Decarbonization Quiz

What does the process of decarbonization refer to?

• Transitioning from wind and solar power to coal and oil

• Increase of carbon intensity in primary energy sources

• Transitioning from coal and oil to wind and solar power

• Reduction of carbon intensity in primary energy sources

At what rate is decarbonization currently occurring for primary energy?

• 0.5% per year

• 0.3% per year

• 2% per year

• 1% per year

What is the main challenge with existing models in predicting decarbonization?

• Predict past and future decarbonization accurately

• Generate scenarios of future decarbonization

• Struggle to accurately replicate the dynamics of global energy systems

• Incorporate full uncertainty

What is a key driver of decarbonization according to the text?

• Innovation

• Demand

• Environmental constraints

• Resource availability

What do models need to account for in order to understand and predict transitions in global energy use?

• Technological innovation and inherent uncertainties

• Resource availability and demand

• Environmental constraints and taxes

• Increasing returns to adoption for new energy technologies