Lifecycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Power Generation: A Comparative Analysis Between the United States and the European Union and its Implication for Developing Economies Using the Example of China
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2016-12
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In this study, it will be examined how these technologies, including coal,
natural gas, nuclear, and renewables (wind, hydro, solar, biomass, and
geothermal), are currently generating greenhouse gas emissions in the EU
and the U. S., and how developments might affect China’s policies in the
future. To that end, today's emission ‘snapshots’ will be juxtaposed, and how
they will evolve will be explored with increasing renewable usage. The
following questions will be answered: Between the U. S. and the EU, which
one is the bigger emitter in terms of electricity generation only? Which energy
source(s) are responsible for this? Which technologies should be eliminated?
Which technologies should be encouraged? What kind of lessons can be
learned from this comparison when designing a policy? And finally, could this
affect large developing economies, such as China?
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lifecycle analysis, greenhouse gas emissions, power generation, U.S., EU