Climate and Energy: The Feasibility of Controlling CO2 Emissions (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989)

Rapidly increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, emerging evidence of global warming and the threat of uncontrollable climate feedback mechan:i,sms are now triggering international action to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases. In 1989 the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), established by the United Nations Environment Pro gramme and the World Meteorological Organization, started preparations for an international convention on climate. This convention is to be followed by protocols (agreements) on the reduction of the emissions of greenhouse gases and other measures and implementation mechanisms to preserve the global climate. After the CFC's, CO is the next in line, as the sources 2 and abatement measures for CH and N 0 are as yet insuffi 4 2 ciently understood. However, the abatement of CO . is a far 2 reaching issue. It will require major changes wi thin the most important sectors of the economy: energy (production and use) and agriculture (deforestations and land use pat terns). Given this situation it is not so surprising that national governments are hesitant to take action. One reason is the remaining uncertainty regarding the rat,e and the extent of climate change. However, further analysis will show that the uncertainties will be outweighed by the increasing risks when measures to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases are delayed.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Release date:	August 2014
First published:	1989
Editors:	P.A. Okken • Rob J. Swart • S. Zwerver
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	280
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989
ISBN-13:	978-9401067041
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > General Books > Professional & Technical > Energy technology & engineering > Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental economics > General Promotions
LSN:	940106704X
Barcode:	9789401067041

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