2024
Assessing the Progress toward a Water-Efficient Economy in the United States from 1985 to 2015
Du Y, Wang R, Zimmerman J. Assessing the Progress toward a Water-Efficient Economy in the United States from 1985 to 2015. Environmental Science And Technology 2024, 58: 8696-8708. PMID: 38717867, DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c09219.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAgricultural water use efficiencyWater use efficiencySustainable Development Goal 6Water priceEconomic growthTime series analysisUnited Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6Economic dataEquitable developmentAffluent statesWater withdrawalEffective water planningUS statesWater planningLocal communitiesWater utilitiesSeries analysisUS countiesGoal 6Increasing industrializationUse concernsUnited StatesNational trendsPriceCommunity
2012
Green chemistry and green engineering in China: drivers, policies and barriers to innovation
Matus K, Xiao X, Zimmerman J. Green chemistry and green engineering in China: drivers, policies and barriers to innovation. Journal Of Cleaner Production 2012, 32: 193-203. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.03.033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEconomic growthEnergy efficiency policiesHuman capitalEfficiency policiesCleaner production conceptsWorld's largest populationEnvironmental agendaPollution regulationsBureaucratic barriersFinancial barriersSustainable developmentStrict enforcementInnovationPolicyNational attentionSmall baseKey barriersEnvironmental protectionTechnical barriersCircular economyWorkforce trainingGreen chemistryResearch fundingChinaCrucial barrier