[en] The 23 articles contained in this report provide an insight into the scientific work going on in the division ''General Energy Research'' of the Paul Scherrer Institute

[en] The following article gives a summary of the PSI-Report No. 1993-02. 'The Economics of Global Warming. National and International Policy. The requisites for Switzerland'. Those interested into more details will refer to the report. (author) 1 fig., 3 refs

[en] The Swiss results on carbon dioxide control raise the question of how closely each individual country can be expected to comply with targets for global uniform reductions in greenhouse gases. Using almost hydroenergy and nuclear energy for electricity generation and very little coal for the end-use markets, Switzerland will find further reductions of CO₂ extraordinary difficult and expensive. The Swiss study concludes that the country can at best contribute to the goal of global warming if it also credited with reductions of CFCs and other greenhouse gases. On the other hand, the review of different international studies enhances the conclusion that a combination of carbon taxes on the national level together with a market of tradeable emission permits on the international level, is a favorable police towards climatic sustainability. (author) 3 figs., 3 tabs., 7 refs