Beyond the Coal Rush: A Turning Point for Global Energy and Climate Policy?

This book explores how the world can stop mining coal, the most prolific source of greenhouse gas emissions, by documenting efforts to halt coal production in India, Germany, and Australia. It shows how local people are fighting to save their homes, livelihoods, and environments, creating new constituencies and alliances for the transition from fossil fuels. It also charts reasons for continuing coal dependence and how this can be overcome, providing inspiration for energy transition for researchers, policymakers, and the public.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 26 November 2020
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Climate change has rendered fossil fuels obsolete, yet global coal production has nearly doubled over the past two decades. This book delves into the global effort to cease coal mining, the most prolific source of greenhouse gas emissions. It documents the campaigns to halt coal production in India, Germany, and Australia, highlighting the local struggles of communities to protect their homes, livelihoods, and environments. Through in-depth comparative ethnography, the book reveals how these communities are forming new alliances and constituencies to advocate for the transition from fossil fuels. It explores the conflicts between global climate policy and the national coal-industrial complex, examining the reasons for continued coal dependence and offering strategies to overcome them. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and advocates engaged in the energy transition, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities of reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to a sustainable future.

Weight: 660g
Dimension: 176 x 252 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108479820