Global Warming and Social Innovation : the Challenge of a Climate Neutral Society.
Societies need to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases by 80 per cent in order to counter the risks of climate change. This study envisions a climate neutral society - one where the output of polluting gases is minimised by social innovations set up in households by local authorities through develop...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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London :
Earthscan,
2002.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
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- Contents; Foreword; List of figures, tables and boxes; List of acronyms and abbreviations; Chapter 1: Towards a climate-neutral society; Chapter 2: Transforming the energy system of The Netherlands; Chapter 3: Contemporary practices: greenhouse scepticism?; Chapter 4: Technological change and innovation for climate protection: the governance challenge; Chapter 5: Households past and present, and opportunities for change; Chapter 6: The role of local authorities in a transition towards a climate-neutral society.
- Chapter 7: Improved material management as trend-breaking technology for reduction of greenhouse gas emissionsChapter 8: The contribution of Information and Communication Technologies to the transition towards a climate-neutral society; Chapter 9: Economy versus environment? Design alternatives for emissions trading from a lock-in perspective; Chapter 10: Legal aspects of a changing energy system in The Netherlands in 2050; Chapter 11: Climate OptiOns for the Long term COOL: Stakeholders.