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Type(s) de contenu et mode(s) de consultation : Texte noté : électronique
Titre(s) : Global climate change [Texte électronique] : the technology challenge / Frank T. Princiotta, editor
Publication : Dordrecht ; New York : Springer, cop. 2011
Description matérielle : 1 online resource (xi, 420 pages)
Collection : Advances in global change research ; v. 38
Note(s) : Includes bibliographical references and index. - Print version record.
In order to avoid the potentially catastrophic impacts of global warming, the current
3% CO2 global emission growth rate must be transformed to a 1 to 3% declining rate,
as soon as possible. This will require a rapid and radical transformation of the world{u2019}s
energy production and end use systems. The current generation of energy technologies
are not capable of achieving the level of mitigation required. Next generations of
renewable, low carbon generation and end use technologies will be needed. This book
quantifies the mitigation challenge. It then considers the status of key technologies
needed to protect the planet from serious climate change impact. Current and emerging
technologies are characterized for their mitigation potential, status of development
and potential environmental impacts. Power generation, mobile sources, industrial
and building sectors are evaluated in detail. The importance and unique challenges
for rapidly developing countries, such as China and India are discussed. Current global
research and development efforts for key technologies are discussed. It is concluded
that it will be necessary to substantially upgrade and accelerate the current worldwide
RDD & D effort on both emerging energy technologies and those enabling technologies
needed to improve mitigation effectiveness and economics. It will also be necessary
to carefully evaluate the potential environmental characteristics of next generation
technologies to avoid unacceptable health and ecological impacts. Finally, given the
monumental technological challenge associated with transforming the world{u2019}s
energy system, geoengineering options are evaluated, since if successfully deployed,
they have the potential to allow more time for the necessary energy system transformation.
{u2018}This book on Climate Change not only gives a clear picture of the problem but
suggests many of the pitfalls in solving it and recommends strongly, a research program
to fill the gaps in our knowledge. It is a most useful reference book for all aspects
of the problem.{u2019} William D. Ruckelshaus, Madrona Venture Group/Evergreen Venture
Autre(s) auteur(s) : Princiotta, Frank
Princiotta, Frank T.. Fonction indéterminée
Sujet(s) : Technologie -- Environnement
Changements climatiques -- Aspect économique
Réchauffement de la Terre
Industries énergétiques -- Innovation
Environnement
Indice(s) Dewey :
333.7 (23e éd.) = Ressources naturelles et énergie
Identifiants, prix et caractéristiques : ISBN 9789048131532
Identifiant de la notice : ark:/12148/cb447198553
Notice n° :
FRBNF44719855
(notice reprise d'un réservoir extérieur)
Table des matières : Global climate change and the mitigation challenge /Frank T. Princiotta ; Coal and
coal/biomass-based power generation /James R. Katzer ; Coal and biomass to liquid
fuels /James R. Katzer ; The role of nuclear power in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
/Anthony Baratta ; Renewable energy : status and prospects : status of electricity
generation from renewable energy -- ; Mobile source mitigation opportunities /Michael
P. Walsh ; Buildings : mitigation opportunities with a focus on health implications
/Robert Thompson, James Jetter, David Marr, and Clyde Owens ; Reduction of multi-pollutant
emissions from industrial sectors : the U.S. cement industry : a case study /Ravi
K. Srivastava, Samudra Vijay, and Elineth Torres ; Geoengineering : direct mitigation
of climate warming /Brooke L. Hemming and Gayle S.W. Hagler ; Research, development,
demonstration and deployment issues in the power sector /Bruce Rising ; The role of
technology in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from power sector in d
