Biochar amendments increase soil organic carbon storage and decrease global warming potentials of soil CH4 and N2O under N addition in a subtropical Moso bamboo plantation

Background: Nitrogen(N) deposition affects soil greenhouse gas(GHG) emissions, while biochar application reduces GHG emissions in agricultural soils. However, it remains unclear whether biochar amendment can alleviate the promoting effects of N input on GHG emissions in forest soils. Here, we quantify the separate and combined effects of biochar amendment(0, 20, and 40 t·ha) and N addition(0, 30, 60, and 90 kg N·ha·yr) on soil GHG fluxes in a long-term field experiment at a Moso bamboo(Phyllostachys edulis) plantation.Results: Low and moderate N inputs(≤60 kg N·ha·yr) significantly increase mean annual soil carbon dioxide(CO) and nitrous oxide(NO) emissions by 17.0%–25.4% and 29.8%–31.2%, respectively, while decreasing methane(CH) uptake by 12.4%–15.9%, leading to increases in the global warming potential(GWP) of soil CHand NO fluxes by 32.4%–44.0%. Moreover, N addition reduces soil organic carbon(C;SOC) storage by 0.2%–6.5%. Compared to the control treatment, biochar amendment increases mean annual soil CO2emissions, CHuptake, and SOC storage by 18.4%–25.4%, 7.6%–15.8%, and 7.1%–13.4%, respectively, while decreasing NO emissions by 17.6%–19.2%, leading to a GWP decrease of 18.4%–21.4%. Biochar amendments significantly enhance the promoting effects of N addition on soil COemissions, while substantially offsetting the promotion of N2O emissions, inhibition of CHuptake, and decreased SOC storage, resulting in a GWP decrease of 9.1%–30.3%.Additionally, soil COand CHfluxes are significantly and positively correlated with soil microbial biomass C(MBC) and pH. Meanwhile, NO emissions have a significant and positive correlation with soil MBC and a negative correlation with pH.Conclusions: Biochar amendment can increase SOC storage and offset the enhanced GWP mediated by elevated N deposition and is, thus, a potential strategy for increasing soil C sinks and decreasing GWPs of soil CHand NO under increasing atmospheric N deposition in Moso bamboo plantations.

Inconsistent increasing of climate potential productivity resulting from global warming and land use transitions in the Dongting Lake Basin,from 2000 to 2020

In the face of global warming and increasing impervious surfaces,quantifying the change of climate potential productivity(CPP)is of great significance for the food production planning.Targeting the Dongting Lake Basin,which is a key area for food production in China,this paper uses meteorological data,as well as Climate Change Initiative Land Cover,and Shuttle Radar Topography Mission digital elevation model to investigate the CPP and its changes from 2000 to 2020.The suitability of land for cultivation(SLC),and the land use/land cover change(LUCC)are also considered.The results showed that the CPP varied from 9,825 to 20,895 kg ha^(-1).Even though the newly added impervious surfaces indirectly resulted in the decrease of CPP by of 9.81×10~8 kg,overall,the CPP increased at an average rate of 83.7 kg ha^(-1)a^(-1).Global warming is the strongest driver behind CPP increase,and CPP has played an important role in the conversions between cultivated land and other land types.The structure of land types tends to be optimized against this challenge.

Change of Tropical Cyclone Heat Potential in Response to Global Warming

Tropical cyclone heat potential （TCHP） in the ocean can affect tropical cyclone intensity and intensification. In this paper, TCHP change under global warming is presented based on 35 models from CMIP5 （Coupled Model Intercomparison Project, Phase 5）. As the upper ocean warms up, the TCHP of the global ocean is projected to increase by 140.6% in the 21st century under the RCP4.5 （＋4.5 W m 2 Representative Concentration Pathway） scenario, The increase is particularly significant in the western Pacific, northwestern Indian and western tropical Atlantic oceans. The increase of TCHP results from the ocean temperature warming above the depth of the 26~C isotherm （D26）, the deepening of D26, and the horizontal area expansion of SST above 26~C. Their contributions are 69.4%, 22.5% and 8.1%, respectively. Further, a suite of numerical experiments with an Ocean General Circulation Model （OGCM） is conducted to investigate the relative importance of wind stress and buoyancy forcing to the TCHP change under global warming. Results show that sea surface warming is the dominant forcing for the TCHP change, while wind stress and sea surface salinity change are secondary.

