Preface xiii
1 Introduction to Carbon Capture and Environmental Sustainability 1
1.1 What is Carbon Capture? 1
1.2 The Role of CO¿ 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 CO¿ 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: CO¿ 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
