Clean Energy Transition in Industries (Paperback)

Paperback. The twenty-first century stands at a pivotal juncture in human history. Never before has industrial progress-once the defining symbol of civilization's triumph over nature-posed such a profound challenge to the planet's environmental equilibrium. The same factories, refineries, and manufacturing complexes that have lifted billions out of poverty now sit at the heart of the climate crisis. The industrial sector, accounting for more than one-quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions, has become both a major contributor to and a critical lever for mitigating climate change. The world's industries, which collectively depend on vast amounts of energy and materials, face a pressing imperative: to transform themselves into net-zero carbon emission systems capable of sustaining prosperity without degrading the planet. As the world races against time to avert the worst impacts of climate change, industries face an unprecedented opportunity: to redefine progress itself. The term "net-zero" has become central to contemporary climate discourse. Achieving net-zero carbon emissions means balancing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted with the amount removed from the atmosphere through carbon sinks or offsetting mechanisms. Transitioning to net-zero carbon emission industries is not a singular event but a continuous journey-a process of innovation, adaptation, and collaboration. The book "Clean energy transition in industries - The Concept of net-Zero Carbon Emission Industries" is designed to educate and guide professionals, researchers, policymakers, and industrial managers through this complex transition. It offers a structured exploration of how industries can progressively eliminate carbon emissions through a combination of energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, carbon management, and sustainable financing. The book is more than a technical manual-it is a comprehensive framework for reimagining industrial sustainability. It draws on established scientific understanding while translating abstract climate goals into tangible actions for practitioners and decision-makers. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…