Etching characteristics of thin SiON films using a liquefied perfluorocarbon precursor of C_6F_(12)O with a low global warming potential

Perfluorocarbon gas is widely used in the semiconductor industry.However,perfluorocarbon has a negative effect on the global environment owing to its high global warming potential(GWP) value.An alternative solution is essential.Therefore,we evaluated the possibility of replacing conventional perfluorocarbon etching gases such as CHF_3 with C_6F_(12)O,which has a low GWP and is in a liquid state at room temperature.In this study,silicon oxynitride(SiON) films were plasma-etched using inductively coupled CF4+C_6F_(12)O+O_2 mixed plasmas.Subsequently,the etching characteristics of the film,such as etching rate,etching profile,selectivity over Si,and photoresist,were investigated.A double Langmuir probe was used and optical emission spectroscopy was performed for plasma diagnostics.In addition,a contact angle goniometer and x-ray photoelectron spectroscope were used to confirm the change in the surface properties of the etched SiON film surface.Consequently,the etching characteristics of the C_6F_(12)O mixed plasma exhibited a lower etching rate,higher SiON/Si selectivity,lower plasma damage,and more vertical etched profiles than the conventional CHF_3 mixed plasma.In addition,the C_6F_(12)O gas can be recovered in the liquid state,thereby decreasing global warming.These results confirmed that the C_6F_(12)O precursor can sufficiently replace the conventional etching gas.

Modelling analysis embodies drastic transition among global potential natural vegetations in face of changing climate

Potential natural vegetation(PNV)is a valuable reference for ecosystem renovation and has garnered increasing attention worldwide.However,there is limited knowledge on the spatio-temporal distributions,transitional processes,and underlying mechanisms of global natural vegetation,particularly in the case of ongoing climate warming.In this study,we visualize the spatio-temporal pattern and inter-transition procedure of global PNV,analyse the shifting distances and directions of global PNV under the influence of climatic disturbance,and explore the mechanisms of global PNV in response to temperature and precipitation fluctuations.To achieve this,we utilize meteorological data,mainly temperature and precipitation,from six phases:the Last Inter-Glacial(LIG),the Last Glacial Maximum(LGM),the Mid Holocene(MH),the Present Day(PD),2030(20212040)and 2090(2081–2100),and employ a widely-accepted comprehensive and sequential classification sy–stem(CSCS)for global PNV classification.We find that the spatial patterns of five PNV groups(forest,shrubland,savanna,grassland and tundra)generally align with their respective ecotopes,although their distributions have shifted due to fluctuating temperature and precipitation.Notably,we observe an unexpected transition between tundra and savanna despite their geographical distance.The shifts in distance and direction of five PNV groups are mainly driven by temperature and precipitation,although there is heterogeneity among these shifts for each group.Indeed,the heterogeneity observed among different global PNV groups suggests that they may possess varying capacities to adjust to and withstand the impacts of changing climate.The spatio-temporal distributions,mutual transitions and shift tendencies of global PNV and its underlying mechanism in face of changing climate,as revealed in this study,can significantly contribute to the development of strategies for mitigating warming and promoting re-vegetation in degraded regions worldwide.

AN ANALYSIS ON THE INFLUENCE OF GLOBAL CLIMATIC CHANGE UPON NATURAL ZONES AND AGRICULTURAL POTENTIALPRODUCTIVITY IN CHINA

According to climatic, hydrological, soil and vegetation data from671 stations in China, 12 temperate zones contains 45 natural regions areidentified. In this paper, methods like migration of crop distribution , potentialproductivity, and dynamic modelling are used to research changs of naturalzones and natural regions of eco-envirotunent.

