U.S. industries account for 30 percent of national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while the industrial sector globally accounts for 40 percent of all GHG emissions. Switching to renewable energy addresses only a fraction of industrial emissions. However, there are technologies and approaches ready to reduce emissions from industry, and innovations that could fully decarbonize the sector.
U.S. industries account for 30% of national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while the industrial sector globally accounts for 40% of all GHG emissions. Switching to renewable energy addresses only a fraction of industrial emissions. However, there are technologies and approaches ready now to reduce emissions from industry, and innovations that could fully decarbonize the sector.
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