Key energy‐related steps in addressing climate change

Abstract

Purpose

Efforts to address climate change need to focus on curtailing carbon emissions to the atmosphere, and these efforts need to focus in large part on energy processes and activities, given the significant contributions to carbon emissions of the energy sectors of countries. This paper aims to describe key energy‐related steps needed to address climate change.

Design/methodology/approach

The key energy‐related steps needed to address climate change are identified, discussed and illustrated.

Findings

Several key energy‐related steps are identified that need to be addressed to combat climate change. These include: use non‐carbon‐based energy sources; use non‐carbon‐based energy carriers and/or energy carriers that facilitate the use of non‐carbon‐based energy sources; remove and sequester carbon‐based atmospheric emissions; and increase efficiency.

Originality/value

Given the major contributions of energy processes to climate change, it is anticipated that initiatives to address these steps will allow major advances to be achieved regarding addressing greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. The key energy‐related steps constitute a logical and pragmatic approach that provides a coherent overall structure to guide efforts to address climate change. It is expected that addressing these steps should assist broader efforts to achieve sustainable development.

Citation

Rosen, M.A. (2009), "Key energy‐related steps in addressing climate change", International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, Vol. 1 No. 1, pp. 31-41. https://doi.org/10.1108/17568690910934381