

How do we decarbonize the stuff in our lives?
Sep 19, 2024
Rebecca Dell, a Senior Director for Industry at ClimateWorks Foundation, dives deep into the climate impact of our consumption habits. She highlights that the industrial sector contributes to 30% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, particularly from steel, cement, and plastics. Dell discusses innovative pathways to cleaner production, focusing on recycling efficiencies and the transformative potential of hydrogen and electrification. She emphasizes the vital role of government support and policy reforms, particularly through the Inflation Reduction Act, in driving a sustainable industrial future.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Emissions and Material Efficiency in the Stuff Economy
01:39 • 18min
Decoding Recycling and Decarbonization
19:19 • 6min
Decarbonizing Steel: Exploring Pathways to Clean Production
24:58 • 3min
Decarbonizing Heavy Industry
28:12 • 6min
Advancing Green Industry in the U.S.
34:17 • 2min