors/Committee Members: Rebelatto, Daisy Aparecida do Nascimento.

Subjects/Keywords: DEA; DEA; Energy matrix; Gases do efeito estufa (GEE); Greenhouse gas (GHG); Industrial sectors; Matriz energética; Método Top Down; Políticas públicas; Public policies; Setores industriais; Sustainability; Sustentabilidade; Top down method

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Camioto, F. d. C. (2013). Consumo energético nos setores industriais brasileiros: uma avaliação de desempenho e estratégias para a redução da emissão de CO2. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of São Paulo. Retrieved from http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/18/18157/tde-15102013-101454/ ;

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Camioto, Flávia de Castro. “Consumo energético nos setores industriais brasileiros: uma avaliação de desempenho e estratégias para a redução da emissão de CO2.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of São Paulo. Accessed March 06, 2021. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/18/18157/tde-15102013-101454/ ;.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Camioto, Flávia de Castro. “Consumo energético nos setores industriais brasileiros: uma avaliação de desempenho e estratégias para a redução da emissão de CO2.” 2013. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Camioto FdC. Consumo energético nos setores industriais brasileiros: uma avaliação de desempenho e estratégias para a redução da emissão de CO2. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of São Paulo; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/18/18157/tde-15102013-101454/ ;.

Council of Science Editors:

Camioto FdC. Consumo energético nos setores industriais brasileiros: uma avaliação de desempenho e estratégias para a redução da emissão de CO2. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of São Paulo; 2013. Available from: http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/18/18157/tde-15102013-101454/ ;

University of Saskatchewan

30. Holmes, Matthew 1988-. Effect of Forage Stand Termination Method and Fertilization History on Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Nutrient Supply Rates, and Soil Carbon Dynamics.

Degree: 2018, University of Saskatchewan

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/10039

► While the majority of land used for growing forages in Saskatchewan is not fertilized on an annual basis, nitrogen (N) fertilization is often used to… (more)

▼ While the majority of land used for growing forages in Saskatchewan is not fertilized on an annual basis, nitrogen (N) fertilization is often used to revitalize declining stands or for grass seed production. Once a stand is ready to be terminated, typically either a combination of tillage and herbicide or herbicide alone is used to kill the vegetation. Termination method is anticipated to have a significant effect on the rates and amounts of greenhouse gas (GHG) production, as well as affect carbon (C) and nutrient cycling in the soil. The objective of this thesis work was to examine the influence of grass forage stand termination method on GHG production, nutrient cycling, and dynamics of various soil C pools. Additionally, the influence of two previous years of N fertilizer addition versus no N fertilizer addition was examined. In a laboratory incubation of intact soil cores collected from two forage grass seed production fields in northeastern Saskatchewan (Arborfield brome grass in August 2013 and Carrot River timothy sites 1 and 2 in May 2014), termination by a combination of tillage and glyphosate caused a reduction of up to 16% in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions compared to glyphosate alone. The tillage/glyphosate termination also tended to decrease nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions when compared to glyphosate alone. Prior N fertilization for two years resulted in increased emissions of both CO¬2 and N2O, as well as slightly lower phosphate (PO43-) supply rates in the surface soil. Nitrogen supply rates were generally increased by N past fertilization, especially the ammonium (NH4+) supply rate, which was as much as 18% higher than in unfertilized plots. The field experiment conducted on the two Carrot River sites (CR1 and CR2) from August, 2013 to October, 2014 examined changes in soil organic C (SOC) pools. Prior N fertilization increased the amount of light fraction, water extractable, and microbial biomass C (LFOC, WEOC, and MBC, respectively) compared to the unfertilized plots. Termination with tillage significantly increased the LFOC concentrations in the following year but this difference disappeared by the end of the 2014 season. Tillage also tended to reduce the concentrations of WEOC and MBC over the course of the study. There were no significant differences between treatments in any of the C pools at the end of the study. Therefore, the conclusion of this thesis work is that the current practice of grass forage stand termination through a combination of tillage and glyphosate is a beneficial management practice in the soils studied through reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Advisors/Committee Members: Schoenau, Jeff, Knight, Diane, Bedard-Haughn, Angela, Van Rees, Ken, Biligetu, Bill.

Subjects/Keywords: Tillage; cultivation; N fertilization; nitrogen; greenhouse gas emissions; ghg emissions; nutrient supply rate; carbon dynamics; microbial biomass; light fraction; water extractable organic carbon; dissolved carbon; incubation; simulated tillage; prs probe

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Holmes, M. 1. (2018). Effect of Forage Stand Termination Method and Fertilization History on Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Nutrient Supply Rates, and Soil Carbon Dynamics. (Thesis). University of Saskatchewan. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10388/10039

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Holmes, Matthew 1988-. “Effect of Forage Stand Termination Method and Fertilization History on Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Nutrient Supply Rates, and Soil Carbon Dynamics.” 2018. Thesis, University of Saskatchewan. Accessed March 06, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10388/10039.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Holmes, Matthew 1988-. “Effect of Forage Stand Termination Method and Fertilization History on Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Nutrient Supply Rates, and Soil Carbon Dynamics.” 2018. Web. 06 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Holmes M1. Effect of Forage Stand Termination Method and Fertilization History on Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Nutrient Supply Rates, and Soil Carbon Dynamics. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Saskatchewan; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 06]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/10039.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Holmes M1. Effect of Forage Stand Termination Method and Fertilization History on Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Nutrient Supply Rates, and Soil Carbon Dynamics. [Thesis]. University of Saskatchewan; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/10039

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

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