Material flow analysis and global warming potential assessment of an industrial insect-based bioconversion plant using housefly larvae

The significant increase in the demand for biomass waste treatment after garbage classification has led to housefly larvae treatment becoming an attractive treatment option.It can provide a source of protein while treating biomass waste,which means that nutrients can be returned to the natural food chain.However,the performance of this technology in terms of its environmental impacts is still unclear,particularly with regards to global warming potential(GWP).This study used a life cycle assessment(LCA)approach to assess a housefly larvae treatment plant with a treatment capacity of 50 tons of biomass waste per day.The LCA results showed that the 95% confidence intervals for the GWP in summer and winter were determined to be 24.46-32.81 kg CO_(2) equivalent(CO_(2)-eq)/ton biomass waste and5.37-10.08 kg CO_(2)-eq/ton biomass waste,respectively.The greater GWP value in summer is due to the longer ventilation time and higher ventilation intensity in summer,which consumes more power.The main GWP contributions are from(1)electricity needs(accounting for 78.6% of emissions in summer and 70.2%in winter)and(2)product substitution by mature housefly larvae and compost(both summer and winter accounting for 96.8% of carbon reduction).

Changes in the Tropical Cyclone Genesis Potential Index over the Western North Pacific in the SRES A2 Scenario

The Tropical Cyclone Genesis Potential Index （GPI） was employed to investigate possible impacts of global warming on tropical cyclone genesis over the western North Pacific （WNP）. The outputs of 20th century climate simulation by eighteen GCMs were used to evaluate the models＇ ability to reproduce tropical cyclone genesis via the GPI. The GCMs were found in general to reasonably reproduce the observed spatial distribution of genesis. Some of the models also showed ability in capturing observed temporal variation. Based on the evaluation, the models （CGCM3.1-T47 and IPSL-CM4） found to perform best when reproducing both spatial and temporal features were chosen to project future GPI. Results show that both of these models project an upward trend of the GPI under the SRES A2 scenario, however the rate of increase differs between them.

Tropical Cyclone Genesis Potential Index over the Western North Pacific Simulated by CMIP5 Models

Tropical cyclone （TC） genesis over the western North Pacific （WNP） is analyzed using 23 CMIP5 （Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 5） models and reanalysis datasets. The models are evaluated according to TC genesis potential index （GPI）. The spatial and temporal variations of the GPI are first calculated using three atmospheric reanalysis datasets （ERA-Interim, NCEP/NCAR Reanalysis- 1, and NCEP/DOE Reanalysis-2）. Spatial distributions of July-October-mean TC frequency based on the GPI from ERA-interim are more consistent with observed ones derived from IBTrACS global TC data. So, the ERA-interim reanalysis dataset is used to examine the CMIP5 models in terms of reproducing GPI during the period 1982-2005. Although most models possess deficiencies in reproducing the spatial distribution of the GPI, their multi- model ensemble （MME） mean shows a reasonable climatological GPI pattern characterized by a high GPI zone along 20°N in the WNP. There was an upward trend of TC genesis frequency during 1982 to 1998, followed by a downward trend. Both MME results and reanalysis data can represent a robust increasing trend during 1982-1998, but the models cannot simulate the downward trend after 2000. Analysis based on future projection experiments shows that the GPI exhibits no significant change in the first half of the 21st century, and then starts to decrease at the end of the 21st century under the representative concentration pathway （RCP） 2.6 scenario. Under the RCP8.5 scenario, the GPI shows an increasing trend in the vicinity of 20°N, indicating more TCs could possibly be expected over the WNP under future global warming.

