Energy policy in the greenhouse

Book · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:6244611

Krause, F; Koomey, J ^[1]; Bach, W ^[2]

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1. Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (United States)
2. Univ. of Muenster (Germany)

This book investigates global climate stabilization targets for energy policy and planning. The study uses modeling calculations of both the equilibrium response and the transient response of the climate system. An assessment and ranking of important technical options and strategies is provided for reducing fossil carbon emissions in terms of their net economic cost. The study addresses how industrialized and developing nations might share responsibility for climate stabilization on the basis of international and intergenerational equity as well as practical feasibility. An analysis is presented of both energy and non-energy related driving forces of the greenhouse effect. A budget is developed for future carbon dioxide releases that would meet specified limits on the risks of human-induced climate change. The authors examine how carbon dioxide and other releases will need to be curtailed in the future, and how individual regions and countries could do their share in dealing with this global problem. Guidelines are given for the formulation of an international convention on climate stabilization and sustainable development.

• OSTI ID: 6244611
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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