Energy
6 years ago

New study reveals hidden costs of energy production on society

ExternE - externalities of energy - methodology 2005 update
Peter J. Bickel, Rainer Friedrich, Bernd Franke, Till M. Bachmann, A. Greßmann, Ari Rabl, Alistair Hunt, Anil Markandya, Richard S.J. Tol, F.W. Hurley, Ståle Navrud, Stefan Hirschberg, Peter Burgherr, Thomas F. Heck, Rudi Torfs, L. De Nocker, Stijn Vermoote, Luc Int Panis, Johan Tidblad

Paper Summary

The ExternE methodology was updated to better measure the social and environmental costs of energy, focusing on air pollution. This helps in understanding the damages caused by energy production and consumption, aiding in sustainable development in Europe.

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