Essays on Decarbonization

Abstract

Carbon capture is an essential approach for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Different plants utilize various technologies in reducing carbon dioxide emission. Some of the conventional techniques employed include oxy-fuel, pre, and post-combustion carbon capture. These approaches have a high potential for capturing carbon dioxide. However, their massive initial and implementation costs have been a challenge to plants globally. Additionally, most of them are yet to experience large scale applications. Therefore, it is essential for research and development activities to be conducted. This can ensure a reduction in the cost of production. The carbon capture technologies differ in costs. This ...

Electric Transportation for personal, industrial, and public transportation is the largest investment that will prepare for the future financial stability of any utility company. Many utility companies across the globe have already begun the transition and many more will follow. Now is the time to get in on this new technology that is assuredly bound for complete integration into society during this century. The United States has been a leading nation in many technologies, now is the time to lead with electric transportation and the American utility companies can be that leader. Everyone knows that the fossil fuel industry ...

Overview

The future of mobility is dictated by the changes in the current policies as well as the changing trends and challenges that relates to the transportation sector. However, existing policies addresses the concerns about the future of mobility and these policies demonstrate significant impact to that future. Debates surrounding the issue with the current policies suggests that the prevailing policies are rather bias in favor of private vehicles. These policies has immense impact to the future of mobility. Therefore, these policies needs to be reviewed to better understand the context of these policies and to have a clear view of ...