The energy conundrum: climate change, global prosperity, and the tough decisions we have to make

"This book provides a comprehensive and balanced account of global energy policy; covering moral, political, social, technical and economic aspects of the subject. While The Energy Conundrum does not offer easy solutions, it provides the facts and evidence gathered from sources in government, i...

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Main Author: Hirst, Neil (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London World Scientific Publishing Europe Limited 2018
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Online Access:UBY01
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Summary:"This book provides a comprehensive and balanced account of global energy policy; covering moral, political, social, technical and economic aspects of the subject. While The Energy Conundrum does not offer easy solutions, it provides the facts and evidence gathered from sources in government, industry, academia, and NGOs alike, for readers to understand the issues and make their own judgements.With a foreword by Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency and a leading figure in world energy, The Energy Conundrum comprises eleven chapters covering topics from history and geopolitics to contemporary challenges for climate mitigation and governance. The book also offers realistic case studies which invite readers to try their hand at making energy policy as government energy ministers in two countries with very different circumstances."--Publisher's website
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Introduction -- History and geopolitics of fossil energy -- Energy security and emergency planning -- Energy justice and human welfare -- Climate change -- Energy technology -- Energy finance, fossil fuel subsidies, and carbon pricing -- Energy efficiency -- Markets and competition -- Global energy governance -- Conclusions -- Annex 1 (Plus attachment). Case study; developing nation -- Annex 2. Case study; developed nation
Physical Description:1 online resource (346 pages) illustrations (some color)
ISBN:9781786344618

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