Policy Implications Of Greenhouse Warming

Author : National Academy of Engineering,National Academy of Sciences,Policy and Global Affairs,Institute of Medicine,Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy,Panel on Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 945 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1992-02-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780309043861

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Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming by National Academy of Engineering,National Academy of Sciences,Policy and Global Affairs,Institute of Medicine,Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy,Panel on Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming Pdf

Global warming continues to gain importance on the international agenda and calls for action are heightening. Yet, there is still controversy over what must be done and what is needed to proceed. Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming describes the information necessary to make decisions about global warming resulting from atmospheric releases of radiatively active trace gases. The conclusions and recommendations include some unexpected results. The distinguished authoring committee provides specific advice for U.S. policy and addresses the need for an international response to potential greenhouse warming. It offers a realistic view of gaps in the scientific understanding of greenhouse warming and how much effort and expense might be required to produce definitive answers. The book presents methods for assessing options to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, offset emissions, and assist humans and unmanaged systems of plants and animals to adjust to the consequences of global warming.

Author : National Academy of Engineering,National Academy of Sciences,Policy and Global Affairs,Institute of Medicine,Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy,Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming--Synthesis Panel
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1991-02-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780309044400

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Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming by National Academy of Engineering,National Academy of Sciences,Policy and Global Affairs,Institute of Medicine,Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy,Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming--Synthesis Panel Pdf

Readily accessible to any interested reader, this volume offers an analysis of the major issues surrounding greenhouse warming and presents the authoring panel's recommendations for U.S. policy. Recommendations address a wide range of issues, including energy policy; deforestation; human population growth; the appropriate role of the United States in an international strategy; and needed research on scientific, economic, and social questions. Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming analyzes scientific understanding of greenhouse gas accumulation and its effect on climate; prospects for human, animal, and plant adaptation to rising global temperatures; and options for mitigating the effects of greenhouse gas emissions.

Author : Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (U.S.). Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming--Mitigation Panel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Environmental policy
ISBN : 0309045452

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Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming by Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (U.S.). Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming--Mitigation Panel Pdf

Author : Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (U.S.). Panel on Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Environmental policy
ISBN : OCLC:78297849

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Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming by Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (U.S.). Panel on Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming Pdf

Author : Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (U.S.). Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming--Adaption Panel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Adaptation (Biology)
ISBN : OCLC:24602458

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Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming by Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (U.S.). Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming--Adaption Panel Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105006290543

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Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Energy and Power
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Energy policy
ISBN : STANFORD:36105045255606

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Energy Policy Implications of Global Warming by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Energy and Power Pdf

Author : David Everest,Policy Studies Institute
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Climatic changes
ISBN : STANFORD:36105000300504

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The Greenhouse Effect by David Everest,Policy Studies Institute Pdf

Author : Trevor Letcher
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128223741

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The Impacts of Climate Change by Trevor Letcher Pdf

The Impacts of Climate Change: A Comprehensive Study of Physical, Biophysical, Social and Political Issues presents the very real issues associated with climate change and global warming and how it affects the planet and everyone on it. From a physical perspective, the book covers such topics as population pressures, food issues, rising sea-levels and coastline degradation, and health. It then goes on to present social impacts, such as humanitarian issues, ethics, adaptation, urban issues, local action, and socio-economic issues. Finally, it addresses the political impacts, such as justice issues and politics of climate change in different locations. By offering this holistic review of the latest impacts of climate change, the book helps researchers to better understand what needs to be done in order to move toward renewable energy, change societal habits, and move toward sustainable development. Offers comprehensive coverage of the impacts of climate change from multiple perspectives (physical, social, and political) to develop synergy across disciplines Presents the latest research and developments on the understanding of climate change impacts on a variety of scales and disciplines Includes case studies and extensive references for further exploration

Author : National Research Council (U.S.). Carbon Dioxide Assessment Committee
Publisher : National Academies
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015006376662

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Changing Climate by National Research Council (U.S.). Carbon Dioxide Assessment Committee Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Political Science
ISBN : LOC:00172004313

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Global Climate Change by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Law
ISBN : PSU:000018818604

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Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Pdf

Author : Patricia Thornley,Paul Adams
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-12-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128094587

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Greenhouse Gas Balances of Bioenergy Systems by Patricia Thornley,Paul Adams Pdf

Greenhouse Gases Balance of Bioenergy Systems covers every stage of a bioenergy system, from establishment to energy delivery, presenting a comprehensive, multidisciplinary overview of all the relevant issues and environmental risks. It also provides an understanding of how these can be practically managed to deliver sustainable greenhouse gas reductions. Its expert chapter authors present readers to the methods used to determine the greenhouse gas balance of bioenergy systems, the data required and the significance of the results obtained. It also provides in-depth discussion of key issues and uncertainties, such as soil, agriculture, forestry, fuel conversion and emissions formation. Finally, international case studies examine typical GHG reduction levels for different systems and highlight best practices for bioenergy GHG mitigation. For bringing together into one volume information from several different fields that was up until now scattered throughout many different sources, this book is ideal for researchers, graduate students and professionals coming into the bioenergy field, no matter their previous background. It will be particularly useful for bioenergy researchers seeking to calculate greenhouse gas balances for systems they are studying. I will also be an important resource for policy makers and energy analysts. Uses a multidisciplinary approach to synthesize the diverse information that is required to competently execute GHG balances for bioenergy systems Presents an in-depth understanding of the science underpinning key issues and uncertainty in GHG assessments of bioenergy systems Includes case studies that examine ways to maximize the GHG reductions delivered by different bioenergy systems

Author : The Royal Society,National Academy of Sciences
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309302029

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Climate Change by The Royal Society,National Academy of Sciences Pdf

Climate Change: Evidence and Causes is a jointly produced publication of The US National Academy of Sciences and The Royal Society. Written by a UK-US team of leading climate scientists and reviewed by climate scientists and others, the publication is intended as a brief, readable reference document for decision makers, policy makers, educators, and other individuals seeking authoritative information on the some of the questions that continue to be asked. Climate Change makes clear what is well-established and where understanding is still developing. It echoes and builds upon the long history of climate-related work from both national academies, as well as on the newest climate-change assessment from the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. It touches on current areas of active debate and ongoing research, such as the link between ocean heat content and the rate of warming.

Author : Daniel Sperling,James S. Cannon
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080464688

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Driving Climate Change by Daniel Sperling,James S. Cannon Pdf

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing global society. The debate over what to do is confounded by the uncertain relationship between increasing greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, and the impact of those changes on nature and human civilization. Driving Climate Change will provide professionals and students alike with the latest information regarding greenhouse emissions while presenting the most up-to-date techniques for reducing these emissions. It will investigate three broad strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions: 1) reducing motorized travel, 2) shifting to less energy intensive modes, and 3) changing fuel and propulsion technologies. Findings will be presented by the leaders in the field with contributions from professors, researchers, consultants and engineers at the most prominent institutions - commercial, academic and federal - dealing with environmental research and policy. Includes a comprehensive evaluation of current industrial practice Provides technologically sound and manageable techniques for engineers, scientists and designers Incorporates guidelines for a sustainable future