While minimizing environmental impacts and fostering economic growth, energy transition, eco-innovation and environmental policy stringency play crucial roles in the attainment of sustainable development. In this regard, present study aims to investigate the roles of energy transition, eco-innovation, environmental policy stringency and globalization in mitigating CO2 emission and fostering sustainable

Despite globally parallel changes in insolation intensity, the nature and causes of Holocene stadial-interstadial transitions and relevant cycles remain mysterious. Particularly, the ice-thermal feedbacks caused by the ice sheet on the Tibetan Plateau have pronounced effects in the interannual surface-heat anomaly and local-to-remote atmospheric circulations. However, its long-term variations and impacts

Lithium (Li)-rich bauxites from the lower Permian Daoshitou Formation in central Yunnan, western South China Block, have significant potential for aluminium (Al) and Li exploitation. However, the provenance of these Li-rich bauxites remains uncertain. We conducted a comprehensive in situ U–Pb geochronology and trace element study of detrital zircon and rutile grains from lower Permian Li-rich bauxites

Epithermal gold deposits are prime exploration objectives in subaerial volcano-sedimentary basins. However, the ages of epithermal gold deposits in ancient orogenic belts have long been difficult to obtain, largely due to the general lack of minerals unequivocally linked to gold deposition that can be accurately dated by radiogenic isotope techniques. The well-preserved Devono-Carboniferous volcano-sedimentary

Although the deceleration in scientific knowledge production has been well documented at the level of fields, the patterns of knowledge growth within subdisciplines remain poorly explored, primarily due to challenges in classifying papers at lower level. Our study addresses this gap by employing natural language process (NLP) tools to explore the growth of sedimentological knowledge which is a subdiscipline

The elemental and isotopic compositions in ore forming fluids are controlled by fluid sources and migration, and are further influenced by mineralization during hydrothermal fluid activity associated with skarn formation and mineralization related to medium-acid intrusions. Tracking the sources and processes of ore-forming fluids by traditional geochemistry remains challenging. In this study, we investigate

Energy is the cornerstone of today’s social development, and it is of great significance to comprehensively and objectively reflect the level of energy efficiency (EE) and regional differences. Taking the Huaihe Eco-economic Belt (HEB) as an example, the EE of 28 cities in the HEB from 2008 to 2021 was measured and analyzed by using the super-efficiency SBM model with non-expected outputs; Using Dagum

In convergent plate boundaries, the pre-collisional stages, when most of the oceanic crust has already been subducted, are hidden and reshaped inside the tectonic units forming orogenic wedges. The central-eastern Mediterranean Sea is an example of a debated remnant ocean basin ideal for reconstructing these pre-collisional/early collisional stages of the mountain chain, hosting two subduction systems

Landslide Susceptibility Mapping is a vital tool for assessing landslide risks and designing mitigation strategies. Traditional methods rely on field-based landslide inventories, which are time-consuming and costly, limiting their applicability in complex terrains and their ability to detect potential landslides in steep or subtle surface change areas. Based on multi-temporal Synthetic Aperture Radar

The Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP) global climate models (GCMs) assess that nearly 100% of global surface warming observed between 1850–1900 and 2011–2020 should be attributed to anthropogenic drivers like greenhouse gas emissions. These models also generate future climate projections based on shared socioeconomic pathways (SSPs), aiding in risk assessment and the development of costly

The Southeast Yunnan district is marked by multiple stages of magmatism, metamorphism, and early Paleozoic to Late Cretaceous Sn-W polymetallic mineralization. Numerous large to giant Sn-W deposits have developed and are closely related to skarns. Nevertheless, whether these skarns were contemporaneous with the Sn mineralization (economic skarn) or were superimposed on later tectonic events (noneconomic

Numerous isolated elements from freshwater Upper Cretaceous (Maastrichtian) deposits in the Mahajanga Basin of northwestern Madagascar are identified as belonging to acanthomorph fishes. Multiple specimens representing the same bony element, including vertebrae, fin spines, basioccipitals, dentaries, hyomandibulae, anguloarticulars, and premaxillae (with a few other elements such as a vomer and a quadrate

