Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality two interrelated global challenges

The world's atmosphere is a common resource. Air quality, along with energy, transportation, and climate change have significant impacts on our lives and this book helps readers understand the changes happening at the nexus of these areas, as they relate to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and...

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Otros Autores: Erickson, L. E. 1938- author (author), Brase, Gary, author
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Boca Raton : Taylor & Francis 2020
2019.
Edición:1st
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009578406906719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Half Title
  • Title page
  • Copyright Page
  • Table of contents
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • The Authors
  • Contributors
  • 1 Introduction
  • Abstract
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • 1.3 Air Pollution
  • 1.4 Climate Change
  • 1.5 Economics
  • 1.6 Complex Interactions
  • 1.7 Sustainable Development Goals
  • 1.8 Linkage Between Reducing Greenhouse Gases and Improving Air Quality
  • 1.9 Ecological Sustainable Development
  • References
  • 2 Paris Agreement on Climate Change
  • Abstract
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Goals of the Paris Agreement
  • 2.3 Impacts of Climate Change on Health and Welfare
  • 2.4 Importance of Science and Technology
  • 2.5 Progress Update
  • 2.5.1 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • 2.5.2 The Goal of 1.5°C
  • References
  • 3 Urban Air Quality
  • Abstract
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Air Pollutants
  • 3.2.1 Particulate Matter in Urban Air
  • 3.2.2 Nitrogen Oxides from Combustion
  • 3.2.3 Smog and Ozone
  • 3.3 Household Air Pollution
  • 3.4 Impact of Urban Air Pollution on Health
  • 3.5 Improving Urban Air Quality
  • 3.6 Public Education
  • References
  • 4 Electrification of Transportation
  • Abstract
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Plug-In Electric Cars
  • 4.2.1 Advantages Associated with Electric Vehicles
  • 4.2.2 International Developments
  • 4.3 Electric Bicycles
  • 4.3.1 Electric Bicycles in China
  • 4.3.2 Electric Bicycles in Other Countries
  • 4.4 Electric Buses
  • 4.5 Electric Trucks
  • 4.6 Summary
  • References
  • 5 Renewable Energy
  • Abstract
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Solar Energy
  • 5.3 Wind Energy
  • 5.4 Renewable Energy Progress
  • References
  • 6 Batteries
  • Abstract
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Design/Types
  • 6.3 Battery Life
  • 6.4 Charging
  • 6.5 Battery Disposal
  • 6.6 Batteries and the Power Grid
  • 6.7 The Future of EV Batteries
  • References
  • 7 Smart Grid
  • Abstract.
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Features of a Smart Grid
  • 7.3 Energy Storage
  • 7.4 Regulatory Topics
  • 7.5 Seasons and Demand
  • 7.6 Interface Issues
  • References
  • 8 Electric Power Management
  • Abstract
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 New Developments in Storage
  • 8.3 Demand Management
  • 8.4 Future Supply and Demand Expectations
  • References
  • 9 Off-Grid Power Management
  • Abstract
  • 9.1 Introduction: Electricity for All
  • 9.2 Small Scale
  • 9.3 Mini-Grids
  • 9.4 Value of Electricity
  • References
  • 10 Policy
  • Abstract
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Electricity Generation Policy
  • 10.3 Transportation
  • 10.4 City Policies
  • 10.5 Conclusions
  • References
  • 11 Economics
  • Abstract
  • 11.1 Introduction
  • 11.2 Costs and Benefits Related to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • 11.3 Costs and Benefits Associated with Improving Air Quality
  • 11.4 Government Economic Action
  • References
  • 12 Agriculture
  • Abstract
  • 12.1 Introduction
  • 12.2 Sustainable Development Goals
  • 12.3 Greenhouse Gases and Agriculture
  • 12.4 Renewable Fuels
  • 12.5 Air Quality
  • References
  • 13 International Developments
  • Abstract
  • 13.1 Introduction
  • 13.2 China
  • 13.3 London, United Kingdom
  • 13.4 Norway
  • References
  • 14 Examples of Progress
  • Abstract
  • 14.1 Introduction
  • 14.2 Electric Vehicles
  • 14.2.1 Electric Buses
  • 14.2.2 Electric Cars
  • 14.2.3 Electric Trucks
  • 14.3 Battery Storage of Electricity
  • 14.4 Analysis of Co-Benefits
  • 14.5 Wind Energy
  • References
  • 15 Air Quality as a Common Resource
  • Abstract
  • 15.1 Introduction
  • 15.2 Common Resources Can Transition Into Other Forms
  • 15.3 Public and Club Goods Can Transition
  • 15.4 Common Resources Can Be Maintained
  • 15.5 Designing Air Quality Management
  • 15.6 Addressing Both Climate Change and Air Quality
  • References
  • 16 Conclusions
  • Abstract
  • 16.1 Introduction.
  • 16.2 Wind and Solar Energy
  • 16.3 Batteries and Electric Power Management
  • 16.4 Electrification of Transportation
  • 16.5 Technology in Context
  • 16.6 The Future of Reducing Emissions and Improving Air Quality
  • References
  • Index.