The question of how to enable an effective, modern, global energy transition is garnering significant interest in both academic and policy making communities.

Soiling consists of the deposition of contaminants onto photovoltaic (PV) modules or mirrors and tubes of concentrated solar power systems (CSPs).

Economic development projects are increasingly applying the mitigation hierarchy to achieve No Net Loss, or even a Net Gain, of biodiversity.

Accurate health estimation and lifetime prediction of lithium-ion batteries are crucial for durable electric vehicles.

Global temperature limitation near 2 °C could slow, but not halt further changes in the Arctic for future decades. The precautionary principle calls for early adaptation and mitigation actions.

With the advantages of reducing CO2 emissions and improving the sustainability of supply chain, returnable containers have been widely used in logistics processes.

Air pollution and climate change are key global challenges for cities and both have large impacts on human health and economic development.

Municipal advisory committees are becoming increasingly influential in guiding decision-making processes that address climatic issues.

Conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services in natural environments requires careful management choices.

Conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services in natural environments requires careful management choices.