Sectoral trends and driving forces of global energy use and greenhouse gas emissions
Disaggregation of sectoral energy use and greenhouse gas emissions trends reveals striking differences between sectors and regions of the world. Understanding key driving forces in the energy end-use sectors provides insights for development of projections of future greenhouse gas emissions. This analysis examines global and regional historical trends in energy use and carbon dioxide emissions in the industrial, buildings, transport, and agriculture sectors. Activity and economic drivers as well as trends in energy and carbon intensity are evaluated. The authors show that macro-economic indicators, such as GDP, are insufficient for comprehending trends and driving forces at the sectoral level. These indicators need to be supplemented with sector-specific information for a more complete understanding of future energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Berkeley National Lab., CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USEPA; Environmental Protection Agency (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC03-76SF00098
- OSTI ID:
- 5297937
- Report Number(s):
- LBNL-42949; CODEN: MASCFV
- Journal Information:
- Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change, Vol. 3; ISSN 1381-2386
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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