The Role of the Government
Author Jacqueline Langwith provides readers with a fact-filled direct message about the role of the government when confronting global warming. This volume explores government's role in addressing climate change on both a national and international level. It discusses official recognition of climate change such as the Kyoto Protocols. Readers will look at the United States' historical responses to climate change and at efforts to regulate carbon dioxide and reduce emissions through a carbon tax and renewable fuel standard. Readers will explore energy-efficient building, land use policies, and efforts to maintain biological diversity.
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Review: The Role of The GovernmentPart of a 10-volume series, Confronting Global Warming, this detailed, up-to-date overview focuses on the government's responsibility for climate change and both the past and present causes of pollution, including chapters focused on regulating lowering automobile emissions, making buildings more energy efficient, and reducing CO2 emissions from agriculture and power generators. Framing the discussion is the fact that the 'air knows no boundaries,' and Langwith lays out the heated issues: government actions to mitigate climate change may cause economic hardship for many; on the other hand, doing nothing may have immense economic consequences, as well as environmental and human costs. The excellent back matter includes a detailed glossary, an annotated bibliography of books, and a listing of recent articles and websites. The concrete examples will fuel debate on a passionate topic for many YAs, not only about how to reduce climate change, but also how to regulate it.Booklist, March 2011
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