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Book SynopsisAn original contribution to our understanding of a phenomenon that is reshaping the world, this title thoroughly discusses the transformation of the energy security policy arena brought on by two dramatic developments – the increased potential availability of energy in many parts of the world on the supply side, and on the demand side increasing concerns over the harmful effects on the environment brought on by the use of fossil fuels. An in depth discussion specifically focuses on what energy security means to different countries, and examines which of those countries appear to be managing their energy/climate transitions successfully and which are having a more difficult time adapting to the new environment.
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- Part 1 introduces the topic, covering the main themes and provides an overview of the chapters
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- Part 2 provides a framework for policy evaluation, considering the evolving factors affecting energy security and the energy/climate policy trilemma
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- Parts 3 to 6 discuss energy transitions in the carbon producing countries (Saudi Arabia, Canada, Iran, Russia, Mexico), in intermediate carbon/producing/consuming countries (China, United States, UK, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa), in carbon consuming countries (Germany, Japan, South Korea, Israel, India, Spain) and finally in carbon reduction countries (France, Denmark, Switzerland)
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- Part 7 looks at attempts at regional/international cooperation
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- Part 8 considers the prospects for the future, examining technological breakthroughs.
This title builds on the theme of unfolding energy transformations driven by, but increasingly constrained by climate/environmental considerations. It is ideal for researchers and students in the areas of environmental politics and policy, climate change, and energy and climate security, as well as for academics and professionals.
Trade Review"Professor Looney has compiled a volume that is sure to become a classic for policymakers on the options for transitioning to an era of energy security, affordable prices, and environmental preservation. While the country chapters afford best policies and roadmaps for every category of country, Professor Looney’s synthesis is their beacon." Hossein Askari, Iran Professor, George Washington University
"Climate change is a game changer in the global energy landscape. Energy policies have moved beyond the binary focus on supply security in consumer nations and demand security in producer states. Transitioning away from carbon fuels will be necessary, yet challenging while they are relatively abundant in the wake of the shale boom. There will be great variations between countries depending on their resource endowments, energy mixes, fiscal abilities and policy preferences. This Handbook offers invaluable theoretical insights and case studies to better understand the dialectic between climate and energy, a dialectic that will play a pivotal role in 21st century societies." Eckart Woertz, Senior Research Fellow, CIDOB (Barcelona Centre for International Affairs)
Table of ContentsThe Routledge Handbook of Transitions to Energy and Climate Security
I Introduction
Chapter 1 Overview and Main Themes
II Framework for Policy Evaluation
Ch. 2 Evolving Factors Affecting Energy Security
Ch. 3 Climate Security Imperative
Ch. 4 Energy Security and Climate Policy: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Ch 5 Frameworks for Regional Cooperation: The EU
III Energy Transitions in the Carbon Producing Countries
Ch.6 Saudi Arabia
Ch. 7 Canada
Ch. 8 Russia
Ch. 9 Mexico
Chapter 10 South Africa
IV Energy Transitions in the Intermediate Carbon/Producing/Consuming Countries
Ch. 11 China
Ch.12 United States
Ch. 13 UK
Ch. 14 Brazil
Ch. 15 Indonesia
Ch 16 Egypt
V Energy Transitions in the Carbon Consuming Countries
Ch 17 Japan
Ch 18 Thailand
Ch 19 Pakistan
Ch 20 India
Ch 21 Jordan
Ch. 22 Turkey
Chapter 23 Italy
VI Energy Transitions in Carbon Reduction Countries
Ch 24 France
Ch 25 Denmark
Ch 26 Germany Chapter 27, Central America and the Caribbean
VII Global Issues
Ch. 28 Regional Cooperative Efforts in the MENA
Chapter 29 International Cooperative Efforts
