Estimating environmental co-benefits of U.S. low-carbon pathways using an integrated assessment model with state-level resolution.

ABSTRACT: There are many technological pathways that can lead to reduced carbon dioxide emissions. However, these pathways can have substantially different impacts on other environmental endpoints, such as air quality and energy-related water demand. This study uses an integrated assessment model with state-level resolution of the energy system to compare environmental impacts of alternative low-carbon pathways for the United States. One set of pathways emphasizes nuclear energy and carbon capture and storage, while another set emphasizes renewable energy, including wind, solar, geothermal power, and bioenergy. These are compared with pathways in which all technologies are available. Air pollutant emissions, mortality costs attributable to particulate matter smaller than 2.5 μm in diameter, and ener

SUBMITTER: Ou Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5920560 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature