| Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Consumption: The Rebound Effect 2009 Edition Contributor(s): Herring, H. (Editor), Sorrell, S. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0230525342 ISBN-13: 9780230525344 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2008 Annotation: This book challenges conventional wisdom by showing how, in some circumstances, improved energy efficiency may "increase" energy consumption. Relying upon energy efficiency to reduce carbon emissions could therefore be misguided. This book explores the broader implications for climate change and sustainable consumption. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - Environmental Policy - Technology & Engineering | Power Resources - Alternative & Renewable |
| Dewey: 333.791 |
| LCCN: 2008025126 |
| Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.6" W x 8.5" (1.00 lbs) 266 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book challenges conventional wisdom by showing how, in some circumstances, improved energy efficiency may increase energy consumption. Relying upon energy efficiency to reduce carbon emissions could therefore be misguided. This book explores the broader implications for climate change and sustainable consumption. |