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Overview
The relationship between energy and the environment has been the basis of many studies over the years, as has the relationship between energy and development, yet both of these approaches may produce distortions. In the first edition of this book, José Goldemberg pioneered the study of all three elements in relation to one another. With contributions from Oswaldo Lucon, this second edition has been expanded and updated to cover how energy is related to the major challenges of sustainability faced by the world today.
New coverage is included of today's pressing issues, including security, environmental impact assessment and future climate change/renewable energy regimes. The authors also cover all major new international agreements and technological developments. The second edition of Energy, Environment and Development is the result of many years of study and practical experience in policy formulation, discussion and implementation in these fields by the authors. Its technical yet accessible style will make it suitable for students on a range of courses, as well as non-energy specialists who desire an overview of recent thought in the area.
Synopsis
The energy-environment connection has been the subject of many studies over the years, as has the interrelation between energy and development. This book is the first to look at the links between all three.Unlike most studies, which rely on GNP as the sole indicator of development (and thus fail to take account of inequalities within a given country), Jose Goldemberg uses an approach which disaggregates national populations by income and by the environmental effects of different income groups - an approach which is particularly relevant to developing countries, where income disparities are often wider. By looking in detail at how different income groups consume energy (and what type of energy), he identifies the differences between local, regional and global environmental impacts, and can thus ascertain who is responsible for them. The book begins with an overview of the concepts of energy, and what economists generally mean by 'development'. It then gives a factual description of current energy-related problems of environmental degradation, looking at their causes and technical solutions and the present energy trends. Finally, it discusses both general and specific policies to promote sustainable development in the area of energy. In a technical, yet accessible, style, and with useful graphs, figures and text boxes throughout, "Energy, Environment and Development" is aimed at students on a range of courses in geography, environmental and development issues, and will also appeal to those concerned with energy and environment, but who are not energy specialists.