National-level energy use, rebound and economic growth : insights from useful work and exergy analysis

The global climate challenge is keeping below a 2⁰C global temperature rise (versus pre-industrial levels) to avoid runaway climate change. Urgent policy-based action is required to reduce global fossil fuel use and CO2 emissions, without breaking the economy. This policy conflict highlights the fac...

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Main Author: Brockway, Paul Edward
Other Authors: Barrett, John R. ; Foxon, Tim J. ; Steinberger, Julia K.
Published: University of Leeds 2016
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.689285