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Revision as of 11:57, 28 May 2022
- See also: Nuclear_power_reconsidered
National energy policies have had a profound effect on success in reducing CO2 emissions. Some countries have made substantial progress in meeting the goals they have agreed to. Very few are moving fast enough to limit global warming to 2 degrees C. This article will examine the results of these national policies.
Further Reading
Electrifying Our World Robert Hargraves' excellent overview of energy, the growth human civilization, and possible solutions to the current climate crisis.
Our World in Data has a section on Energy and Environment with nice interactive graphics.
World Nuclear Information Library a well-organized authoritative collection of information on nuclear power.