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Global Warming and Social Innovation
Walter Vermeulen
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Description for Global Warming and Social Innovation
Paperback. 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. The contributors discuss the possibilities for orchestrating this long-term transition towards a climate-friendly society. Editor(s): Kok, Marcel; Faaij, Andre; Jager, David de. Num Pages: 256 pages, Figures, tables, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: RNPG; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 448. Very good copy with light shelf wear
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 developments in information and communications technologies and dematerialization, and through the shift towards product service systems and emissions trading. The work discusses the possibilities for steering and orchestrating this long-term transition towards a climate-friendly society, mapping paths through current dilemmas in climate policy and exploring the legal issues of making this ... Read more
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 developments in information and communications technologies and dematerialization, and through the shift towards product service systems and emissions trading. The work discusses the possibilities for steering and orchestrating this long-term transition towards a climate-friendly society, mapping paths through current dilemmas in climate policy and exploring the legal issues of making this ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Routledge
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781853839450
SKU
KCW0012564
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Walter Vermeulen
Marcel Kok is a Researcher at RIVM at the Office for Environmental Assessment in the Netherlands. Walter Vermeulen is an Environmental Sociologist and Andre Faaij is Associate Professor of Energy Supply and System Studies, both at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development and Innovation, Utrecht University. David de Jager is Manager of Energy and Environmental Policies at Ecofys in the ... Read more
Reviews for Global Warming and Social Innovation
'Well illustrated and readable.' International Journal of Environmental Studies 'A very important book.' Tom Downing, Stockholm Environment Institute 'Brings together a range of evidence and perspectives to provide a multidisciplinary commentary on the problem of climate change' Alister Scott, Assistant Director, Global Environmental Change Programme, University of Sussex 'This work will ... Read more