Blueprint for Greenhouse Gas Reduction

A comprehensive book detailing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across a range of sources, sectors, and countries, with a particular emphasis on the United States and other developed nations. It presents an in-depth analysis covering the roles of industries, policymakers, and regulatory frameworks in contributing to and mitigating GHG emissions. The authors discuss emission measurement and monitoring methodologies, supported by real-life case studies illustrating how corporations, policymakers, and industry leaders can implement responsible decarbonization strategies. Additionally, it covers the critical verification aspect of enforcing climate policies and regulations. Features Provides a detailed sector-wise breakdown of GHG emissions in energy, transportation, industry, and agriculture. Explains the scientific basis of emissions and their regulatory frameworks under global agreements like the Paris Agreement and U.S. EPA policies. Presents recommendations for energy-efficient strategies and key actions that industries and policymakers can adopt to reduce GHG emissions. Highlights AI, big data, and IoT as tools for carbon monitoring and emission tracking. Offers guidance for professionals and scholars on estimating emissions and implementing reduction methods at an organizational and policy level. This book is essential for environmental and energy professionals, policymakers, corporate sustainability officers, researchers, and industry leaders involved in emissions reduction, regulatory compliance, and climate policy. It is also valuable for EHS personnel, facility administrators, students, and faculty to study and teach the impacts of GHG emissions on the environment.