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https://www.rystadenergy.com/news/fossil-fuel-emissions-to-peak-within-two-years-as-global-decarbonization-picks-up>
"The inflection point for fossil fuel carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is nigh,
with emissions on track to peak by 2025, according to Rystad Energy research
and analysis. On the current global pathway of announced policies, projects,
industry trends and expected technological advancements, global CO2 emissions
are poised to hit about 39 gigatonnes per year (Gtpa) in 2025 before settling
into a steady annual decline as industries clean up their carbon footprint.
Emissions hit a record high in 2022 as countries scrambled to secure reliable,
affordable fuel for power generation on the back of Russia’s invasion of
Ukraine. As a result, many turned to more carbon-intensive fuels as a
short-term solution to their energy security crises, reviving mothballed coal
plants and prioritizing gas over cleaner alternatives. While these fuels will
still have a role to play in the global economy for decades to come, the
broader push towards a cleaner future is showing no signs of slowing down.
As a sign of things to come, direct CO2 emissions – carbon dioxide originating
from fossil fuel combustion at the plants worldwide – from power and heat
generation will peak this year. The decline will be minimal initially before
gathering momentum in the coming years, becoming a significant factor behind
the decrease in total CO2 emissions from all sectors by 2025.
“Peak fossil fuel CO2 emissions within the next two years is an outstanding
global achievement, exceptional when considering the current supply chain
roadblocks and the high focus on energy security. If the industry can maintain
this momentum, global warming of less than 2.0 degrees Celsius is within
reach,” said Artem Abramov, head of clean tech research at Rystad Energy."
Via
Future Crunch:
https://futurecrunch.com/good-news-human-rights-spain/
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
