Global Change, Energy Issues and Regulation Policies by Jean Bernard Saulnier (E

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Bringing together a wide range of experts, this book covers climate change and exhaustion of resources; the relationship between global and local environmental policies; competition between food and agro-fuels production; international negotiations and more.

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This book analyses the deep interaction between the world's environmental crises, energy production, conversion and use, and global regulation policies.  Bringing together experts from a wide range of scientific fields, it offers the reader a broad scope of knowledge on such topics as: climate change and exhaustion of resources the relationship between basic science and the development of sustainable energy technologies the relationship between global and local environmental policiesthe possible competition between foodstuff production and that of agro-fuels urban adaptation negotiations at the international level financial rules This book invites the reader to consider the multidisciplinary aspects of these urgent energy/environmental issues.  

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This book analyses the deep interaction between the world's environmental crises, energy production, conversion and use, and global regulation policies. Bringing together experts from a wide range of scientific fields, including physics, geosciences, social sciences, and so on, it offers the reader a broad scope of knowledge on such topics as: climate change and exhaustion of resources the relationship between basic science and the development of sustainable energy technologies the relationship between global and local environmental policies the possible competition between foodstuff production and that of agro-fuels The conclusions emphasize five technological keys for the solution of the energy/environmental crisis: improvement of energy efficiency and savings green electricity production nuclear energy carbon management energy vector use optimisation Further keys, such as: urban adaptation negotiations at the international level financial rules are to be found in fields such as law and politics. This book invites the reader to consider the multidisciplinary aspects of these urgent energy/environmental issues. It will be of special interest to those involved in environmental protection, energy issues and sustainable development, and international relations.

Table of Contents

From the contents:Global Change Research II: some keys to the climate/energy crisis.- Greenhouse gases and climatic change.- New perspectives for fossil fuels: Hydrocarbons in "unconventional" settings.- Urban physical infrastructure adaptation to climate change.- Sustainable Nuclear Energy helps Europe to meet its energy challenges.- CO2 Capture transport and storage, a promising technology for limiting climate change.- New energy sources and CO2 treatment.- Introduction to Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies and their Contribution to a Sustainable Energy Future.- Biomass for energy: energetic and environmental challenges of biofuels.- Meeting Environmental and Energy Challenges: CNG Conversion of Motor Vehicles in Dhaka.-  After Copenhagen, Revisiting both the scientific and political framings of the climate change regime.- The Drafting of the Future International Climate Regime: From the Copenhagen Accord to the Cancún Agreements.- (…).- Index.

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Discusses fossil fuels and alternatives, CO2 mitigation and climate change Brings together multidisciplinary knowledge on energy issues Includes political aspects of carbon finance and international negotiations Reflects the increasing interest in renewable energy and energy efficiency

Details ISBN9400797273 Short Title GLOBAL CHANGE ENERGY ISSUES & Pages 308 Publisher Springer Series Integrated Science & Technology Program Language English ISBN-10 9400797273 ISBN-13 9789400797277 Media Book Format Paperback Series Number 2 Imprint Springer Place of Publication Dordrecht Country of Publication Netherlands Translated from English Edited by Marcelo D. Varella Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-07-15 Author Marcelo D. Varella Edition Description Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013 Alternative 9789400766600 DEWEY 621.04 Audience Professional & Vocational Illustrations 51 Illustrations, color; 5 Illustrations, black and white; XII, 308 p. 56 illus., 51 illus. in color. We've got this

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