Nakamura will explain the contents of this book in our monthly seminar.
This book presents a comprehensive vision for a carbon-neutral society centered on methanol. Part I clarifies the essential challenges of global warming and points out the shortcomings of current carbon-neutral strategies based on facts and data. In particular, it highlights the limitations of proposed solutions such as renewable energy and hydrogen. Part II introduces the concept of a circular society based on methanol, demonstrating that CO₂ can be recycled into methanol and utilized as both an energy carrier and a chemical feedstock. Part III explores specific pathways toward realization, providing a detailed explanation of the roles of technology, policy, and business. In addition to promoting collaboration among industry, government, and academia, it incorporates perspectives that empower the next generation to take proactive action.
Combining scientific rigor with a clear roadmap, this book provides indispensable knowledge for policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and citizens seeking actionable solutions to the global climate change crisis.
MESJ representative Junji Nakamura will give a lecture in Japanese on June 24.
