Objective
A significant fraction of fossil fuels is consumed as non-energy use, i.e. for the manufacture of synthetic materials and chemical products, e.g. plastics, paints, sol-vents, lubricants and bitumen. In the long run, these products might contribute sub-statically to CO_2 emissions. In Western Europe, non-energy use represents 11-12% of the total amount of fossil fuels for final consumption. In other parts of the world, the manufacture of non-energy products is increasing at a tremendous pace, e.g. in Asia. There is still a lot of uncertainty and lack of knowledge regarding the CO_2 emissions from non-energy use. The NEU-CO_2 network is already working on this issue (current funding period 1.1.1999 - 31.1.2000). In this proposal the continua-ton of the network is applied for. The NEU-CO_2 network is developing a tool, the NEAT model. Together with the empirical insight gained by the network, this model will provide the foundation for developing recommendations to the IPCC and the FCCC.
Fields of science
Call for proposal
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ACM - Preparatory, accompanying and support measuresCoordinator
3584 CH UTRECHT
Netherlands