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This timely Handbook presents the latest knowledge on technological innovation for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Looking beyond technical fixes, it further draws on economics, politics and sociology to explore how modern technology can contribute to effective and socially just sustainability transitions. Examining cutting-edge research on energy, transport and industry, this Handbook argues that we have the technologies and policy instruments needed to mitigate and adapt to climate change. However, for larger-scale implementation the support at the socio-economic and political levels has to be increased. Chapters further analyse the role that technology plays in key sectors, such as agriculture and forestry, in order to become more sustainable. Contributors also reflect on the position of technology in society, illustrating the wider socio-technical systems that determine the impact that new technologies can have. They call for the political will to implement and scale up technological measures to address climate change across the world. The Handbook on Climate Change and Technology will be essential reading for academics and students of climate change, energy, sustainability, and environmental governance and regulation. It will also be an invaluable resource for practitioners and policymakers seeking a deeper understanding of the role of technology in sustainability transitions., QC 20240624

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Bioenergy, in solid, liquid and gaseous form, has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to climate change mitigation. Bioenergy is increasingly becoming cost competitive. Electricity generated from bioenergy is amongst the cheapest of renewable energy technologies. At the same time bioenergy can reduce import dependencies and can contribute to energy security, such as when biogas substitutes natural gas. However bioenergy also involves a range of challenges, mostly related to limited land availability and sustainability challenges. Third generation biofuels may have the potential to reduce emissions while not requiring additional land. Waste products from the agricultural and waste treatment sectors can also be used as feedstocks for bioenergy production. Finally for some technologies more R&D is needed, as well as stronger policy and investment support to foster the scaling-up of modern bioenergy across the globe., Part of ISBN 9781800882119, 9781800882102QC 20240619

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