| Description |
xii, 241 pages : black and white illustrations ; 24 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Machine generated contents note: pt. One Introduction -- one.Diplomacy, responsibility and China's climate change policy / Paul G. Harris -- pt. Two Determining responsibility -- two.Climate duties, human rights and historical emissions / Derek Bell -- three.Responsibility for emissions and aspirations for development / Olivia Bina -- four.Differentiating historical responsibilities for climate change / Benito Muller -- five.The non-cooperator pays principle and the climate standoff / Jonathan Symons -- pt. Three Policy implications -- six.Evaluating ethical obligations across scales of governance / Erich W. Schienke -- seven.Short-lived greenhouse gases and climate fairness / Michael C. MacCracken -- eight.Sustainable consumption and production in global value chains / Patrick Schroeder -- nine.Global governance, responsibility and a new climate regime / Eva Sternfeld -- pt. Four Conclusion -- ten.Chinese responsibility for climate change / Paul G. Harris |
| Summary |
Drawing on practices and theories of environmental justice, "China's responsibility for climate change" describes China's contribution to global warming and analyzes its policy responses. Contributors critically examine China's practical and ethical responsibility from a variety of perspectives. They explore policies that could mitigate China's environmental impact while promoting its own interests and meeting the international community's expectations. This book is accessible to a wide readership, including academics, policy makers and activists |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Climate change mitigation -- China.
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Climatic changes -- Government policy -- China.
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Climatic changes -- Political aspects -- China.
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Climatic changes.
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Economic development -- Environmental aspects -- China.
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Environmental policy -- China.
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Environmental protection -- Political aspects -- China.
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| Author |
Harris, Paul G., editor
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| LC no. |
2012360051 |
| ISBN |
9781847428127 (paperback) |
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9781847428134 (hardback) |
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