Negligible Warming Caused by Nord Stream Methane Leaks

Unanticipated sabotage of two underwater pipelines in the Baltic Sea(Nord Stream 1 and 2)happened on 26September 2022.Massive quantities of natural gas,primarily methane,were released into the atmosphere,which lasted for about one week.As a more powerful greenhouse gas than CO_(2),the potential climatic impact of methane is a global concern.Using multiple methods and datasets,a recent study reported a relatively accurate magnitude of the leaked methane at 0.22±0.03 million tons(Mt),which was lower than the initial estimate in the immediate aftermath of the event.Under an energy conservation framework used in IPCC AR6,we derived a negligible increase in global surface air temperature of 1.8×10^(-5)℃ in a 20-year time horizon caused by the methane leaks with an upper limit of 0.25 Mt.Although the resultant warming from this methane leak incident was minor,future carbon release from additional Earth system feedbacks,such as thawing permafrost,and its impact on the methane mitigation pathways of the Paris Agreement,warrants investigation.

Radiative forcing and global warming potential of perfluorocarbons and sulfur hexafluoride

We developed two radiation parameterizations with different resolutions （17-band and 998-band） for perfluorocarbons （PFCs） and sulfur hexafluoride （SF6） using the updated High-resolution Transmission Molecular Absorption （HITRAN） 2004 database and the correlated k-distribution method. We analyzed the impacts of the two radiation schemes on heating rates. Then we studied their instantaneous radiative efficiency, stratospheric adjusted radiative efficiency, global warming potential （GWP）, and global temperature potential （GTP）, for both clear- and all-sky conditions using a high-resolution radiation scheme. We found that the stratosphere-adjusted radiative efficiencies of C2F6, CF4, and SF6 for the whole sky were 0.346, 0.098, and 0.680 W m^-2 ppbv^-1, respectively. Radiative forcing from the industrial revolution to 2005 was 0.001, 0.007, and 0.004 W m^-2, respectively; and was predicted to rise to 0.008, 0.036, and 0.037 W m^-2, respectively, by 2100, according to emission scenarios provided by the IPCC. The GWPs of C2F6, CF4, and SF6 are 17035, 7597, and 31298, respectively, for a time horizon of 100 years relative to CO2. Their GTPs of pulse and sustained emissions, GTPv and GTPs, are 22468, 10052, and 40935 and 16498, 7355, and 30341, respectively, for a 100-year time horizon.

Numerical analysis of the source-sink alternation of composite global warming potential of the paddy ecosystem in the Yangtze Delta

By coupling the biogeochemical model with plant ecological model, a model was established to reveal the principle of the composite global warming potential transformation in the paddy ecosystem. Validation of the model with the observed data indicated that the model can simulate both the crop growth processes and emissions of CH4 and N2O accurately. Some nu-merical analyses were made to identify the impacts of different fertilizer application on assimilation of CO2 and emissions of CH4 and N2O, and the transformation principle of the composite global warming potential. Based on the results of the numerical analysis, the source-sink alternation of composite global warming potential in the paddy ecosystem was discovered, and some new con-ceptions of fertilizer index such as maximum-sink fertilizer, zero-emission fertilizer are put forward in this paper. The fertilizer scheme for Yangtze Delta was proposed to provide the important scien-tific basis for a sustainable agriculture in this region.

Thermodynamic Performance and Flammability Studies of Hydrocarbon Based Low Global Warming Potential Refrigerant Mixtures

