Prosperity with Growth: Economic Growth, Climate Change and Environmental Limits
Research article by Alex Bowen, Cameron Hepburn on 1 Mar 2013
Bowen, Alex and Hepburn, Cameron. 2013. Chapter in Handbook On Energy And Climate Change
Research article by Alex Bowen, Cameron Hepburn on 1 Mar 2013
Bowen, Alex and Hepburn, Cameron. 2013. Chapter in Handbook On Energy And Climate Change
Policy publication by Sam Fankhauser, Bob Ward on 1 Mar 2013
Shifting from coal to natural gas for electricity generation can help the UK power sector to decarbonise in the near term. With good planning and investment, natural gas can support the development of a low-carbon power sector by providing essential backup for intermittent renewables, but could only play a bigger role longer-term if fitted with carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.
However, a new UK ‘dash’ for gas on the assumption of low prices is a risky economic and environmental option. A lower risk option is a ‘dash’ for smart gas; using natural gas in those areas where it offers the greatest value in decarbonising the power sector. read more »
Working paper by Antoine Dechezleprêtre on 1 Mar 2013
This paper presents the first empirical analysis of programmes to fast-track ‘green’ patent applications in place in seven Intellectual Property offices around the world. We find … read more »
Research article by Andy Gouldson on 1 Mar 2013
Gouldson, A., and Sullivan, R. March 2013. Environmental Science & Policy, v.27, pp.1-10.
Policy publication by Nicola Favretto on 1 Mar 2013
Favretto, N. 2013. Policy brief, Policy Innovation Systems for Clean Energy Security, . Policy brief, Policy Innovation Systems for Clean Energy Security, Practical Action Consulting and Department for International Development (DfID), UK.
Research article by Lindsay Stringer, Jouni Paavola on 26 Feb 2013
Since the collapse of Central and Eastern Europe’s communist regimes in the early 1990s, the ensuing environmental, social and economic changes have permitted development of new forms of multi-level governance. However, a coherent participatory approach to environmental conservation is yet to emerge. This review examines the changing approaches in environmental conservation and protected area governance […]
Research article by Cameron Hepburn on 21 Feb 2013
This chapter describes and illustrates the issues surrounding wildlife trade policies. Wildlife trades are complex and heterogeneous, requiring different management approaches although the issues discussed may be common. It … read more »
Research article by Cameron Hepburn on 21 Feb 2013
This paper examines the impact of an emissions trading scheme (ETS) on equilibrium emissions, output, price, market concentration, and profits in a generalized Cournot model. We develop formulae for … read more »
Research article by Joana Setzer on 21 Feb 2013
In a number of cities around the world the adoption of climate policies has been driven by partnerships between multiple actors from the private sector, NGOs, and academia. With this … read more »
Research article by Alessandro Tavoni on 20 Feb 2013
Reference Tavoni, A., and Dannenberg, A. February 2013. Coordinating to protect the global climate. Chapter 2 of book, ‘Analyzing Global Environmental Issues: theoretical and experimental applications and their policy implications’ (Ariel … read more »