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John Muir Institute of the Environment



Technology and Energy Efficiency

Climate change is fundamentally a result of human economic activities. The reintroduction of many billions of tons of fossilized carbon to the atmosphere is the main driver of climate change. Therefore, a drastic reduction of carbon emissions is mandatory for curbing the effects of climate change. A significant contribution to these reductions will be from increases in energy efficiency, both through the application of existing technologies and the development of new technologies.

Faculty Experts

  • Andrew B. Hargadon
    Climate Change | Effective Solutions | Technology and Energy Efficiency | Business, Management | Invention, Entrepreneurship
  • Bryan M. Jenkins
    Climate Change | Healthy Environment, Healthy People | Technology and Energy Efficiency | Air Quality
  • Alissa Kendall
    Climate Change | Healthy Environment, Healthy People | Technology and Energy Efficiency | Food, Agriculture
  • Kenneth Loh
    Water & Watersheds | Climate Change | Natural Hazards | Technology and Energy Efficiency
  • Daniel Sperling
    Land Use | Climate Change | Effective Solutions | Transportation | Technology and Energy Efficiency | Policy, Governance