Technological innovation, often induced by national and subnational policies, can be a key driver of global climate and energy policy ambition and action. A better understanding of the technology–politics feedback link can help to further increase ambitions.
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Schmidt, T., Sewerin, S. Technology as a driver of climate and energy politics. Nat Energy 2, 17084 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/nenergy.2017.84
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