Presentation Profile
Investigating the Detrimental Effects of Escalating Carbon Emissions and the Future Approaches to Minimize Gaseous CO2
Currently Scheduled: 10/12/2021 - 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Room: Poster Parkway
Main Author
Dr. Raj Shah - Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
- Daisy-Ann Norman - Dept. Of Chemical Engineering, State Univ. of NY, Stony Brook
- Stanley Zhang - Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
Abstract:
The burning of fossil fuels has been the leading contributor to the rise of global carbon emissions, which is the primary driver of global climate change. Human activities, especially industrial emissions, have generated a detrimental impact on the environment, causing major climate issues, such as air pollution, global warming, and biodiversity deterioration. Global temperatures have increased extensively, and the range of harm has led to ecological, physical, and health problems, and extreme weather events, such as floods, droughts, heatwaves, and storms. Many scientists and engineers have been working to minimize CO2 emissions by limiting the use of petroleum products and exploring alternative sources of energy. In the effort to transition away from fossil fuels, new technologies and energy sources have been pursued, which have less adverse environmental effects and demonstrate superb energy efficiency. Solar energy and nuclear energy are alternative energy sources that have shown substantial potential in replacing fossil fuels for the pursuit of renewable and sustainable energy production. In this poster, the negative impacts of carbon emissions and the potential strategies for reducing carbon emissions will be discussed.
