Dynamics of Energy, Environment and Economy

The book addresses the vital and interwoven areas of energy, environment, and the economy within the field of sustainability research. Fundamental technical details, empirical data, and case studies taking into account local and international perspectives are included. Issues such as energy security, depleting fossil fuel reserves, global warming and climate change, as well as novel energy technologies are covered. The dynamic global response will be discussed from the perspective of policy, technology, and economics.
Vital details in the form of text boxes, illustrations, graphs, tables and appendices are included. The book will serve as reference book for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, academics, policy makers, NGOs and developmental sector professionals within the field.

Examines successful integrative solutions in the discourse on complex climate change and energy dynamics Includes methods, techniques and perspectives for socio-economic and environmentally-oriented energy supply systems Features sustainability insights including novel solutions for sustainable performance through energy production and consumption systems

Inhalt
Prologue.- PART I: Dynamics of Energy, Environment and Economy: An Introduction.- PART II: Climate Change, Energy and Economic Dynamics: Trends, Issues, and Perspectives.- PART III: Climate Change, Energy and Economic Dynamics: Towards Sustainable Solutions.- PART IV: Conclusion and Future Directions.- Index of authors.- Index of subjects and topics.