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CCE Visualiser
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Balanced
Balanced
Based on “Faster Transitions” scenario and KAPSARC analysis.
More energy efficiency
Based on “IMA15tot” scenario and KAPSARC analysis.
More energy supply
Based on “TERI15D_notranpol” scenario and KAPSARC analysis.
More CCS
Based on “SMP_1p5c_early” scenario and KAPSARC analysis.
More renewables
Based on “CEMICS15_CDR8” scenario and KAPSARC analysis.
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Energy efficiency
Bioenergy with CCS
Hydrocarbons with CCS
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Non-biomass renewables
Bioenergy
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Res & comm
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Electricity
Geo storage
Natural sinks
Net sinks
By managing natural sinks, we can increase the carbon stored to further lower net CO₂ to the atmosphere.
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Photosynthesis
Reuse
Reuse takes CO₂ that would be stored geologically and instead creates economic value by converting it to a product or fuel. Reuse technologies are expected to be much more affordable by 2050.
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Carbon capture
DAC
Direct Air Capture (DAC) is a new technology. Right now, the cost per ton CO₂ is $500 - $1000. By 2050, it is expected to be less than $100 per ton. Dialing up DAC directly reduces CO₂ from the atmosphere.
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Net CO2 to the Atmosphere
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The Visualizer only shows CO₂ emissions. Other greenhouse gases (GHGs) contribute to climate change. Some scenarios result in a net negative CO₂ to the atmosphere by 2050 to balance other GHG emissions.
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Welcome to CCE Visualiser
Please explore how climate scenarios transition over time. Each of
the scenarios results in similar climate outcomes (less than a 2
degree C increase in global average temperatures above
pre-industrial levels), but take different paths to get there. By
visualizing these scenarios in a circular carbon economy framework,
we can see how all options to manage carbon emissions are critical
in reaching climate goals.