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Improving energy efficiency through technologies like more fuel-efficient cars and appliances can paradoxically increase environmental emissions over the long run. This occurs through rebound effects, where cost savings are used to purchase other emissions-producing goods and services, or more of the efficient good is produced due to lower costs. For example, a more efficient steel plant may increase overall steel and energy production. Strict efficiency mandates can also reduce flexibility and force consum
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- imsungbaek
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- EN