Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality : two interrelated global challenges / Larry E. Erickson and Gary Brase.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Erickson, L. E. (Larry Eugene), 1938- author.

Brase, Gary, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Greenhouse gas mitigation.

Air quality management.

Sustainable development.

Energy conservation.

Climatic changes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (179 pages)

Edition:

1st.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2019.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 improving air quality. Discussing the transitions to electric vehicles, solar and wind energy for electricity generation, battery developments, smart grids and electric power management, and progress in the electrification of agricultural technology, it also provides the latest information in the context of the United Nations sustainable development goals and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Features: Includes content on how to improve urban air quality in large cities and urban environments. Effectively addresses the nexus of energy, transportation, air quality, climate change and health. Discusses innovative concepts at the nexus of renewable energy, smart grid, electric vehicles, and electric power management. Describes recent progress in meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the benefits of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Written for a wide audience by world experts in sustainability. Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emission and Improving Air Quality: Two Interrelated Global Challenges, is an invaluable book for professionals and academics at the center of changes relating to solar and wind energy, electric vehicles, and charging infrastructure, including government officials, community leaders, researchers, students, and interested citizens. It is also an excellent text for classes that address sustainability, particularly for those focused on transportation and energy.

Contents:

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

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

3 Urban Air Quality

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

4 Electrification of Transportation

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

5 Renewable Energy

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Solar Energy

5.3 Wind Energy

5.4 Renewable Energy Progress

6 Batteries

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

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

8 Electric Power Management

8.1 Introduction

8.2 New Developments in Storage

8.3 Demand Management

8.4 Future Supply and Demand Expectations

9 Off-Grid Power Management

9.1 Introduction: Electricity for All

9.2 Small Scale

9.3 Mini-Grids

9.4 Value of Electricity

10 Policy

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Electricity Generation Policy

10.3 Transportation

10.4 City Policies

10.5 Conclusions

11 Economics

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

12 Agriculture

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Sustainable Development Goals

12.3 Greenhouse Gases and Agriculture

12.4 Renewable Fuels

12.5 Air Quality

13 International Developments

13.1 Introduction

13.2 China

13.3 London, United Kingdom

13.4 Norway

14 Examples of Progress

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

15 Air Quality as a Common Resource

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

16 Conclusions

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

Index.

Notes:

<P>Introduction. Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Urban Air Quality and Health. Electrification of Transportation. Renewable Energy. Batteries. Smart Grid. Electrical Power Management of Supply and Demand. Off Grid Power Management. Policy. Community Planning and Action. Public Health. Economics. Agriculture. International Developments. Examples of Progress. Conclusions.</P>

Includes bibliographical references and index.

CC BY-NC-ND

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-351-11656-8

1-351-11657-6

1-351-11658-4

9781351116589

OCLC:

1129679564