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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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