Subsidies to Nuclear and Biofuels Among the Most Costly Carbon Abatement Strategies.
Document Detail
Subsidies to Nuclear and Biofuels Among the Most Costly Carbon Abatement Strategies.
Coverage:
United States
Resource Type:
Energy
Object Type:
Chart or Table
Tags:
biofuel, carbon abatement, nuclear, subsidies
Publication Date:
Jun 30, 2008
Abstract
Provides subsidy cost per mt CO2eq abated via goverment supports to biofuels (including cellulosic) and nuclear energy. Integrating data from McKinsey & Co. on abatement options, demonstrates subsidies comprise the least efficient options for addressing climate change. Prepared for Greenpeace Solutions. (June 2008).
