| Aviation and Climate Change: Aircraft Emissions Expected to Grow, but Technological and Operational Improvements and Government Policies Can Help C Contributor(s): United States Government Accountability (Author) |
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ISBN: 1495214982 ISBN-13: 9781495214981 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $17.81 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2009 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - General |
| Physical Information: 0.21" H x 8.5" W x 11.02" (0.57 lbs) 102 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Aircraft emit greenhouse gases and other emissions, contributing to increasing concentrations of such gases in the atmosphere. Many scientists and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)-a United Nations organization that assesses scientific, technical, and economic information on climate change-believe these gases may negatively affect the earth's climate. Given forecasts of growth in aviation emissions, some governments are taking steps to reduce emissions. In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed (1) estimates of aviation's current and future contribution to greenhouse gas and other emissions that may affect climate change; (2) existing and potential technological and operational improvements that can reduce aircraft emissions; and (3) policy options for governments to help address commercial aircraft emissions. GAO conducted a literature review; interviewed representatives of government agencies, industry and environmental organizations, airlines, and manufacturers, and interviewed and surveyed 18 experts in economics and aviation on improvements for reducing emissions from aircraft. |