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CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.

A topographical approach to survey environmental adaptation assessment on a mountain trail as a pathway to local prosperity

Moutsopoulos D., (Corresponding) Stergiadou A., Psilovikos T.

Topic:

Spatial environmental planning

Mountainous trails represent unique ways into the wild nature. No matter the difficulties or the hours of reaching the end point of a mountain trail; the joy of hiking to desirable and adventurous places makes the hikers the happiest persons. The need of a topographical approach to survey...Read more

Keywords:

mountain trail, disable pathway, local prosperity, environmental adaptation assessment, topographical approach

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00528

Paper ID:

cest2021_00528

Rapidly growing cities and critical environmental issues: An evaluation model to support policy-making

(Corresponding) Nesticò A., Somma P., Maselli G., Naddeo V.

Topic:

Spatial environmental planning

The use of multi-criteria analysis methods as a decision support tool plays a crucial role in defining spatial policies oriented towards environmental quality enhancement, social and cultural development, and economic feasibility. In order to support sustainable city governance processes, purpose...Read more

Keywords:

Urban Regeneration; Environmental Decision Making; Multicriteria Analysis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00538

Paper ID:

cest2021_00538

DYNAMIC AND EMBEDDED MULTICRITERIA ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND CONTROL OF LARGE CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS

Zarra T., (Corresponding) Oliva G., Senatore V., Marino V., Belgiorno V., Naddeo V.

Topic:

Environmental data analysis and modelling

The research present a novel dynamic and embedded multi criteria methodology for the environmental monitoring and control of large-scale civil engineering works subjected to environmental impact assessment procedure. The principal phases are discussed and highlighted, along with the identification...Read more

Keywords:

environmental monitoring, port, mitigation actions, civil works, real-time data

Paper ID:

cest2021_00580

Do pro-environmental attitudes affect the adoption of flying cars in touristic regions?

(Corresponding) Koumoutsidi A., Pagoni I., Polydoropoulou A.

Topic:

Environmental impacts of tourism and sustainable tourism development

The decarbonization of the transportation sector requires the adoption of low-carbon power sources and technological progress in vehicles’ energy efficiency. Flying cars constitute innovative transport modes that have exploited technological advancements such as electrification to provide a more...Read more

Keywords:

flying cars, air taxis, environmental attitudes, environmental footprint

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00587

Paper ID:

cest2021_00587

Life cycle assessment of various combustion-based electricity generation technologies with carbon capture and storage: A review

Wang Y., Pan Z., Li R., (Corresponding) Zhang Z.

Topic:

Gas emissions control and utilization

With the continuous advancement of the industrialization process, climate change continues to intensify. Traditional electricity production consumes a lot of energy and fuel and is accompanied by huge amounts of greenhouse gas emissions. Although the rapid development of renewable energy...Read more

Keywords:

Carbon capture and storage, Life cycle assessment, Environmental impacts, Large-scale deployment

Paper ID:

cest2021_00644

Environmental Burdens of a Large Water Treatment Plant: The Operational Phase

(Corresponding) Sahin Akkurt H., Elginoz N., Iskender G., Germirli Babuna F.

Topic:

Water treatment

Being a metropolis, Istanbul requires a well-functioning urban service system. Water supply is among the most important infrastructures in this city that has around 15-16 million habitants. There are many water treatment plants all around Istanbul to facilitate healthy water supply to people. On...Read more

Keywords:

Water treatment, Environmental impacts, Life cycle assessment, Operation

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00677

Paper ID:

cest2021_00677

Bioeconomy value indicators in Sicily

(Corresponding) Matarazzo A., Schillaci c.

Topic:

New solutions for a better and sustainable agriculture

The emergence of the bioeconomy and the concept of sustainability in production processes have been essential for the protection of the environment and biodiversity, as well as for the implementation of processes for energy recovery, the creation of new jobs and increased competitiveness...Read more

Keywords:

biomass energy; environmental impacts; bioeconomy indicators; development instruments.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00753

Paper ID:

cest2021_00753

Water quality monitoring in the Dnieper River Basin using advanced analytical methodologies

Diamanti K., Nika M., Alygizakis N., Kostakis M., Koupa A., Oswald P., Cirka L., Slobodnik J., (Corresponding) Thomaidis N.

Topic:

Emerging pollutants

The Dnieper River Basin is the main freshwater resource for Ukraine. Despite being used as source for drinking water, its water quality does not always meet the environmental standards. The basin is highly affected by regional and transboundary (from western Russia and Belarus) anthropogenic...Read more

Keywords:

Dnieper River Basin, environmental monitoring, LC-HRMS, organic and inorganic chemicals, risk assessment

Paper ID:

cest2021_00832

Increased use of antiseptics due to COVID19: a case study in Greece - anticipated effects on the marine environment

KAFES A., (Corresponding) NIKOLAOU A., Vagi M., Kostopoulou M.

Topic:

Covid-19 effects on environmental aspects and urban life

COVID19 pandemic started in China in 2019, when a coronavirus appeared that spread globally, causing severe health problems and increasing mortality. At that time, as there were no effective pharmaceuticals for treatment and no vaccines for protection, the only available means were preventive...Read more

Keywords:

COVID19, antiseptics, ingredients, toxicity, marine environmental effects

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00837

Paper ID:

cest2021_00837