This paper presents a theoretical method to calculate the minimum inerting concentration(MIC)of binary and ternary blends(refrigerants)that are used in small refrigeration systems.MIC is the concentration of the dilutant which makes the flammable mixture into just non-flammable(at non-zero quenching potential).In this study,the refrigerant safety parameters such as flammability,Global Warming Potential(GWP)and performance(COP)are analyzed for twelve binary and thirteen ternary blends containing one flammable and two nonflammable(dilutant)components.Flammability investigation was carried out with the hydrocarbon refrigerants R290,R600,R600a each mixed with dilutants R227ea,R125,R245fa,R13I1 and R134a at different concentrations respectively.Two methods,thermal balance method(TBM)and modified thermal balanced method(MTBM),are used to estimate the MIC(which decides the flammable zone).Thirteen ternary blends were identified based on the MIC values estimated using MTBM.In the case of ternary blends,it was observed that the non-flammable zone is high for the compositions of the Mixture G,Mixture H and Mixture I.It was also estimated that the COPs of the proposed mixtures M22,M24,M25 and M27 are 4%greater than the COP of R134a(for the same operating conditions).Further,it was also understood that the corresponding GWP value is reduced by 90%to 97%for the mixtures(M21,M22,M24,M25 and M27)when compared to R134a(GWP=1300).Therefore,out of the thirteen proposed ternary mixtures(M15 to M27),the mixtures(M21,M22,M24,M25 and M27)are safe in terms of flammability,GWP and possess reasonable COP which can be a potential alternative refrigerant mixture to R134a in small refrigeration systems.

Global warming potential analysis of bio‑jet fuel based on life cycle assessment

Due to the large amount of greenhouse gas(GHG)emissions and the high dependence on fossil energy,the aviation industry has attracted a lot of attention for emission reduction and sustainable development.Biomass is a green and sustainable renewable resource,and its chemical conversion to produce bio-jet fuel is considered to be an effective way to replace fossil jet fuel and achieve emission reduction.In this study,the cradle-to-grave life cycle analysis is conducted for three bio-jet fuel conversion pathways,including biomass aqueous phase reforming(APR),hydrogenated esters and fatty acids(HEFA),and hydrothermal liquefaction(HTL).Compared with fossil jet fuels,the three bio-jet fuels have a great advantage on global warming potential(GWP),contributing 29.2,43.6 and 51.2 g CO_(2)-eq/MJ respectively.In general,as a relatively new bio-jet fuel conversion technology,the technology of aqueous phase reforming has minimal environmental impact.If the barriers of raw material availability and economy could be broken down,bio-jet fuel will have great development potential in replacing fossil jet fuel and realizing sustainable development.

美国低GWP值制冷剂评估研究最新进展

随着气候变暖日益得到关注,全球温室气体减排正在逐步推进,开发综合性能优异的低GWP值制冷剂成为近年来行业研究的热点。本文介绍了美国在低GWP值制冷剂研究与评估方面的最新进展,为中国的制冷剂筛选和评估流程的建立提供参考。

低GWP含氟制冷剂燃烧产物HF浓度的实验研究

对燃烧产物HF浓度的研究是安全应用低GWP(全球变暖潜能值)含氟制冷剂及其混合物的基础。以国际标准为基础参考方法,自主设计并搭建了封闭环境下反应、泄压、稀释和浓度测试连续系统,系统可满足安全测试要求。以R1234yf和R161为实验对象,测试结果表明,试验环境温度为27~30℃时,R1234yf的可燃极限范围为8.2%~11.5%;在温度为26~30.5℃时,在可燃极限范围内,随着R1234yf浓度的增加,燃烧产生的HF浓度先增加后减少,HF浓度危险峰值为18.3 ppm。当试验环境温度为27~28.5℃,R161在其浓度范围为4.16%~4.3%时,尽管燃烧产物HF的浓度均低于3 ppm,但是HF浓度仍随着R161的浓度的增加而增加。经过分析,燃烧产物HF的浓度可能与燃烧反应程度,实际反应过程机理和周围环境条件有关。

低GWP值制冷剂的有限选择

作为现今空调系统常用的制冷剂,氢氟烃是一类潜在温室气体,并且它们对气候变化的影响会不断增长。未来,氢氟烃的使用将逐渐减少,因此必须寻找适合的替代工质。本文显示,仅有少数几种单一工质具有作为制冷剂所必需拥有的化学、环境、热力学和安全的综合特性,同时这些工质至少是微可燃的。根据筛选标准从一个综合化学品数据库中搜索了一些替代品。对于这些通过了热力学和环境特性筛选(临界温度和全球变暖潜能值)的工质,在小型空调系统中进行了性能模拟,其中包括换热器的优化。发现当考虑到更实际的系统时,存在于理想分析中的效率和制冷量之间的平衡就消失了。最高效率出现在较高单位容积制冷量附近,但存在于这个范围内的工质极少。