The convergence of the Pacific, Eurasian, Philippine Sea, and Caroline Plates makes the China Seas and adjacent areas a natural laboratory for studying lithospheric evolution at ocean-continent transitions. We present a novel three-dimensional (3D) lithospheric model through an advanced joint inversion framework integrating multi-geophysical datasets (geoid, free air gravity anomaly, topography, and

Dinosaurian paleobiogeography has remained a compelling domain of interest in the field of vertebrate paleontology over the past few decades, though there has been little/no work with respect to the Late Triassic dinosaurian remains from India. This study investigates the probable centers of origin of the early dinosaurs that included various lineages such as Sauropodomorpha, Herrerasauria and Theropoda

The Tibetan Plateau, formed by the collision between the Indian and Asian plates during Cenozoic, exhibits asymmetric surface topography, crustal deformation, and magmatic activity since the Middle Miocene in the east–west direction. However, the mechanism controlling the uplift of plateau through lithospheric deformation remains unclear. This study proposes a new lithospheric density model obtained

The sustainability of essential resources like water, food, and energy is critical for human well-being and societal development. In the ASEAN context, understanding the relationship between economic growth, water resources, temperature, and bioenergy is crucial for shaping effective policies. This study examines the impact of these factors on the ecological footprint, offering insights into the region’s

Since formation of the IPCC, increasing concerns have been voiced about potential climate changes, particularly global warming, caused by anthropogenic CO2 emissions. More extreme climate models projected by the media are suggested to cause future global catastrophes such as rapid sea level rise and increasing frequency of destructive weather events. Although no catastrophic predictions have eventuated

Microplastics (MPs) not only have biotoxicity but also affect the migration and bioavailability of many pollutants as their carriers, which pose potential ecological threats. This work mainly focused on the adsorption kinetics, adsorption isotherms, influencing factors (pH, temperature, salinity, particle size, and humic acid), and desorption (in four simulated environments) of an organophosphorus

Loess plays a vital role in unraveling the dynamics of dust activity and its implications for climate change. In recent years, the study of dust activity in Central Asian loess has gradually enriched. However, there is a notable gap in comprehensive studies addressing on the long-term changes in dust accumulation rates (DAR) and mean grain size (MGS) in Central Asian loess, and the primary factors

Traditional seismic hazard assessment models mainly focus on seismic conditions, often neglecting topography, geology, and environmental factors. The limited robustness and “black-box” nature of single machine learning algorithms pose challenges in reliably assessing seismic hazard. This study leverages multi-source data and five hyperparameter optimization (HPO) algorithms to enhance the robustness

Heat flow research in China has evolved significantly over the past 40 years, with notable improvements in quality standards of heat flow data, particularly in West–Central China (WCC). In this study, we developed a multi–parameter evaluation system to evaluate the heat flow data of the WCC. Meanwhile, new heat flow data from recent years were also considered in this study. Based on this, we obtained

The Curnamona Province in southern Australia is a 90,000 km2 Paleoproterozoic to Mesoproterozoic craton that rifted from the Gawler Craton in the Neoproterozoic and is now separated by the Adelaide Rift Complex sediments in the Flinders Ranges. Magnetotelluric (MT) surveys have been conducted across the Curnamona Province to provide insights on lithospheric architecture. A long-period (10–10,000 s)

The Sierra Chacai Co and Los Molles formations in the Neuquén Basin, Argentina, are expressions of the first widespread marine transgression from the Pacific Ocean occurring in the Early to Middle Jurassic Period and provide a unique sedimentary record. Because of the presence of continuous and well-exposed outcrops, the basin has the potential to shed light on the global extent of the carbon isotope

