Beschreibung:
Daniel P. Schrag is the Sturgis Hooper Professor of Geology and Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering at Harvard University. He is Director of the Harvard University Center for the Environment. He also co-directs the Program on Science, Technology and Public Policy at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School. His research interests include climate change, energy technology, energy policy, and digital technology policy. From 2009 to 2017, he served on President Obama's Council of Advisors for Science and Technology, contributing on reports to the President on a variety of topics, including energy technology and national energy policy, agricultural preparedness, and climate change.
A review of how near-term decisions by China on climate, energy, and environmental policy will impact their capacity to decarbonize beyond 2030. Illustrating the foundations for decarbonisation primarily in the electricity sector, this book provides a valuable resource for researchers and policymakers, as well as energy and climate experts.
1. Introduction Henry Lee, Daniel Schrag; 2. Reforming China's electricity market to facilitate low-carbon transition Pu Wang; 3. Promoting large-scale deployment and integration of renewable electricity Peng Wei, Zhimin Mao and Michael R. Davidson; 4. Enabling a significant nuclear role in China's decarbonization: loosening constraints, mitigating risks Matthew Bunn; 5. Transitioning to electric vehicles Henry Lee; 6. From barrier to bridge: the role of coal in China's decarbonization Michael R. Davidson; 7. Coordinating strategies to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions in China Wei Peng and Zhimin Mao; 8. Conclusion Henry Lee and Daniel Schrag; Index.