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Energy engineer
Primary duties: Energy engineers are responsible for designing, optimizing and implementing energy systems and technologies, such as renewable energy, energy efficiency and energy storage. They work in various industries, such as government, consulting and the private sector. Energy engineers evaluate energy usage and develop strategies to reduce energy consumption and costs. Another focus they may have…
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Materials engineer
Primary duties: Materials engineers develop and test new materials and find innovative ways to use existing materials. Aerospace, automotive, construction and electronics industries often employ them. Materials engineers study the properties and behavior of different materials, such as metals, ceramics, polymers and composites and develop materials that are stronger, lighter and more durable. They may also…
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Process engineer
Primary duties: Process engineers focus on improving the safety, efficiency and sustainability of processes in various fields, such as oil and gas, chemical, food and beverage and pharmaceuticals. They evaluate existing processes, identify areas for improvement and develop new processes to increase productivity and reduce costs. In addition, process engineers monitor and troubleshoot production processes, ensuring…
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Environmental engineer
Primary duties: Environmental engineers are responsible for developing solutions to environmental problems, such as pollution, waste management and climate change. The industries that may employ them include government, consulting and private sector companies. Environmental engineers often have duties related to chemical engineering, as they design and implement systems to monitor and control pollutants and hazardous materials,…
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Recent Developments
It is rare to find a bipartisan climate bill in the United States Senate. Still, on March 22, five senators – two Republicans and three Democrats – introduced the USE IT Act (S.2602), a bill that supports funding for carbon removal research. A few weeks ago, this bill was voted out of the Environment and Public Works…
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Concerns Around Carbon Capture
While there are many societal benefits associated with carbon removal (along with a pressing argument for doing so quickly), there are possible drawbacks and risks. For natural carbon removal systems, concerns include the potentially large administrative costs, the designation of large areas for carbon removal, and the slow speed at which carbon sinks can absorb…
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Benefits of Carbon Capture
The most obvious benefit that both natural and technological systems share is their ability to remove carbon from our atmosphere, or prevent it from reaching the atmosphere to begin with. These systems, when employed properly, have the potential to help keep global temperatures from surpassing the two degree Celsius mark. To achieve this goal, carbon…
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Carbon Removal Strategies
Carbon removal can take many different forms. According to the Center for Carbon Removal, the strategies to remove carbon are generally split into two categories: natural carbon removal and technological carbon removal. Carbon removal by naturally occurring processes is simply the uptake and storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) by our ecosystems. This can be accomplished through…
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CCUS projects network
The Commission supports the CCUS Project Network (2018-2023), which facilitates knowledge sharing among major industrial projects underway across Europe. The network is part of CCUS ZEN since October 2022.
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CO2 transport infrastructure
CO2 transport infrastructure projects are within the scope of the Trans-European Networks for Energy. They can apply to become projects of common interest (PCIs) and subsequently apply for support under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). Every 2 years, the Commission adopts an EU list of PCIs and since 2023 also of projects of mutual interest (PMIs). In November 2021,…