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Pursuing a globally decarbonized Earth has ignited the imperative to transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources. With many nations aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 to 2060, the impending shift in global energy sources places significant responsibility on geoscientists. From advancing the utilization of geothermal-hydrothermal resources to optimizing workflows for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and even delving into the exploration of critical minerals, Earth scientists are poised to play pivotal roles in our journey towards clean energy. This Research Topic is dedicated to compiling high-quality original research and critical reviews encompassing various facets of Energy Transition Geoscience. By doing so, we aim to provide a comprehensive resource for budding geoscientists navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of the energy sector.
Amidst the growing spectre of climate change and the imperativeness to curb carbon emissions, aggregation of research in energy transition geosciences (ETG) becomes an indispensable endeavor. With nations pledging to ambitious targets in slashing greenhouse gas emissions, the shift from conventional fuels to renewable energy sources has surged to the forefront of global agendas. Geoscientists stand poised at the vanguard of this epochal transition, tasked with probing and harnessing alternative energy reservoirs, albeit within a landscape of evolving dynamics. By consolidating research on these nascent energy paradigms, we wield the power to expedite their maturation and adoption, catalyzing the journey toward a low-carbon economy. The global energy landscape is rapidly metamorphosing, propelled by technological strides and shifting market forces. Consequently, there is acute demand for contemporary research that grapples with the challenges and opportunities inherent in this transition. From fine-tuning carbon capture and storage methodologies to pinpointing fresh veins of critical minerals indispensable for renewable energy infrastructures, the compilation of research in ETG becomes a beacon guiding policymakers, industry leaders, and scholars alike. This compendium aspires to galvanize innovation and fashion remedies to the multifaceted hurdles posed by the global quest for sustainable energy.
This Research Topic extends a warm invitation for contributions within the expansive domain of Energy Transition Geosciences. We welcome original research that integrate sedimentological data with geophysics and other pertinent geoscience datasets, fostering exploration into alternative energy sources, the characterization of subsurface CO2 reservoirs and seals, and studies centered on the exploration of critical minerals. Submissions aimed at refining and enhancing workflows for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) and investigations of previous global warming events are welcome. Critical reviews offering authoritative perspectives on these defined themes are also highly valued and encouraged. We eagerly anticipate your submissions as we collectively strive to advance understanding and innovation within the field of Energy Transition Geosciences.
Amidst the growing spectre of climate change and the imperativeness to curb carbon emissions, aggregation of research in energy transition geosciences (ETG) becomes an indispensable endeavor. With nations pledging to ambitious targets in slashing greenhouse gas emissions, the shift from conventional fuels to renewable energy sources has surged to the forefront of global agendas. Geoscientists stand poised at the vanguard of this epochal transition, tasked with probing and harnessing alternative energy reservoirs, albeit within a landscape of evolving dynamics. By consolidating research on these nascent energy paradigms, we wield the power to expedite their maturation and adoption, catalyzing the journey toward a low-carbon economy. The global energy landscape is rapidly metamorphosing, propelled by technological strides and shifting market forces. Consequently, there is acute demand for contemporary research that grapples with the challenges and opportunities inherent in this transition. From fine-tuning carbon capture and storage methodologies to pinpointing fresh veins of critical minerals indispensable for renewable energy infrastructures, the compilation of research in ETG becomes a beacon guiding policymakers, industry leaders, and scholars alike. This compendium aspires to galvanize innovation and fashion remedies to the multifaceted hurdles posed by the global quest for sustainable energy.
This Research Topic extends a warm invitation for contributions within the expansive domain of Energy Transition Geosciences. We welcome original research that integrate sedimentological data with geophysics and other pertinent geoscience datasets, fostering exploration into alternative energy sources, the characterization of subsurface CO2 reservoirs and seals, and studies centered on the exploration of critical minerals. Submissions aimed at refining and enhancing workflows for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) and investigations of previous global warming events are welcome. Critical reviews offering authoritative perspectives on these defined themes are also highly valued and encouraged. We eagerly anticipate your submissions as we collectively strive to advance understanding and innovation within the field of Energy Transition Geosciences.
Keywords: sedimentology, Carbon Reduction, Energy Transition, Geoscience
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