1. Greening Asia's Economic Development.
- Author
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Burke, Paul J. and Do, Thang N.
- Subjects
ECONOMIC development ,SUSTAINABLE development ,URBAN pollution ,RENEWABLE portfolio standards ,CLIMATE change - Abstract
Asia is facing serious environmental challenges including urban air pollution and the effects of global climate change. As a major source of greenhouse gases, what happens in Asia will play a crucial role in determining the extent to which the world warms over coming decades. This paper reviews key environmental challenges faced by the region and the growing opportunities for a transition to a cleaner economy powered by zero‐emission energy sources. Economic mechanisms – including emissions pricing, reverse auctions, and renewable portfolio standards with green certificate schemes – have the potential to underpin a much greener development model for the Asian Century. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2021
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