Climate management issues : economics, sociology, and politics

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Title:

Author:

Gines, Julie K.

ISBN:

9781439861066

Personal Author:

Gines, Julie K.

Publication Information:

Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, c2012.

Physical Description:

xvii, 436 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 24 cm.

General Note:

Formerly CIP.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: 1.The Earth's Climate System -- Overview -- Introduction -- Development -- What Is Climate Change? -- The Global System Concept -- The Atmosphere's Structure -- The Carbon Cycle: Natural versus Human Amplification -- The Hydrologic Cycle and the Relationships between the Land, Ocean, and Atmosphere -- Global Energy Balance -- Rates of Change -- Atmospheric Circulation and Climate Change -- Extreme Weather -- The Role of Ocean Circulation in Climate Change -- The Great Ocean Conveyor Belt and Consequences of Destabilization: Abrupt Climate Change -- Effects of Sea-Level Rise -- Future Projections -- Conclusions -- Discussion -- References -- Suggested Reading -- 2.The Role of Greenhouse Gases -- Overview -- Introduction -- Development -- Radiation Transmission -- The Natural and Enhanced Greenhouse Effect -- Radiative Forcing -- The Earth's Energy Balance -- Greenhouse Gases -- Climate Change Potential -- Carbon Sequestration --

Contents note continued: Sinks and Sources -- Types of Carbon Sequestration -- Impacts of Deforestation -- Anthropogenic Causes and Effects: Carbon Footprints -- Areas Most at Risk -- Fossil Fuels and Climate Change -- The New Carbon Balance: Summing It All Up -- The Concern about Coal Emissions -- Health Issues Associated with Climate Change -- Contributors to Climate Change and Pollution -- Key Impacts -- Conclusions -- Discussion -- References -- Suggested Reading -- 3.Climate Change and Its Effect on Ecosystems -- Overview -- Introduction -- Development -- The Results of Climate Change on Ecosystems -- Impacts to Forests -- Impacts to Rangelands, Grasslands, and Prairies -- Impacts on Polar Ecosystems -- Impacts to Desert Ecosystems -- Desertification -- Heat Waves -- Wildfire -- Mountain Ecosystems in Danger Worldwide -- Lack of Water Storage -- Glaciers and Flooding -- Challenges in Alpine Regions -- Challenges in Marine Environments -- Temperate Marine Environments --

Contents note continued: The Effects of Climate Change on Coastal Locations -- Sea-Level Rise -- The Effects of Climate Change on Open Oceans -- Tropical Marine Environments -- Fragile Ecosystems: Reefs and Corals -- Climate Change Stress to Coral Reefs -- Freshwater Environments -- IPCC Assessment -- Conclusion -- Discussion -- References -- Suggested Reading -- 4.The Inception of Climate Change Management -- Overview -- Introduction -- Development -- The Montreal Protocol: A Working Model -- The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol -- The UNFCCC -- The Kyoto Protocol -- The U.S. Response and International Reactions -- The G8 -- The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change -- Working Group I -- Working Group II -- Working Group III -- IPCC Reports -- Working Group I Report: The Physical Science Basis -- Working Group II Report: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability -- Working Group III Mitigation of Climate Change --

Contents note continued: The Bali Conference (2007) -- Copenhagen Climate Change Conference (2009) -- Cancun Convention (2010) -- Bangkok (2011) -- Conclusions -- Discussion -- References -- Suggested Reading -- 5.Sociological Connections to Climate Change -- Overview -- Introduction -- Development -- The Environment and Sociology -- The Need for Biodiversity -- Environmental Movements: The Classic Case of Earth Day -- The Ramifications of Climate Change on Society -- Climate Justice -- Immigration Issues -- One Explanation to Encourage Going Green -- Other Social Factors to Consider -- Conclusions -- Discussion -- References -- Suggested Reading -- 6.Human Psychology and the Media -- Overview -- Introduction -- Development -- Climate Change, Human Psychology, Cultural Values, and the Media -- The Power of the Media -- Keeping a Journalistic Balance -- Scientists' Mindsets and Data Change -- The Occasional Data Flaw -- Conclusions -- Discussion -- References --

Contents note continued: Suggested Reading -- 7.The Role of International Organizations -- Overview -- Introduction -- Development -- The Evolution of International Cooperation -- The Role of International Organizations -- Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership -- European Climate Change Programme -- International Carbon Action Partnership -- The Progress of Individual Countries -- Iceland -- Norway -- Japan -- Nations Working toward Sustainability -- Conclusions -- Discussion -- References -- Suggested Reading -- 8.The Political Arena -- Overview -- Introduction -- Development -- The Current Political Climate in the United States -- President Obama's Outlook on Climate Change at Election -- The Beginnings of Change in Legislation -- Current Executive Branch Action -- BACT Guidance -- The Tailoring Rule -- Endangerment Finding -- Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule -- Federal Vehicle Standards -- Renewable Fuel Standard -- Current Congressional Action --

