Air pollution from energy represents a global challenge. China, in particular, is facing a trade-
off between growing demands for energy and worsening energy-related air pollution …

Abstract Space heating in rural China is dominated by solid fuels, with high levels of
associated carbon emissions. Despite government efforts to shift from traditional biomass to …

Low carbon energy transition is deemed a viable way to fulfill the commitments outlined in
the Paris Agreement and COP 26, which aims to restrict the rise in global temperature to 1.5° …

The implementation of the coal-to-gas (C2G) project is the key to achieving the transition to
clean energy and improving air quality in rural areas in the north of China. Based on the …

As the world's largest carbon emitter, China faces serious air pollution problems. Given that
both carbon dioxide and air pollutants mainly come from burning of fossil fuels, the coal-to …

Electric motors, converting electrical energy into mechanical energy, are widely utilized as
the primary power source for electromechanical equipment. However, the huge energy …

Deep underground mines offer a great potential as low-enthalpy geothermal resource to be
adopted in direct regional heating. In this paper, a parallel horizontal ground heat …

Abstract The “coal-to-gas” project is a major initiative in China to optimize the energy
structure and promote the transition to clean energy in the residential sector. Assessing the …

Municipal solid waste incineration for power generation is significant for reducing and
reusing solid waste. The study conducted an integrated assessment of environment and …

Coal-fired winter heating (CWH) results in serious air pollution, but limited studies have
investigated its threats to health and ecosystem. The environmental impact and social cost of …