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UNINA9910807681703321 |
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Effects of climate change on energy production and use in the U.S [[electronic resource] /] / Alrik M. Solberg, editor |
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New York, : Nova Science Publishers, c2010 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (158 p.) |
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Collana |
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Climate change and its causes, effects and prediction series |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Energy consumption - Environmental aspects - United States |
Energy consumption - Climatic factors - United States |
Energy industries - Environmental aspects - United States |
Environmental policy - United States |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Intro -- EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON ENERGY PRODUCTION AND USE IN THE U. S. -- EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON ENERGY PRODUCTION AND USE IN THE U. S. -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- Chapter 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY -- Chapter 2 INTRODUCTION -- 1.1. Background -- 1.2. The Topic of This Synthesis and Assessment Report -- 1.3. Previous Assessments of This Topic -- 1.4. How the Report Was Developed -- 1.5. How to Use This Report -- Chapter 3 EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON ENERGY USE IN THE UNITED STATES -- 2.1. Introduction -- 2.2. Energy Consumption in Buildings -- 2.2.1. Overview -- 2.2.2. The Literature in Greater Detail -- 2.3. Effects of Climate Warming on Energy Use for Space Heating -- 2.3.1. Residential Space Heating -- 2.3.2. Commercial Space Heating -- 2.4. Effects of Climate Warming on Energy Use for Space Cooling -- 2.4.1. Residential Space Cooling -- 2.4.2. Commercial Space Cooling -- 2.4.3. Other Considerations: Market Penetration of Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps (All-Electric Heating and Cooling), and Changes in Humidity -- 2.5. Overall Effects of Climate Change on Energy Use in Buildings -- 2.5.1. Annual Energy Consumption -- 2.5.2. Peak Electricity Consumption -- 2.6. Adaptation: Increased Efficiency and Urban Form -- 2.7. Other Possible Effects, Including Energy Use in Key Sectors -- 2.7.1. Industry -- 2.7.2. Transportation -- 2.7.3. Construction -- 2.7.4. Agriculture -- |
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