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Module be interpreted with caution. We can present some alternative methods for analysis and illustrate which
5 methods can be used under which conditions.

The emission of CO by the electricity generation sector in the Netherlands (Figure 31) is an example
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that illustrates such an analysis.

9-12 December, 2013 Example

CASE EXAMPLE:

a. CO emission in Abu Dhabi Eimarte
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The global mean temperature is rising because of emissions of greenhouse gases, mainly
from fossil fuel consumption. UAE has one of the highest per capita emission rates in the
world. The rapid increase in the consumption of energy and fossil fuels in the UAE is mainly
due to population growth, accelerated economic growth and extreme climatic conditions.
High temperatures require use of air conditioning. Also, depletion of ground water resources
has led Abu Dhabi Emirate to increase production of desalinated sea water which is energy

demanding. This trend is expected to continue. As temperatures increase, the demand for
energy to air conditioning will also rise. At the same time, more energy will be needed
to desalinate sea water, as sinking groundwater levels all over the region will increase the
demand for desalinated water.

Climate change may affect Abu Dhabi Emirate by increasing the sea level, increased salinity
in coastal aquifers coral bleaching, more flooding and extreme weather. The Kyoto Protocol
aims to stabilise the content of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere at a sustainable level.

The UAE's CO emissions increased from 60,809,000 tonnes in 1990 to 94,163,000
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tonnes in 2002. Presently, the country has one of the highest per capita commercial energy

consumption rates in the world.

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