International Journal of Global Warming http://www.inderscience.com/browse/index.php?journalID=331&year=2011&vol=3&issue=4 Inderscience Publishers Ltd en-uk International Journal of Global Warming 1758-2083 1758-2091 © 2011 Inderscience Publishers Ltd editor@inderscience.com https://www.inderscience.com/images/files/coverImgs/ijgw_scoverijgw.jpg http://www.inderscience.com/browse/index.php?journalID=331&year=2011&vol=3&issue=4 http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=44393 Motor vehicles play a major role in global warming. The main contribution of motor vehicles comes from the emission of carbon dioxide (CO<SUB align="right">2). This study aims to identify the factors affecting the preferences for vehicle fuel types in Turkey. To meet this objective, a survey was conducted with 1983 participants in different regions of Turkey by the DataProfil survey firm. Results obtained from a multinomial logit model show that variables such as gender, attitudes towards alternative energy sources, social responsibility and sensitivity to environmental problems have an impact on preference of vehicle fuel type. Determinants of vehicle fuel-type preference in developing countries: a case of Turkey
Ismail Senturk; Cumhur Erdem; Turker Simsek; Neslihan Kilinc
International Journal of Global Warming, Vol. 3, No. 4 (2011) pp. 329 - 338
Motor vehicles play a major role in global warming. The main contribution of motor vehicles comes from the emission of carbon dioxide (CO<SUB align="right">2). This study aims to identify the factors affecting the preferences for vehicle fuel types in Turkey. To meet this objective, a survey was conducted with 1983 participants in different regions of Turkey by the DataProfil survey firm. Results obtained from a multinomial logit model show that variables such as gender, attitudes towards alternative energy sources, social responsibility and sensitivity to environmental problems have an impact on preference of vehicle fuel type.

]]> 10.1504/IJGW.2011.044393 International Journal of Global Warming, Vol. 3, No. 4 (2011) pp. 329 - 338 Ismail Senturk; Cumhur Erdem; Turker Simsek; Neslihan Kilinc Department of Economics, Gaziosmanpa?a University, 60240, Tokat, Turkey. ' Department of Economics, Gaziosmanpa?a University, 60240, Tokat, Turkey. ' Department of Economics, Gaziosmanpa?a University, 60240, Tokat, Turkey. ' Department of Economics, Gaziosmanpa?a University, 60240, Tokat, Turkey global warming fuel choice Turkey automobile industry consumer attitudes carbon dioxide CO2 emissions carbon emissions vehicle fuel types alternative energy social responsibility gender environmental sensitivity. 2011-12-24T23:20:50-05:00 3 4 329 338 2011-12-24T23:20:50-05:00 http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=44394 To evaluate the benefits of Taiwan's bio-ethanol crop cultivation promotion on the environment, energy efficiency and economy, we undertake a recording of cultivation resources inputs data in 2007 and 2008 of four energy crops based on the LCA method. We find the net energy balance signifies energy conversion efficiency. As to the GHG, using sugarcane ethanol to replace gasoline could decrease 1.25 kg CO<SUB align="right">2e/litre. This paper will look at various aspects of overseas biofuel efforts, policy and strategies, together with Taiwan's biofuel policy, and analyse energy balance, GHG and production costs as references for Taiwan's national biofuel industry policy. Life cycle assessment of environmental and economic benefits of bio-ethanol in Taiwan
Mei-hui Su; Chun-to Tso
International Journal of Global Warming, Vol. 3, No. 4 (2011) pp. 339 - 354
To evaluate the benefits of Taiwan's bio-ethanol crop cultivation promotion on the environment, energy efficiency and economy, we undertake a recording of cultivation resources inputs data in 2007 and 2008 of four energy crops based on the LCA method. We find the net energy balance signifies energy conversion efficiency. As to the GHG, using sugarcane ethanol to replace gasoline could decrease 1.25 kg CO<SUB align="right">2e/litre. This paper will look at various aspects of overseas biofuel efforts, policy and strategies, together with Taiwan's biofuel policy, and analyse energy balance, GHG and production costs as references for Taiwan's national biofuel industry policy.

]]> 10.1504/IJGW.2011.044394 International Journal of Global Warming, Vol. 3, No. 4 (2011) pp. 339 - 354 Mei-hui Su; Chun-to Tso New Energy Research, Research Division I, Taiwan Institute of Economic Research, 7F, No. 16-8, Dehuei St., Jhongshan District, Taipei City 10461, Taiwan. ' New Energy Research, Research Division I, Taiwan Institute of Economic Research, 7F, No. 16-8, Dehuei St., Jhongshan District, Taipei City 10461, Taiwan bioethanol energy consumption greenhouse gas emissions economic benefits life cycle assessment LCA environmental benefits Taiwan energy conversion efficiency biofuels biofuel policy energy balance production costs global warming CO2 emissions carbon emissions carbon dioxide. 2011-12-24T23:20:50-05:00 3 4 339 354 2011-12-24T23:20:50-05:00 http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=44399 In arid and semi-arid regions, water resources are scarce and need climate change impact assessment for water conservation after each storm rainfall as rainfall harvesting in urban areas and runoff harvesting in rural areas. It is the main purpose of this paper to present necessary Water Harvesting (WH) preparation principles by considering simple climate change models for the Arabian Peninsula in general, and for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in particular. The proposed model is a mixture of the Global Circulation (Climate) Model (GCM)'s output scenarios with historical local rainfall records, and hence, prediction of monthly rainfall amounts up to 2100. Climate change and Water Harvesting possibilities in arid regions
Zekai Sen; A. Al Alsheikh; A.M. Al-Dakheel; A.I. Alamoud; A.A. Alhamid; A.S. El-Sebaay; A.W. Abu-Risheh
International Journal of Global Warming, Vol. 3, No. 4 (2011) pp. 355 - 371
In arid and semi-arid regions, water resources are scarce and need climate change impact assessment for water conservation after each storm rainfall as rainfall harvesting in urban areas and runoff harvesting in rural areas. It is the main purpose of this paper to present necessary Water Harvesting (WH) preparation principles by considering simple climate change models for the Arabian Peninsula in general, and for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in particular. The proposed model is a mixture of the Global Circulation (Climate) Model (GCM)'s output scenarios with historical local rainfall records, and hence, prediction of monthly rainfall amounts up to 2100.

]]> 10.1504/IJGW.2011.044399 International Journal of Global Warming, Vol. 3, No. 4 (2011) pp. 355 - 371 Zekai Sen; A. Al Alsheikh; A.M. Al-Dakheel; A.I. Alamoud; A.A. Alhamid; A.S. El-Sebaay; A.W. Abu-Risheh Civil Engineering Faculty, Istanbul Technical University, Hydraulics and Water Resources Division, Maslak 34469, Istanbul, Turkey; Prince Sultan Institute for Environmental, Water & Desert Research, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2454, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia. ' Prince Sultan Institute for Environmental, Water & Desert Research, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2454, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia. ' Prince Sultan Institute for Environmental, Water & Desert Research, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2454, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia. ' Prince Sultan Institute for Environmental, Water & Desert Research, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2454, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia. ' Prince Sultan Institute for Environmental, Water & Desert Research, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2454, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia. ' Prince Sultan Institute for Environmental, Water & Desert Research, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2454, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia. ' Prince Sultan Institute for Environmental, Water & Desert Research, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2454, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia arid regions downscaling rainfall harvesting scenario Saudi Arabia water harvesting water resources impact assessment water conservation climate change models. 2011-12-24T23:20:50-05:00 3 4 355 371 2011-12-24T23:20:50-05:00 http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=44400 Energy demand in data centre industry is growing rapidly as computing technology changes and Information Technology (IT) professionals seek to maximise performance of data centres. A multitude of methods have been used to estimate and quantify energy intensity. Rising energy costs, continuing concerns about global economic downturn and global warming effects has leaded ways for energy efficient data centres. The goal of computer system design has been shifted to power and energy efficiency. This paper highlights strategies and techniques that provide energy savings in data centre like reducing frequent hardware purchases, power/cooling cost reductions, green metrics, shrinking data storage, workload consolidation and reducing physical servers. Techniques to implement in green data centres to achieve energy efficiency and reduce global warming effects
Mueen Uddin; Azizah Abdul Rahman
International Journal of Global Warming, Vol. 3, No. 4 (2011) pp. 372 - 389
Energy demand in data centre industry is growing rapidly as computing technology changes and Information Technology (IT) professionals seek to maximise performance of data centres. A multitude of methods have been used to estimate and quantify energy intensity. Rising energy costs, continuing concerns about global economic downturn and global warming effects has leaded ways for energy efficient data centres. The goal of computer system design has been shifted to power and energy efficiency. This paper highlights strategies and techniques that provide energy savings in data centre like reducing frequent hardware purchases, power/cooling cost reductions, green metrics, shrinking data storage, workload consolidation and reducing physical servers.

]]> 10.1504/IJGW.2011.044400 International Journal of Global Warming, Vol. 3, No. 4 (2011) pp. 372 - 389 Mueen Uddin; Azizah Abdul Rahman Department of Information Systems, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM, Skudai, 81310, Malaysia. ' Department of Information Systems, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM, Skudai, 81310, Malaysia green data centres green IT information technology energy efficiency global warming virtualisation metrics energy savings energy consumption. 2011-12-24T23:20:50-05:00 3 4 372 389 2011-12-24T23:20:50-05:00 http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=44402 Malaysia is realising the consequence of climate change impacts and efforts are harmonising with those of national interests. Here, we explain recent climate change experiences, several framework structures for policies and national agendas on climate change concerns undertaken in Malaysia. We attempt to identify three areas of policy concerns (a) issues (b) impacts and (c) strategies and figure out the national challenge: incorporating development concerns into climate policy; incorporating climate concerns into development policy. We also evaluate ongoing policy preparations and strategies on climate change issues, and provide a critical review to improve Malaysian climate change related initiatives. An overview of prospects and challenges in the field of climate change in Malaysia
Abul Quasem Al-Amin; Walter Leal Filho
International Journal of Global Warming, Vol. 3, No. 4 (2011) pp. 390 - 402
Malaysia is realising the consequence of climate change impacts and efforts are harmonising with those of national interests. Here, we explain recent climate change experiences, several framework structures for policies and national agendas on climate change concerns undertaken in Malaysia. We attempt to identify three areas of policy concerns (a) issues (b) impacts and (c) strategies and figure out the national challenge: incorporating development concerns into climate policy; incorporating climate concerns into development policy. We also evaluate ongoing policy preparations and strategies on climate change issues, and provide a critical review to improve Malaysian climate change related initiatives.

]]> 10.1504/IJGW.2011.044402 International Journal of Global Warming, Vol. 3, No. 4 (2011) pp. 390 - 402 Abul Quasem Al-Amin; Walter Leal Filho Faculty of Economics and Administration, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia. ' Centre for International Business and Sustainability LMBS, London Metropolitan University, Holloway Road, London N7 8DB, UK climate change impacts national initiatives climate policies challenges Malaysia development policy. 2011-12-24T23:20:50-05:00 3 4 390 402 2011-12-24T23:20:50-05:00 http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=44403 Anaerobic conversion of Jatropha curcas seed cake was studied in a five-litre working volume batch reactor at 30°C. Over a 60-day operating period, a slurry of seed cake in water at a 1 : 20 seed cake-to-water ratio showed the highest methane yield of 296 litre methane/kg Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) degraded (or 156 litre/kg of Jatropha curcas seed cake added) and achieved 52% COD removal. The results revealed that Jatropha curcas seed cake treated anaerobically can be a good source of methane, with optimal seed cake-to-water ratio in the range of 1 : 20 to 1 : 10. Effect of the solid content on biogas production from Jatropha curcas seed cake
Nusara Sinbuathong; Junko Munakata-Marr; Boonsong Sillapacharoenkul; Suphang Chulalaksananukul
International Journal of Global Warming, Vol. 3, No. 4 (2011) pp. 403 - 416
Anaerobic conversion of Jatropha curcas seed cake was studied in a five-litre working volume batch reactor at 30°C. Over a 60-day operating period, a slurry of seed cake in water at a 1 : 20 seed cake-to-water ratio showed the highest methane yield of 296 litre methane/kg Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) degraded (or 156 litre/kg of Jatropha curcas seed cake added) and achieved 52% COD removal. The results revealed that Jatropha curcas seed cake treated anaerobically can be a good source of methane, with optimal seed cake-to-water ratio in the range of 1 : 20 to 1 : 10.

]]> 10.1504/IJGW.2011.044403 International Journal of Global Warming, Vol. 3, No. 4 (2011) pp. 403 - 416 Nusara Sinbuathong; Junko Munakata-Marr; Boonsong Sillapacharoenkul; Suphang Chulalaksananukul Scientific Equipment and Research Division, Kasetsart University Research and Development Institute (KURDI), and KU-Biodiesel Project, Center of Excellence for Jatropha, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand. ' Civil and Environmental Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, 80401, USA. ' Department of Agro-Industrial Technology, Faculty of Applied Science, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok 10800, Thailand. ' Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus, Nakornpathom, 73170, Thailand agricultural waste biogas production global warming Jatropha curcas methane yield solid content anaerobic conversion chemical oxygen demand COD removal. 2011-12-24T23:20:50-05:00 3 4 403 416 2011-12-24T23:20:50-05:00