Why Energy Efficiency Might Not Reduce Carbon Emissions as Much as People Think.

The article discusses how relying solely on energy efficiency to reduce carbon emissions may not be as effective as commonly believed. The author, Carey King, argues that increased energy efficiency often leads to more energy consumption in the long term, a concept known as the Jevons Paradox. He suggests that policymakers should focus on investing in low-greenhouse-gas technologies and penalizing emissions to achieve a balance between economic growth and lower emissions. The article emphasizes the importance of considering the unintended consequences of energy efficiency strategies to genuinely reduce emissions. [Extracted from the article]

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