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  • The Role of Climate Change in Africa’s Urbanization

    The Role of Climate Change in Africa’s Urbanization

    Globalization and structural changes in African economies are contributing to rapid urbanization—with 50 percent of the population predicted to live in urban areas by 2030, compared to 36 percent in 2010. Simultaneously, climate change is projected to have significant impacts on the African landscape with decreased precipitation, increased aridity, and…

  • Developing Efficiency: Why energy efficiency gains in China may not be fully realized

    Developing Efficiency: Why energy efficiency gains in China may not be fully realized

    The rebound effect, which measures the increased demand for energy from increasing energy efficiency, is found to be strong in Chinese urban residential electricity use.