Convenient Guide for Climate Change Policy and Technology

Scientific consensus, growing public awareness and political change may soon drive the United States to a mandatory climate policy. Fossil fuel-generated electricity accounts for one-third of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States; electric utility companies can therefore provide leadership in technology and policy development through careful investment decisions for future generation capacity. This 420-page guide from the Nicholas Institute and Duke’s Center on Global Change examines technology options for reducing utility-generated greenhouse gas emissions and reviews policies to achieve reductions.
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