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National Research Council Report Recommends Setting a US Carbon Budget Through 2050; Concludes Known Technologies Not Sufficient to Meet Budget Goals

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Although the energy intensity of the US economy has been improving for the past two decades, total emissions will continue to rise without a significant change from business as usual. Accelerate the use of renewable energy sources. Carbon pricing alone, however, is not enough to sufficiently reduce domestic emissions, the report warns.