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Controlling the level of greenhouse gas in the atmosphere is a rapidly growing area of commercial activity. While debate continues both about the impact of greenhouse gas on climate and the role humans play in influencing its concentration, engineers are faced with less controversial questions of how to manage this uncertainty and how to control greenhouse gases at a minimum cost to society. This book gives a concise review of current knowledge required for engineers to develop strategies to help us manage and adapt to climate change. It has been developed from the author's graduate course in environmental engineering. It is written without technical jargon so as to be accessible to a wide range of students and policymakers who do not necessarily have scientific or engineering backgrounds. Appendices allow readers to calculate for themselves the impact of the various strategies, and the book contains student exercises and references for further reading.
This book provides engineers with a concise review of current knowledge for developing strategies to manage and adapt to climate change. Developed from the author's graduate course in environmental engineering, it addresses the practical questions of how to manage uncertainty and control greenhouse gases at minimum societal cost. Written without technical jargon, it aims to be accessible to students and policymakers without scientific or engineering backgrounds. Appendices offer tools for readers to calculate the impact of various strategies, alongside exercises and references for further study.
The book is designed to be accessible to a wide audience, including students and policymakers without scientific or engineering backgrounds, due to its lack of technical jargon. Its practical focus on engineering strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation suggests it is a valuable resource for those involved in managing climate change. The inclusion of appendices for calculations and exercises indicates a pedagogical approach aimed at facilitating understanding and application of the discussed concepts. The book's development from a graduate course implies a solid academic foundation for its content.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
ISBN-10:
0521516021
ISBN-13:
9780521516020
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