How Much Will The 2 Degree Climate Target Cost?
Sunday, July 6, 2014 - 15:50
in Physics & Chemistry
There are numerous ways to address carbon emissions but are we choosing the right approaches? America and Europe have invested heavily in subsidizing solar and wind generation and solar panels - but critics contend that the same money spent modernizing older buildings would have done far more than funding Chinese corporations or wealthy homeowners has. Low-carbon energy won't cost more than what is currently spent on today's fossil-dominated energy system, according to new research from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and partners. read more