Decarbonizing heavy industry is possible. Here's how we set off a green chain reaction

Nov 15, 2023

Heavy industry contributes to a huge proportion of global greenhouse gas emissions. Decarbonizing that is possible. Image: REUTERS/Kham

Rana Ghoneim

Chief of the Energy Systems and Infrastructure Division, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

Daniel Morris

Clean Energy Lead, Climate Investment Funds

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Decarbonizing heavy industry is possible. Here's how we set off a green chain reaction

Rana Ghoneim

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