Publications

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Publications

Bioenergy pathways within United States net-zero CO2 emissions scenarios in the Energy Modeling Forum 37 study

A multi-model EMF-37 study on how bioenergy and BECCS/DACCS contribute to US net-zero pathways by 2050.

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High-ambition climate action in all sectors can achieve a 60% greenhouse gas emissions reduction in Korea by 2035

Current policies fall short of achieving the 2030 NDC.

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Using Deep Learning to Generate Key Variables in Global Mitigation Scenarios

Climate change mitigation scenarios, essential for future planning, are traditionally created through computationally intensive Integrated Assessment Models. A new study by…

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Scaling carbon removal without delaying emission reductions

A new international study shows that carbon dioxide removal (CDR) can help achieve net-zero emissions—but only if climate policies require both rapid emission cuts and…

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Rate and growth limits for carbon capture and storage

A new KAIST study shows that many global climate scenarios may overestimate the future potential of carbon capture and storage (CCS) due to unrealistic assumptions about how…

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The impact of climate change on Korea’s agricultural sector under the national self-sufficiency policy

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…

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A multi-model assessment of carbon neutrality pathways for Korea’s power sector

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…

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Global land system maps at 1 km resolution for 1.5 °C climate

High-resolution land system data is crucial for understanding and planning effective climate mitigation strategies at global scales.

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Policy implications of Net-Zero emissions: A multi-model analysis of United States emissions and energy system impacts

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.

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Meeting the global 1.5-degree goal could result in large-scale heterogeneous loss in croplands

KAIST and International Research Team Publish Landmark Study in Nature Climate Change.

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Substantial air quality and health co-benefits from combined federal and subnational climate actions in the United States

Climate change mitigation policies can also substantially improve air quality and human health, according to a new KAIST study.

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A Multi-Model Study to inform the United States’ 2035 NDC

As the importance of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) grows in achieving the global greenhouse gas reduction targets outlined in the Paris Agreement, attention is…

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Large Ensemble Exploration of Global Energy Transitions Under National Emissions Pledges

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…

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KAIST Research Team Unveils Pathway to Carbon Neutrality for Korea’s Industrial Sector

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…

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Carbon Management Technology Pathways for Reaching a U.S. Economy-Wide Net-Zero Emissions Goal

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…

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The impact of Regional Resources and Technology availability on Carbon Dioxide Removal Potential in the United States

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.…

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High-ambition climate action in all sectors can achieve 65% greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States by 2035

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…

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The role of electrification and the power sector in U.S. carbon neutrality

A new study published in the Energy and Climate Change highlights the transformative role of advanced electrification in achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

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Provincial-Scale Assessment of Direct Air Capture to Meet China’s Climate Neutrality Goal Under Limited Bioenergy Supply

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…

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The hydrogen economy can reduce costs of climate change mitigation by up to 22%

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…

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Integrated assessment modeling of a zero-emissions global transportation sector

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…

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Ambitious efforts on residual emissions can reduce CO2 removal and lower peak temperatures in a Net-Zero future

According to the research findings, to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions within the global carbon limit, greenhouse gas emissions from the electricity, buildings, industry…

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Modeling direct air carbon capture and storage in a 1.5°C climate future using historical analogues

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…

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Helping the climate by replacing liquefied natural gas with liquefied hydrogen or ammonia?

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…

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Trade-Offs in Land-Based Carbon Removal Measures under 1.5°C and 2°C Futures

The deployment of bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) is influenced by land-system mitigation policies, and valuing soil carbon storage reduces emissions…

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Global Energy System Transitions

A new paper outlines the challenges and potential impacts of various energy sources, including bioenergy, hydrogen, renewable resources like solar and wind, and nuclear power.

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Equity Implications of Net-Zero Emissions: A Multi-Model Analysis of Energy Expenditures Across Income Classes Under Economy-Wide Deep Decarbonization Policies

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…

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The role of bioenergy in Brazil’s low-carbon future

A new study explains that various strategies are compatible with Brazil’s mid-century net-zero carbon goal but differ in cost and the country’s competitive advantages.

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Power sector impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

A new paper published in the journal Environmental Research Letters presents the first multi-model analysis of the potential effects of IRA on the power sector, considering…

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An Integrated Assessment of the Leading Paths to Mitigate CO2 Emissions from the Organic Chemical and Plastics Industry

A new study published in Environmental Science and Technology has made a significant contribution to understanding and addressing carbon emissions in the chemical industry.

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Supply and Demand Drivers of Global Hydrogen Deployment in the Transition towards a Decarbonized Energy System

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…

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State-by-state energy-water-land-health impacts of the US net-zero emissions goal

Decision-makers working on strategies to achieve the US net-zero emission goal need to have a broader understanding of the economic and sustainability impacts.

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Global Stocktake: to limit global warming to 1.5°C, continued ratcheting of decarbonization is needed

Under the 2015 Paris Agreement, countries are mandated to submit Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) outlining their climate goals and actions for reducing greenhouse…

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