UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS – GLOBAL CONSEQUENCES

"Unconventional fuels are no solution for global energy problems. At best they offer a viable bridge for conversion of the energy system, at worst they perpetuate existing use paths ... The transition to a sustainable energy system remains a must from the perspective of climate protection and of security of supply ... With respect to unconventional energy sources, knowledge about ecological footprints, greenhouse emissions and technological risks is urgently needed."

Zum Artikel von Kirsten Westphal, erschienen bei der Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (März 2013) »