In order to achieve the commonly agreed emission reduction target, the European Commission called upon the member states to submit National Energy and Climate Plans to ensure increased transparency for the respective national targets and strategies. An analysis of these plans shows that some...

This comprehensive Handbook examines the links between energy, the economy, and the environment. Esteemed international experts explore the ways in which energy contributes to economic growth, particularly in the context of geopolitical and climate uncertainties. Highlighting the importance of...

Governments, mainly in Europe and the United States, are vigorously enacting policies directed at achieving an “energy transition” away from society’s primary dependence on hydrocarbons. But data, not aspirations, show that such a goal is not feasible in any meaningful timeframe. This...