Technology to the rescue? Techno-scientific practices in the United Kingdom Net Zero Strategy and their role in locking in high energy decarbonisation pathways

Energy Research & Social Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 106, P. 103314 - 103314

Published: Oct. 23, 2023

The development of country specific decarbonisation pathways is becoming increasingly common as more governments commit to achieving Net Zero. These are critical for setting the direction and pace decarbonisation. This article reviews characteristics fifteen different UK Zero (three government 12 additional pathways) shows how expectation technology innovation low-carbon energy abundance closes down space potential can occupy. In particular, we find that while conceptually different, three display a high degree similarity majority rely on significant amounts new clean retain large residual emissions in 2050 which requires deployment carbon dioxide removal technologies. dominance emission also observed international scenarios including IPCC's Shared Socioeconomic Baseline Pathways IEA's Energy Scenario. By situating these domestic plans within an context, paper explores reliance developed countries perpetuates unjust model fossil-fuelled blocks alternative, transformative from being considered.

Language: Английский

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Probabilities of reaching required diffusion of granular energy technologies in European countries

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 11, 2024

To support discussions around the feasibility of energy transition, we present probabilistic projections expected diffusion solar photovoltaics, wind power, biogases, heat pumps and low-carbon passenger vehicles in 39 European countries for 2023-2050 under current contextual conditions. We then compare projected capacities against those required reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. create our using 72 different variants models that test hindcasting (2012-2022) weigh according to their performance. find all granular technologies leads an uneven distribution across Europe. Most will likely reach numbers battery electric vehicles, but with high uncertainty. are unlikely power biogases confidence. Probabilities confidence levels photovoltaics vary most between countries.

Language: Английский

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Shallow strategic thinking: findings from a multinational problem-based learning pilot study

Higher Education Skills and Work-based Learning, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: June 18, 2024

Purpose Researchers piloted a problem-based learning (PBL) activity in master’s degree-granting strategic studies program to explore how students apply knowledge and skills learned from the curriculum their formulation of strategy addressing real-world global security scenario. Design/methodology/approach This mixed-methods pilot study used ethnographic observation, participant feedback, document analysis surveys assess engagement multinational postgraduate context PBL environment. Findings revealed gaps students’ causal logic literacy, as well student discomfort with ambiguity reliance upon heuristic frameworks over willingness conduct substantive, current relevant research. Additionally, observed group dynamics represented lack inclusive collaboration mixed gender teams. These findings suggest foundational issues curriculum, teaching methodologies evaluation practices studied institution. Originality/value highlights need include explicit instruction problem-solving literacy (i.e. logical reasoning) programs for national professionals, authentic opportunities those practice interpersonal communication.

Language: Английский

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Is Mindfulness a Double-Edged Sword? Associations With Climate Anxiety and Pro-Environmental Behavior

Mindfulness, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 26, 2024

Language: Английский

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Spatial feasibility prediction of green hydrogen scale-up in China under decarbonization policies: Based on improved diffusion model

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 93, P. 770 - 787

Published: Nov. 6, 2024

Language: Английский

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