CHAPTER 9

Evaluating Greenhouse GasControl Strategies UsingMulticriteria Approaches

R. Ramanathan

IT HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED DURING THE PAST DECADE that growing atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHGs) originating from human activities may lead to catastrophic environmental impacts due to global warming/climate change. Hence, efforts have been directed toward identifying acceptable GHG control strategies for reducing GHG emissions so that the adverse environmental impacts are reduced.

A number of GHG control strategies have been identified over the last several years. Some of the options for mitigating carbon dioxide (CO2) (a major GHG) in the energy sector include use of emerging efficient technologies for new power plants and use ...

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