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OverviewElevated levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and the resulting effects on the earth's climate could have significant environmental and economic impacts in the United States and internationally. Potential impacts include rising sea levels and a shift in the intensity and frequency of floods and storms. Proposed responses to climate change include adapting to the possible impacts by planning and improving protective infrastructure, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions directly through regulation or the promotion of low-emissions technologies. Because most U.S. emissions stem from the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, much of this book centres on the effect emissions regulation could have on the economy. This is an excerpted and edited version. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gregory N BartosPublisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc Imprint: Nova Science Publishers Inc Weight: 0.184kg ISBN: 9781606921166ISBN 10: 1606921169 Pages: 82 Publication Date: 01 April 2009 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsPreface; Results in Brief; Background; Despite Some Uncertainty Regarding the Potential Economic Impact, All of the Panelists Supported Establishing a Price on Greenhouse Gas Emissions; The Panelists Views on the Strengths and Limitations of Policy Options Focused Primarily on the Environmental Certainty of a Cap-and-Trade System versus the Efficiency of a Tax on Emissions; Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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