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  • Foundations for a Low-Carbon Energy System in China

    Climate change is a key problem of the 21st century. China, as the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has committed to stabilize its current emissions and dramatically increase the share of electricity production from non-fossil fuels by 2030. However, this is only a first step: in the longer term, China needs to aggressively strive to reach a goal of zero-emissions. Through detailed discussions ... Leer más

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  • The Large Dam Dilemma

    An Exploration of the Impacts of Hydro Projects on People and the Environment in China

    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    Large dam construction has significant environmental and social impacts at different scales. As the largest developing country in the world, China has built about half of the world’s large dams, and more are expected to be built over the next two decades to meet the country’s rapidly growing demand for energy. This book summarizes and updates information about the history, distribution, functions, ... Leer más

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  • Generating Electricity in a Carbon-Constrained World

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  • Renewable Energy Systems

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  • Integration of Variable Renewables in the Energy System of the EU and China: Policy Considerations

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