Climate Change Policy

Facts, Issues, and Analyses
Erscheinungsjahr 2011
ISBN: 978-0-521-59688-6
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 349 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 663 g

There is increasing scientific evidence to suggest that humans are gradually but certainly changing the Earth's climate. In an effort to prevent further damage to the fragile atmosphere, and with the belief that action is required now, the scientific community has been prolific in its dissemination of information on climate change. Inspired by the results of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Second Assessment Report, Jepma and Munasinghe set out to create a concise, practical, and compelling approach to climate change issues. They deftly explain the implications of global warming, and the risks involved in attempting to mitigate climate change. They look at how and where to start action, and what organization is needed to be able to implement the changes. This book represents a much needed synopsis of climate change and its real impacts on society. It will be an essential text for climate change researchers, policy analysts, university students studying the environment, and anyone with an interest in climate change issues.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Jepma, Catrinus J.

Munasinghe, Mohan

Weitere Mitwirkende

Bolin, Bert

Watson, Robert

Bruce, James P.

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geologie Meteorologie, Klimatologie
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Klimawandel, Globale Erwärmung
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Aeronomie, Ionosphäre, Magnetosphäre

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Scope and implications of climate change; 2. Methodological and conceptual issues; 3. Decisionmaking framework; 4. Decision criteria and tools; 5. Greenhouse damage and adaptation; 6. Assessment of technology options; 7. Costs of implementation; 8. Summary of conclusions.