Decarbonisation faces challenges like increasing emissions and security risks, yet progress continues. The energy sector sees rapid growth in cheap solar and wind power, now over 40% of electricity. In transport, EV sales are soaring and infrastructure is improving. Energy efficiency and behaviour change are crucial, with businesses urged to prioritise resource efficiency.

Since writing on this topic in June 2022, progress has been challenged. Vulnerability and energy security risks have increased, as have trade restrictions that affect clean energy technologies. However, there is still some good news.

Decarbonisation, in terms of climate change, means reducing or eliminating greenhouse gas emissions. The previous article looked at three of the main areas directly relevant to printing: the energy sector, transport, and heating and cooling buildings. 

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