Pioneering greenhouse policy

Journal Article · Sun Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1993 · World Watch; (United States)

OSTI ID:6333399

Roodman, D M

When global temperatures rose noticeably in the late 1980's, renewing fears of global warming, both the Netherlands and Denmark were quick to respond. As did other European countries, they announced reduction in domestic carbon dioxide emissions, but in addition they translated their goals into comprehensive plans and began implementing them. This article describes the steps and stumbling blocks in both countries. Changing energy supplies, wind turbines, cogeneration, increasing energy efficiency of buildings are all positive steps. Problems remain with the transportation sector, the possibility that energy prices will remain low enough for years to negate voluntary incentives for cleaner energy use, and international cooperation.

• OSTI ID: 6333399
• Journal Information: World Watch; (United States), Journal Name: World Watch; (United States) Vol. 6:4; ISSN 0896-0615; ISSN WOWAEE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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CARBON COMPOUNDS
CARBON DIOXIDE
CARBON OXIDES
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ENERGY SUPPLIES
ENERGY SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT
EUROPE
GLOBAL ASPECTS
GREENHOUSE EFFECT
GREENHOUSE GASES
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
MACHINERY
MITIGATION
NETHERLANDS
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
POWER GENERATION
PRICES
SCANDINAVIA
STEAM GENERATION
TRANSPORTATION SECTOR
TURBINES
TURBOMACHINERY
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