Market Penetration Characteristics for Energy Production and Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Growth

31 August 1979

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Published by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Science

Vol. 205 (4409) , 896-898
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.205.4409.896

Abstract

Estimates are given for the maximum rate at which fossil fuel consumption can be reduced by the introduction of noncarbon-based energy sources, according to the market penetration time concept. These estimates indicate an immediate need to implement a revised energy policy if major climatic changes induced by increased amounts of carbon dioxide are to be avoided in the next century. However, application of market penetration ideas to energy consumption is new and may not be valid for the prediction of future trends.

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