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Renewable Energy Transformation or Fossil Fuel Backlash
Renewable energy is rising within an energy system dominated by powerful vested energy interests in fossil fuels, nuclear and electric utilities. Analyzing renewables in six very …
A Critical Review of Scottish Renewable and Low Carbon Energy Policy
This book offers comprehensive coverage of current energy policy in Scotland focussing on non-fossil fuel energy options: renewables, nuclear power and energy efficiency. Covering …
The Political Economy of Renewable Energy and Energy Security
Bringing together renewable energy and energy security, this book covers both the politics and political economy of renewables and energy security and analyzes renewable …
European Energy Security
An exploration of Turkey's future role and impact on European energy security, looking at the connection between geopolitics, energy security and the EU's need for energy. The book …
Climate Change in World Politics
John Vogler examines the international politics of climate change, with a focus on the United Nations Framework Convention (UNFCCC). He considers how the international system …
Ecological Modernisation and Renewable Energy
Develops a new theory of 'identity' ecological modernization (EM), to analyse renewable history and policy development in many of the world's states which are leading the drive to …
Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Consumption
This book challenges conventional wisdom by showing how, in some circumstances, improved energy efficiency may increase energy consumption. Relying upon energy efficiency to reduce …
Governance Approaches to Mitigation of and Adaptation to Climate Change in Asia
Academics and practitioners from across Asia and beyond revisit the issues and impact of climate change in Asia. They examine the preconditions for good governance regarding …
Can Cities, States and Regions Save Our Planet?
This book examines the potential for cities, states and regions to take decisive action on climate change at the local level. Local action constitutes an essential component of …
Energy Poverty and Access Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa
Access to modern energy is central in addressing the major global challenges of the 21st century, including poverty, climate change and famine. However large parts of the world, …