Case Studies in the Environment
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Case Studies in the Environment is the only journal exclusively devoted to publishing peer-reviewed environmental case study articles. Published by @ucpress.bsky.social. Editor-in-Chief: @jennbernstein.bsky.social https://online.ucpress.edu/cse
Constraints and Strategic Pathways in Cotton Cultivation doi.org/10.1525/cse....
Constraints and Strategic Pathways in Cotton Cultivation
Cotton farming in India faces socioeconomic constraints and unstable market conditions. The present study assesses the problems and possible solutions in cotton growing in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra. In...
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The ecological and socioeconomic dynamics of the river Kosi: "Exploring the Richness of River Kosi: A Case Study on Its Ecology and Socioeconomic Dynamics of Fishers" doi.org/10.1525/cse....
Exploring the Richness of River Kosi: A Case Study on Its Ecology and Socioeconomic Dynamics of Fishers
This study explores the ecological and socioeconomic dynamics of the river Kosi, a vital tributary of the Ganga known as the “Sorrow of Bihar.” Flowing through Nepal and India, the Kosi sustains commu...
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Human Interactions with Greeneries in an Urban Environment: Exploring Determinants of Motivations and Constraints of City Dwellers’ Interaction Towards Green Spaces, in the city of Kharagpur, West Bengal, India doi.org/10.1525/cse....
Human Interactions with Greeneries in an Urban Environment: Exploring Determinants of Motivations and Constraints of City Dwellers’ Interaction Towards Green Spaces
The existing scholarship on urban studies has given less emphasis on the interactions of the urban populace with their surrounding greeneries and their patterns, as well as the determinants that influ...
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🚨 Summer plans? Now that the winners of the 2025 Case Studies in the Environment Prize Competition have been announced, don't forget: submissions for the 2026 competition are best submitted by August 31 in order to publish this year! online.ucpress.edu/cse/pages/pr...
New case study using Copernicus Global Land Operations data reveals a complex but measurable link between lake surface water temperature and climatic variables, contributing towards our understanding of how climatic variables affects lake systems. doi.org/10.1525/cse....
Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Copernicus Global Land Service Data-Based Surface Water Temperature of Lake Sevan and Its Relationship with Selected Climatic Variables Over the Period 2017–2023
Lakes as ecosystems are sensitive to climatic variables, with Lake Surface Water Temperature affecting lake ecosystem health. This study analyzes the spatial and temporal dynamics of Lake Surface Wate...
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🚨 Summer plans? Now that the winners of the 2025 Case Studies in the Environment Prize Competition have been announced, don't forget: submissions for the 2026 competition are best submitted by August 31 in order to publish this year! online.ucpress.edu/cse/pages/pr...
How much carbon dioxide is emitted by cars idling at restaurant drive-thrus? A new single-site case study at a fast food restaurant in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, saw 270 kg of CO2 released over a 20-hour observation period. doi.org/10.1525/cse....
Raising Awareness of Authorities by Quantifying Vehicle CO2 Emissions of a Drive-Thru Operation: Insights from a Canadian Case Study
This study quantifies the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions generated by vehicles using a restaurant drive-thru, aiming to raise awareness among stakeholders and to provide site-specific insights that ma...
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New case studies highlight key economic and regulatory barriers to increased implementation of low-carbon geothermal district heating doi.org/10.1525/cse....
Case Studies on the Economics of Geothermal District Heating Systems in the American West
As decarbonization continues to be a key focus across the globe, the heating sector remains a critically challenging area to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Geothermal district heating presents a low...
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An innovative agroforestry-based, multi-criteria decision analysis model integrating fuzzy logic to assess land degradation risks in the Ranganadi River Basin, India. doi.org/10.1525/cse....
Sustainable Land-Use Policy Development Using Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis: A Case Study from the Ranganadi River Basin
Land degradation in river basins is a critical issue influenced by hydrological changes, sediment deposition, and deforestation. This study presents an innovative Agroforestry-Based Multi-Criteria Dec...
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Don't believe me that case studies are great teaching tools? Ask the authors of manuscripts in @casestudenv.bsky.social! www.ucpress.edu/blog-posts/c...
Celebrating Ten Years of Case Studies in the Environment in the Classroom
Case Studies in the Environment has become a trusted resource for classroom instruction on the pressing environmental issues of our era.
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ICYMI: This year we're celebrating ten years of publication! And are gratified by the impact our authors have made teaching students about important and complex environmental issue. Read more about how they are using case studies in the classroom here 👇 www.ucpress.edu/blog-posts/c...
