Handbook on Climate Change and Technology (Elgar Handbooks in Energy, the Environment and Climate Change)

Synopsis

This timely Handbook presents the latest knowledge on technological innovation for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Looking beyond technical fixes, it further draws on economics, politics and sociology to explore how modern technology can contribute to effective and socially just sustainability transitions.Examining cutting-edge research on energy, transport and industry, this Handbook argues that we have the technologies and policy instruments needed to mitigate and adapt to climate change. However, for larger-scale implementation the support at the socio-economic and political levels has to be increased. Chapters further analyse the role that technology plays in key sectors, such as agriculture and forestry, in order to become more sustainable. Contributors also reflect on the position of technology in society, illustrating the wider socio-technical systems that determine the impact that new technologies can have. They call for the political will to implement and scale up technological measures to address climate change across the world.The Handbook on Climate Change and Technology will be essential reading for academics and students of climate change, energy, sustainability and environmental governance and regulation. It will also be an invaluable resource for practitioners and policymakers seeking a deeper understanding of the role of technology in sustainability transitions.

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ISBN-13:

9781800882119

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9781800882102

Publisher:

Edward Elgar Publishing

Date of Addition:

12/21/23

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Language:

English

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Categories:

Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Technology, Earth Sciences, Politics and Government

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Frauke Urban

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Johan Nordensvärd