A5051451434- Environmental Impact and Sustainability
- Water-Energy-Food Nexus Studies
- Water resources management and optimization
- Extraction and Separation Processes
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Mining and Resource Management
- Water Resources and Sustainability
- Sustainable Industrial Ecology
- Wastewater Treatment and Reuse
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Soil and Unsaturated Flow
- Municipal Solid Waste Management
- Climate Change Policy and Economics
- Water Quality Monitoring Technologies
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Environmental Sustainability in Business
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy
- Fecal contamination and water quality
- Reliability and Maintenance Optimization
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Agriculture, Soil, Plant Science
- Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
- Seed and Plant Biochemistry
- Urban Stormwater Management Solutions
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
2016-2025
Technische Universität Berlin
2014-2015
Ibaraki University
2014
Marmara University
2013
University of Sheffield
2013
NEC (Japan)
2013
Ricoh (Japan)
2013
Suzuki (Japan)
2013
Ajinomoto (United States)
2013
Fujitsu (Japan)
2013
Life cycle assessment (LCA) has been used to assess freshwater-related impacts according a new water footprint framework formalized in the ISO 14046 standard. To date, no consensus-based approach exists for applying this standard and results are not always comparable when different scarcity or stress indicators characterization of impacts. This paper presents outcome 2-year consensus building process by Water Use Cycle Assessment (WULCA), working group UNEP-SETAC Initiative, on midpoint...
In recent years, several methods have been developed which propose different freshwater use inventory schemes and impact assessment characterization models considering various cause–effect chain relationships. This work reviewed a multitude of indicators for potentially applicable in life cycle (LCA). review is used as basis to identify the key elements build scientific consensus operational LCA. evaluation builds on criteria procedure within International Reference Life Cycle Data System...
Abstract Purpose Assessing impacts of abiotic resource use has been a topic persistent debate among life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) method developers and source confusion for (LCA) practitioners considering the different interpretations safeguard subject mineral resources resulting variety LCIA methods to choose from. Based on review 27 existing methods, accomplished in first part this paper series (Sonderegger et al. 2020), provides recommendations regarding application-dependent areas...
The projected GHG emissions cannot reach the climate goal under any SSP. Further efforts on lowering per capita in-use metal stocks and emission intensity of production promoting recycling are key to achieve goal.
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) currently have the dominant market share in rechargeable batteries, a key technology reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, concerns regarding environmental impacts of manufacturing and requirements for critical resources result need developing alternative battery technologies as well improving LIBs. This study assessed supply risks associated with three post-LIBs, namely two sodium-ion (NMMT NTO) one potassium-ion (KFSF), LIBs (NMC, LFP, LTO) using life...
Although the global economy requires geological resource mining, production has substantial environmental impacts, including use of regional available water. In this study, we shed light on capacity 32 mined resources, considering water availability as a constraint. We found that current mining greatly exceeds constraints for several, notably copper (37% capacity) in 2010. Changing location to regions lower stress would alleviate exceedances constraints; however, economic factors shows is...
The shortage of agricultural water from freshwater sources is a growing concern because the relatively large amounts needed to sustain food production for an increasing population. In this context, impact assessment methodology indispensable identification and potential consequences consumption in relation scarcity. This paper reports on consistent development midpoint endpoint characterisation factors (CFs) assessing these impacts. Midpoint focus specifically shortages resulting These were...
Sustainable freshwater management is an essential target for sustainability. The concept of planetary boundaries evaluates whether the environmental loads from humans are within carrying capacity environment at a global level, while region-specific assessment capacities consumption can complement global-scale sustainability by shedding light on regional We show that 24% total exceeds based spatially and temporally explicit analysis (monthly data around 11 000 watersheds). Although 19%...
The FAO Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance (LEAP) Partnership organised a Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to develop reference guidelines on water footprinting for livestock production systems supply chains. mandate of the TAG was i) provide recommendations monitor environmental performance feed chains over time so that progress towards improvement targets can be measured, ii) applicable demand small ruminants, poultry, large ruminants pig chains, iii) build on, go beyond,...
Freshwater, a limited natural resource, is unevenly distributed worldwide; this availability necessitates the virtual water trade in global supply chains, which may induce freshwater overconsumption (beyond carrying capacities). The dependency on remote resources imperceptible and barely recognized by consumers indirectly inducing consumption. Here, we highlight significance of remotely induced consumption through chains considerations for assessing managing sustainability case study...
<title>Abstract</title> Global mineral extraction is expected to surge due the growing demand for clean energy transition. While mining critical modern society, its environmental impacts—often documented at local or regional scales—remain underexplored commodity level. Here, we introduce a novel approach integrating remote sensing, machine learning, and cloud computing classify approximately 40,000 sites by commodity. Using this newly detailed dataset, quantify nature loss associated with 20...
With globally interconnected economies through supply chains, the economic impacts of flooding&#8212;one most devastating natural disasters&#8212;pose significant concerns for both direct flood-affected countries and their trade partners. This underscores need a global assessment these potential propagation to develop flood-resilient chains on scale. Here, assess generic flood risks, we evaluate losses across different sectors propose indicators assessing indirect international...