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The “advancedness” of knowledge in pollution-saving technological change with a qualitative application to SO2 cap and trade

This paper investigates the extent to which ‘advanced’ knowledge and technology is likely to play a role in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emission in future by … read more »

A critical analysis of the contribution of municipal low carbon lifestyle innovations to sustainable development: Durban, South Africa

Scott, D., Sutherland, C., Schiermeyer, EL., Leck, H., and Beling, A. 2012. In Pelfini, A., Fulquet, G., Beling, A. (eds.). La Energía de los Emergentes. Innovación y cooperación para la … read more »

Carbon storage, biodiversity and species composition of Miombo woodlands in recovery trajectory after charcoal production and slash and burn agriculture in Zambia’s Copperbelt

Abstract of Working Paper 119 There is increasing awareness of the United Nations Reduction of Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (UN-REDD) programme in tropical woodland management. This programme aims to increase Carbon (C) storage and conserve biodiversity, linking them to livelihood improvement. The objective of this study was to provide an integrated understanding of […]

Green growth: economic theory and political discourse

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Knowledge versus technique in SO2-saving technological change: a comparative test using quantile regression with implications for greenhouse gas compliance

Greenhouse gas emission limits are a major source of technical and policy uncertainty for electric power industry professionals. This paper tries to reduce some of this uncertainty by investigating … read more »

Does flexibility really induce more environmental R&D? A test using US panel data

Reference Grover, D. July 2012. Does flexibility really induce more environmental R&D? A test using US panel data. Environmental and Resource Economics. Under review.

The “advancedness” of knowledge in pollution-saving technological change with a qualitative application to SO2 cap and trade

This paper investigates the extent to which ‘advanced’ knowledge and technology played a role in the SO2 compliance process in electric power plants under the US SO2 cap and … read more »

The demand for environmental quality in driving transitions to low-polluting energy sources

Fouquet, R. 2012. Energy Policy 50 (Special Issue on Past and Prospective Energy Transitions), pp.130-41.

Skills constraints for low-carbon transitions

Abstract of Working Paper 96 Achieving a successful transition to a low-carbon economy, in the UK and other countries, will require sufficient people with appropriate qualifications and skills to manufacture, install and operate the low carbon technologies and approaches. The actual numbers and types of skills required are uncertain and will depend on the speed […]

A strategy for restoring confidence and economic growth through green investment and innovation

With fiscal policy generally constrained by the need to restore confidence in the sustainability of public debt and the effectiveness of monetary policy to stimulate growth is reaching its limits, … read more »