Essays about: "Jevons paradox"
Found 3 essays containing the words Jevons paradox.
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1. Are renewable sources displacing fossil fuels in electricity generation? : A panel data investigation on global data
University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/NationalekonomiAbstract : As the consequences of climate change is increasing the need of replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy globally is becoming more urgent. A central question that has been questioned in the literature is that if the world is on track on a transition away from fossil fuels or if we are only adding renewable energy to the energy mix in a world that continues to grow and consume more energy. READ MORE
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2. The Resource Efficiency Paradox : A Case Study of the Guerdane Irrigation Project in Morocco
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : How can we explain the paradoxical outcomes of resource efficiency? As a key pillar of worldwide sustainable development policies, the concept of resource efficiency has become increasingly important to scrutinize. The overreliance on efficiency coupled with the intention of conserving scarce resources can sometimes backfire. READ MORE
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3. Challenging Green Capitalism : An ideology Critique of Max Burgers' Environmental Strategies
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema MiljöförändringAbstract : Environmental strategies implemented today are strongly influenced by the ideologies capitalism, neoliberalism and ecomodernism. As such, they should promote global economic expansion while mitigating environmental impact. READ MORE