Issues, Impacts, and Mitigations of Carbon Dioxide Emissions in the Building Sector

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作者
Ahmed Ali, Khozema [1 ]
Ahmad, Mardiana Idayu [1 ]
Yusup, Yusri [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Ind Technol, Environm Technol Div, George Town 11800, Malaysia
关键词
CO(2)emissions; building sector; impacts; mitigations; CO2; EMISSIONS; ENERGY-EFFICIENCY; EMBODIED CARBON; CONSTRUCTION; FOOTPRINT;
D O I
10.3390/su12187427
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Climate change has become a considerable concern for humanity during this anthropocentric era. Scientists believe that the rate of global warming and climate change varies directly with the increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide. Urbanization is happening at a higher rate in this era than in any other generation. It was reported that the building sector plays a critical role in the emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere. Construction of buildings, operation, and utilization of the built environment has led to emissions of a large number of CO(2)into the ambient air. Various issues and challenges arise from the building sector in reducing CO(2)emissions. The exploitation of non-renewable energy resources, poor building design, and lack of sustainability consideration in urbanization has been holding back CO(2)emission mitigation measures in the building sector. Therefore, CO(2)emission mitigation plans and schemes are necessary alongside standardized frameworks and guidelines. The strategies to reduce CO(2)in the building sector are enforcing standards and policy, conducting impact assessment, adopting low carbon technology, and restricting energy utilization. All stakeholders must play their roles efficiently to reduce CO(2)emissions and aid in the fight against climate change.
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