Contents note continued: Congressional Input and Contributions toward Climate Change Legislation with Obama -- The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 -- Past Congressional Input and Contributions toward Climate Change Legislation -- The Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act of 2007 -- The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008 -- The International Political Arena -- Policies in Key Countries -- Conclusions -- Discussion -- References -- Suggested Reading -- 9.Sociopolitical Impacts of Climate Change -- Overview -- Introduction -- Development -- Climate Change, National Security, and Terrorism -- Climate Change, Inaction, and War -- Climate Change, Conflict, and State Fragility -- The Concept of Climate Justice and Equity -- Conclusions -- Discussion -- References -- Suggested Reading -- 10.Military Issues and Climate Change -- Overview -- Introduction -- Development -- Climate Change and Military Effectiveness --

Contents note continued: The Pentagon Takes the Lead on Cutting Back on Fossil Fuels -- DoD Embraces Green Energy: Turning Goals into Examples -- Conclusions -- Discussion -- References -- Suggested Reading -- 11.Economics of Climate Change and Socioeconomic Implications -- Overview -- Introduction -- Development -- Climate Change and Economic Considerations -- Economic Impacts of Drought and Desertification -- The Fishing and Forestry Industries -- Changes in Monsoon Patterns -- Agriculture and Food Production -- Impacts to the Recreation and Tourism Industry -- Healthcare and Labor-Related Impacts -- Transportation and Energy Considerations -- Resulting Insurance Costs and Impacts -- The Stern Review: The Economics of Climate Change -- Meeting the Challenges of Climate Impacts -- Conclusions -- Discussion -- References -- Suggested Reading -- 12.The Economics of Mitigation Options -- Overview -- Introduction -- Development -- Cap and Trade -- Project-Based Markets --

Contents note continued: Allowance-Based Markets -- The Economics of Cap and Trade -- Economics of Mitigation -- Carbon Capture and Storage -- Geological Formation Sequestration -- Ocean Sequestration -- Adaptation Strategies -- Conclusions -- Discussion -- References -- Suggested Reading -- 13.Professional Guidance: Climate Research, Modeling, and Data Analysis -- Overview -- Introduction -- Development -- Climate Change Research -- Climate Modeling -- The Modeling Challenge: A Brief History -- Fundamentals of Climate Modeling -- The Physics of Modeling -- Simplifying the Climate System -- Modeling the Climate Response -- Types of Climate Models -- Testing a Model: Modeling Trouble Spots -- Confidence and Validation -- Modeling Uncertainties and Challenges -- Solar Variability -- Aerosols -- Clouds -- Nature's Inherent Unruly Tendencies -- Error Amplification -- Modeling Uncertainties and Drawbacks -- Other Unknowns -- Two Case Studies --

Contents note continued: Case Study 1 Forest Inventory and Species Invasion -- Case Study 2 Monitoring Rangelands and Drought -- Conclusions -- Discussion -- References -- Suggested Reading -- 14.The Clock Is Ticking: Changing for the Benefit of Future Generations -- Overview -- Introduction -- Development -- A Look toward the Future -- Winners and Losers -- New Technologies -- The Final Choice -- Conclusions -- Discussion -- References -- Suggested Reading -- Appendix -- United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Member Nations.

Abstract:

"Climate change receives a lot of attention because it is more than just a scientific issue; it also affects economics, sociology, politics, and standards of living. This book addresses current issues surrounding climate change. With a focus on various aspects of local, national, and international management issues, the text closely analyzes the cause-and-effect relationships that impact the environment worldwide on daily, annual, and longer time scales. In addition, it examines the evolution of international cooperation and the spectrum of political views. The author also presents feasible scientific solutions and looks at advances in current research and technology, including weather prediction. "--

Subject Term:

Environmental sociology.

Climatic changes -- Social aspects.

Climatic change mitigation -- Government policy -- International cooperation.

Climatic changes.

Climatic changes -- Effect of human beings on.

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Despite all the controversy and hype that climate change has generated, there now exists an overwhelming body of scientific evidence that the problem is real and that its effects are already being felt on a global scale. Part of what makes this a volatile and controversial issue is that it is not just confined to the realms of the scientific community, nor does it have just one simple, predefined solution--it has multifaceted dimensions involving economic, sociological, political, psychological, and personal issues, making this a topic that affects every person on earth now and in the future.

Connecting the dots, Climate Management Issues: Economics, Sociology, and Politics is the first book to propose a truly comprehensive solution to effectively deal with climate change in both the short and long term. It reaches across diverse sectors of society to link issues in climate change management and offer new insights into the complex interrelationships. As the author emphasizes, climate change extends far beyond the physical sciences to affect lifestyles, cultural values, political systems, economics, and health.

An overview of the physical science of climate change gives readers a firm understanding of the concepts they need for policy and decision making, sociological applications, and community leadership. The book then focuses on multifaceted aspects such as international cooperation, journalistic balance, human psychology, international policy, national security, socioeconomic impacts, agricultural conservation, healthcare, the economics of mitigation, climate modeling, and error amplification.

This timely volume puts on center stage those crucial ideas that are usually overlooked, misunderstood, or lost in media sensationalism. Enlightening and empowering readers, it looks at the decisions that must be made to mitigate climate change problems before irreversible damage is done.