February 1, 2005
Journal Article

Brazilian Energy Policies Side-effects on CO2 Emissions Reduction

Abstract

Uses linear programming techniques and "backcasting" modelling methods to estimate the greenhouse gas emissions mitigation that has resulted in Brazil from policies intended not to address climate change but economic development, energy security, and local environmental protection.

Revised: September 5, 2007 | Published: February 1, 2005

Citation

Szklo A.S., R. Schaeffer, M.E. Schuller, and W.U. Chandler. 2005. Brazilian Energy Policies Side-effects on CO2 Emissions Reduction. Energy Policy 33, no. 3:349-364. PNNL-SA-44312. doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2003.08.005