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The Climate Web 10/5/2026
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Sandia National Labs
Backus, George - Risk Expert
2021 Backus_Climate Risk and Response Too much and too little
Appendix 3: Troublesome GHG Transition Dynamics
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2021 Backus_Climate Risk and Response Too much and too little
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2021 Capacity Expansion Model in the study
EPBT ranges from 1-3, but needs to be less than 1 for a viable GHG transition
Reducing the Energy Payback Period is perhaps the most important variable going forward
To reach carbon zero in 30 years, renewable energy growth would have to increase by close to 45% per year at times
Using renewable energy to produce renewable energy capacity creates complications
With equilibrium energy demand, EPBT is easier to deal with. Under conditions of demand growth, it’s more problematic
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The report differs substantially in its conclusions
