A Matter of Degrees Cleaning Up Industry
Dec 19, 2024
Join Eric Masanet, a world-leading expert in industrial decarbonization, Rebecca Dell from ClimateWorks, and Yinka Bode-George, CEO of Sustain Our Future, as they tackle the pressing issue of industrial pollution. They discuss innovative decarbonization strategies, focusing on hydrogen in steel-making and the automotive sector's sustainability practices. The conversation highlights the critical need for transparency in environmental claims, the impact of pollution on marginalized communities, and the importance of collaboration for effective solutions.
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Industrial Sector's Major Impact
- The industrial sector produces much of the physical materials and goods we use daily.
- It accounts for about a quarter of all direct U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
Steel, Cement, Chemicals Dominate
- Two-thirds of industrial emissions come from making steel, cement, and chemicals.
- Consumers rarely see these industries but are impacted by their products and emissions.
Decarbonize Steel with Hydrogen
- To decarbonize steel, replace coal blast furnaces with hydrogen furnaces emitting water vapor instead of CO2.
- Other options include improving efficiency, renewables, carbon capture, and electrification of heat processes.