| Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Consumption: The Rebound Effect 2009 Edition Contributor(s): Herring, H. (Editor), Sorrell, S. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1349357537 ISBN-13: 9781349357536 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - Environmental Policy - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Technology & Engineering | Power Resources - Alternative & Renewable |
| Dewey: 333.791 |
| Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment |
| Physical Information: 0.64" H x 6" W x 9" (0.92 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. |