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Carbon Capture and Environmental Sustainability
Karan Sotoodeh (Author)
9781394436378, Wiley
Hardback, published 8 June 2026
416 pages
24.4 x 17 x 1.5 cm, 0.68 kg
An interdisciplinary guide to carbon capture across technology, policy, and economics Of the approximately 36 billion tons of CO2 emitted annually, only about 40 million tons are currently captured and stored, highlighting a critical gap in global decarbonization efforts. Carbon Capture and Environmental Sustainability: Pathways to a Low-Carbon Future provides an integrated perspective on carbon capture technologies, climate science, carbon footprint analysis, and their integration with renewable energy systems and digitalization-driven energy optimization. The book goes beyond technical fundamentals to examine the economic, policy, social, and cultural factors that influence the deployment and scalability of carbon capture solutions. It combines engineering-based analysis with accessible discussion of how these broader dimensions shape real-world energy transition pathways. Readers gain the tools to evaluate emerging carbon capture technologies and assess real-world sustainability of proposed climate solutions. The book also covers: Written for engineers, energy-sector professionals, researchers, graduate students, and sustainability practitioners, this book provides a practical, interdisciplinary foundation for understanding how carbon capture and sustainability strategies operate across technical, societal, and economic domains, enabling informed decision-making in decarbonization efforts.
Preface xiii 1 Introduction to Carbon Capture and Environmental Sustainability 1 1.1 What is Carbon Capture? 1 1.2 The Role of CO₂ in Global Climate Change 3 1.3 Definitions and Pillars of Environmental Sustainability 3 1.4 Historical Context and Evolution of Carbon Capture Technologies 4 1.5 Why Carbon Capture is Needed: A Multidimensional Perspective 5 1.6 Bridging Policy, Environment, and Ethics 10 1.7 Structure and Objectives of This Book 13 1.8 Key Highlights (Chapter Summary) 14 References 14 2 Climate Change, Global Emissions, and the Need for Carbon Capture 17 2.1 Overview of Global Climate Target and Role of CCS 17 2.2 Sources and Trends of Greenhouse Gas Emissions 19 2.3 Role of CO₂ and Its Global Impact 22 2.4 The Scientific Basis: IPCC Reports and Climate Models 27 2.5 The Paris Agreement and Global Carbon Targets 28 2.6 Limits of Current Climate Action and the Need for Carbon Capture 29 2.7 Key Highlights (Chapter Summary) 32 References 33 3 Environmental Justice and Carbon Management Policies 37 3.1 What is Environmental Justice? 37 3.2 Historical Examples of Environmental Inequities 39 3.3 Justice in the Context of Carbon Capture 39 3.4 Policy Frameworks Supporting Just Carbon Management 41 3.5 Environmental Racism and Community Resistance 44 3.6 Ensuring Equitable Access and Participation 46 3.7 Key Highlights (Chapter Summary) 47 References 47 4 Principles and Types of Carbon Capture Technologies 51 4.1 Overview of Carbon Capture Mechanisms 51 4.2 Post- combustion Capture 52 4.3 Precombustion Capture 54 4.4 Oxy- Fuel Combustion 56 4.5 Direct Air Capture (DAC) 57 4.6 Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) 59 4.7 Comparative Evaluation— Efficiency, Cost, and Feasibility 62 4.8 Key Highlights (Chapter Summary) 63 References 64 5 Social Acceptance and Public Perception of Carbon Capture Projects 67 5.1 Why Public Perception Matters? 67 5.2 Historical Cases of Public Opposition 68 5.3 Risk Communication and Transparency 69 5.4 Influence of Media and Social Networks 71 5.5 Behavioral Psychology and Climate Technology 73 5.6 Strategies for Building Trust and Acceptance 75 5.7 Key Highlights (Chapter Summary) 76 References 77 6 Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Considerations 81 6.1 Overview of HSE in Carbon Capture Projects 81 6.2 Occupational and Community Health Concerns 81 6.3 Environmental Impacts and Risk Scenarios 85 6.4 Pipeline Safety and CO2 Transportation Hazards 86 6.5 Safety Regulations and International Standards 89 6.6 Emergency Response and Contingency Planning 91 6.7 Key Highlights (Chapter Summary) 93 References 94 7 Carbon Capture and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 99 7.1 Overview of the SDGs and Their Relevance to Carbon Capture 99 7.2 SDG 13 (Climate Action) 101 7.3 SDG 7 (Clean Energy) and Renewable Integration 103 7.4 SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) 103 7.5 SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) 106 7.6 Balancing Benefits and Challenges of CCS and SDGs 110 7.7 Key Highlights (Chapter Summary) 110 References 111 8 Carbon Capture in Developing vs. Developed Countries 115 8.1 Global Inequality in CCS Technology Access 115 8.2 Infrastructure Gaps in Developing Countries 118 8.3 Financial Barriers and the Role of Climate Finance 120 8.4 Policy Readiness and Institutional Capacity 123 8.5 North– South Technology Transfer and Equity 125 8.6 Case Studies: Contrasting Regional Approaches Toward CCS 127 8.7 Conclusion 130 8.8 Key Highlights (Chapter Summary) 131 References 131 9 Policy Mechanisms and Regulatory Frameworks 137 9.1 Overview of Carbon Policy