Climate Change Policy Facts, Issues and Analyses

Hardback  349 pp  ISBN 052159314X      £85.00

Paperback  349 pp  ISBN 0521596882      £43.00

This book concisely sets out the main issues and risks involved in attempting to mitigate climate change. It is based on the premise that there is increasing scientific evidence to suggest that humans are gradually but certainly changing the Earth's climate. In an effort to prevent further damage to the fragile atmosphere, and with the belief that action is required now, the scientific community has been prolific in its dissemination of information on climate change. Inspired by the results of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Second Assessment Report, Jepma and Munasinghe set out to create a concise, practical, and compelling approach to climate change issues. They deftly explain the implications of global warming, and the risks involved in attempting to mitigate climate change. They look at how and where to start action, and what organization is needed to be able to implement the changes. This book represents a much needed synopsis of climate change and its real impacts on society. It will be an essential text for climate change researchers, policy analysts, university students studying the environment, and anyone with an interest in climate change issues. The information is presented under the following chapter headings:

• Scope and implications of climate change
• Methodological and conceptual issues
• Decision-making framework
• Decision criteria and tools
• Greenhouse damage and adaptation
• Assessment of technology options
• Costs of implementation
• Summary of conclusions.

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