The rollback of the paleo-Pacific plate is widely believed to have driven the trenchward migration of the magmatic belt in South China (SC) during the Early Cretaceous. However, the lack of arc andesite and the apparent cessation of magmatism between 117 and 108 Ma in the onshore region has sparked debates regarding the tectonic models. Notably, magmatism in the offshore East China Sea Basin (ECSB)

This study looks at the effects of energy transition, green innovation, and institutional quality on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in 35 Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries from 1990 to 2020. We analyse the driving factors of CO2 emissions by comparing two recently developed indices for the energy transition: the green quality of the energy mix (GREENQ) and the energy

In food-centric nations, such as Vietnam, the roles of (1) organizations, (2) the supply chain, and (3) the government are explained theoretically. This study centers on clarifying the influence of each of these determinants on geosustainable performance in terms of carbon neutrality and economics. This research also provides insight into the moderating role of the Food Safety Management System 4.0

Risk assessment and removal of microplastics (size 1 µm to < 5 mm) from the environment necessitate continuous improvements in extraction methods, particularly for complex matrices such as soil. Glycerol exhibits flotation ability that can be used to improve microplastic extraction. In this study, we primarily evaluated glycerol flotation capability and measured its recovery rate, cost, and safety

We investigate the relationship between Underground Gas Storage (UGS) operations and ground deformation of three UGS fields in the Po Plain basin, Italy, hosted in Pliocene clastic deposits within anticline structural traps. Sentinel-1 InSAR data from 2015 to 2021 were analyzed to quantify seasonal uplift and subsidence patterns associated with the cyclic injection and withdrawal of gas. The methodology

Magmatic arcs are key contributors to continental growth. Here we investigate a mafic–ultramafic suite from Xiwanggou in the Eastern Kunlun Orogen, offering insights into a complete arc lower crust sequence within the Eastern Kunlun Orogenic Belt (EKOB). We present whole-rock geochemistry, electron probe microanalyses of olivine, pyroxene, and spinel, in-situ trace element analysis of pyroxene and

Climate change significantly impacts the global and regional hydrological dynamics, consequently altering the climate extremes. Through a comprehensive analysis, this study presents how the spatial variability of climate extremes is changing in major west-flowing Sabarmati River basin (SRB) in India, due to a gradually warming climate. A methodological framework to assess joint variability and temporal

This study investigated the microbial colonization, bacterial community and potential risks in natural (montmorillonite (MMT)) and artificial substrates (activated carbon (AC), polypropylene (PP) and polystyrene (PS)) by microcosm incubations in surface water. Biofilm biomass and polysaccharide content indicate that the colonization potential of microbes on different substrates followed the order of

This study conducted a rigorous evaluation of Environmental Mapping and Analysis Program (EnMap) data in geological applications, specifically focusing on lithological and hydrothermal alteration mapping. This research represents one of the earliest attempts to apply EnMap data for such purposes, and the first to integrate EnMap and airborne geophysical data for geological mapping over the entire Arabian

Since the inception of the 21st century, climate policy uncertainty (CPU) has been rising in G7 countries, which can impact economic and environmental sustainability. Therefore, the present empirical study explores the influence of CPU on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in G7 countries. The results from the method of moment quantile regression delineate that CPU upsurges GHG emissions at the middle

The construction of the northern section of the East Africa Orogen (EAO) is a subject of debate. The extensive activity of late orogenic wrench tectonics, recognized in the Arabian Nubian Shield (ANS), dismembered and obscured the accretionary and collisional record. We have investigated the Meatiq Gneiss dome (MGD), in the Central Eastern Desert (CED, Egypt) where compressional, extensional and transcurrent

Landslides triggered by extreme rainfall pose a serious threat to lives and livelihoods under climate change. However, the influence of climate change on the frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall and the resulting landslide hazard remains insufficiently investigated. Here we develop a novel framework to assess how future changes in extreme rainfall affect landslide occurrence, using a comprehensive

