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Background

 "Stabilization Wedges: Solving the Climate Problem for the next 50 Years with Current Technologies"
S. Pacala and R. Socolow, Science, August 13, 2004

"Solving the Climate Problem: Technologies for Curbing CO2 Emissions"
R. Socolow, R. Hotinski, J. Greenblatt, S. Pacala, Environment, 2004

Wedge Calculations

        Introduction to the Wedges

In order to avoid a doubling of CO2 and dramatic climate change, society needs to act quickly to deploy low-carbon energy technologies and enhance natural carbon sinks.

The "stabilization wedges" concept illustrates the scale of emissions cuts needed in the future, and provides a common unit for comparing the carbon mitigating capacities of various energy and storage technologies.

Wedges Introduction
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Teachers' Guide to the Stabilization Wedge Game - a team-based exercise in which players build a portfolio of stabilization strategies and assess their impacts and costs.
 
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