Making Climate Tech Work, 9781642833386
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Smart policies can unlock climate tech, avert disaster, and build a future.

Making Climate Tech Work

Policies That Drive Innovation

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    312 pages

  • Release Date

    29 April 2024

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Summary

Climate tech is critical for averting planetary chaos. Half the greenhouse gas reductions required to reach “net-zero” climate targets in 2050 will need to come from technologies that have not yet been invented. Without effective government interventions, market incentives alone will not produce a rapid transition to a low-carbon economy. The commercial value of innovative climate technology, especially in its early phases, remains underpriced - far below its social value. The good news is th…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781642833386
ISBN-10:164283338X
Author:Alon Tal
Publisher:Island Press
Imprint:Island Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:312
Release Date:29 April 2024
Weight:464g
Dimensions:229mm x 152mm
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Critics Review

“Making Climate Tech Work is exceptional in its comprehensive and even-handed review of policies that may contribute to meaningful reductions in emissions of carbon to the atmosphere. Coverage is more factual than wistful, a refreshing change from some competing books offering solutions. Yet, it is also hopeful, providing thoughtful analysis of options that offer practical potential for responding to the global climate crisis. This book should be particularly valuable to those interested in helping drive societal changes that reduce climate-changing gas emissions.” – “Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences”

About The Author

Alon Tal

Alon Tal’s career has been a balance between academia, politics, and public interest advocacy. He is presently a visiting professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and outgoing chair of the Department of Public Policy at Tel Aviv University. Tal has published hundreds of academic and popular articles and written/edited some eleven books on topics involving sustainability. Between 2021 and 2022 Tal was a member of the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament where he chaired the country’s first subcommittee on Environment and Climate. He also served on Israel’s national delegation to the COP27 climate conference.

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