Decarbonization: Achieving near-total energy independence and near-total elimination of greenhouse emissions with available technologies

Reuel Shinnar and Francesco Citro

Technology in Society, 2008, vol. 30, issue 1, 1-16

Abstract: This paper presents a comprehensive plan for conversion, over a 30–50 year period, to available and affordable technological options that can accomplish the replacement of 98% of US fossil fuel needs and the reduction of 97% of present US CO2 emissions.

Keywords: Decarbonization; Energy; Greenhouse gases (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2007.10.006

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