On the Tibetan Plateau, the frequency of bedrock landslides has significantly increased due to high altitude, high seismic intensity, and high topographic stress, posing severe threats to human safety and infrastructure. Landslide susceptibility assessment (LSA) is an effective tool for preventing and managing landslide hazards. Although the extent of slope failure depends on landscape-scale patterns

Evolution of the Meso-Tethyan Ocean (MTO) is a contentious issue. Ophiolites in the Bangong–Nujiang Suture Zone, Tibet, are important for deciphering the evolution of this ocean. Well-preserved Upper Jurassic (Tithonian) radiolarian assemblages have been recovered from bedded cherts in the Shiquanhe ophiolite in the western Shiquanhe–Namuco ophiolitic mélange zone (SNMZ). They include 83 species belonging

Modern mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) are built by zooxanthellate scleractinian corals anatomically adapted (platy growth) to light harvesting at greater depths. Ecosystems of this kind date back to the Silurian (∼430 Ma) and in the Palaeozoic were built by now-extinct tabulate corals. Palaeozoic MCEs were recognized for the first time quite recently, and are still poorly known – only from isolated

The identification of reverse zoning in tungsten deposits is crucial, as it represents an atypical distribution of orebodies that may affect exploration and mining strategies. However, the exploration of such deposits remains challengeable due to uncertainties regarding the parageneses of polymetallic mineralization, the upper temperature limit of the formation of wolframite, and the evolutionary path

Closure of the Proto–Tethys Ocean and opening of the Paleo–Tethys Ocean played crucial role in the global plate tectonic reconfiguration in the early to late Paleozoic transition. How the Proto– and Paleo–Tethys transition occurred in the eastern Tethyan domain has been a topic of hot debates in the last decades. Compilation of published and our new data on detrital zircon U–Pb dating and whole–rock

The timing and mechanism of the transition from continental subduction to exhumation (TSE) are important perspectives to decipher the tectonic evolution of orogenic belt. The difficulties in discriminating prograde, peak and retrograde eclogite-facies zircon in subducted continental rocks make it hard to constrain the timing of TSE. Actually, the TSE would cause the extension of the overriding plate

The consistency of air pollutant and carbon dioxide emissions in urban spaces raises a critical topic for sustainable urban development: Whether efforts to reduce air pollution (APR) can lead to a decrease in carbon emissions and enhance productivity, thereby facilitating the transition of urban industries to low-carbon development. This study amalgamates diverse datasets, including socio-economic

The late Smithian and Smithian-Spathian boundary (SSB) witnessed significant conodont extinction approximately 2.7 million years after the major Permian-Triassic boundary extinction. This study offers a detailed examination of the Smithian-Spathian transition at the Guryul Ravine section in the Srinagar district, Kashmir, focusing on conodonts and δ13Ccarb values. The section features an unprecedented

To investigate the magma-related formation mechanisms and structural evolution of sags within a passive continental margin setting/configuration, we selected the Baiyun Sag in the Pearl River Mouth Basin (PRMB) and identified its spatiotemporal magmatic distribution during the rift stage based on high-precision 3D seismic data, drilling data, and geochemical data. Totally three stages of syn-rift magmatism

Microplastics (MPs) pollution has been found in natural water environments, but there are no studies on the presence of MPs in black-odor rivers. In this paper, the microplastics were initially identified by chemical digestion and microscopic identification, and then the abundance, characteristics and polymer types of MPs in water and sediment samples were identified by laser infrared spectroscopy

During the Late Paleozoic Icehouse (LPI) interval from the Late Devonian to the Late Permian, Earth transitioned repeatedly between icehouse to greenhouse conditions and widespread ocean anoxic conditions prevailed in the Kungurian stage of the Permian. Previous studies of Kungurian anoxia have focused on marine strata, and the driving mechanism for these dramatic environmental and climatic changes

The Plouaret-Commana-Huelgoat (PCH) vaugnerite-granite complex, emplaced at around 315 Ma on both sides of the North Armorican Shear Zone (NASZ) in the Armorican Massif (France), can be regarded as the “axial pivot” around which a large part of the history of the Armorican magmatism was revolving. Indeed, four main magmatic cycles can be distinguished in the Ordovician/Early Permian time-span over

