Carbon Reduction (Hardcover)

The Importance of Reducing Carbon EmissionsIncreased Use of Carbon-Based FuelsCarbon EmissionsThe Costs of Reducing U.S. Carbon EmissionsPotential for Reducing Carbon EmissionsTransportation SystemsThe Problem of Climate ChangeBasics of Climate ChangeConceptual FrameworkThe Problem of Carbon DioxideLinks Between Fossil Fuels & Carbon EmissionsCosts of Adjustment StrategiesThe Environmental Impacts of Carbon EmissionsSources of Atmospheric Carbon DioxideCarbon-Induced Environmental ConcernsDeforestationThe Kyoto ProtocolU.S. Initiatives & Reactions to the Kyoto ProtocolThe Montreal ProtocolDiseasesGovernmental Carbon Reduction ProgramsInitiatives by Federal GovernmentsInternational Public-Private PartnershipsRegional Initiatives in the U.S.State Programs in the U.S.Local Carbon Reduction PoliciesLocal Impact of Carbon EmissionsLocal Governmental PoliciesCities Going GreenAustin City Limits on CarbonCambridge Community Carbon Reduction ProjectRanking Cities Based on Their Carbon EmissionsPublic & Private Sector PartnershipsInternational Local Governmental InitiativesCarbon Strategies for BuildingsConcept of Green BuildingsGreen Building Construction PracticesGreen Construction MethodologiesBuilding PreservationGreen Building Rating SystemsEnergy Star BuildingsZero Energy BuildingsNet Positive Energy BuildingsCarbon Neutral ConstructionTechnologies that Reduce CO2 ImpactPotential Impact of Alternative EnergyEnergy Systems & Their Importance in Reducing Atmospheric CarbonAlternative Energy as A Carbon Reduction SolutionTechnologies for Water ConservationLandfill Gas ExtractionElectrical Energy StorageDistributed GenerationNuclear EnergyQuestionable TechnologiesCarbon Sequestration TechnologiesEnhancement of Natural Process & GeoengineeringCarbon Sequestration Technologies & ProceduresEnhanced Oil RecoveryZero Emission Coal TechnologiesCarbon Sequestration in OceansProcessing CO2 Using AlgaeAgricultural Methane CaptureAlternatives to SequestrationCorporate Carbon Reduction ProgramsThe Automobile IndustryUtility CompaniesService IndustriesGreen Banking & Financial ServiceSupply Chain AssessmentsThe Dark Side of Carbon CreditsIndustrial & Manufacturing Carbon Reduction TechnologiesImpact of Industrial Carbon EmissionsThe Metrics of Carbon ReductionModeling SystemsSpecial Application for the Industrial SectorIndustrial Carbon Reduction TechnologiesUtility Case StudiesManufacturing Going GreenOrganizational Structures & ResourcesOrganizational StructuresInternal & External ResourcesLeadership & Decision-Making ProcessesDeveloping Interdisciplinary TeamsAction Plan for Implementing Carbon ReductionDeveloping a Carbon Reduction Management PlanReal World Results of Carbon Reduction ProgramsReplicable ModelsWhat to Do When Strategies FailCreative Financial Approaches to Carbon ReductionCarbon Offsets as a Financial IncentiveCosts of Carbon Capture SystemsFinancial Solutions to Carbon ReductionEnergy Savings Performance ContractsCreating a "Win-Win" Energy Efficiency Savings PlanImplementing Successful Carbon Reduction ProgramsStrategic PlanningCap & Trade ProgramsCarbon Emissions Trading Mechanisms vs. Emissions TaxesTransportation Systems & AlternativesThe Future of Carbon Reduction ProgramsReducing Carbon EmissionsInformation Tools for Sustainable SolutionsReducing Carbon Emissions: Future StrategiesMerging Local, State & Federal Government PoliciesCarbon MarketsThe Future of Energy SubstitutesRedesigning Buildings with Carbon Reduction PracticesAdvances in Electric Utility SystemsBibliography, Appendix, Index