Log In
Or create an account -> 
Imperial Library
  • Home
  • About
  • News
  • Upload
  • Forum
  • Help
  • Login/SignUp

Index
Contents Illustrations
Figures Tables Boxes
Contributors Acknowledgements Acronyms Preface: Copenhagen and after
Copenhagen and its aftermath1
Transparency and inclusiveness The Copenhagen Accord
The road ahead Notes References
Climate change and society: an introduction
Introduction A new urgency Multidisciplinarity A global problem
Uncharted territory
Conclusion Notes References
Part 1 Understanding climate change
1 The science of climate change: knowledge, uncertainty and risk1
Introduction Recent global warming Why is the present rapid warming happening? The importance of delayed climate responses Observed impacts Projections of future climate change Conclusion Note References
2 Climate change: complexity and collaboration between the sciences
Introduction The complexity turn
Complexity and climate change
The trajectory to climate change recognition: modelling the climate Mitigation10
Targets and markets Mitigating technological fixes Geo-engineering
Adaptation Credit crunch: climate crunch – the contemporary conjuncture
The credit crunch Action, agency and creating a climate for change
Conclusions Notes References
Part II Social impacts on Nature
3 Organisations and global warming
Introduction The public Big oil
Concentration Price rises Where the profits go Subsidies Renewable energy The oil strategy
Coal
The politics of big coal Clean coal? The future of coal
Renewables and efficiency Carbon tax, cap and trade Conclusions Acknowledgements References
4 Capitalism versus Nature: eco-socialist approaches to the climate crisis
Introduction Socialism and the environment: an ambiguous legacy ‘Naming the system’: global warming and capitalism ‘False starts and false solutions’ Looking forward: what is to be done? Conclusion References
5 Ecological economics: the impact of unsustainable growth
Introduction – putting the climate change dilemma into context An ecological economics perspective of sustainable development
Sustainable development defined Sustainable development: policy goals and instruments Sustainable development: ecological and economic limits to growth
Maximum sustainable scale and optimal macro-economic scale Efficiency-increasing technological progress Limits to the beneficial shift of the UB and UC curves
Empirical evidence concerning the ecological and economic limits to growth
Ecological limits to growth: ecological footprint versus bio-capacity
Economic limits to growth: the Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI) Establishing an emissions pathway consistent with achieving ecological sustainability
Ecological sustainability: avoiding catastrophic climate change Ecological sustainability: a sustainable population and a sustainable rate of resource use Increasing economic welfare: moving towards an optimal macro-economic scale
Evolution of the global economy Concluding remarks Notes References
6 Ecological economics: consumption drivers and impacts
Introduction Why is it possible to consume so much? Modern lifestyles Drivers behind consumption growth The energy impacts of consumption Curbing the growth of consumption? Notes References
Part III Natural impacts on society
7 Vulnerability and adaptation to climate change
Introduction Vulnerability and adaptation
Vulnerability Adaptation
Social groups, sectors, and regions: lenses on vulnerability and adaptation
Social vulnerability and adaptation: young children and the elderly Sectoral vulnerability and adaptation: industries and firms Spatial vulnerability and adaptation: cities and neighbourhoods
Equity and social justice in an era of climate change Conclusion References
8 Ecological rationality, disaster, and the environmental education of leaders
Introduction
Reflective, ecological modernisation: will it occur? Education of whom?
The empirical investigation
The environmental and disaster education of leaders Environmental education through disaster The environmental policies of leaders Dependence of leaders on the public’s environmental education
Conclusion Note References
9 Case study: floods in Mumbai
Introduction Floods in Mumbai
The flood of July 2005
The study
Methodology Vulnerability in Mumbai The social composition of the slum settlements Flood vulnerability
Conclusion Notes References
Part IV Social recognition of climate change
10 Public opinion: a cross-national view
Introduction Review of early studies Growing environmental concern and knowledge
Most important national problem Climate change concerns among young people aged 12–18 years Public familiarity with and knowledge about global climate change Public support for policy alternatives and climate change action
Conclusion: understanding patterns and raising practical and theoretical questions Notes References Appendix A
11 Media presentations of climate change
Introduction Mass media portrayals of climate change Multi-scale influences Climate change as a news story Conclusions References
12 Case study: climate change reporting in Time magazine
Introduction Rising coverage Growing recognition – hurricanes
Global warming ignored: 2004 hurricane season Global warming emerges: 2005 hurricane season Global warming embedded: 2006 to 2007 hurricane seasons
The mainstreaming of global warming – conflict and health
Conflict Malaria
Conclusion Postscript
Constance Lever-Tracy
Notes References
13 Religion, worldview and climate change
Introduction Worldview Key religious questions to disclose underlying worldviews
Who or what is in charge of the cosmos and of its unfolding through time? What is the human relationship with the non-human world? What are the consequences of human action?
Conclusion Notes References
14 Climate change denial: sources, actors andstrategies
Introduction Historical/cultural roots of climate change denial
The rise of the conservative movement and the Reagan presidency The environmental movement’s reliance on ‘impact science’ The conservative movement’s embrace of ‘environmental scepticism’ Anthropogenic climate change becomes the conservative movement’s ‘bête noire’
The war against climate science: key actors Major strategies and tactics: manufacturing and disseminating uncertainty
