As the world’s economies return to some sort of normality, the global energy-related CO2 emissions are set to rebound in 2022. The global CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuel are set to rise to 37.5Gt and a further 4Gt will come from the uses of land and deforestation.
There is however, a broad consensus that the world needs to cut carbon emissions in a manner that is consistent with the goal of reaching net zero emissions by mid century. The work needs to start now and includes:
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Accelerating the phase-out of coal,
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Curtailing deforestation,
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Speeding up the switch to electric vehicles, and
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Encouraging investments in renewables.
Whatever the task, the Energy Transitions' experts at Cognisium are here to work with you on future strategic plans and operational efficiencies toward a cleaner future.
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The energy transition is a changing tide for the world, one that is based on the abandonment of fossil fuels and replacing their use with renewable and low-carbon alternatives. The driving force for this change is emerging technology innovations, with a focus on combating both the spread and effects of climate change.
What are these emergent technologies and what exactly is the role that technology plays in energy transitions?
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History of Transformative Technology
Before we can start talking about the future of technology in a widespread capacity, we must first look at the history of some of these advancements to see that the technologies that will lead the world into low-carbon energy have been around for decades.