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decarbonization
Also known as: decarbonization, decarbonisation, de-carbonization, decarbonization strategies, decarbonization projects, Decarbonization, decarbonization of energy systems, decarbonization process
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Geopolitics of the energy transition: between global challenges and ... geoprogress-edition.eu Oct 26, 2025 5 facts
claimThe costs of decarbonization vary significantly among economies, which may create inequalities between the Global North and the Global South.
perspectiveThe Hungarian government has assigned low priority to energy and climate issues, choosing instead to support Poland’s position on decarbonization in exchange for reciprocal backing on other matters, such as migration and the rule of law.
claimRussia's ability to maintain its energy market position depends on its capacity to adapt to a global energy landscape defined by decarbonization and a focus on supply security.
claimThe European Green Deal and the Inflation Reduction Act function as both decarbonisation strategies and instruments of geopolitical transformation, aiming to balance economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social cohesion.
claimThe Green Climate Fund and the Global Environment Facility demonstrate the potential of international partnerships to mobilize financial resources and support vulnerable countries in the decarbonization process.
Carbon Pricing as a Climate Policy Instrument: Global Lessons ... journal.idscipub.com Jul 31, 2025 3 facts
referenceCocker, F. (2025) published 'Mixes of policy instruments for the full decarbonisation of energy systems: A review' in Energies, 18(1), 148, which reviews various policy instrument combinations aimed at achieving complete decarbonization of energy systems.
claimLi, Lukszo, and Weijnen (2015) found that CO2 pricing has implications for the decarbonization of China's power sector.
referenceCocker, F. (2025) published 'Mixes of policy instruments for the full decarbonisation of energy systems: A review' in Energies, 18(1), 148.
Energy Transition Literature - PSU Center for Energy Law and Policy celp.psu.edu May 20, 2024 3 facts
referenceB. F. Snyder (2018) authored 'Vulnerability to Decarbonization in Hydrocarbon-intensive Counties in the United States: A Just Transition to Avoid Post-industrial Decay' in Energy Research & Social Science.
claimThe author of the paper on socioeconomic vulnerability argues that policymakers should mitigate the socioeconomic impacts of decarbonization by taking a spatially targeted approach to aid the United States in implementing a just transition to a low-carbon economy.
referenceNachatter Singh Garha et al. (2022) map stakeholders involved in the decarbonization process in As Pontes, Spain, according to their power and interest, and highlight how these stakeholders' narratives impact the pace of the energy transition.
Sustainable Energy Transition for Renewable and Low Carbon Grid ... frontiersin.org Mar 23, 2022 3 facts
claimThe current fourth energy transition aims to combat global climate change through the decarbonization of energy supply and consumption patterns.
claimDeep and cost-effective decarbonization of transport and heat sectors requires electrification powered by renewable electricity.
claimDecarbonizing global energy systems is a major challenge of the 21st century.
Practitioners' perceived risks to biodiversity from renewable energy ... nature.com Feb 27, 2025 3 facts
claimThe United States is the focus of this study because the country has operationalized commitments to expand and strengthen area-based biodiversity conservation while simultaneously undergoing rapid and expansive decarbonization.
claimPractitioners involved in Large-Scale Wind and Solar (LSWS) projects play a pivotal role in the speed of decarbonization efforts because they influence project siting, design, and mitigation decisions.
claimAdvances in low-impact, wildlife-friendly large-scale wind and solar (LSWS) design suggest that decarbonization projects on marginal lands pose a lower risk to biodiversity, according to research by Obermeyer et al. (2011) and Sinha et al. (2018).
How governments address climate change through carbon pricing ... discovery.researcher.life Apr 15, 2025 2 facts
perspectiveIntegrating carbon-centric policies into a broader program of social, economic, and democratic reforms is more effective for achieving decarbonization than relying on carbon-centric policies alone.
perspectiveGreen New Deal (GND) proposals aim to address climate change and socioeconomic inequalities simultaneously, but have been criticized by advocates of carbon-centric climate policies who argue that the broader agenda of Green New Deals undermines decarbonization efforts.
Advancing energy efficiency: innovative technologies and strategic ... oaepublish.com 2 facts
claimOver the 20-year period prior to the publication of the article, global energy demand and emissions increased at similar rates, which hindered decarbonization efforts.
referenceArent, D. J., Green, P., Abdullah, Z., et al. published 'Challenges and opportunities in decarbonizing the U.S. energy system' in the journal Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews in 2022 (Volume 169, 112939).
The role of hydrogen in decarbonizing U.S. industry: A review ideas.repec.org 2 facts
referenceDaya R. Nhuchhen, Song P. Sit, and David B. Layzell published 'Decarbonization of cement production in a hydrogen economy' in the journal Applied Energy in 2022 (vol. 317).
referenceChengtian Cui, Meng Qi, Xiaodong Zhang, Jinsheng Sun, Qing Li, Anton A. Kiss, David Shan-Hill Wong, Cornelius M. Masuku, and Moonyong Lee published 'Electrification of distillation for decarbonization: An overview and perspective' in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews in 2024.
Carbon Pricing for Inclusive Prosperity: The Role of Public Support econfip.org 2 facts
referenceHigh carbon prices required for decarbonization are not expected to significantly impact global or United States economic growth (Clarke et al. 2014; Goulder et al. 2019).
claimCarbon pricing is a necessary policy instrument, but additional policies are required to fully decarbonize the economy.
Global perspectives on energy technology assessment and ... link.springer.com Oct 30, 2025 1 fact
referenceStepanov I. and Albrecht J. (2022) investigated whether explicit carbon pricing prevails as a decarbonization and energy policy instrument in the European Union.
Research & Publications – Home - MIT Sites sites.mit.edu 1 fact
claimTrade policy plays an important role in supporting decarbonization efforts and facilitating adaptation to climate change.
Navigating Tensions in Just Energy Transitions kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu Aug 20, 2025 1 fact
referenceK. Svobodova, J.R. Owen, D. Kemp, V. Moudrý, E. Lèbre, M. Stringer, and B.K. Sovacool published 'Decarbonization, population disruption and resource inventories in the global energy transition' in Nature Communications in 2022.
Carbon Pricing for Climate Change Mitigation and Financing the SDGs global-solutions-initiative.org 1 fact
claimIntended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) are insufficient to stop the increase in global greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as they only slow emission growth rather than achieving the decarbonization required for 2°C stabilization.
The geopolitics of energy transition, part 1: Six challenges for the ... ine.org.pl Oct 4, 2021 1 fact
claimThe pursuit of decarbonization is driven by the need to mitigate climate change, the anticipated exhaustion of Earth's embedded fossil resources, and the economic and political opportunities presented by the restructuring of the global economy.
A Critical Disconnect: Relying on Nuclear Energy in ... energypolicy.columbia.edu Jul 6, 2023 1 fact
perspectiveAt a Center on Global Energy Policy roundtable, finance industry representatives stated that while including nuclear energy in climate taxonomies would aid decarbonization, significant barriers to investment remain, including poor project delivery records regarding time and budget, and a lack of progress on spent nuclear fuel disposal.
What Role Does Nuclear Energy Play in the Race to Net Zero? earth.org Jul 19, 2023 1 fact
perspectiveThe author advocates for a diverse, inclusive decarbonization strategy that combines nuclear energy with renewables, carbon capture, and energy efficiency.
Actar Publishers actar.com 1 fact
claimStefano Boeri Architetti proposes that a combination of planting trees, protecting natural areas, de-carbonization, renewable energies, digitalization, smart mobility, and the circular economy are necessary tools to counter the climate crisis.