by Fatima A. M. Lino  , Kamal A. R. Ismail  , Waldir A. Bizzo  , Lucas A. N. da Silva  and João P. S. Veiga

Received: 23 September 2024;  Published: 07 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2502017

Urbanization driven by industrialization and population growth amplifies food consumption and reinforces the need for more fuels and energy. However, the expansion of biofuels can impose risks on long-term food security. This paper examines potential alternative crops for energy generation and food production, including those used by family farmers and their associations, to decentralize energy production and utilization as a crucial pillar of the global energy transition. Cassava, corn, and sugar beet are the chos [...]

by Hassan Qudrat-Ullah

Received: 15 August 2024;  Published: 02 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2502016

Biodiversity—the rich variety of life on Earth—is essential for ecosystem stability and resilience, which, in turn, supports human well-being. However, human activities, such as habitat destruction, pollution, overexploitation, and climate change, are placing unprecedented pressures on global biodiversity, emphasizing the need for urgent conservation measures. In response, biodiversity education and outreach initiatives have become pivotal in fostering conservation awareness and action. This paper critically evalua [...]

by Lana Isam Abu-Qulbain  and Hanan M. Taleb

Received: 29 October 2024;  Published: 01 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2502015

Outdoor school spaces are significant, as they provide great opportunities for outdoor exploration, leading to the overall enhancement of a student’s well-being. This paper analyzes the outdoor school spaces in Dubai to optimize them and ensure their thermal comfort. To achieve this aim, using a mixed methodology approach of survey, field observation, workshops and ENVI-met V5.3 software simulation, the existing outdoor spaces were analyzed and then enhanced using several proposed heat mitigation strategies. The im [...]

by Daniela Milagros Rivas Aybar  , Wahidul Biswas  and Michele John

Received: 18 December 2024;  Published: 27 February 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2501014

The construction industry, a cornerstone of global economic and social progress, is under increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices due to its significant environmental footprint. Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) has gained attention as a renewable material for building applications, offering potential reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption. However, its broader sustainability performance remains underexplored. This study develops a comprehensive Life Cycle Sustainability Asses [...]

by Kamal A. R. Ismail  , Fatima A. M. Lino  , Pedro A. A. Baracat  , Odenir de Almeida  , Mohamed Teggar  and Abdelghani Laouer

Received: 14 August 2024;  Published: 26 February 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2501013

The recent tendencies of drastic variations of environmental conditions, inundations, severe winds, and gusts besides heavy and unexpected long-duration rains showed the world an image of what could happen if emissions and global warming are not adequately controlled. Implementing new energy solutions as fast as possible is essential to cope with climate change, one of the biggest threats to our survival. These alarming signs intensified research and development efforts to replace fossil-based activities with renew [...]

by Brizeida Hernández Sánchez  , Massiel Coronado-Morán  , Greisy González-Cedeño  and Tancredi Pascucci

Received: 15 July 2024;  Published: 19 February 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2501012

Equity in the educational system is crucial to addressing the needs of all students without distinction, from their initial access to education through to graduation. Achieving equity requires implementing reasonable adjustments to ensure that all students can attend classes, actively participate, and learn effectively. Equity entails transforming inequality into inclusion, enhancing students' well-being and quality of life. Education for all prioritizes equity and quality as fundamental principles of the education [...]

by Muhammad Kashif Channa  , Muhammad Waris  , Sultana Rahman  and Ali Bahar Shahani

Received: 28 February 2024;  Published: 09 February 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2501011

One major cause of aquatic pollution is the accumulation of heavy metal ions. This study shows the biosorption properties of orange peel for removing chromium (CrVI) from industrial wastewater at a laboratory scale. This study focused on the biosorption of CrVI using orange peel biosorbent (OPB) from aqueous solutions in the plastic industry (PI), textile and fabrics industry (TFI), chemical industry (CI), and food industry (FI). The total Cr contents in effluents of FI, CI, TFI and PI varied between 30.0-38.0, 23. [...]

by Diana Eréndira Lara-Llanderal  , Juan Carlos Castro Dominguez  and Karla Graciela Cedano Villavicencio

Received: 02 September 2024;  Published: 07 February 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2501010

This article explores a strategy to empower vulnerable communities by transferring solar technology as a path to energy justice development. The proposed methodology is based on preliminary research on energy uses according to the needs, practices, and customs of the communities. The study focuses on the cases of three women with productive vocations based on entrepreneurship in different phases of incubation found in a peri-urban community in central Mexico. In this community, productive energy uses include a) the [...]

by Omar Alelweet

Received: 08 October 2024;  Published: 23 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2501009

Given the present emphasis on climate change and CO2 emissions, it is crucial to have specific guidelines to determine and mitigate carbon footprints. The following paper seeks to estimate the carbon emissions in kg of carbon dioxide equivalent from activities at Uniza Technical College and the tree's ability to absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis. The primary objective of this study is to determine how the emissions from campus trees can contribute to reducing overall carbon emissions. The methodologies e [...]

by Mamun Mahmud  and Md. Mujahid Hasan

Received: 06 September 2024;  Published: 20 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2501008

The concentration of heavy metals in road dust poses significant risks to human health and the environment. This study investigates the characteristics of road dust, focusing on the contamination level of heavy metals like lead (Pb), iron (Fe), and arsenic (As). Road dust samples were collected from various locations in Khulna city. They went through acid digestion to determine the Pb, Fe, and As levels using ICP-OES, and bioavailable iron was assessed by mixing the dust samples with water. This study found no dete [...]