Personal Transport and the Greenhouse Effect

Peter Hughes

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Routledge
17 May 2016

Global warming; Social impact of environmental issues; Transport planning & policy; Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology

Series: Energy and Infrastructure Set

The issue of 'sustainability' in the developed world is nowhere more critical than in the field of personal travel, which in many countries has become the fastest-growing contributor to global warming. Unless the use of cars can be brought under control, there is little chance of meeting government targets for reducing greenhouse emissions.

Personal Transport and the Greenhouse Effect sets out the steps that could be taken to lessen the conflict between personal mobility and long-term environmental security. It provides a detailed analysis of the policy options available for limiting carbon dioxide emissions, and highlights the limitations of technological measures in solving the problem. Instead, the book's 12-point plan for sustainability shows how a significant reduction in emissions requires the use of all the policy measures available. This valuable contribution to a crucial area of debate covering energy, transport policy and the environment will be essential reading for policy makers, planners and students alike. Peter Huges is deputy editor of Local Transport Today, and has contributed to a wide range of publications including The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, New Scientist and Energy Policy. Originally published in 1993

By: Peter Hughes
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781138978225
ISBN 10: 1138978221
Series: Energy and Infrastructure Set
Pages: 190
Publication Date: 17 May 2016
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface 1. Introduction 2. Global Warming and Climatic Change 3. Travel, Energy Use and 'Greenhouse' Emissions 4. Business as Usual' Carbon Dioxide Emissions 5. Policy Tools 6. Prospects for 'Technical Fixes' 7. Questioning the Need to Travel 8. A 12 Point Plan for Sustainability 9. Conclusions References Index

Hughes, Peter