Environmental Studies and Forestry

Built structures influence patterns of energy demand and CO₂ emissions across countries

H. Haberl, M. Löw, et al.

This groundbreaking research reveals how built structures significantly impact energy demand and CO₂ emissions on a national scale, highlighting the critical role of built-up land per capita. Conducted by Helmut Haberl, Markus Löw, Alejandro Perez-Laborda, Sarah Matej, Barbara Plank, Dominik Wiedenhofer, Felix Creutzig, Karl-Heinz Erb, and Juan Antonio Duro, this study challenges conventional predictors like GDP by emphasizing the importance of built environment indicators.