A multi-criteria approach for comparison of environmental assessment methods in the analysis of the energy efficiency in agricultural production systems

Rodríguez, Cristian Méndez; Rodas, Carlos Felipe Rengifo; Muñoz, Jaime; Casas, Apolinar Figueroa

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.04.388

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“…As research deepens, scholars have incorporated unexpected outputs (environmental pollution accompanying economic growth) into the evaluation index system of industrial ecological efficiency [10], including greenhouse gas emissions [11], industrial solid waste, and industrial wastewater [12]. The measurement methods include life cycles, ecological footprint, emergy analysis, intuitionistic fuzzy, random frontier, and data envelopment analysis (DEA) methods [13]. The DEA method has been widely used, and evaluates the efficiency of multi-objective decision-making units with multiple inputs and outputs, including three-stage DEA [14] and super-efficiency slack-based modeling (SBM) [15].…”

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“…We should tap into the potential for industrial energy conservation and carbon reduction in the western region. The average ranking of industrial ecological efficiency in Central China in the last ten years is: Hunan (7), Henan (13), Hubei (14), Jiangxi (17), Shanxi (19), Heilongjiang (24), Jilin (25), and Anhui (27). Therefore, Hunan Province should be exemplary in industrial transformation and development.…”

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Research on Industrial Ecological Efficiency Evaluation and Improvement Countermeasures Based on Data-Driven Evaluations from 30 Provinces and Cities in China

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Improving industrial ecological efficiency is important in promoting the industry’s sustainable development. However, the economy, resources, the environment, and other factors should be considered. This paper proposes a data-driven evaluation and promotion method for improving industrial ecological efficiency. Based on industrial input and output data, the super-efficiency slack-based model containing an unexpected output was used to measure industrial ecological efficiency. The kernel density estimation method was employed to analyze the time-series characteristics of industrial ecological efficiency. Using data from 30 provinces and cities in China, this study demonstrated the implementation of a data-driven method. The results show that China’s overall industrial ecological efficiency is increasing, and industrial ecological efficiency in the western region is rapidly improving. Differences exist between provinces and cities; the characteristics of polarization are significant, and there are short boards in the eastern, central, and western regions. Based on this, suggestions are made to improve the industrial ecological efficiency of the central region, narrow the gaps between the regions, and promote each region to develop its strengths and mitigate its weaknesses. This provides a basis for formulating policies related to ecological environment protection and industrial pollution control.

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Research on Industrial Ecological Efficiency Evaluation and Improvement Countermeasures Based on Data-Driven Evaluations from 30 Provinces and Cities in China

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Zhou²,

Yang³

et al. 2022

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“…On the basis of the proposed conceptual framework, we propose the following concept: "energy efficiency is the foundation of equity and sustainability where the ecological limitations of natural systems and the demands on environmental services of society are valued, taking into account decisions, the opportunity, and the energy requirements for an end, channeling most of the available energy into the production of goods and/or services and avoiding the degradation of energy into possible pollutants and waste" [38]. Similarly, it is necessary to consider that the systems are structured hierarchically [39].…”

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Systematic review of energy efficiency (E.E.). Basis for an alternative vision of E.E. in Colombia

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The management of natural resources, especially energy resources, is a challenge for today's society. For this reason, Energy Efficiency (E.E.) is considered as a key tool to promote economic growth, reduce the consumption of natural energy resources, and help to solve multiple environmental impacts. In this study, a systematic mapping of the literature concerning E.E. is carried out. Based on the research questions formulated in the systematic mapping, a knowledge gap is identified, which is that the problems linked to energy are not being addressed from a systemic and interdisciplinary paradigm. This calls for the development of methodological, sociological, and technological processes that allow understanding of E.E. from a systemic perspective. Finally, the basis for an alternative vision of E.E. in Colombia is proposed, which tends towards the sustainability and conservation of natural energy resources.

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“…The negative effect of energy consumption on the ecological environment is becoming increasingly serious [ 18 ]. Rodriguez et al [ 19 ] investigated six environmental evaluation models and found that the ecological model was the most suitable approach for an agricultural environmental assessment, because it helped assess the environmental impact of agricultural energy consumption. Activities related to agricultural energy consumption, such as crop planting, livestock breeding and aquatic product fishing [ 20 , 21 ], all emit carbon dioxide and thus agricultural energy consumption is also positively correlated with carbon dioxide emissions.…”

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A Review of Key Technologies and Trends in the Development of Integrated Heating and Power Systems in Agriculture

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Petroleum agriculture, characterized by mechanization and chemistry, is developing rapidly in China. However, petroleum agriculture has not only brought food safety problems, but also caused great obstacles to the sustainable development of society. In view of the disadvantages of oil agriculture, we provide an upgrading plan for energy systems in agriculture. This work can help reduce carbon emissions and improve food security. We introduce the most advanced technologies in Chinese agricultural development and the technical scope includes new agricultural energy power generation, agricultural energy use and the safe operation of agricultural energy systems. We describe the detailed data of agricultural bioenvironmental and energy engineering to clarify the level of agricultural energy efficiency in China. The overall conclusion of this paper is that the deep integration of agriculture and energy internet has become the development trend of agricultural energy systems.

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A multi-criteria approach for comparison of environmental assessment methods in the analysis of the energy efficiency in agricultural production systems

Cited by 27 publications

References 32 publications

Research on Industrial Ecological Efficiency Evaluation and Improvement Countermeasures Based on Data-Driven Evaluations from 30 Provinces and Cities in China

Research on Industrial Ecological Efficiency Evaluation and Improvement Countermeasures Based on Data-Driven Evaluations from 30 Provinces and Cities in China

Systematic review of energy efficiency (E.E.). Basis for an alternative vision of E.E. in Colombia

A Review of Key Technologies and Trends in the Development of Integrated Heating and Power Systems in Agriculture

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