Format:
Online-Ressource (XX, 264 p, online resource)
ISBN:
9781447142287
Series Statement:
Lecture Notes in Energy 4
Content:
Climate change is mainly caused by emissions of CO2 from burning fossil fuels, which provides over 85% of the worlds energy. Strategies for mitigating climate change are connected with handling economic and social activities through their effects on the use of energy. Climate Change Mitigation investigates the costs of mitigation measures in comparison to their benefits, and compares the effects of implementing mitigation measures on various areas such as energy security and energy economy. "For 20 years, diplomats have struggled to make progress on climate change, mostly because global diplomacy is not well-linked to the realities of how nations and firms control emissions and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. In this excellent book, Dr Yamaguchi has assembled experts to guide the redesign of global policy. The authors underscore how global warming efforts must resonate with other policy goals. David G. Victor, Director, Laboratory on International Law and Regulation and Professor, University of California San Diego "Climate Change Mitigation clarifies that climate change cannot be controlled by sacrificing economic growth or other global problems; however, action to control climate change cannot be delayed. Climate policy is pervasive and affects all dimensions of international policy;but it cannot be too ambitious: a balanced approach between mitigation and adaptation, economic growth and resource management, and short term development and long term investments, should be adopted. I recommend its reading. Carlo Carraro,President, Ca Foscari University of Venice "The International Energy Agency estimates for every $1 of investment now toward sustainable energy, $4 of future spending can be saved. There is a business case for companies to reduce energy use. Companies in the energy and resource intensive industries must lead the way. Chad Holliday, Chairman. World Business Council for Sustainable Development and former Chair and CEO, DuPont
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Description based upon print version of record
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Climate Change Mitigation; A Balanced Approach to Climate Change; Foreword; About the Authors; Acknowledgments; Contents; Abbreviations; Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: The Ultimate Objective of Climate Response Strategies, and a Desirable and Feasible International Framework; 2.1 The Ultimate Objective (Article 2 of the UNFCCC), and the 2 Degree Target; 2.1.1 Brief History of Article 2; 2.1.2 Interpretation of Article 2; 2.1.2.1 Article 2 and IPCC; 2.1.2.2 Tolerable Windows Approach; 2.1.2.3 Cost-Benefit Analysis; 2.1.3 2 Degree Target at the G8 Summit and International Negotiations
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2.2 2 Degree Target from the Viewpoint of Vertical Balance: What Does It Mean?2.2.1 Is a 2 Degree Increase Dangerous?; 2.2.2 No Adaptation Is Unrealistic; 2.2.3 Catastrophe and 2 Degree Target; 2.2.4 Feasibility of 2 Degree Target; 2.2.4.1 Technology Is the Key; 2.2.4.2 From the Viewpoint of Per Capita Emissions; 2.2.5 Uncertainty and 2 Degree Target; 2.2.6 2 Degree Target from a Cost and Benefit Perspective; 2.2.6.1 Nordhaus´ a Question of Balance; 2.2.6.2 The Stern Review; 2.3 2 Degree Target from the Viewpoint of Horizontal Balance: Efficient Allocation of Scarce Resources
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2.4 What Kind of International Framework Will Be Desirable and Feasible?2.4.1 Current Situation; 2.4.2 Does a Legally Binding Treaty Work Well?; 2.4.3 Pledge and Review Is the Best Way for the First Step; 2.4.4 Common but Differentiated Responsibilities; 2.4.5 Taking Various Factors-Adaptation, Technology Innovation and Diffusion, and Funding-into Account; 2.4.6 Geo-engineering as an Insurance; 2.5 Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 3: Mitigation Targets and Effort-Sharing Among Regions and Countries
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3.1 Climate Change Mitigation Targets in the Context of Mitigation and Damage Costs, and Sustainable Development3.1.1 Climate Change Mitigation Targets in the Context of Balancing Climate Change Mitigation and Damages; 3.1.2 Climate Change Mitigation in the Context of Sustainable Development; 3.2 Analysis of Major Economies´ Mid- and Long-Term Mitigation Targets; 3.2.1 Methodology for Sharing GHG Emission Reduction Efforts; 3.2.2 Analysis of Mid-Term Mitigation Targets for Reasonable and Appropriate Effort-Sharing in Emission Reductions Among Regions and Countries
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3.2.2.1 Allowable Global Emissions in 20203.2.2.2 Emission Allocations in 2020 Between Annex I and Non-Annex I Countries; 3.2.2.3 Emission Allocations in 2020 Among Annex I Countries; 3.2.3 Analysis of Long-Term Mitigation Targets for Reasonable and Appropriate Effort-Sharing in Emission Reductions Among Regions and Countries; 3.2.4 Policy Implications of Emission Allocations; 3.3 Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 4: Balance Between Energy Security and Mitigation Responses; 4.1 How to Accomplish the Three Targets of Economic Development, Energy Security, and Climate Protection
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4.1.1 Global Trend of Energy-Related CO2 Emissions
Additional Edition:
9781447142270
Additional Edition:
Druckausg. 978-1-4471-4227-0
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1007/978-1-4471-4228-7
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