Title: Uncertainty, carbon dioxide concentrations and fossil fuel use

Authors: Bruce C. Cohen, Walter C. Labys

Addresses: Secretary of the Committee on Energy of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE), Palais des Nations, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland. ' Benedum Distinguished Scholar and Professor of Resource Economics, Natural Resource Economics Program, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 26505-6108, USA

Abstract: This paper evaluates the atmospheric CO₂ impact of recent energy scenarios. The impact of the expected four-fold increase in energy use is compared with that reflecting a reduced fossil fuel-burning scenario. Measurement of the alternative impact is needed using an econometric modelling approach to the traditional atmospheric equilibrium model. Prescriptions are given regarding the benefits of the reduced fossil fuel demand scenario.

Keywords: atmospheric concentration; carbon dioxide concentrations; econometric modelling; carbon dioxide emissions; CO2 emissions; fossil fuels; air pollution.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEP.1996.028262

International Journal of Environment and Pollution, 1996 Vol.6 No.1, pp.4 - 12

Published online: 16 Sep 2009 *

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