The Price of Climate Change : Sustainable Financial Mechanisms

"The Price of Climate Change: Sustainable Financial Mechanisms presents a summary of the effects of global warming with specific emphasis on what these phenomena will cost and the price we must pay for trying to mitigate these processes. Some of these mitigation strategies include reducing our use of carbon by converting to non-carbon energy sources such as solar, wind, and nuclear, or lower-carbon sources such as natural gas. The book examines the financial implications of society adapting to the effects of climate change, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and desertification. Further, it addresses the costs to make buildings more resilient to climate change, such as flood considerations, improving durability against severe weather, bolstering insulation, and more. Sources of funding for any type of environmental projects, including those for climate change mitigation, are also examined. These include governmental budgets at the federal, state, and local levels, international development banks, international capital markets, and private funds. Features: Addresses global climate change issues from the standpoints of mitigation, adaptation, and resilience- and the funding mechanisms for each. Describes different types of energy sources as well as their respective costs, including nuclear, solar, natural gas, and more. Examines the effects of agriculture on climate change as well as the potential ways it can be used to help mitigate the issue. The book's straightforward approach will serve as a useful guide and reference for practicing professionals and can also be appreciated by the general public interested in climate change issues and mitigation strategies"-- Provided by publisher This book examines the financial implications of society adapting to the effects of climate change, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and desertification. Further, it addresses the costs to make buildings more resilient to climate change. Cover 1 Half Title 2 Title Page 4 Copyright Page 5 Table of Contents 6 Author biography 10 Introduction: Paying for Climate Change 12 Prologue 16 Chapter 1 The Lake People 18 Chapter 2 The Beginnings 20 Chapter 3 International Developments 22 Chapter 4 Principles of Paying for Climate Change 26 Chapter 5 The Price of Rising Sea Levels 34 Chapter 6 Extreme Weather Events 38 Chapter 7 Desiccation 40 Chapter 8 Solar Energy 44 Flotovoltaics 46 Chapter 9 Locational Renewable Energy Sources 48 Hydroelectric Power 48 Wind Energy 49 Geothermal 50 Chapter 10 Nuclear Power 52 Chapter 11 Natural Gas 54 Chapter 12 Climate Finance Strategies 56 Part I – Sources of Funds 56 Government Funds 57 Development Banks 57 Capital Markets 58 How to Access Private Capital 59 Types of Risk 59 Liquidity Risk 59 Credit Risk 59 Private Funds 60 Conclusion 61 Part II – Alternative Finance Strategies 61 Four Techniques for Financing Projects 62 Grants 63 Subsidized Loans 63 Market Rate Loans 63 Loan Guarantees 64 Chapter 13 The Price of Renewable Energy 66 New Payment Structure #1 – “Adoption” 75 New Payment Structure #2 – “Sponsorship” 75 New Payment Structure #3 – “Nutrient Credit Trading” 77 Chapter 14 Other Renewable Energy Financing 80 The PACE Program 80 Green Banks 81 Part I 81 Part II 84 How to Access Private Capital 84 Operations 85 Chapter 15 Carbon and Agriculture 88 Chapter 16 Tree Planting 94 Chapter 17 Carbon and Transportation 96 Tailpipes 96 Zero Emission Vehicles 96 Mass Transit or Sustainable Public Transportation 97 Monorail 97 Light Rail 97 Maglev 98 Chapter 18 Cap and Trade 100 Chapter 19 Statewide or Regional Funds 104 Statewide Funds 104 Labeled Correctly 104 Broad Based 104 Reasonable 105 Used Wisely 105 Hidden Problems 106 Broadly Used 106 Regional Funds 107 Chapter 20 Coastal Resiliency Finance 108 Special Districts 109 Seasonal Charges 111 Targeted Geographic or Zonal Charges 112 System Benefit Charges 112 Interstate Compacts 114 Chapter 21 Flood Insurance 122 Chapter 22 Environmental Impact Bonds 124 Index 128 Climate,Change;,Solar,Energy;,Flotovoltaics;,Renewable,Energy;,Hydroelectric,Power;,Wind,Energy;,Nuclear,Power;,Natural,Gas;,Zero,Emission,Vehicles;,Maglev;,Flood,Insurance;,Clean,Water,State,Revolving,Fund;,Property,Assisted,Clean,Energy Climate Change,Solar Energy,Flotovoltaics,Renewable Energy,Hydroelectric Power,Wind Energy,Nuclear Power,Natural Gas,Zero Emission Vehicles,Maglev,Flood Insurance,Clean Water State Revolving Fund,Property Assisted Clean Energy La 4ème de couv. indique : "The price of climate change : sustainable financial mechanisms presents a summary of the effects of global warming with specific emphasis on what these phenomena will cost and the price we must pay for trying to mitigate these processes. Some of these mitigation strategies include reducing our use of carbon by converting to non-carbon energy sources such as solar, wind, and nuclear, or lower-carbon sources such as natural gas. The book examines the financial implications of society adapting to the effects of climate change, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and desertification. Further, it addresses the costs to make buildings more resilient to climate change, such as flood considerations, improving durability against severe weather, bolstering insulation, and more. Sources of funding for any type of environmental projects, including those for climate change mitigation, are also examined. These include governmental budgets at the federal, state, and local levels, international development banks, international capital markets, and private funds."