Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy: Recent submissions
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A semi-empirical representation of the temporal variation of total greenhouse gas levels expressed as equivalent levels of carbon dioxide
(MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change, 2009-06)In order to examine the underlying longer-term trends in greenhouse gases, that are driven for example by anthropogenic emissions or climate change, it is useful to remove the recurring effects of natural cycles and ... -
The Cost of Climate Policy in the United States
(MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change, 2009-04)We consider the cost of meeting emissions reduction targets consistent with a G8 proposal of a 50 percent global reduction in emissions by 2050, and an Obama Administration proposal of an 80 percent reduction over this ... -
Prospects for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles in the United States and Japan: A General Equilibrium Analysis
(MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change, 2009-04)The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) may offer a potential near term, low carbon alternative to today's gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles. A representative vehicle technology that runs on electricity in addition ...
