Energy and Climate Change: An Introduction to Geological Controls, Interventions and Mitigations

Energy and Climate Change: An Introduction to Geological Controls, Interventions, and Mitigations explores the Earth system science context of fossil fuel resource formation and use, examines historical and economic trends, and explores ways to mitigate climate change through negative emissions technology and adaptation in vulnerable developing countries.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 22 March 2018
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Energy and Climate Change: An Introduction to Geological Controls, Interventions, and Mitigations delves into the intricate interplay between Earth system science and the formation and utilization of fossil fuel resources, shedding light on their profound implications for climate change. It explores the historical and economic trends of fossil fuel usage, tracing their gradual impact on the natural system, marking the emergence of the Anthropocene era. Furthermore, the book examines the potential effects of climate change in the future, drawing insights from the distant past. It also examines strategies to mitigate climate change, encompassing innovative technologies such as bioenergy and carbon capture and storage (BECCS), as well as adapting to a world with a projected temperature increase of more than two degrees Celsius, particularly in vulnerable developing countries.

Energy and Climate Change serves as a vital resource for geoscientists, climate scientists, environmental scientists, students, policy makers, energy professionals, energy statisticians, energy historians, and economists. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex factors contributing to energy and climate change, equipping individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary to address these pressing global challenges.

Weight: 229g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128120217