Post carbon cities : planning for energy and climate uncertainty /

Post carbon cities : planning for energy and climate uncertainty /

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Author / Creator:	Lerch, Daniel
Imprint:	Sebastopol, Calif. : Post Carbon Inst, 2007
Description:	xii, 99 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Global warming -- Government policy. Climatic changes -- Government policy. Energy policy -- Environmental aspects. Carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide. Climatic changes -- Government policy. Energy policy -- Environmental aspects. Global warming -- Government policy.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7628803

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ISBN:	0976751054 9780976751052
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 91-94) and index.
Summary:	Peak oil is the point in time at which the maximum global petroleum production rate is reached, after which the rate of production enters its terminal decline. If global consumption is not mitigated before the peak, the availability of conventional oil will drop and prices will rise, perhaps dramatically. Meanwhile, the world is being threatened by global warming, partially due to our reliance on fossil fuels. This book offers a road map for those government officals who are trying to plan for an energy-scarce future.

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Summary:	Post Carbon Cities examines how peak oil and global warming are creating new uncertainties for cities of all sizes. It explains how local decision-makers can address the energy and climate challenges of the 21st century by: breaking community dependence on oil stopping community contributions to global warming preparing the community to thrive in a time of energy and climate uncertainty This beautifully illustrated, full-color guidebook is crucial reading for government officials, city planners, business leaders and anyone concerned about preparing their community for the post carbon world.
Physical Description:	xii, 99 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 91-94) and index.
ISBN:	0976751054 9780976751052