Overview
- Provides insight into women’s contributions to fighting climate change
- Outlines the challenges of fighting climate change and opportunities for anyone interesting in joining the battle
- Includes materials for professors to communicate the impacts of fighting against climate change
Part of the book series: Women in Engineering and Science (WES)
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In this groundbreaking work, readers will discover a wealth of innovative and impactful advancements in the field of climate change. A call to action for those working to arrest or mitigate the impacts of this global crisis, this book showcases the tireless dedication of a workforce committed to creating a better world.
Despite the despair and anger that often accompany discussions of climate change, this book offers a refreshing perspective by highlighting the moments of hope and pride that arise when individuals see their efforts have tangible, measurable impacts.
Readers will also be inspired to learn that they don't have to be scientists or engineers to make a difference. The author illustrates how every person with an interest in protecting the environment, the global food supply, and geopolitical stability can join the fight, whether by improving the efficiency of manufacturing operations or by contributing to the manufacture of life-saving medicines.
This is a must-read for anyone who cares about the environment, our global community, and our collective future.
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Table of contents (6 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Anna Kelly is an accomplished researcher and expert in Energy Policy. As an Associate Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Principal of Measurement and Verification at Power Takeoff, Anna oversees and coordinates 1000+ energy efficiency projects annually. Her work is focused on high-quality strategies to arrest climate change, and she has published 16 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and proceedings to advance understanding of energy and actionable research. Through her scholarly activity and compelling presentation style, Anna is guiding the industry towards cost-effective and reliable solutions to the global crisis.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Climate Champions
Book Subtitle: The Work They Do and the People We Need
Authors: Anna Kelly
Series Title: Women in Engineering and Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-32963-0
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-32962-3Published: 22 August 2023
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-32965-4Due: 22 September 2023
eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-32963-0Published: 21 August 2023
Series ISSN: 2509-6427
Series E-ISSN: 2509-6435
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVII, 256
Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations, 18 illustrations in colour
Topics: Climate, general, Sustainable Development, History, general