Fossil fuels

Fossil fuel production in a 2°C world: The equity implications of a diminishing carbon budget

SEI brief

Nailing down the numbers on impacts of oil and gas subsidy reform

Perspective / As pressure mounts for countries to end fossil fuel subsidies, a reliable assessment of potential financial impacts will be crucial to guide policy.

Turning energy around: coal and the German Energiewende

SEI brief

Fossil fuel subsidy reform: 3 insights from a candid discussion

Perspective / We understand the economics. We know some successful strategies. But mastering the politics – that’s the hardest part.

Supply and sustainability of carbon offsets and alternative fuels for international aviation

SEI working paper / This paper examines the potential supply of carbon offset and jet fuel alternatives to help meet the international aviation sector’s emission reduction targets.

How would phasing out U.S. federal leases for fossil fuel extraction affect CO2 emissions and 2°C goals?

SEI working paper

Impact of phasing out federal coal and oil leases on CO2 emissions and 2°C goals

SEI brief

Phasing out U.S. federal fossil fuel leases could yield real climate benefits

Feature

U.S. again overlooks top CO2 impact of expanding oil supply, but that might change

Perspective / A 7.5-billion-barrel difference in U.S. oil imports would likely affect global prices, and increase consumption and emissions accordingly.