Abstract: The discourse on the evolution of the Earth is a polemic with the Big Bang theory, which claims the formation of the universe 13.8 billion years ago. It is claimed that in a fraction of a second, elementary particles of matter formed from an atom of "peculiar" density, and then, in the process of primary nucleosynthesis, elements were formed. The alternative theory of the primal forces of nature negates this version of the explanation of the phenomenon and proves that the process of creating elements takes place today in a thermonuclear synthesis reaction in the Earth's core. The probability test of these theories is the georadiation criterion, based on the quantitative ratios of uranium and the helium 3He isotope on Earth. Referring to earlier publications, the activity of a thermonuclear reactor in the Earth's core and the appearance of 200 million years ago, the phenomenon of Earth expansion, is proven. The conclusion of the article is the statement of the evolutionary sequence of all planets in the solar system and the transformation of hot planets into new stars. PubDate: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 03:15:35 +000
Abstract: Due to climate change biochar is recently recommended as a control approach to increase crop productivity and global warming reduction. As biochar application changes the soil pH towards alkalinity, this effects acid soils nutrient cycles the same as microbial abundance. This research was conducted to investigate the microbial abundance as affected by waste-derived biochar application in two different rates on acidic soil of Bangladesh. Slow pyrolyzed (500±50ºC) different waste-derived biochars viz. sewage sludge, sugarcane bagasse, potato peels, water hyacinth, and organic waste were applied at 10 tons ha-1 and 15 tons ha-1 on the acidic soil. An in-vitro incubation study was conducted on experimental soil applying all the biochar to understand how nutrient availability and carbon dynamics affect the microbial abundance of the acid soil. The incubation study was divided into two stages: submerged condition (up to 60 days) followed by a dry condition (61 to 120 days) and biochars were applied in two different rates such as 10 and 15 tons ha-1. The viable count of bacteria significantly (P PubDate: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 03:14:16 +000
Abstract: Green jobs are of intense interest in the USA but heretofore have not been rigorously estimated. While green jobs are desirable and are increasing rapidly, consistent time series estimates and forecasts of these jobs are not available. This has impeded research and policy development. We analyze the importance of green jobs and estimate the green jobs created by the USA economy 1970 – 2030 by industry, occupation, skill, and salaries. Here we show that: 1) jobs generated by the USA green economy have increased from 1% of total jobs in 1970 to 6% 2020, and are forecast to comprise 14% of jobs in 2030; 2) most persons in these jobs do not realize that they owe their livelihood to the green economy; 3) jobs generated by the green economy are at least 3 or 4 times larger than realized; 4) most green jobs are not attractive, well paid, or unionized; 5) advocates can be their own worst enemies by misrepresenting the reality of green jobs. The significance of green jobs is not appreciated and this has serious economic, environmental, and policy implications that must be remedied. PubDate: Wed, 16 Mar 2022 02:49:38 +000
Abstract: The article is devoted to the understanding of the emergence of new traits of the global economy under the impact of climate change and the COVID pandemic. Economic research is nowadays primarily oriented towards the unpredictable and sometimes confusing situations related to the consequences of climate change. Global economy is a complex behavior with a new dynamic. If green energy is to be the main predictable feature we are confronted with three questions: is it robust, sustainable and resilient' The new global economy is not about a bright future; it is about selecting a positive norm that indicates today a positive behavior of it. Hydrogen fossil issue, electricity becoming a tradable commodity, the new role of nuclear energy as a crucial complement to renewables are among the main contributors in redesigning energy markets. We can safely say that by mid-century the world will need to remake its energy system. Indeed, while the science of climate change is today firmly established on powerful truths, the final outcome is not a simple extension of present-day trends. The environment, under the impact of climate change, is presently in a disordered phase of transition. Global disorder should not be inevitable even if critical thresholds seem to be inevitable. The obvious solution is cooperation out of what we believe to be true. We have to act in the presence of uncertainty and often that means that a better situation could be simply an unattainable one. PubDate: Wed, 09 Mar 2022 05:35:37 +000
Abstract: While many developed countries have announced policies for energy transitions, particularly in regard to greenhouse gas emissions, some emerging nations do not appear to be positioned to achieve the goal of net zero carbon. This policy paper focuses on two countries, China and India, which derive the bulk of their energy from coal, and are key to a net zero carbon world. Both countries have prioritized energy security and view all climate initiatives through this prism. They also distinguish between the early industrializers responsible for the bulk of the stock of GHGs, and emerging nations accountable for part of the current flow of emissions. Numerous initiatives have already been undertaken, and policies announced, for cutting carbon emissions in both China and India. However, both countries face major impediments to undertake the measures needed to curb their dependence on coal. Employing a qualitative interpretive methodology rooted in grounded theory, the paper examines the complex energy dynamics facing these two nations, the actions adopted, and policies formulated to limit emissions. The technological, social, political, and financial challenges they face are developed in some detail. Unless mechanisms are devised to support appropriate climate policies, and reduce coal-dependency in China and India, the successful implementation of climate policies in developed nations will not be sufficient to achieve a carbon neutral world. PubDate: Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:16:43 +000
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