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Blame the exurbs, not the suburbs: Exploring the distribution of greenhouse gas emissions within a city region

Abstract

This research investigates whether where we live matters in terms of contributions to direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Using results from the Halifax Space Time Activity Research (STAR) project, we estimate GHG emissions for 1920 randomly selected respondents in Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada. The unique data set allows us to report direct GHG emissions with an unprecedented level of specificity at the sub-regional …

Authors

Wilson J; Spinney J; Millward H; Scott D; Hayden A; Tyedmers P

Journal

Energy Policy, Vol. 62, , pp. 1329–1335

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

November 2013

DOI

10.1016/j.enpol.2013.07.012

ISSN

0301-4215