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OverviewThis book goes beyond the analysis offered by typical works on this subject to propose real solutions to problems caused by changes in the earth's climate. From new ways to cut energy consumption and reduce carbon dioxide emissions to discussions of the possibilities of sea walls and climate-altering technologies, Engineering Response to Global Climate Change presents new conceptual tools and suggests research necessary for correcting and alleviating problems caused by global warming. Engineers are just now being asked to consider the problems of climate change and the possible technological responses. This complete reference covers the whole range of potential impacts of climate change and their engineering solutions. Of special interest is the chapter on geoengineering, which suggests how engineers may someday be able to intervene in planetary processes to reduce the effects of global warming.E dited by a regional director of the National Institute for Global Environmental Change and offering the collective expertise of a team of expert authors, each renowned in his or her field, this book offers thorough coverage of this important topic from an engineering and technology perspective. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robert G. Watts (NIGEC-Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA) , Robert G. Watts (Tulane University, New Orleans, USA)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc Imprint: CRC Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.871kg ISBN: 9781566702348ISBN 10: 1566702348 Pages: 512 Publication Date: 30 July 1997 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Replaced By: 9781439888469 Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock  Table of ContentsThe Fifth Revolution, R.G. Watts Introduction The Nature of the Problem The Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change Detecting Climate Change Has the Time Come to Respond? About This Book Appendix: A Brief History of the Greenhouse Problem References Emissions and Budgets of Radiatively Important Atmospheric Constituents, D. Wuebbles, J. Edmonds, J. Dignon, W. Emanuel, D. Fisher, R. Gammon, R. Hangebrauck, R. Harris, M.A.K. Khalil, J. Spence, and T.M. Thompson Introduction Budgets of Radiatively Important Constituents Reducing the Uncertainties in Greenhouse Gas Budgets Stabilizing the Atmosphere References Energy Demand Reduction, A. Rosenfeld, B. Atkinson, L. Price, B. Ciliano, J.I. Mills, K. Friedman, E. Flynn, M. Hopkins, H. Shaw, J. Wilson, F. Wood, R. Reck, and E. Larson Introduction Eight Major Recent Studies of Demand Reduction Potential U.S. Sectoral Analysis Achievable Savings and Remaining Barriers Examples of Successes Proposed Research Development and Demonstration International Issues Summary References Energy Supply, M. Hoffert, S.D. Potter, J. Delene, P.E. Glaser, M. Golay, H.M. Hubbard, M. Kadiramangalam, A. Perry, M. Steinberg, and C.-J. Winter Introduction Energy and Global Change Energy Supply and Wealth Toward a Nonfossil Fuel Civilization References Water Resources, W.H. McAnally, P.H. Burgi, D. Calkins, R.H. French, J.P. Holland, B. Hsieh, B. Miller, J. Thomas, W.D. Martin, and J.R. Tuttle Introduction Problem Overview Impacts to the Hydrometeorological Cycle Water Resources Impacts Issues Research and Development References Sea Level Rise and Coastal Hazards: An Assessment of Impacts and Coastal Engineering Research Needs, A. Mehta, R. Dean, H. Kunz, V. Law, S.-C. Lee, and Z. Tarapore Synopsis Introduction Sea Level Change Impacts of Relative Mean Sea Level Rise Impacts of Changes in Episodic Events Predictive Constraints Research Needs Elements of Management Responses Goal and Recommended Tasks Concluding Comments References Agriculture and Biological Systems, N. Scott, G. Arkin, J. DeShazer, G. Evans, G. Hoffman, J. Jones, and J. Walker Introduction Climatic Factors of Importance to Agriculture Potential Adaptations by Agriculture Engineering Issues Related to the Impacts of Climate Changes on Agriculture Reduction of Agriculture's Contribution to Atmospheric Change Research Goals and Objectives References Geoengineering Climate, B.P. Flannery, H. Kheshgi, G. Marland, M.C. MacCraken, H. Komiyama, W. Broecker, H. Ishatani, N. Rosenberg, M. Steinberg, T. Wigley, and M. Morantine Introduction The Potential for Climate Modification Goals and Criteria Options for Sequestering Carbon Options for Geoengineering the Climate System Future Research Actions References The Engineering Response to Global Environmental Change, R.G. Watts Introduction Energy, Time, and Information The Social Context of Engineering Opportunities, Challenges, and Possibilities A Research and Development Agenda No Regrets Opportunities Challenges Possibilities References Appendix: Author List and Affiliations IndexReviewsIf you have a genuine interest in climate change issues you may wish to make a serious effort to find this book...focuses on realistic responses and realistic time frames...Rigorous arguments are presented, not avoiding recourse to mathematics, chemistry, and physics...substantial space is given both to energy demand reduction and to geo-engineering solutions...addresses the serious matter of climate change causes and responses with appropriate respect for the scales involved, in all respects. -Michael Tobis, University of Wisconsin, Madison Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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