Introduction and Overview

The authors in this book identify and discuss promising programs, policies and opportunities to reduce emissions. They address new and improved vehicle technologies and low-carbon fuels; international programs that refocus mobility on efficient mass transit and walking and bicycling; innovative urban planning that leads to less fuel consumptive lifestyles; and the role of public involvement. The book is organized into five groups of chapters: (1) global oil and climate change; (2) policies to reduce transportation greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; (3) international GHG reduction programs; (4) public opinion and climate change issues; and (5) conclusions.

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  Academic Press

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• Authors:
  • Sperling, Daniel
  • Cannon, James S
• Publication Date: 2007

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 1-7
• Monograph Title: Driving Climate Change: Cutting Carbon from Transportation

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air quality management; City planning; Climate change; Fuel oils; Global warming; Greenhouse gases; Polluting gases; Transit operating agencies
• Subject Areas: Energy; Environment; Highways; Public Transportation; I15: Environment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01100466
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9780123694959
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 3 2008 7:26AM