The Price of Climate Change

Sustainable Financial Mechanisms

Michael Curley

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CRC Press
26 August 2024

Environment law; Environmental science, engineering & technology

The Price of Climate Change: Sustainable Financial Mechanisms presents a summary of the effects of global warming with specific emphasis on what these phenomena will cost and the price we must pay for trying to mitigate these processes. Some of these mitigation strategies include reducing our use of carbon by converting to non-carbon energy sources such as solar, wind, and nuclear, or lower-carbon sources such as natural gas. The book examines the financial implications of society adapting to the effects of climate change, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and desertification. Further, it addresses the costs to make buildings more resilient to climate change, such as flood considerations, improving durability against severe weather, bolstering insulation, and more. Sources of funding for any type of environmental projects, including those for climate change mitigation, are also examined. These include governmental budgets at the federal, state, and local levels, international development banks, international capital markets, and private funds.

Features:

Addresses global climate change issues from the standpoints of mitigation, adaptation, and resilience and the funding mechanisms for each.

Describes different types of energy sources as well as their respective costs, including nuclear, solar, natural gas, and more.

Examines the effects of agriculture on climate change as well as the potential ways it can be used to help mitigate the issue.

The book’s straightforward approach will serve as a useful guide and reference for practicing professionals and can also be appreciated by the general public interested in climate change issues and mitigation strategies.

By: Michael Curley
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 240g
ISBN: 9781032065175
ISBN 10: 1032065176
Pages: 116
Publication Date: 26 August 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Introduction: Paying for Climate Change Prologue Chapter 1 The Lake People Chapter 2 The Beginnings Chapter 3 International Developments Chapter 4 Principles of Paying for Climate Change Chapter 5 The Price of Rising Sea Levels Chapter 6 Extreme Weather Events Chapter 7 Desiccation Chapter 8 Solar Energy Chapter 9 Locational Renewable Energy Sources Chapter 10 Nuclear Power Chapter 11 Natural Gas Chapter 12 Climate Finance Strategies Chapter 13 The Price of Renewable Energy Chapter 14 Other Renewable Energy Financing Chapter 15 Carbon and Agriculture Chapter 16 Tree Planting Chapter 17 Carbon and Transportation Chapter 18 Cap and Trade Chapter 19 Statewide or Regional Funds Chapter 20 Coastal Resiliency Finance Chapter 21 Flood Insurance Chapter 22 Environmental Impact Bonds Index