Are EU decarbonisation scenarios optimistic?
Decarbonisation from a biophysical perspective In 2016, the EU power sector accounted for 30% of all GHG emissions [1], mostly due to the combustion of fossil fuels. As the motor that powers a range...
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Achieving GHG emission reductions, improved energy access and decreased air pollution in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa is a relatively poor area of the world with a predominately rural population – 8 of the 25 poorest countries in the world are located in Eastern Africa and only 24% of...
Achieving a low-carbon energy system in Greece: Empowering consumers to produce and store clean energy at the local level
The creation of global climate targets, such as those set out by the Paris Agreement, have set a trajectory for countries to achieve carbon reductions across all sectors. Whilst there are many possible low...
Framework for qualitative assessment of side-effects of low-emission transition pathways in livestock farming in the Netherlands
The Netherlands, alongside many other European countries, has committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80-95% in 2050, relative to 1990 emission levels. This commitment was made as part of the Paris Agreement...