Energy Transitions: Low-Carbon Pathways for Sustainability

Dear Colleagues,

Industrial human activity has resulted in increased emissions of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which has caused global climate warming and an increased threat to the environment and human livelihood. The unbalanced model of traditional energy use causes ecological systems to be destroyed, and many plants and animals cannot cope with the changing reality and simply die. Hence, the goal of the global energy system should be a gradual transition from fossil energy to low-carbon energy. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions such as carbon dioxide should be a goal of all, not just a few, economies in the world. The development of energy systems towards low-carbon, energy-efficient and highly renewable solutions is a top priority for the global community. The new environmental conditions caused by changing climate require decisive action and the introduction of innovative solutions supported by political decisions to achieve the goal of global carbon neutrality. The basis of this strategy is the efficient use of water, land and natural energy sources, which is related to rational and sustainable water and waste management, spatial and land-use changes, continuous reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, a transition to renewable energy production and reduction of fossil resources. Many key issues related to the dissemination and implementation of new green energy technologies require further clarification. Hence, research on new directions of energy development and acquiring low-carbon energy are of great importance for achieving sustainable and ecological energy use in the future.

The Special Issue “Energy Transitions: Low-Carbon Pathways for Sustainability” calls for an in-depth discussion on the future directions of low-carbon development in the energy industry, which will affect the adaptation of the energy structure, sustainable development and circular economy. Original scientific articles and reviews are welcome in this Special Issue.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Tomasz Kalak
Prof. Dr. Ryszard Cierpiszewski
Guest Editors

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