Celebrating Ten Years of Case Studies in the Environment in the Classroom
Case Studies in the Environment has become a trusted resource for classroom instruction on the pressing environmental issues of our era.
ucpress.edu
Congratulations to Shriya Pai and Caitlyn A. Hall, authors of "The Willow Project and Environmental Justice: Analyzing U.S. Energy Policy’s Impact on Sensitive Ecosystems and Local Communities," the top prize-winning article in the 2025 CSE Prize Competition www.ucpress.edu/blog-posts/n...
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ICYMI: This year we're celebrating ten years of publication! And are gratified by the impact our authors have made teaching students about important and complex environmental issue. Read more about how they are using case studies in the classroom here 👇 www.ucpress.edu/blog-posts/c...
Celebrating Ten Years of Case Studies in the Environment in the Classroom
Case Studies in the Environment has become a trusted resource for classroom instruction on the pressing environmental issues of our era.
ucpress.edu
New case study examines the dynamics of land use and land cover using Sentinel-2 satellite imagery and Google Earth Engine doi.org/10.1525/cse....
Machine Learning-Based Land Use/Land Cover Classification Using Google Earth Engine: A Case Study of Kolar District, India
Monitoring land use and land cover (LULC) dynamics is critical for regions experiencing rapid urbanization and agricultural change. The study discusses the dynamics of LULC in Kolar district, Karnatak...
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A prospective case using solar photovoltaic systems, smart home technologies, and AI - and grounded in real-world data - offers interdisciplinary insights into sustainable energy transitions, with pedagogical tools for exploring technology, policy, and equity. doi.org/10.1525/cse....
Artificial Intelligence–Driven Optimization of Integrated Solar Photovoltaic and Smart Home Systems: A Case Study of Residential Energy Efficiency and Predictive Maintenance in Photovoltaic Plus Energ...
The integration of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems with smart home technologies represents a key strategy for addressing environmental challenges in residential energy management, such as high consump...
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Detecting Salinization of a Small, Rural Watershed and Municipal Water Supply: Road Salt, Infrastructure Risk, and Monitoring Approaches in Hamilton, New York, USA doi.org/10.1525/cse....
Detecting Salinization of a Small, Rural Watershed and Municipal Water Supply: Road Salt, Infrastructure Risk, and Monitoring Approaches in Hamilton, New York, USA
Road salt-driven salinization threatens drinking water quality, public health, and water infrastructure in cold-climate regions, such as central New York. While rising sodium and chloride levels in su...
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Industrial Growth versus Environmental Health: A Case Study of Pollution Management in the Talcher–Angul Coal Belt, Odisha, India doi.org/10.1525/cse....
Industrial Growth versus Environmental Health: A Case Study of Pollution Management in the Talcher–Angul Coal Belt, Odisha
The Talcher–Angul industrial belt in Odisha, India, is a major coal mining and power generation hub that plays a critical role in national energy security. However, rapid industrial expansion has led ...
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In a recent CSE author survey, nearly 70% of respondents reported that their case study has been used in classroom or training settings by themselves or others—56% as a discussion case, 44% as an assigned reading, and 26% as a basis for an activity or simulation. www.ucpress.edu/blog-posts/c...
Celebrating Ten Years of Case Studies in the Environment in the Classroom
Case Studies in the Environment has become a trusted resource for classroom instruction on the pressing environmental issues of our era.
ucpress.edu
A series of 21 semi-structured Interviews reveals how stakeholders view the role of voluntary renewable energy demand in driving the clean energy transition doi.org/10.1525/cse....
Stakeholder Interviews to Develop a More Comprehensive View of the Impacts of Voluntary Demand for Renewable Energy: A Series of 21 Semi-Structured Interviews Reveals How Stakeholders View the Role of...
Voluntary demand for renewable energy could play a critical role in driving renewable energy deployment and grid decarbonization. An ongoing discourse explores how to optimize the impacts of voluntary...
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New GIS-informed case study examines integration of a solar–green hydrogen hybrid energy system with industrial wastewater reuse at a textile manufacturing facility in Karachi, Pakistan doi.org/10.1525/cse....
GIS-Based Spatial Assessment of Co-Located Solar–Green Hydrogen and Industrial Wastewater Reuse Systems: A Case Study of Karachi
Urban–industrial regions in the Global South face intertwined challenges of energy insecurity, freshwater scarcity, and environmental degradation that are strongly shaped by spatial context. This arti...
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New case study analyzes spatial–temporal growth patterns, structural constraints, and policy implications of India’s rapid expansion of solar power capacity doi.org/10.1525/cse....
Realization of Regional Trends in Solar Power Development Across India (2014–2025): A Case Study
India’s rapid expansion of solar power capacity is central to achieving energy security, climate mitigation, and sustainable development goals. While national-level growth has been extensively documen...
