Global energy demand is increasing from population and economic development pressures and climate change, resulting in large part from the burning of fossil fuels, is exacerbating the impacts of the accelerated exploitation of our natural resources. Therefore, anxieties over energy, water, and climate security are at an all-time high. Global action is needed now in order to address this set of urgent challenges and to avoid putting the future of our civilization at risk. This book examines the powerful interconnections that link energy, water, climate and population, exploring viable options in addressing these issues collectively. Difficult political decisions and major reforms in resource governance, policies, market forces, and use are needed and this book provides excellent introductory material to begin to understand and to address these problems.
ISBN 978-0-521-70919-4
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This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change,
Environmental Science:Energy,
Global Change and Climate:Climate Change, Geography,
Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate,
Sustainability
Resource Type:
Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Book
Special Interest: Sustainability, Complex Systems, Global/National Issue
Theme:
Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Energy,
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science,
Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Sustainability,
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Science,
Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change
