Greenhouse Gas Emission Drivers: Population, Economic Development and Growth, and Energy Use

Blodgett, John ; Parker, Larry

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Greenhouse gases;    Energy policy;    Environmental policy;   

RP-ID  :  RL33970
RP-ID  :  RL33970_2008Feb13

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report examines the interrelationships of the variables regarding the debate on climate change to explore their implications for policies that address the problem.The three variables underpinning the debates and justified response to the issue are: the magnitude and rates of change of (1) population growth, (2) incomes, and (3) intensity of greenhouse gas emissions relative to economic activities.