Mechanisms 137 9.2 Carbon Pricing: Taxes and Emissions Trading Systems 139 9.3 Regulatory Mandates and Technology Standards 140 9.4 Government Subsidies and Incentives 142 9.5 International Frameworks and Agreements 144 9.6 Evaluating Policy Effectiveness and Gaps 147 9.7 Key Highlights (Chapter Summary) 149 References 150 10 Community Engagement and Ethical Dimensions of Carbon Projects 155 10.1 Ethics of Large- Scale Environmental Technologies 155 10.2 Procedural Justice and Inclusive Governance 157 10.3 Informed Consent and Community Rights 159 10.4 Trust- Building and Long- Term Commitments 161 10.5 Benefit- Sharing Mechanisms 163 10.6 Avoiding Green Colonialism and Ethical Missteps 165 10.7 Key Highlights (Chapter Summary) 167 References 167 11 Carbon Capture and the Water–Energy Nexus 171 11.1 Understanding the Water–Energy Nexus 171 11.2 Water Demands of Carbon Capture Processes 172 11.3 Energy Requirements and Carbon Intensity 174 11.4 Geographic and Regional Constraints 177 11.5 Design Strategies for Resource Optimization 180 11.6 Challenges Facing CCS Projects 182 11.7 Key Highlights (Chapter Summary) 183 References 184 12 Integration of Carbon Capture with Renewable Energy Systems 189 12.1 Why Integration with Renewables Matters 189 12.2 Opportunities for Bioenergy with CCS (BECCS) 191 12.3 Solar- and Wind- Powered Capture Systems 193 12.4 Hybrid Plant Designs and Case Examples 197 12.5 Energy Storage, Load Management, and Flexibility 199 12.6 Technical and Policy Challenges of Integration 204 12.7 Key Highlights (Chapter Summary) 205 References 206 13 Carbon Capture, Circular Economy, and Resource Efficiency 211 13.1 Circular Economy Structure 211 13.2 From Waste to Value: CO₂ as a Resource 213 13.3 Utilization Pathways: Fuels, Chemicals, and Building Materials 216 13.4 Resource Efficiency in Capture Technologies 220 13.5 Designing Closed- Loop Carbon Systems 222 13.6 Industrial Symbiosis and Innovation 223 13.7 Key Global CCS Initiatives and Projects 225 References 225 14 Economic Considerations and Financial Models 231 14.1 Overview of Global Climate Targets and the Role of CCS 231 14.2 Levelized Cost of CO2 Abatement (LCCA) 233 14.3 Risk and Return in Low- Carbon Investment 240 14.4 Carbon Credit Trading and Market Incentives 244 14.5 Public–Private Partnerships and Financing Mechanisms 246 14.6 Case Studies of Financially Feasible Projects 249 14.7 Key Highlights (Chapter Summary) 251 References 252 15 Case Studies in Carbon Capture and Environmental Impact 257 15.1 Case Study 1: Large-Scale CCS in the Power Sector 257 15.2 Case Study 2: Industrial Capture and CO2 Utilization 260 15.3 Case Study 3: BECCS Pilot Projects 263 15.4 Case Study 4: Community- Led Environmental Monitoring 266 15.5 Comparative Analysis of Environmental Outcomes 269 15.6 Key Takeaways and Lessons Learned 270 15.7 Key Highlights (Chapter Summary) 272 References 273 16 Future Perspectives: Justice, Sustainability, and System Redesign 277 16.1 Summary of Crosscutting Themes 277 16.2 Rethinking Carbon Capture Beyond Technology 279 16.3 Long- Term Justice and Global Equity 282 16.4 Regenerative Environmental Governance 285 16.5 Innovations on the Horizon 287 16.6 Strategic Recommendations and Calls to Action 292 16.7 Key Highlights (Chapter Summary) 293 References 294 17 Artificial Intelligence, Digitalization, and Smart Carbon Capture Systems 299 17.1 Role of Digitalization in Carbon Capture 299 17.2 Foundations of AI and Machine Learning in Carbon Capture and Storage 302 17.3 Digital Twins for Process Optimization 306 17.4 Predictive Maintenance and Leak Detection Systems 310 17.5 Automation and Smart Safety Systems 313 17.6 Ethical, Workforce, and Cybersecurity Considerations 316 17.7 Key Highlights (Chapter Summary) 318 References 319 18 Nature- Based Carbon Capture and Ecological Solutions 325 18.1 Introduction to Nature- Based Carbon Removal 325 18.2 Forest- Based Carbon Capture Systems 328 18.3 Wetlands, Mangroves, and Blue Carbon Ecosystems 331 18.4 Ocean Alkalinity and Marine- Based Approaches 333 18.5 Soil- Carbon Sequestration in Agriculture 335 18.6 Synergy Between Nature- Based and Engineered CCS Solutions 337 18.7 Key Highlights (Chapter Summary) 340 References 341 19 Education, Skills Development, and Public Capacity- Building for Carbon Capture 345 19.1 Importance of Knowledge and Skills in CCS Expansion 345 19.2 University Programs and Technical Training Pathways 347 19.3 Interdisciplinary Competencies for Future Workforce 349 19.4 Public Awareness and Climate Education Programs 352 19.5 International Collaboration and Knowledge Transfer 354 19.6 Strategies for Long- Term Capacity- Building 356 19.7 Key Highlights (Chapter Summary) 358 References 358 20 Ethics, Governance, and Long- Term Stewardship of Carbon Storage 363 20.1 Ethical Considerations in Long- Term Carbon Storage 363 20.2 Governance Models and Institutional Responsibilities 365 20.3 Long- Term Monitoring and Liability Frameworks 368 20.4 Transparency and Community Accountability 371 20.5 International Legal and Regulatory Perspectives 373 20.6 Designing Durable Stewardship Frameworks 374 20.7 Key Highlights (Chapter Summary) 376 References 377 Index 383
Subject Areas: Industry & industrial studies [KN]
