Energy, Economic Growth and Environmental Sustainability: Five Propositions

This paper advances five linked and controversial propositions that have both deep historical roots and urgent contemporary relevance. These are: (a) the rebound effects from energy efficiency improvements are significant and limit the potential for decoupling energy consumption from economic growth...

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Main Author: Steven Sorrell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-06-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/2/6/1784/