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New land use and land cover change case study using Landsat satellite imagery and Support Vector Machine classification doi.org/10.1525/cse....
Land Use and Land Cover Change in the Shafarood Watershed, Northern Iran (2000–2020): A Case Study Using Landsat Imagery and Support Vector Machine Classification
Land use and land cover (LULC) change represents a major driver of environmental degradation in forested landscapes undergoing increasing anthropogenic pressure. This study investigates multi-temporal...
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National Petroleum Reserve Oil Drilling Project Case Study Wins 2025 CSE Prize Competition. “the authors demonstrate how energy policy, climate goals, and environmental justice concerns intersect in place-specific ways that complicate environmental problem-solving” www.ucpress.edu/blog-posts/n...
National Petroleum Reserve Oil Drilling Project Case Study Wins 2025 CSE Prize Competition
“The Willow Project and Environmental Justice” balances economic, ecological, and cultural considerations while foregrounding environmental justice concerns.
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National Petroleum Reserve Oil Drilling Project Case Study Wins 2025 CSE Prize Competition. “the authors demonstrate how energy policy, climate goals, and environmental justice concerns intersect in place-specific ways that complicate environmental problem-solving” www.ucpress.edu/blog-posts/n...
National Petroleum Reserve Oil Drilling Project Case Study Wins 2025 CSE Prize Competition
“The Willow Project and Environmental Justice” balances economic, ecological, and cultural considerations while foregrounding environmental justice concerns.
ucpress.edu
We at Case Studies are so happy to announce our 2025 prize winning paper!
Case Studies in the Environment@casestudenv.bsky.social · 3mo agoCongratulations to Shriya Pai and Caitlyn A. Hall, authors of "The Willow Project and Environmental Justice: Analyzing U.S. Energy Policy’s Impact on Sensitive Ecosystems and Local Communities," the top prize-winning article in the 2025 CSE Prize Competition www.ucpress.edu/blog-posts/n...
A second honorable mention goes to "Impact of Extreme Rainfall and Land Use Land Cover Change on Flood Hazards in Sylhet District of Bangladesh," which is notable for its strong integration of technical analysis with qualitative research. doi.org/10.1525/cse....
Impact of Extreme Rainfall and Land Use Land Cover Change on Flood Hazards in Sylhet District of Bangladesh
Flooding is one of the most common natural disasters throughout the world, leading to the loss of lives and properties. Bangladesh is one of the highly vulnerable countries to climate change-induced f...
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Case Studies in the Environment@casestudenv.bsky.social · 3mo agoCongratulations to Shriya Pai and Caitlyn A. Hall, authors of "The Willow Project and Environmental Justice: Analyzing U.S. Energy Policy’s Impact on Sensitive Ecosystems and Local Communities," the top prize-winning article in the 2025 CSE Prize Competition www.ucpress.edu/blog-posts/n...
One honorable mention goes to this case which stood out for the urgency of the issues it addresses and for its thoughtful approach to teaching about energy transitions and environmental justice. doi.org/10.1525/cse....
Relational Teaching and Just Energy Transitions: A Case Study from a Native-Serving Institution
The transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources is shifting the landscape of energy projects and associated mining for critical minerals. New solar farms, wind farms, lithium mines, and the like...
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Case Studies in the Environment@casestudenv.bsky.social · 3mo agoCongratulations to Shriya Pai and Caitlyn A. Hall, authors of "The Willow Project and Environmental Justice: Analyzing U.S. Energy Policy’s Impact on Sensitive Ecosystems and Local Communities," the top prize-winning article in the 2025 CSE Prize Competition www.ucpress.edu/blog-posts/n...
Congratulations to Shriya Pai and Caitlyn A. Hall, authors of "The Willow Project and Environmental Justice: Analyzing U.S. Energy Policy’s Impact on Sensitive Ecosystems and Local Communities," the top prize-winning article in the 2025 CSE Prize Competition www.ucpress.edu/blog-posts/n...
University of California Press
Scholarship is a powerful tool for changing how people think, plan, and govern. By giving voice to bright minds and bold ideas, we seek to foster understanding and drive progressive change.
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Plastic waste is a global problem made worse in the COVID-19 pandemic by disposable masks and single-use plastic bottles. In new case study, researchers survey public perceptions of plastic waste and how perception and behaviors toward plastic changed during the pandemic. doi.org/10.1525/cse....
Assessment of Citizen’s Concern and Behavior Toward Plastic Pollution During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Plastic pollution is a global environmental and social problem that worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Multiple stakeholders are involved in the way plastics are produced, used, and discarded; the...
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