World in Transition 3: Towards Sustainable Energy Systems by (Wbgu) New..

Name: World in Transition 3: Towards Sustainable Energy Systems by (Wbgu) New..
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Taylor & Francis Ltd

World in Transition 3Towards Sustainable Energy Systems\nAuthor(s): German Advisory Council On Global Change (Wbgu)\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Earthscan Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781853838828, 978-1853838828\nSynopsis\n'The publication of World in Transition: Towards Sustainable Energy Systems is timely indeed. The World Summit on Sustainable Development gave great prominence to this challenge, but failed to agree on a quantitative, time-bound target for the introduction of renewable energy sources. The German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU) has now produced a report with a global focus, which is essential in view of the global impacts of climate change. The report provides a convincing long-term analysis, which is also essential. Global energy policies have to take a long-term perspective, over the next 50 to 100 years, while providing concrete guidance for decision-makers to implement now.\n\n There is an urgent need to secure ene.