How Energy System Changes in a Low Carbon World

Meng Wu

Abstract


From hurricanes to sea level rise, the climate change has severely threatened human survival from many aspects, including food supplies, health, decent shelter, personal security, etc. This paper discusses energy system transitions when facing climate change and solutions worked out and will work out in the future.

Keywords


Climate Change; Energy System; Renewables; Climate Finance

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18686/pes.v3i4.1442

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