Energy transitions in the Caribbean and Central America

Authored by: Robert E. Looney

Handbook of Transitions to Energy and Climate Security

Print publication date:  November  2016
Online publication date:  November  2016

Print ISBN: 9781857437454
eBook ISBN: 9781315723617
Adobe ISBN:

10.4324/9781315723617-29

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Abstract

If one had to pick one area in the Western Hemisphere where an energy transition away from imported oil and coal would be the most beneficial, it would no doubt be the Caribbean/ Central American region. Currently both are beginning to experience the effects of global warming in the form of more powerful storms, shore erosion and severe droughts.

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