'This is a timely, challenging and fascinating book on a topic of
central importance to the success or otherwise of our climate
change policies. It sets down a clear marker for what has to be
done in the aviation sector.' Professor John Whitelegg, Stockholm
Environment Institute, University of York, UK 'Climate Change and
Aviation presents a clear picture of the transport sector's
greatest challenge: how to reconcile aviation's immense popularity
with its considerable environmental damage and its dependence on
liquid hydrocarbon energy sources. This book avoids wishful
thinking and takes the much harder, but more productive, path of
considering difficult solutions that clash with short-term and
short-sighted expectations about the unlimited growth potential for
flying.' Professor Anthony Perl, Urban Studies Program, Simon
Fraser University, Canada 'A convincing and timely collection that
brings together an impressive range of expertise. The book
integrates various perspectives into a powerful core argument - we
must do something, and quickly, to tackle the impact of aviation on
our environment. The authors recognise the political difficulties
associated with promoting change but present constructive options
for policy makers. Required reading, especially for transport
ministers set on promoting the growth of air travel.' Professor Jon
Shaw, Director of the Centre for Sustainable Transport, University
of Plymouth, UK Trends such as the massive growth in availability
of air travel and air freight are among those which have led to
aviation becoming one of the fastest growing emitters of greenhouse
gases. These trends have also caused a shift in expectations of how
we do business, where we go on holiday, and what food and goods we
can buy. For these reasons aviation is (and is set to stay) high up
on global political, organizational and media agendas. This
textbook is the first to attempt a comprehensive review of the
topic, bringing together an international team of leading
scientists. Starting with the science of the environmental issues,
it moves on to cover drivers and trends of growth, socio-economics
and politics, as well as mitigation options, the result being a
broad yet detailed examination of the field. This is essential
reading for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in transport,
tourism, the environment, geography and beyond, while also being a
valuable resource for professionals and policymakers seeking a
clear understanding of this complex yet urgently pressing issue.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
