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Green Urbanist
#82: Decarbonising Concrete and Steel, with Jeff Rissman
Feb 18, 2024
Jeff Rissman, a Senior Director at Energy Innovation, discusses decarbonizing concrete and steel, emphasizing the role of urbanists in driving down industrial emissions. Topics include pathways for decarbonization, transformative technologies, sustainable architectural practices, city policies, and global collaboration for achieving a zero-carbon industry by 2050-2070.
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- Decarbonizing concrete and steel industries is crucial for reducing global emissions in urban development.
- Embracing transformative technologies like hydrogen-based steel production can significantly reduce emissions from major industrial sectors like iron and steel.
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Importance of Decarbonizing Industrial Sector for Climate Change Mitigation
Decarbonizing the industrial sector, particularly in relation to industries like concrete and steel production, is crucial for reducing global emissions. These industries are significant contributors to carbon emissions and play a pivotal role in urban development. Technologies like clean hydrogen production and electrification offer pathways to reduce emissions from these sectors.
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