Many natural resources involve threshold effects. Using these resources beyond a tipping point can have disastrous consequences for the environment and human well-being. Prominent examples are related to…
The report offers an overview of different aspects of bioenergy use in terms of energy policy. It deals with competing uses for agricultural products and with the resulting price effects on commodity markets,…
Contributions to Edited Volumes and Conference Proceedings
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2011
It is a common belief that more information about climate change will lead to a better understanding of the phenomenon and to an increase of prevention measures, such as insurance for natural hazards. To test…
This short edition of the CO2 Barometer updates changes to the European Emission Trading System from 2013 onwards and focuses on mitigation activities and abatement.