Environment, Energy, and Economy: Strategies for Sustainability [Paperback]

Yoichi Kaya (Editor), Keiichi Yokobori (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1997

This book deals with short-term and long-term issues associated with directions of economic development in developing as well as industrialized countries. It examines various aspects of the interrelationships among the environment, energy requirements, and economic development--a topic much discussed since the Rio Earth Summit. It emphasizes the increasing environmental stress arising from such human activities as growing energy consumption associated with economic development; the risk of further environmental degradation due to economic development in developing countries; the importance of global environmental problems such as climate change resulting from greenhouse gas emissions; the role of new technologies in solving the trilemma of energy demand, economic development; and the need for removing technological, economic, and social barriers to achieving sustainable development. It underscores the need for further scientific information and analytical studies, such as improved climate and econometric modelling. The book will be of tremendous value to experts and policymakers dealing with energy and sustainable development issues

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From the Publisher

Yoichi Kaya is a professor at Keio University of Tokyo and president of the Japan Society of Energy and Resources. Keiichi Yokobori is president of the Asia Pacific Energy Research Centre.

Product Details

• Paperback: 381 pages
• Publisher: United Nations University Press (November 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9280809113
• ISBN-13: 978-9280809114
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,449,585 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)