Climate Change and Technological Options: Basic facts, Evaluation and Practical Solutions
Author:   Konrad Soyez ,  Hartmut Graßl
Publisher:   Springer Verlag GmbH
ISBN:  

9783211782026


Pages:   219
Publication Date:   27 August 2008
Format:   Hardback
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Climate Change and Technological Options: Basic facts, Evaluation and Practical Solutions


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An up-to-date text on climate change focussing on technical solutions for the most important and climate relevant economic sectors is presented. It is intended for key decision makers, and administrators within industry, agricultural and energy sectors, as well as masters students and post graduates. The first of three sections covers the scientific basis of climate change and the instruments to prevent or reduce negative climate effects. It includes a survey covering current practices at different levels. The second discusses evaluation methods for climate impacts from industrial processes. Climate relevant processes and measures to reduce their impact such as sequestration are defined in the final section, with the main focus being on renewable resources. Details are given on climate impacts of waste prevention, recycling and waste management as well as are proposals for every day solutions.

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Author:   Konrad Soyez ,  Hartmut Graßl
Publisher:   Springer Verlag GmbH
Imprint:   Springer Verlag GmbH
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.524kg
ISBN:  

9783211782026


ISBN 10:   3211782028
Pages:   219
Publication Date:   27 August 2008
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

The Climate System.- Climate Modelling.- Consequences of Mean Global Warming.- Impacts of and Adaptation to Climate Change.- Sustainable Development and Climate Change.- International Climate Policy Approaches.- Evaluation of Climate Effects.- Climate Effects and Mitigation Potentials of Economic Sectors.- Climate Impacts and Emission Mitigation of Industrial Production.- Climate Effects of Agricultural Processes.- Climate Effects of Waste Management.- Energy Related Climate Impacts.- Individual Activities to Reduce Climate Impacts.

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