Manufacturing uncertainty regarding climate change Disseminating uncertainty
Conclusion Notes References
Part V Reducing emissions
15 Crises and opportunities
Introduction Technological breakthroughs in the Great Depression
Aircraft Petrochemicals Crisis and opportunity in the 1930s
Clean energy for the twenty-first century
Current developments Low emissions power generation potential Transport, low emissions potential
Conclusion Notes References
16 Alternative scenarios: varieties of capitalism
Introduction Winners and losers Culture and values Conclusion Notes References
17 Alternative scenarios: technologicaloptimism or low energy futures
Introduction
Global warming and the oil peak
Technological optimists
Spratt and Sutton – Climate Code Red Dyer’s Climate Wars
Problems with technological optimism
The limits of sustainable energy Systemic problems with technological optimism
Low energy futures
Gunther’s ‘ruralisation’ scenario Trainer’s low energy future Holmgren’s reconstruction of the suburbs Bio-engineering and the low energy writers
Conclusions References
18 Bio-fuels
Introduction Need and potential for bio-fuels
Fossil fuel contribution to greenhouse gas emissions Bio-fuel – an alternative to petroleum fuels Problems with Gen-1 bio-fuels
Second generation (Gen-2) bio-fuels and their potential
Ligno-cellulosics Micro-algae The chemical bio-refinery
Future directions
Co-products
Conclusion Note References
19 The nuclear option
Introduction Normalisation of nuclear power Nuclear problems Conclusion Notes References
20 Case study: agro-forestry in the Philippines1
Introduction The potential of agro-forestry as a strategy for climate change adaptation in the Philippines
Four models Data-collection procedures
Agro-forestry’s environmental function
Potential for carbon sequestration Agro-forestry maintains and improves biophysical conditions Agro-forestry enhances biodiversity conservation
Economic and social impacts
Agro-forestry ensures food security Agro-forestry addresses socioeconomic productivity
Conclusions and recommendations Note References
21 Public opposition to renewable energy
Introduction: the political impetus and the ‘problem’ of protest Understanding support and opposition
The importance of the local context A disjuncture between the local and the global Tensions over control and ownership Distance and disconnect between local people and the decision-making processes
Looking forward: developing renewables with people Conclusions Notes References
22 Behavioural insights: motivating individual emissions cuts through communication
Introduction Barriers to behaviour change Top-down regulation Bottom-up engagement Fostering demand for regulation Reorienting communication efforts Conclusions References
Part VI National and global policies
23 Climate change and energy security in the European Union: from rhetoric to practice? 1
Introduction The EU’s climate and energy security dilemmas: synergies and contradictions
Climate security Energy security Synergies Trade-offs and goal conflicts
Difficulties in integrating the EU’s energy and climate policies
Institutional and legal obstacles Public and scientific opinion Prospects
Towards a common energy policy tackling climate change in Europe
Strengthening the energy security – climate change nexus The EU’s climate policies on the road to Copenhagen
Conclusions Note References
24 Case study: wind energy regulation in Germany and the UK
Introduction Similarities and differences The impact of regulation upon independent power producers and local communities in the UK The impact of regulation on utilities and local communities in Germany Discussion: four types of regulation Conclusions Notes References
25 Tipping point: crossroads for US climate policy1
Introduction
Theoretical underpinnings
The policy chessboard: obstacles and opposition
Sunken costs, organised interests, path dependencies Multiple treadmills
The game pieces: geographic diversity, partisan polarisation
A destabilising economic crisis Diverse climate impacts and mitigation costs Diversity of views on climate risks and action Partisan polarisation Mixed consequences Congressional dynamics Opportunity through diversity
Game changers: overcoming stalemate
Alternate pathways Judicial channels facilitate or obstruct Multi-level venue shopping Congress, cap and trade Redefining bipartisanship
Treadmills, modernisation and multi-level politics Notes References
26 China’s emissions: dangers and responses
Introduction China’s climate trajectory and energy profile
Long-term challenges China’s emissions China’s energy profile
China’s responses to climate change
Evolving but limited policies Recent developments Voluntary policies and energy-oriented measures Participation in the clean development mechanism (CDM)
Future developments in China’s climate change responses
Are mandatory climate obligations inevitable? Carbon tax and emissions trading
Conclusions and implications References
27 Justice and the politics of climate change
Introduction Economics or justice? Climate justice in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change The historic emitter pays principle and the ability to pay principle Combining the two principles Criticising Caney’s hybrid principle Conclusion Notes References
28 International law responses to climate change
Introduction The mechanisms of international law The existing legal regime
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Kyoto Protocol The Marrakesh Accords Post Kyoto
The effectiveness of the current system Conclusions Notes References
29 Pushing past neo-liberalism: rethinking global climate change negotiations1
Introduction Copenhagen as a missed historic opportunity The four pillars of climate negotiations
Mitigation Adaptation Technology transfer Financing
Path-dependency over 20 years
Climate negotiations begin Origins of the Kyoto Protocol architecture Moving towards a post-Kyoto Protocol regime
Conclusion: reinventing carbon taxes and trade measures Notes References
Index
  • ← Prev
  • Back
  • Next →
  • ← Prev
  • Back
  • Next →

Chief Librarian: Las Zenow <zenow@riseup.net>
Fork the source code from gitlab
.

This is a mirror of the Tor onion service:
http://kx5thpx2olielkihfyo4jgjqfb7zx7wxr3sd4xzt26ochei4m6f7tayd.onion