GX & Decarbonization Research

Ying Zhang, Abudurexiati Abulimiti, Yanlin Zhang

Using GEOS-Chem and machine-learning attribution, this study quantifies responses of black carbon (BC) and brown carbon (BrC) to emission changes across Asia (2012-2019). East Asia shows an upward BrC/BC ratio due to policy-driven BC reduct…

Hussen Yimer, Gonfa Kewessa, Siraj Mammo

This study assessed carbon stock in a dry Afro-montane forest in Ethiopia, estimating 933.9 t ha⁻¹ total carbon, with 91% concentrated in ten woody species. Tree biomass was the largest pool, highlighting the need for conservation and susta…

Lei Chen, Cao Yixiao, Jiao Liang

This study analyzes the spatiotemporal changes in carbon storage from 2000 to 2020 in Jinchang, a resource-based mining city in China's arid region, and projects future carbon storage under multiple low-carbon scenarios. It assesses the imp…

Howard. Nigel Peter, Newman, Peter

This review synthesizes empirical evidence linking temperature to climate mortality via multiple pathways and introduces a precautionary metric: cumulative climate deaths per cumulative megatonne of CO2-e. It estimates large mortality burde…

Anwar A. Aly

Biochar, a climate-smart soil amendment, improves soil health and mitigates nano/microplastic pollution via adsorption and immobilization. This review synthesizes mechanisms, co-benefits including carbon sequestration, and identifies resear…

Peter Hawthorne, Rebecca Chaplin-Kramer, Jeffrey Smith +13

This study integrates spatial biophysical and economic data with optimization to develop landscape efficiency frontiers for biodiversity, climate mitigation, and economic value across 146 countries. Results show potential for over 200 Gt CO…

Rudra Anand Swant, Tanmay Jitendra Tambe, Ayush Rajkumar Munot +1

Explores AI's dual role in climate action: as a tool for mitigation/adaptation and as an environmental burden. Proposes an energy-aware responsible AI framework integrating technical efficiency, environmental responsibility, policy alignmen…

Komal Pandey, Shalini Singh Visen

This review synthesizes microbial strategies for climate mitigation, including biofilms for carbon capture, microbial electrosynthesis for renewable energy, and metagenomic tools for methane and nitrous oxide reduction. It highlights how en…

Adriana Valverde, Itziar Irakulis‐Loitxate, Javier Gorroño +3

This study assesses methane emissions from the Darvaza gas crater in Turkmenistan using satellite data. Historical Landsat imagery pinpointed the ignition timing to late 1987/early 1988. Hyperspectral satellites detected 44 plumes from 2020…

Agradeep Mohanta, Biplab Banerjee, S. M. Mishra +1

This paper systematically synthesizes and scenario-assesses global coastal carbon stocks under climate change, focusing on blue carbon ecosystems. It projects future changes in carbon storage under different warming scenarios.

David T. Allen, Qining Chen, Arvind P. Ravikumar +1

This review summarizes the current status and prospects of various measurement and modeling approaches for estimating methane emissions from US oil and gas supply chains. It concludes that no single method suffices, but integrating multi-sc…

Jumi Cha, Sunjeoung Lee, Eunho Choi

This study assesses carbon stocks and mitigation potential in the Perigi peatland, Indonesia, using field surveys and satellite imagery. Under a full restoration scenario, up to 950,259 tC of additional carbon storage is possible, highlight…

Chong Xu, Jianda Li, Jiandong Chen +2

This study analyzes the relationship between net primary productivity (NPP) and land use change across Chinese cities using satellite data, aiming to support carbon neutrality goals. The findings reveal heterogeneous effects, offering insig…

Xiaokang Tian, Menglin Liu, Y. Jun Xu +3

This study investigates methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) fluxes in an urban river-lake continuum, finding that CH4 diffusive emissions are offset by N2O sequestration, highlighting the complex GHG balance in urban aquatic systems.

Pascal Genest-Richard, Sarah J. Pogue, Isabelle Breune +4

This study analyzes greenhouse gas emissions and nitrogen flows on multispecies pastured livestock farms in Québec, Canada. It suggests that grazing management can reduce emissions, providing insights for sustainable livestock production.

Apergis N.

This paper analyzes convergence patterns of greenhouse gas emissions across Spanish regions using club clustering. It finds evidence of convergence clubs, offering insights for regional climate policy targeting.

Peng Jia, Yan Tu, Naifeng Zhang +4

This review synthesizes research on enteric methane emissions from Holstein dairy cattle in China, emphasizing how emissions vary across physiological stages (heifers, lactating, dry cows) and with dietary NDF/NFC ratios. Higher NDF/NFC inc…

Alperen Yayla, Augustin Danneaux, Estelle Schurer +5

This study uses dynamic life cycle assessment to compare climate impacts of timber vs. reinforced concrete urban buildings. Timber cities can reduce global temperature by up to 0.023 K by 2100, but poor forest regrowth, landfill gas, and in…

Xingang Zhou, Cancheng Zeng, Ying Xu +2

This study proposes a model to predict land use changes and associated carbon emissions under multiple Shared Socioeconomic Pathway scenarios. Using Chinese data, it quantifies the impact of different development paths on carbon sinks and e…

Suzi Huff Theodoro, Fernanda de Paula Medeiros, André Mundstock Xavier de Carvalho +5

This study evaluates ground silicate rocks (remineralizers) for CO2 capture and soil fertility enhancement. Experiments with five rock types on clay soil showed that combined with organic matter, pH increased from 5 to 7, boosting crop grow…