1. Climate-Change Mitigation Revisited: Low-Carbon Energy Transitions for China and India.
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Urban, Frauke
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POWER resources , *GREENHOUSE gas mitigation , *ECONOMIC development , *FOSSIL fuels , *CLIMATE change , *ELECTRICITY , *TECHNOLOGY transfer - Abstract
China and India are heavily dependent on high-carbon fossil fuels. This article elaborates the implications of low-carbon energy transitions in the two countries, which can mitigate their serious contribution to climate change while allowing economic growth. Three modelling case studies are presented: for the Chinese power sector, the economy of Beijing and rural Indian households without access to electricity. They demonstrate a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and energy use, while costs are likely to increase. Financial assistance and technology transfer will be needed to support their efforts towards a climate-friendly low-carbon economy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2009
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