This paper investigates two transition initiatives at the local level–namely the reconversion of
the Porto Marghera and Gela refineries into biorefineries for second-generation biofuels …

Social and economic indicators can be used to support design of sustainable energy
systems. Indicators representing categories of social well‐being, energy security, external …

This work evaluates the relationships between bioenergy and related biomass supply
chains and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Using Nilsson et …

Tampering with nature has been shown to be a strong, and sometimes even the strongest,
predictor of the risk perception and acceptance of various technologies and behaviors …

Decades of rapid economic development in China have led to a growing public awareness
of the importance of environmental protection. In addition to government regulation, public …

In recent years, the rapid development of China's economy has caused a certain degree of
environment damage, and the public environmental appeal has become increasingly strong …

High-polluting industries are important sources of pollutant emissions, and closely related to
many environmental issues. High-polluting firms face the pressure to exploit technological …

Facility siting has traditionally been performed using economic metrics alone to determine
suitable locations for a new facility. In this era of climate change concerns and political …

The German government is promoting the transition into a sustainable bioeconomy. While
the discussions in politics and industry mainly focus on developing bio-based innovations …

Bio-based technologies such as biorefineries and aquaponics are considered key factors for
the transition towards a sustainable bioeconomy, but they may fail due to a lack of public …