Democratizing climate change mitigation pathways using modernized stabilization wedges
In: Science (Washington). American Association for the Advancement of Science: New York, N.Y. ISSN 0036-8075; e-ISSN 1095-9203, more
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Mitigating climate change is arguably society’s greatest challenge. Deep-decarbonization pathways envision radical transformations in how we produce and consume energy, goods, and services. Integrated assessment models have produced thousands of cost-optimal pathways, underpinned by millions of assumptions. Enacting any pathway requires broad societal buy-in; however, the barriers to producing and interpreting these pathways exclude most people from the conversation, sidelining societal preferences and debate. In this work, we complement these models with a simple, inclusive framework for comparing diverse mitigation strategies and constructing decarbonization pathways that reflect personal priorities and values. |
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