When will biofuels be economically feasible for commercial flights? Considering the difference between environmental benefits and fuel purchase costs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.01.227
Abstract: Abstract This paper evaluates the financial outlays and environmental costs of using biofuel and traditional aviation fuel for selected flight routes. Cost-benefit analysis and the dose-response method were applied for evaluating the financial and environmental… read more here.
Keywords: commercial flights; fuel purchase; fuel; environmental costs ... See more keywords
Optimization of the freeway truck toll by weight policy, including external environmental costs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.02.228
Abstract: Abstract A policy for tolling trucks by weight has recently been implemented in China. However, the policy ignores the external environmental costs of heavy trucks. By referring to the German HGV toll policy, similar toll… read more here.
Keywords: policy; including external; environmental costs; toll ... See more keywords
Emissions and External Environmental Costs from the Perspective of Differing Travel Purposes
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DOI: 10.3390/su11247233
Abstract: Comparisons of emissions and external environmental costs between transport modes usually focus on a distance-based approach. Emissions, and consequently the external costs of transport modes, are measured either per kilometer or passenger kilometer. For travel… read more here.
Keywords: travel purposes; emissions external; environmental costs; external environmental ... See more keywords
The Environmental Costs of Photovoltaic Power Plants in South Korea: A Choice Experiment Study
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DOI: 10.3390/su9101773
Abstract: The photovoltaic (PV) power supplies renewable and sustainable electricity without greenhouse gases and air pollutants emissions. However, the potential environmental impacts caused by PV power plants can negatively affect both the ecosystem and human life.… read more here.
Keywords: power plants; photovoltaic power; power; choice experiment ... See more keywords