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This book describes the various `Green Technologies` that either do not produce any greenhouse gases nor any pollutants nor do they depend on the earth`s scant resources of oil and other fossil fuels. A relatively poor country like India has to uplift itself while at the same time meet the world`s demands for mitigating climate change. This is the crux of the matter, the book shows how we can derive business and industrialization benefits from our climate change activities so that the resulting development may be able to justify the advantage by going along with the developed world and reducing our emissions.
Key Features:
Summarizes global causes and concerns for the release of greenhouse gases from different sources and how they can be minimized Presents the adaptive and mitigative measures necessary to protect the people and the business opportunities arising therefrom Shows the need for new forests and for controlling deforestation Reviews green technologies for energy production, for personal and citywide application and for specific applications such as building design, road and air transport, hotels, industrialization, bringing up Indian villages and the general economy Looks at the National Action Plan and its business re-orientation Includes nearly a dozen Appendices giving highlights of various projects and ideas instituted in India for controlling emissions and reducing use of resources
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: What is Global Warming? Does it Really Affect Us?
The New Carbon Problem: Accumulation, Long Half-Life, Heating Potential Carbon Emission Factors Carbon Absorption in Nature (Photosynthesis and `Sinks`) The Global Emission Situation and India The Kyoto and Other Protocols How Does Climate Change Affect Us? The Many Impacts of Climate Change
Chapter 2: Planning for the Future
Can the World Control Carbon Emissions? Use of Promotional and Punitive Mechanisms for Reducing Carbon in Atmosphere The General Approach in Planning for the Future Developing Countrywide Adaptive Measures for Safety of Local People Developing Mitigative Measures for Global Reduction of Carbon India`s National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) The MRV Debate
Chapter 3: Opportunities in Control of Carbon Emissions and Accumulation
Essential Steps for Control of Carbon Emissions and Accumulation Each Country has to Develop its Own Priorities and Business Opportunities McKinney`s Findings for Greenhouse Gas Reduction, Globally India Needs a Mix of Green and Traditional Power Sources A Logical Approach for Carbon Reduction, Worldwide-More Forests, Less Deforestation Are Higher Payment Rates Warranted for Sinks in Warmer Climates? Are Promotional Mechanisms also Needed at Country Level?
Chapter 4: Green Technologies for Energy Production
Various Technologies Available for Energy Production Cost Comparison of a Few Typical Systems for Power Generation Sources of Energy Production Already in Use Alternative Methods Ready for Use Green Technologies Needing Some Prior R&D Work
Chapter 5: Green Technologies for Personal and Citywide Application
Let`s Paint the Town Green Carbon Emission Reduction at Personal Level Carbon Emission Reduction at Local Authority and Citywide Level Carbon Emissions from Imports
Chapter 6: Green Technologies for Specific Applications
Promotion of `Green` Buildings The Leeds Rating System Guidelines The `Griha` Rating System Guidelines The Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) Green Hotels and Hospitals Green Technologies for Transport Green Roads Ports and Harbors Green Technologies for Industries Carbon Emissions from Industries in General and Carbon Tax Carbon Emissions from a Few Selected Industries in India The Changing Scenario in Cities Need for Wider Application to Town Planning and Area Re-Development Projects `Green` Infrastructure for Municipal Services Bringing up Indian Villages Green Services for Crematoria Spreading Message to all Stakeholders
Chapter 7: Some High-tech Measures for Reducing Carbon Emissions
Use of Solar Power with Satellite-based Systems Use of Carbon Capture and Storage (Sequestration) Genetic Modifi cation of Microorganisms A Few Miscellaneous Measures A Quick SWOT Analysis
Chapter 8: Recommended Plan of Action
How Soon will India`s National Action Plan Take Us to a Low-Carbon Path? The Missions Help Develop Awareness and Political Will Some Demonstration Projects of Various Countries Adaptive Measures Essential for Indian People to Cope with Climate Change Mitigative Measures and Poverty Alleviation - A Suggested Scheme for India Low Cost and Easy Measures The Principal Thrust Area: To Improve the Indian Economy Use of `Missions` to Develop Needed Support Programs Advantages of the Proposed Plan of Action
Appendix 1: Emission Factors and Examples to Show How They are Used Appendix 2: A Few Profi table Innovations and Installations in India Appendix 3: Some Innovative Ideas Awaiting Implementation References Index About the AuthorISBN - 9781259063732
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