Limiting fossil fuel production as the next big step

This research paper argues for the limitation of fossil fuel production, specifically oil, as a method to increase climate policy ambition. It focuses on a case study of California, suggesting that stopping new oil well permits would reduce global CO2 emissions and improve local environmental justice.

• The paper proposes that limiting the production of coal, gas, and oil, rather than focusing solely on consumption, is a viable path for jurisdictions seeking to increase the ambition and effectiveness of climate policies.
• Seven countries have already implemented limits on oil production.
• A case study of California indicates that the state could substantially reduce global CO2 emissions and improve environmental justice within the state by stopping the issuance of permits for new oil wells.

APA

Stockholm Environment Institute (2018). Limiting fossil fuel production as the next big step. https://www.sei.org/publications/limiting-fossil-fuel-production-as-the-next-big-step/

Chicago

Stockholm Environment Institute. Limiting fossil fuel production as the next big step. 2018. https://www.sei.org/publications/limiting-fossil-fuel-production-as-the-next-big-step/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{stockholmenvironmentinstitute2018limiting, author = {{Stockholm Environment Institute}}, title = {{Limiting fossil fuel production as the next big step}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, year = {2018}, month = nov, url = {https://www.sei.org/publications/limiting-fossil-fuel-production-as-the-next-big-step/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }