Press Presentation summary:
- The financial crisis has halted the rise in global fossil-energy use, but its long-term upward path will resume soon on current policies
- Tackling climate change & enhancing energy security require a massive decarbonisation of the energy system
Ø We are now on course for a 6°C temperature rise & rising energy costs
Ø Limiting temperature rise to 2°C will require big emission reductions in all regions
- A 450 path towards ‘Green Growth’ would bring substantial benefits
Ø Avoiding the worst effects & costs of climate change
Ø Energy-security benefits, lower oil & gas imports & reduced energy bills
Ø Much less air pollution & huge health benefits
- Natural gas can play a key role as a bridge to a cleaner energy future
- The challenge is enormous – but it can and must be met
Ø Improved energy efficiency & technology deployment are critical
Ø Each year of delay adds $500 bn to mitigation costs between today & 2030
There are useful graphs to support this conclusion. For more information see: www.worldenergyoutlook.org/2009.asp#graphs
Added by J Robert Gibson
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