Market penetration characteristics for energy production and atmospheric carbon dioxide growth. [Reducing CO/sub 2/ by introducing noncarbon-based fuels earlier]

Journal Article · Fri Aug 31 00:00:00 EDT 1979 · Science; (United States)

OSTI ID:5525286

Laurmann, J A

Estimates are given for the maximum rate at which fossil-fuel consumption can be reduced by introducing non-carbon-based energy sources, using the market-penetration-time concept. These estimates indicate an immediate need to implement a revised energy policy, if major climatic changes due to increased amounts of carbon dioxide are to be avoided in the next century. The application of market-penetration ideas to energy consumption is new, however, and may not be valid for the prediction of future trends. 11 references.

• Research Organization: Stanford Univ., CA
• OSTI ID: 5525286
• Journal Information: Science; (United States), Vol. 205
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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