Energy requirements and carbon emissions for a low-carbon energy transition

A low-carbon energy transition consistent with 1.5 °C of warming may result in substantial carbon emissions. Moreover, the initial push to substitute fossil fuels with low-carbon alternatives will reduce the net energy available to society.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Aljoša Slameršak, Giorgos Kallis, Daniel W. O’ Neill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-11-01
Series:Nature Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-33976-5