Personal Transport and the Greenhouse Effect

Hardback

Main Details

Title Personal Transport and the Greenhouse Effect
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Peter Hughes
SeriesEnergy and Infrastructure Set
Series part Volume No. v. 9
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:190
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreSustainability
ISBN/Barcode 9781844079810
ClassificationsDewey:363.73874
Audience
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations Illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Earthscan Ltd
Publication Date 1 October 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The issue of 'sustainability' in the developed world is nowhere more critical than in the field of personal travel, which in many countries has become the fastest-growing contributor to global warming. Unless the use of cars can be brought under control, there is little chance of meeting government targets for reducing greenhouse emissions. Personal Transport and the Greenhouse Effect sets out the steps that could be taken to lessen the conflict between personal mobility and long-term environmental security. It provides a detailed analysis of the policy options available for limiting carbon dioxide emissions, and highlights the limitations of technological measures in solving the problem. Instead, the book's 12-point plan for sustainability shows how a significant reduction in emissions requires the use of all the policy measures available. This valuable contribution to a crucial area of debate covering energy, transport policy and the environment will be essential reading for policy makers, planners and students alike. Peter Huges is deputy editor of Local Transport Today, and has contributed to a wide range of publications including The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, New Scientist and Energy Policy. Originally published in 1993