Energy policy and global warming

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See also: Nuclear_power_reconsidered
World electric power consumption 2021.
A plan for a zero-carbon future.
Success requires abundant hydropower or nuclear.
Wind and solar alone are not enough.
Wind and solar won't power the whole world.
Build rate is important to limit cumulative CO2.

National energy policies have had a profound effect on success in reducing CO2 emissions. Some countries have made substantial progress in meeting the goals they have agreed to. Very few are moving fast enough to limit global warming to 2 degrees C. This article will examine the results of these national policies.

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Few countries ae now on track.