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Emissions rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic

NATURE CLIMATE CHANGE (2022)

Fossil CO2 emissions in the post-COVID-19 era

Corinne Le Quere et al.

Summary: Five years after the adoption of the Paris Climate Agreement, global CO2 emissions growth has started to slow down. The trajectory of global CO2 emissions has been drastically altered by the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. New policy choices are needed to address the contradictory effects of post-COVID-19 investments in fossil fuel-based infrastructure and the recent strengthening of climate targets to sustain a decline in global emissions in the post-COVID-19 era.

NATURE CLIMATE CHANGE (2021)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Energy systems in scenarios at net-zero CO2 emissions

Julianne DeAngelo et al.

Summary: Despite global efforts to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions, the tradeoffs in energy systems to reach this goal have not been thoroughly studied. Research shows that renewable energy sources play a significant role in achieving net-zero emissions, but solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels still remain prevalent in scenarios even at net-zero. Additionally, the distribution of residual emissions and offsetting negative emissions across world regions may have important implications for negotiations and equity.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

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Article Energy & Fuels

Climate mitigation scenarios with persistent COVID-19-related energy demand changes

Jarmo S. Kikstra et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant changes in energy demand, but the long-term impact on energy transition remains uncertain. Implementing energy-efficient practices and achieving low energy demand recovery can reduce carbon prices and alleviate pressure on renewable energy investments.

NATURE ENERGY (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences