Review of global energy and carbon dioxide projections

Journal Article · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1986 · Annu. Rev. Energy; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.eg.11.110186.002041· OSTI ID:6991414

Keepin, B

The concentration of carbon dioxide (CO/sub 2/) in the Earth's atmosphere has risen steadily over the last century, giving rise to the widely publicized ''greenhouse effect,'' believed to be responsible for a gradual warming trend in the Earth's climate. In addition to CO/sub 2/, recent studies have revealed increasing atmospheric concentrations of other ''greenhouse'' gases (e.g. methane, nitrous oxide, and chlorofluorocarbons) that may well exacerbate this warming trend considerably. While the sources of these latest gases have not yet been clearly identified, emissions of CO/sub 2/ into the atmosphere are known to come from anthropogenic sources, primarily the combustion of fossil fuels. Thus an important component in the investigation of future global warming is an understanding of future carbon emissions, which in turn requires a study of future energy developments, particularly fossil fuel consumption. Various attempts have recently been made to project the global energy future and corresponding CO/sub 2/ emissions several decades ahead. This paper provides a critical review of some of these efforts.

• Research Organization: Beijer Institute, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Stockholm
• OSTI ID: 6991414
• Journal Information: Annu. Rev. Energy; (United States), Journal Name: Annu. Rev. Energy; (United States) Vol. 11; ISSN AREND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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