Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Consumption : The Rebound Effect /

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 susta...

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Corporate Author:	SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors:	Herring, Horace (Editor), Sorrell, Steve (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : Palgrave Macmillan UK : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2009.
Series:	Energy, climate, and the environment series.
Subjects:	Political Science and International Relations. Climate Change. Energy Efficiency (incl. Buildings) Environmental Politics. Political Science. Renewable and Green Energy. Sustainable Development. Clean energy industries. Climatic changes. Energy consumption. Environmental policy. Political science. Renewable energy resources. Renewable energy sources. Sustainable development. Electronic books.
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Summary:	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.
Item Description:	Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (XIV, 266 pages)
ISBN:	9780230583108
DOI:	10.1057/9780230583108