Energy-economic models are increasingly being used to inform climate mitigation policies. This Comment describes three situations where models misinform policymakers and calls for more iterative, policy-orientated modelling exercises that maximize learning in the pursuit of long-term emissions reductions goals.
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Kaufman, N., Bataille, C. Avoiding misuses of energy-economic modelling in climate policymaking. Nat. Clim. Chang. 15, 463–465 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-025-02280-7
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