The energy transformation challenge
- Author: United Nations
- Main Title: World economic and social survey 2013 , pp 121-157
- Publication Date: June 2013
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18356/4f98b590-en
- Language: English
The latest estimates confirm that trends in emissions are likely to lead to increases in world temperature which could have catastrophic consequences. Even after accounting for recent mitigation policies—including expanded use of renewable energy sources and improvements in energy efficiency—the accumulated concentrations of emissions will be well above the safety mark of 450 parts per million of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2050.
© United Nations
ISBN (PDF):
9789210560825
Book DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18356/d30cb118-en
Related Subject(s):
Economic and Social Development
Sustainable Development Goals:
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