Environmental Engineering
Quantification and Modelling of Fugitive Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Urban Water Systems
Quantification and Modelling of Fugitive Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Urban Water Systems
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This book aims to change that. It is an optimistic report hoping to inspire the water community to take the lead in resolving and addressing these emissions themselves. It will provide modelers, process engineers, and water treatment practitioners with the tools and approaches to address the climate risk of GHG emissions. It also provides a science-based framework for regulators wanting to control such emissions. This book could not be more timely with respect to the climate crisis and the urgency for taking climate action. Now it’s up to the water industry to put it to use and help make its mark on better protecting the planet.
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