Expanded clean tech is key to mitigate the impacts of climate change – new novel solutions will unlock widespread adoption
Harshita Jain ’24, June, Amity Institute of Environmental Sciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sector 125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201313, India, “From pollution to progress: Groundbreaking advances in clean technology unveiled,” SCIENCE DIRECT, accessed July 9, 2024, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949753124000201
But difficulties still exist despite the amazing progress that has been made. Reluctance to change, low infrastructure, and large upfront expenditures are some of the obstacles preventing clean technology from being widely adopted. There is hope for overcoming these obstacles and advancing the clean technology revolution through the continued investigation of novel solutions, such as sophisticated energy storage technologies and the integration of renewable energy into current systems. As a result, the last ten years have seen revolutionary developments in clean technology (Hussain et al., 2022). These advancements, which range from green building techniques to waste management, transportation, and renewable energy, have pushed us closer to a more sustainable future. By accepting and expanding on these achievements, people can address climate change, reduce pollution, and create a cleaner, healthier, and more environmentally conscious world. In the following sections of this study, various advances in clean technology and how they affect environmental sustainability and global well-being are highlighted. The methodology that was used for the study consisted of conducting a systematic literature review, sourcing data from credible databases like PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar, and using specific keywords related to clean technology advancements that have occurred over the course of the past ten years. The selection of empirical research and technology reports, with a particular emphasis on advancements in green building techniques, waste management, transportation, and renewable sources of energy, was secured by inclusion criteria. The categorization and analysis of detected breakthroughs were made easier with the help of data extraction and synthesis, and a comparison analysis provided insights into the relative impact of each of the advancements. A qualitative study was used to consider the opinions of the stakeholders, and an investigation into the policy and regulatory landscape was conducted to contextualise the advancements. This methodology as depicted in Fig. 1 recognises its own limits, but its overarching goal is to provide an exhaustive and nuanced investigation of the revolutionary developments in clean technology. Its hope is that this will inspire a drive toward a future that is more sustainable and ecologically sensitive.