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The Science and Impact of Climate Change (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Asheem Srivastav The Science and Impact of Climate Change (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Asheem Srivastav
R3,611 Discovery Miles 36 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume provides a holistic and concise overview of the complex science of climate change involving the interplay of multiple factors. It also acts as a primer and a one-source reference to all the aspects of climate change, allowing researchers to understand the complexity of this science and to see the larger picture, thereby aiming towards holistic solutions. Beginning in the second half of the twentieth century, the impacts of climate change have been the worst nightmare to hit humanity so fiercely, causing loss of human life and irreparable destruction to natural and man-made infrastructure in many parts of the world. The difference between climate change now and in the past is that of sudden and disproportionate disruption of the natural energy dynamics by the changing consumption patterns of billions of human beings who, in their quest for economic superiority, have polluted the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The picture that emerges from the exhaustive analysis of international data drawn from the most reliable sources indicates that we have possibly gained access to the gateway of extinction and it is time that we take corrective steps immediately. The book's chapters not only provide an overview of climate change science but also include detailed discussion on current research. This unique analytical text is suitable for conservation environmentalists, researchers, and academicians working in the field, along with policy makers, research and training institutes, and nongovernment organizations.

Energy Dynamics and Climate Mitigation - An Indian Perspective (Paperback, 1st ed. 2021): Asheem Srivastav Energy Dynamics and Climate Mitigation - An Indian Perspective (Paperback, 1st ed. 2021)
Asheem Srivastav
R3,339 Discovery Miles 33 390 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book analyzes the current approaches to energy management in India that is based on a carbon-intensive pathway, which if continued, may have serious implications for climate change mitigation with severe consequences for human health and survival. India, being a signatory to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement, is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions; however, the country's dilemmas are whether to prioritize environment over economy or vice versa and also whether economic growth can be sustained by relying on carbon-intensive development. Those are explored in this book. The Indian economy is poised for a big leap in the near future, and the topmost priority of the government is to ensure energy security, accessibility, and affordability for nearly 1.5 billion people. Currently, 70% of India's electricity generation comes from coal- and oil-based thermal power plants, and only 12-15% of energy is generated from renewable sources. Experts are of the view that the demand for coal and gas power generation will continue to rise and is expected to reach the equivalent of nearly 2 billion t of oil by 2030. The annual consumption of natural gas is expected to increase fourfold to 200 billion m3 a year in the near future, and its share in the primary energy basket of coal, oil, and gas will rise from 6.5% to 15% by 2030. This will not only cause a significant drain on foreign reserves but will also pose an enormous challenge to policymakers and scientists. This book serves as a useful guide in shaping India's future energy policy.

Ecological Meltdown - Impact of Unchecked Human Growth on the Earth's Natural Systems (Hardcover): Asheem Srivastav Ecological Meltdown - Impact of Unchecked Human Growth on the Earth's Natural Systems (Hardcover)
Asheem Srivastav
R442 Discovery Miles 4 420 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Ecological Meltdown - Impact of Unchecked Human Growth on the Earth's Natural Systems (Hardcover): Asheem Srivastav Ecological Meltdown - Impact of Unchecked Human Growth on the Earth's Natural Systems (Hardcover)
Asheem Srivastav
R435 Discovery Miles 4 350 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

It warns of an impending ecological meltdown and analyses the causes behind it. These include unprecedented growth in human population, diversion and degradation of natural ecosystems, changing consumption patterns and survival strategies, sinking conservation funding, ineffective management, weak international biodiversity-related conventions, and never-ending conflicts. The book is an invaluable resource for policy-makers and institutions in the forestry, wildlife, energy, rural development, and environment sectors. It is equally useful for conservationists, scientists, researchers, and students of environmental science.

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