Climate change and COP26: Are digital technologies and information management part of the problem or the solution? An editorial reflection and call to action

Dwivedi, Yogesh K.; Hughes, Laurie; Kar, Arpan Kumar; Baabdullah, Abdullah M.; Grover, P. S.; Abbas, Roba; Andreini, Daniela; Abumoghli, Iyad; Barlette, Yves; Bunker, Deborah; Kruse, Leona Chandra; Constantiou, Ioanna D.; Davison, Robert M.; Dé, Rahul; Dubey, Rameshwar; Fenby-Taylor, Henry; Gupta, Babita; He, Wu; Kodama, Mitsuru; Mäntymäki, Matti; Metri, Bhimaraya A.; Michael, Katina; Olaisen, Johan; Panteli, Niki; Pekkola, Samuli; Nishant, Rohit; Raman, Ramakrishnan; Rana, Nripendra P.; Rowe, Frantz; Sarker, Suprateek; Scholtz, Brenda; Sein, Maung K.; Shah, Jeel Dharmeshkumar; Teo, Thompson S. H.; Tiwari, Manoj Kumar; Vendelø, Morten Thanning; Wade, Michael

doi:10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2021.102456

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“…To avoid the looming problem of global environmental change, global warming needs to be limited to less than 1.5 °C. At present, the world has not yet limited global warming to 1.5 °C (Arasaradnam and Hillman 2022 ; COP26 2021 ; Dwivedi et al 2022 ). Without targeted improvements, global temperatures will continue to rise, leading to more catastrophic floods, bushfires, extreme weather, and species destruction.…”

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Strategies to achieve a carbon neutral society: a review

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The increasing global industrialization and over-exploitation of fossil fuels has induced the release of greenhouse gases, leading to an increase in global temperature and causing environmental issues. There is therefore an urgent necessity to reach net-zero carbon emissions. Only 4.5% of countries have achieved carbon neutrality, and most countries are still planning to do so by 2050–2070. Moreover, synergies between different countries have hampered synergies between adaptation and mitigation policies, as well as their co-benefits. Here, we present a strategy to reach a carbon neutral economy by examining the outcome goals of the 26th summit of the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 26). Methods have been designed for mapping carbon emissions, such as input–output models, spatial systems, geographic information system maps, light detection and ranging techniques, and logarithmic mean divisia. We present decarbonization technologies and initiatives, and negative emissions technologies, and we discuss carbon trading and carbon tax. We propose plans for carbon neutrality such as shifting away from fossil fuels toward renewable energy, and the development of low-carbon technologies, low-carbon agriculture, changing dietary habits and increasing the value of food and agricultural waste. Developing resilient buildings and cities, introducing decentralized energy systems, and the electrification of the transportation sector is also necessary. We also review the life cycle analysis of carbon neutral systems.

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Strategies to achieve a carbon neutral society: a review

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“…New technologies will help to become more competitive in the use of natural resources in a broader context [7]. Corporations are increasingly turning to technological innovations to meet net-zero emission targets [8]. Advanced technology development and the Mission Innovation (MI) and Breakthrough Energy (BE) programs announced at COP26 will work together to accelerate the commercialization of clean energy technologies in common priority areas, starting with green hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel, direct capture of CO 2 from the air and long-term energy storage.…”

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Management of Energy Enterprises in Zero-Emission Conditions: Bamboo as an Innovative Biomass for the Production of Green Energy by Power Plants

Borowski

2022

Energies

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Managing energy-producing companies as well as managing the entire energy sector in the light of legal and environmental requirements requires a new vision, mission, and strategy. The paper analyses the strategies of energy enterprises. It is not enough now to produce energy and deliver it at appropriate, acceptable prices to consumers; it must be generated with the least negative impact on the environment. To achieve that plan, companies should cut the carbon intensity of their products by 20% by 2030, 45% by 2035, and 100% by 2050, using a baseline of 2016. To compared to 1990 levels, the greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 should be increased to 55%. Bioenergy will represent 18% of total final energy consumption in 2050. Additionally, this requires the development of a long-term strategy that can force companies to completely reorganize their production or start a new operation and activities. A low-cost strategy or a competition strategy are insufficient, and it is necessary to look for new strategies that combine adaptation to the requirements of the external environment with the use of innovative solutions. The article analyzes the possibilities of implementing an innovative strategy based on biomass, especially bamboo biomass. The reduction in CO2 emissions of bamboo, taking into account life cycle emissions, can reach up to 85%. The novelty is to show the possibility of producing electricity by a large-scale power plant solely based on bamboo biomass on the example of a power plant located in the Tokushima prefecture, Japan. Another novelty is the fact that this article draws attention to the problem of burning bamboo in a power plant. The problem is that, as a result of burning bamboo, the clinker settles quite quickly. The study analyzes the selected ingredients for co-firing, which improve the combustion parameters of bamboo biomass (e.g., blended 20% bamboo with 80% pine or 30% bamboo with 70% tree bark). The importance of this research lies in the fact that it shows new innovative solutions in the energy sector that will help to achieve emission reductions. In addition, the article proposes to use eco-innovations and pay attention to eco-efficiency. Such solutions are an opportunity for ecological development through the use of bamboo as a fuel, which is classified as a renewable energy source by power plants.

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“…Climate change undoubtedly has negative repercussions for individuals in less developed countries since their chances of survival in the event of a natural catastrophe, or climate change are likely to be lower than in affluent ones [1,2]. As climate change is unavoidable and must occur, the challenge is to exist in unpredictable circumstances while avoiding the greatest amount of harm [3,4]. Recent climatic catastrophes have directly impacted underprivileged people and nations [5,6].…”

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Controlling air pollution by lowering methane emissions, conserving natural resources, and slowing urbanization in a panel of selected Asian economies

Hanif

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Hussain³

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PLoS ONE

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The destruction of the earth’s ecosystems is the most pressing issue globally. Carbon emissions account for nearly half of global air pollution. Methane is the primary source of ground-level ozone and a significant source of greenhouse gases (GHGs), with greater warming potential than carbon dioxide emissions. The study examines the impact of the different methane emissions (released by agriculture, energy, and industrial sectors), urbanization, natural resource depletion, and livestock production on carbon emissions in the panel of selected Asian countries for the period of 1971 to 2020. The results show that energy associated methane emissions, livestock production, natural resource depletion, and urbanization are the main detrimental factors of environmental degradation across countries. The causality estimates show the unidirectional relationship running from livestock production and agriculture methane emissions to carbon emissions, from total methane emissions and carbon emissions to urbanization and from urbanization to energy methane emissions and livestock production. The forecasting estimates suggest that total methane emissions, natural resource depletion, and urbanization will likely increase carbon emissions over the next ten years. The study concludes that the energy sector should adopt renewable energy sources in its production process to minimize carbon emissions. Urbanization and excessive resource exploitation must be curtailed to attain carbon neutrality.

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Climate change and COP26: Are digital technologies and information management part of the problem or the solution? An editorial reflection and call to action

Cited by 275 publications

References 187 publications

Strategies to achieve a carbon neutral society: a review

Strategies to achieve a carbon neutral society: a review

Management of Energy Enterprises in Zero-Emission Conditions: Bamboo as an Innovative Biomass for the Production of Green Energy by Power Plants

Controlling air pollution by lowering methane emissions, conserving natural resources, and slowing urbanization in a panel of selected Asian economies

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