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Decarbonization: Achieving near-total energy independence and near-total elimination of greenhouse emissions with available technologies

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  • Shinnar, Reuel
  • Citro, Francesco

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This paper presents a comprehensive plan for conversion, over a 30–50 year period, to available and affordable technological options that can accomplish the replacement of 98% of US fossil fuel needs and the reduction of 97% of present US CO2 emissions.

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  • Shinnar, Reuel & Citro, Francesco, 2008. "Decarbonization: Achieving near-total energy independence and near-total elimination of greenhouse emissions with available technologies," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 30(1), pages 1-16.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:teinso:v:30:y:2008:i:1:p:1-16
    DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2007.10.006
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    1. Shinnar, Reuel & Citro, Francesco, 2007. "Solar thermal energy: The forgotten energy source," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 29(3), pages 261-270.
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