Report highlights energy-water-carbon nexus challenges and opportunities May 4, 2022 3:02 pm Published by Admin A new report synthesizes key findings from expert-led discussions on how water can support or influence strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Hosted by Sandia, the April 2022 “What is Water’s Role in a Carbon Neutral Future?” webinar series featured nine presentations in the areas of energy, industrial decarbonization, and carbon management. The series explored the key dynamics and nuances of water use within and across each of those areas. Cultivation of algal biomass as a fossil fuel replacement, for example, could take advantage of more diverse water sources than other alternatives. Additionally, algal and soil carbon farming methods could provide multiple ecosystem services and act as a net carbon sink. The discussions also resulted in identifying the need for a data-driven systems approach to thinking about water’s role in supporting a carbon-neutral future. Such a perspective could enable water resources to be more effectively incorporated in this transition, while also supporting the related goals of resilience and justice. Sandia’s Thushara Gunda, Stephen Ferencz, Priya Hora, Stephanie Kuzio, and Kailey Wulfert authored the report. Participating series speakers and moderators included: WATER USES – Direct (solid) and indirect (dashed) uses of water for carbon neural activities. Saleem Ali, University of DelawareAmishi Claros, Department of EnergyRyan Davis, Sandia National LaboratoriesLeah Dundon, Vanderbilt UniversityPeter Fiske, National Alliance for Water InnovationEmily Grubert, Department of EnergyJuliet Homer, Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryAlex Kizer, Energy Futures InitiativeMartina Leveni, Ohio State UniversitySabbie Miller, University of California at DavisUmakant Mishra, Sandia National LaboratoriesJessica Rimsza, Sandia National LaboratoriesEllen Stechel, Arizona State UniversityJennifer Wilcox, Department of Energy Read the complete report or watch the recorded sessions. Learn more about Sandia’s Energy and Water program. Tags: Carbon Management, Energy, industrial decarbonization « Previous Next »