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carbon footprint
Also known as: carbon footprints, climate footprint
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A Scoping Review of Indicators for Sustainable Healthy Diets frontiersin.org Jan 12, 2022 5 facts
claimThe most frequently used indicators related to greenhouse gases included greenhouse gas emissions (GHGEs), carbon footprint, and global warming potential.
referenceRose et al. (2019) published 'Carbon footprint of self-selected US diets: nutritional, demographic, and behavioral correlates' in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, analyzing the environmental impact of US dietary choices.
claimThe choice of system boundaries, such as cradle-to-gate, cradle-to-store, or cradle-to-grave, significantly impacts carbon footprint estimates according to Esteve-Llorens et al. (2019a, 2020).
claimThe use of carbon footprint as an environmental indicator in studies on dietary patterns is often justified by its widespread adoption in the field.
referenceGonzález-García et al. (2018) analyzed the carbon footprint and nutritional quality of different human dietary choices.
A critical review of industrial fiber hemp anatomy, agronomic ... bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu 3 facts
claimHemp-based products possess a low or negative carbon footprint, according to Pochwała et al. (2020).
referenceThe study 'Hemp seed production: Environmental impacts of Cannabis sativa L. agronomic practices by life cycle assessment (LCA) and carbon footprint methodologies' by Campiglia et al. (2020) evaluates the environmental footprint of hemp cultivation.
claimTo achieve a negative carbon footprint, hemp biomass must be processed or stored in ways that prevent CO2 from re-entering the atmosphere, such as converting the biomass into biochar, which enriches soil while sequestering carbon, as noted by Adesina et al. (2020).
Combining large language models with enterprise knowledge graphs frontiersin.org Aug 26, 2024 2 facts
claimThe authors of 'Combining large language models with enterprise knowledge graphs' identify LLMs, knowledge graph, relation extraction, knowledge graph enrichment, AI, enterprise AI, carbon footprint, and human in the loop as the primary keywords for their research.
claimDeveloping enterprise-level Natural Language Understanding (NLU) solutions requires consideration of computational resources and carbon footprint due to the high environmental and economic costs associated with traditional model training, as noted by Patil and Gudivada (2024).
Comprehensive Overview on the Present State and Evolution of ... link.springer.com Aug 9, 2024 2 facts
referenceNaderipour et al. (2021) assessed the carbon footprint associated with transportation, electricity, water, and waste generation, advocating for the utilization of renewable energy sources.
claimThe carbon footprint of food production can be decreased by adopting sustainable farming methods, reducing food waste, and altering dietary habits.
What Role Does Nuclear Energy Play in the Race to Net Zero? earth.org Jul 19, 2023 2 facts
measurementGas-powered electricity generators have an average carbon footprint of approximately 450 gCO2/KWh, while coal-powered generators have an average footprint of approximately 1,050 gCO2/KWh.
measurementNuclear power has a carbon footprint of approximately 15-50 grams of CO2 per kilowatt hour (gCO2/KWh).
Implications of the Western Diet for Agricultural Production, Health ... frontiersin.org 2 facts
referenceVázquez-Rowe et al. (2017) estimated the carbon footprint of dietary patterns in Peru to identify opportunities for climate change mitigation.
claimIncluding insects in human diets provides benefits for both health and carbon footprint reduction, as supported by studies cited by Van Huis in 2013.
Innovations in applications and prospects of bioplastics ... - PMC - NIH pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimBioplastics offer advantages over conventional plastics, specifically regarding biodegradability, low carbon footprint, energy efficiency, and versatility.
Measuring Adherence to Sustainable Healthy Diets - R Discovery discovery.researcher.life Dec 26, 2022 1 fact
claimEcologically, Sustainable Healthy Diets contribute to lower greenhouse gas emissions, reduced carbon and water footprints, and the reduction of food waste.
Comprehensive framework for smart residential demand side ... nature.com Mar 22, 2025 1 fact
claimIntegrating electric vehicles (EVs) with renewable energy sources (RES), specifically solar and wind power, reduces the carbon footprint associated with EV charging.
Recent breakthroughs in the valorization of lignocellulosic biomass ... pubs.rsc.org Jun 7, 2025 1 fact
claimMiao et al. conducted a life cycle assessment (LCA) study on lignin-based building blocks and found that these composites possess strength and structural properties similar to lightweight concrete while having a lower carbon footprint.
Clean Energy Solutions Must Include Nuclear | ClearPath clearpath.org 1 fact
claimReducing the carbon footprint of the power system as a whole is the primary focus for substantially reducing power-sector climate impacts.
How the “Scientific Consensus” on Global Warming Affects ... heritage.org Oct 26, 2010 1 fact
claimThe United States Congress implemented energy-efficiency mandates for vehicles, buildings, and appliances to reduce energy consumption and consumers’ carbon footprints.
Sustainable Energy Transition for Renewable and Low Carbon Grid ... frontiersin.org Mar 23, 2022 1 fact
perspectiveFossil fuels offer energy security and grid stability due to their steady release of energy, but their high carbon footprint, finite supply, price volatility, and supply interruptions make them an unreliable and unsustainable energy source.
Transitioning to renewable energy: Challenges and opportunities iee.psu.edu Jun 11, 2024 1 fact
claimResearchers are increasingly aware of the carbon footprint of their research, leading to the development of new, efficient work methods and the embedding of sustainability into their processes.
Measurement of diets that are healthy, environmentally sustainable ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
referenceGonzález-García et al. published 'Carbon footprint and nutritional quality of different human dietary choices' in Science of the Total Environment in 2018.
Business Model Innovation: a Framework for Assessing Corporate ... link.springer.com Apr 18, 2025 1 fact
quoteIKEA stated: “We are introducing bio-based alternatives for glue to reduce fossil fuel use and climate footprint.”
Energy Transition: The Challenge of Our Century catalog.techdiplomacyacademy.org 1 fact
claimThe National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center on the Innovative and Strategic Transformation of Alkane Resources (CISTAR) is a collaboration involving five universities and 32 industry partners that aims to develop technological innovations and build a workforce to realize U.S. shale gas potential while reducing carbon footprints.
ESS Subtopic 6.2: Climate change – Causes and Impacts mrgscience.com 1 fact
referenceNational Geographic magazine published an infographic titled 'Four ways to look at global carbon footprints' which provides information on carbon footprint analysis.
Hydrogen's Role in the Decarbonization of Heavy Industry ⚙️ h2electro.com 1 fact
claimGreen hydrogen is produced using renewable energy sources and is emerging as a solution for industries aiming to reduce their carbon footprints.
Wild edible plants for food security, dietary diversity, and nutraceuticals frontiersin.org Nov 27, 2025 1 fact
claimIntegrating wild edible plants into local food systems is a sustainable approach to reducing the carbon footprints of intensive farming and creating more resilient food systems.
a deep dive into the applications of bioplastic across 17 industries coffeefrom.it 1 fact
claimThe stationery sector uses bioplastics to manufacture products such as pens, binders, and office supplies, providing a sustainable alternative that maintains product quality and aesthetics while reducing carbon footprints.