The Vindhyan basin is one of the major Proterozoic basins in the Indian shield bounded by Central Indian Tectonic Zone (CITZ) in the south and Bundelkhand craton in the north having thick sedimentary succession. Interaction of basin with CITZ and its imprints on regional crustal structure is important to understand its evolution. In this study, a detailed interpretation of gravity and aeromagnetic

Supercritical geothermal is garnering increasing interest as an emerging geothermal resource. Its formation is closely associated with shallow magmatic intrusions, which induce intense geochemical reactions under conditions of extremely high pressure and temperature. Quartz is the most abundant mineral in the crust, whose geochemical behavior influences the porosity–permeability evolution and the heat

This study focuses on the unexplored outcrop “Berrnabbane” in the western Lützow-Holm Complex, eastern Dronning Maud Land within East Gondwana orogen. Various protolith ages are identified from the small outcrop, which can be considered as small-scale analogs of the extensive Lützow-Holm Complex. These rocks with different protolith ages are in contact with each other without obvious shear zones. The

The Igla Sn-(W-Be) deposit in the Central Eastern Desert of Egypt is associated with a suite of granitic rocks, including monzogranite, granophyric granite, and porphyritic leucogranite. These rocks belong to a calcic to calc-alkalic series, characterized by low Mg# values and low Ti and P concentrations. Monzogranite and granophyric granite show features typical of fractionated volcanic-arc I-type

The Ediacaran-Cambrian transition marks a critical period in Earth’s history, characterized by significant shifts in continental configuration, biological evolution, climate, and ocean geochemistry. This study examines the paleoenvironmental evolution of the Lower Cambrian in the Tarim Basin, NW China, through a detailed analysis of carbon (δ13C), oxygen (δ18O), and strontium (87Sr/86Sr) isotopic stratigraphy

Helium (He) is an indispensable and scarce strategic resource. We compiled 682 published He concentration and He–Ne–C–N isotopes data points for geothermal volatiles in continental China to systematically investigate distribution and enrichment mechanisms of helium in geothermal systems by linking fluid geochemistry with crustal structures, lithologies and thermal regimes. Active volcanic centres can

Traps of the Siberian platform and associated basaltic rifts in the West Siberian basin constitute one of the most voluminous continental Large Igneous Provinces (LIP). The contribution of silicic volcanic rocks to this vast province was underestimated. We present results of the first comprehensive study of silicic rocks from the Froly-Krasnoleninsky region (the central part of West Siberia). Permian-Triassic

Used to describe the Paleo-Mesoproterozoic era (1800–800 Ma), the term «Boring Billion» is, in many ways, a misnomer. The conventional focus on the significance of pO2 for life, along with the discovery of the first metazoans in the rock record around 800 million years ago (according to molecular clock estimates), and the enduring human interest in later Ediacaran macroscopic fossils, are just a few

The Mazury Alkaline Intrusions (MAI), consisting of both silica-oversaturated and undersaturated rocks, are situated at the tectonically weakened western margin of the East European Craton (EEC). SHRIMP zircon U-Pb dating of nine syenitic samples, combined with zircon δ18O oxygen isotope data and mineral chemistry, provides insight into the Carboniferous magmatic-to-hydrothermal evolution of the MAI

The West Kunlun piedmont tectonic belt was formed by the collision and accretion of the West Kunlun orogenic belt and the Tarim Craton. Its sedimentary record captures the processes of basin-mountain interactions, making it an excellent region for studying the formation of orogenic belts and the evolutionary history of the Tethys Ocean. Despite extensive research on the geological evolution of the

This study addresses the increasingly prominent issues stemming from the ongoing degradation of the ecological environment, which pose significant threats to human well-being and have consequently compelled the government to heighten its focus on environmental concerns. With a particular emphasis on the government’s ecological concerns, this study investigates their role in promoting collaborative