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This combined cycle gas plant produces power in a more environmentally friendly way. Getty Images
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2022 was the 6th-warmest year on record. Though not the highest, it’s not a good sign: the ten warmest years on record have all occurred since 2010. That can make the idea of reversing or even reducing carbon emissions to stop rising global warming seem hopeless.
But it’s not hopeless. Not only are there new technologies on the horizon, there are also ways to improve current infrastructure to make them more efficient and emit fewer pollutants and greenhouse gasses.
That’s a point emphasized by a new research study, which estimates that it’s possible to…