The impact of climate change on Korea’s agricultural sector under the national self-sufficiency policy
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A new study from KAIST explores how climate change and national self-sufficiency policies interact to shape the future of Korea’s agricultural sector. The research shows that global climate change and related trade shifts have a stronger influence on Korean agriculture than domestic climate impacts, and that self-sufficiency policies can benefit producers but may increase consumer costs.
A multi-model assessment of carbon neutrality pathways for Korea’s power sector
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Korea requires a substantial transformation of its power sector to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Analysis using six energy models reveals that rapid scaling of renewable energy in the power sector emerges as the core strategy, while nuclear power and carbon capture and storage (CCS) are also identified as crucial solutions to reduce reliance on variable renewable energy sources and mitigate associated costs.
Policy implications of Net-Zero emissions: A multi-model analysis of United States emissions and energy system impacts
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A new study published in Energy and Climate Change examines how the United States can achieve net-zero CO₂ emissions by 2050, comparing results from 14 energy-economic models.
KAIST IAM Group Celebrates Three Accepted Abstracts at IEW 2025!
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The KAIST IAM Group is proud to announce that three abstracts from our talented students have been accepted for presentation at the upcoming International Energy Workshop (IEW) 2025, scheduled for June 10–13, 2025, in Nara, Japan.
A Multi-Model Study to inform the United States’ 2035 NDC
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As the importance of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) grows in achieving the global greenhouse gas reduction targets outlined in the Paris Agreement, attention is particularly focused on the United States’ 2035 target, expected to be submitted in 2025.
Large Ensemble Exploration of Global Energy Transitions Under National Emissions Pledges
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As the global society grapples with the urgent need to transition to a low-carbon energy future, a new study with an international team of researchers sheds light on the critical factors shaping this transformation.
KAIST Research Team Unveils Pathway to Carbon Neutrality for Korea’s Industrial Sector
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Daejeon, Korea - A new study led by researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap for achieving carbon neutrality in Korea’s industrial sector by 2050.
Carbon Management Technology Pathways for Reaching a U.S. Economy-Wide Net-Zero Emissions Goal
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A new study published in the journal Energy and Climate Change by the Energy Modeling Forum Carbon Management Study Group (EMF-CMSG) offers valuable insights for the United States to achieve its economy-wide net-zero emissions goal.
The impact of Regional Resources and Technology availability on Carbon Dioxide Removal Potential in the United States
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A new study published in Environmental Research: Energy analyzes the impacts of various carbon dioxide removal (CDR) pathways on the energy-water-land system across 50 U.S. states using an extended version of the GCAM-USA 6.0 integrated assessment model.
High-ambition climate action in all sectors can achieve 65% greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States by 2035
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A new study published in Nature Partner Journal – Climate Action explores ambitious and achievable 2035 NDCs for the United States through specific policies from both federal and non-federal actors. Building on previous work, they analyze various policy options through 2035 to meet the 2030 NDC and establish a pathway toward net-zero emissions by 2050.
Provincial-Scale Assessment of Direct Air Capture to Meet China’s Climate Neutrality Goal Under Limited Bioenergy Supply
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A new study proposes ways to cut global transportation emissions, a key area for mitigating climate change. The transportation sector is responsible for 20% of global carbon emissions, with aviation and maritime being especially challenging to mitigate due to limited clean technology options.
The hydrogen economy can reduce costs of climate change mitigation by up to 22%
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A new study published by researchers at the Joint Global Change Research Institute and KAIST Graduate School of Green Growth & Sustainability has revealed that the hydrogen economy has the potential to significantly reduce the costs associated with mitigating climate change. The study shows that incorporating hydrogen into the global energy system could decrease climate change mitigation costs by up to 22% by mid-century.
Integrated assessment modeling of a zero-emissions global transportation sector
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A new study proposes ways to cut global transportation emissions, a key area for mitigating climate change. The transportation sector is responsible for 20% of global carbon emissions, with aviation and maritime being especially challenging to mitigate due to limited clean technology options.
Ambitious efforts on residual emissions can reduce CO2 removal and lower peak temperatures in a Net-Zero future
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According to the research findings, to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions within the global carbon limit, greenhouse gas emissions from the electricity, buildings, industry, energy supply, and transportation sectors must be significantly reduced compared to 2015 levels.
Modeling direct air carbon capture and storage in a 1.5°C climate future using historical analogues
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A new paper presents a novel modeling approach to predict the adoption of carbon dioxide removal technologies like DACCS, outlining their potential impacts on meeting the 1.5°C global temperature target and influencing climate policy effectiveness.
Helping the climate by replacing liquefied natural gas with liquefied hydrogen or ammonia?
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In a new paper published in Environmental Research Letters, an international team of researchers conducted an in-depth analysis of the potential environmental impact of substituting LNG with LH2 or LNH3, particularly in the context of low-carbon futures.
Equity Implications of Net-Zero Emissions: A Multi-Model Analysis of Energy Expenditures Across Income Classes Under Economy-Wide Deep Decarbonization Policies
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Achieving net-zero emissions will have heterogeneous impacts on different income groups. The design of policies impacts the pricing of carbon-intensive goods and consumer behavior, leading to changes in household welfare and emissions.
An Integrated Assessment of the Leading Paths to Mitigate CO2 Emissions from the Organic Chemical and Plastics Industry
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A new study published in Environmental Science and Technology has made a significant contribution to understanding and addressing carbon emissions in the chemical industry.
Supply and Demand Drivers of Global Hydrogen Deployment in the Transition towards a Decarbonized Energy System
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A new paper published today in Environmental Science and Technology addresses global hydrogen deployment’s supply and demand drivers in the transition toward a decarbonized energy system.
Global Stocktake: to limit global warming to 1.5°C, continued ratcheting of decarbonization is needed
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Under the 2015 Paris Agreement, countries are mandated to submit Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) outlining their climate goals and actions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 or 2030.
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