Shares Differences of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculated with GTP and GWP for Major Countries

The global warming potential (GWP) and global temperature potential (GTP) are two common metrics to calculate the CO2 equivalent of greenhouse gases (GHGs). If the country's GHG emissions are calculated with GTP instead of GWP, the shares of the EU, USA, Japan, Canada and South Africa rise in the period 1990-2005, and those of Brazil, Australia, China, India, Mexico and Russia decrease. From 2015 to 2030, the projected shares of the EU, USA, Japan and China will increase, but those of Russia, Canada, Australia, India, Mexico and Brazil will decrease. The reduced shares of Brazil and Australia and increased share of the EU might be one of the important reasons that Brazil and Australia suggested to adopt GTP instead of GWP as early as possible, but the EU opposed it.

生命周期评价方法在医药领域的应用现状与研究进展

生命周期评价(life cycle assessment,LCA)方法可以系统识别和评估不同产品与工艺之间的环境问题,确定污染物排放量并最大限度地减少产品和工艺过程中的环境影响。相比于基础大宗化工产品,医药化学品及中间体通常比较复杂,所带来的环境影响更大,通过生命周期评价可以量化分析医药领域中产品全生命周期过程造成的潜在环境影响,以支持医药领域“双碳”目标发展。本文简述了生命周期评价方法的四个步骤:目的和范围的确定,生命周期清单分析,生命周期影响评价和生命周期解释。并在此基础上,从药物生产、医疗器械、医疗服务三方面综述了生命周期评价在医药领域的应用现状和研究进展,指出了现有的医药生命周期评价研究所存在的一些问题,如研究相对较少、数据收集困难,尤其是药物中间体结构复杂、生命周期上游清单数据缺失,以及数据质量不高、生命周期影响评价方法不统一等。最后,针对未来医药领域生命周期评价发展提出相关建议。

豫东沙土农区杨树-农作物复合生态系统中温室气体排放的研究

为了探讨农林复合系统农田土壤温室气体排放的贡献率,在豫东沙区杨树—农作物复合生态系统中选取了2种典型的防护林网密度——大网格BT(防护林间距1000 m×1000 m)、小网格ST(防护林间距200 m×200 m),并用周边5~10年生的人工纯林地作对照,采用静态箱—气相色谱法对不同防护林网密度的杨树—农作物复合生态系统中土壤温室气体(CO_(2)、N_(2)O、CH_(4))季节排放通量进行田间原位测定。结果表明:豫东农区农田土壤是CO_(2)、N_(2)O的排放源、CH_(4)的吸收汇。不同农林复合模式对土壤温室气体的排放或吸收的强度都有不同的特征,大网格、小网格、林地土壤CO_(2)日排放通量均在7月达到最大值,分别为1163.17、1005.91、923.53 mg/(m^(2)·h);大网格的土壤N_(2)O日排放通量在7月达到最大值,小网格和林地则在8月达到最大值,土壤N_(2)O排放通量为4.29~313.28μg/(m^(2)·h);3种模式下土壤CH_(4)的吸收峰值均在7月达到最大值,其中大网格的吸收峰值最大,为4.41 mg/(m^(2)·h)。不同农林复合经营模式通过影响土壤、空气温度和湿度等来影响农田土壤温室气体排放,其中增温干燥强化了土壤CO_(2)和N_(2)O排放源的特征,但同时也增加了土壤作为大气CH_(4)吸收汇的功能,大网格、小网格、林地的全球增温潜势(GWP)分别为1.50×10^(5)、1.03×10^(5)、0.885×10^(5)kg C/hm^(2),单位面积GWP值以林地的最小、大网格的最大。总的来看,适当增加防护林网密度有利于减少农林系统的增温潜能。