
Reaching Net Zero
What It Takes to Solve the Global Climate Crisis
Description
Key Features
- Provides in-depth discussion of understanding the problem of global warming, with clear explanations of the science behind global warming and climate change
- Features case studies of successes and failures in reducing carbon footprints, with advised potential solutions for reaching net zero
- Takes a realistic approach to the problems and solutions of global warming in light of all available evidence across multiple disciplines
Readership
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Addressing global warmingPart One
3. The earth as a system
4. Fundamental drivers of global warming
5. How do we know global warming is real?
6. How do we know man-made CO2 is the issue?
7. What are the effects of global warming?
8. International efforts to address global warmingPart Two
9. What would it take to reach net zero?
10. Energy alternatives
11. Unique problems of major contributors to global warming
12. Why is global warming such a difficult problem to solve?
13. Some successes and failuresPart Three
14. Action plan: efficiency, power, transportation, and land use
15. Can it be done?
16. The way forwardPart Four — Appendices
Product details
- No. of pages: 350
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Elsevier 2020
- Published: July 28, 2020
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128233665
- eBook ISBN: 9780128235577
About the Authors
William Fletcher
Affiliations and Expertise
Craig Smith
Affiliations and Expertise
Ratings and Reviews
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Peter Mon Sep 28 2020
Reaching Net Zero, What It Takes to Solve the Global Climate Crisis
I like the book a lot and feel empowered after reading it. For the last several years, I have been an avid reader of articles on climate change. Articles, whether in a newspaper, magazine or technical journal, typically cover only one aspect of climate change. This book brings it all together in an easily understood, conscience format. A perfect balance between easy to read and technical data. If someone wants to educate themselves on this topic and become a well-informed citizen who can discuss and debate with others in a knowledgeable way, plus vote; this book is an essential read. My only regret is that this book is not available to the public in a less costly manner.