Overview Of Low-Carbon Development

This book introduces readers to the status quo and recent advances in China’s low-carbon development. From the evolution of human civilization, to the proposal of low-carbon concepts, up to the choice of China’s low-carbon path, the book provides a comprehensive review of low-carbon development, while also elaborating on the core concept, goals and methods. In addition, it addresses a series of questions and issues closely tied to today’s social development, such as: “Why is it so vital to pursue low-carbon development?” and “How can China implement low-carbon development?” Accordingly, readers will gain a better grasp of low-carbon development, including low-carbon production and low-carbon lifestyles. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxx The History of Human Civilization (Xiangwan Du, Dadi Zhou, Qingchen Chao, Zongguo Wen, Taoli Huhe, Qiang Liu)....Pages 1-40 Modern Science of Climate Change and Proposition of Low Carbon (Xiangwan Du, Dadi Zhou, Qingchen Chao, Zongguo Wen, Taoli Huhe, Qiang Liu)....Pages 41-62 The Concept of Low-Carbon Development (Xiangwan Du, Dadi Zhou, Qingchen Chao, Zongguo Wen, Taoli Huhe, Qiang Liu)....Pages 63-83 High-Carbon Development is not the Only Way of Modernization (Xiangwan Du, Dadi Zhou, Qingchen Chao, Zongguo Wen, Taoli Huhe, Qiang Liu)....Pages 85-116 The Necessity to Transform Growth Model (Xiangwan Du, Dadi Zhou, Qingchen Chao, Zongguo Wen, Taoli Huhe, Qiang Liu)....Pages 117-174 Strategic Goals of Low-Carbon Development in China (Xiangwan Du, Dadi Zhou, Qingchen Chao, Zongguo Wen, Taoli Huhe, Qiang Liu)....Pages 175-196 Low-Carbon Energy: Foundation of Low-Carbon Development (Xiangwan Du, Dadi Zhou, Qingchen Chao, Zongguo Wen, Taoli Huhe, Qiang Liu)....Pages 197-225 Low-Carbon Mode of Production (Xiangwan Du, Dadi Zhou, Qingchen Chao, Zongguo Wen, Taoli Huhe, Qiang Liu)....Pages 227-240 Direction and Focus of Guiding Low-Carbon Consumption Mode (Xiangwan Du, Dadi Zhou, Qingchen Chao, Zongguo Wen, Taoli Huhe, Qiang Liu)....Pages 241-259 Technical Support for Low-Carbon Development (Xiangwan Du, Dadi Zhou, Qingchen Chao, Zongguo Wen, Taoli Huhe, Qiang Liu)....Pages 261-302 Policy Guidance of Low-Carbon Development (Xiangwan Du, Dadi Zhou, Qingchen Chao, Zongguo Wen, Taoli Huhe, Qiang Liu)....Pages 303-325 Back Matter ....Pages 327-339