AWWA ACE68748

This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of the Australian water industry, includingkey facts, impacts of climate change, andadaptation strategies. Steps to mitigation are presented, including measuring andmanaging greenhouse gases (GHGs), why GHGs are relevant, andwhat is being done. Concluding observations indicate the following:the water industry, as an energy intenseindustry, has a strong interest in acting onclimate change issues towards mitigation andadaptation; theAustralian urban water industry has beenproactive in accounting for carbon andadopting mitigation and adaptation strategiesfor our uncertain climate;fugitive emissions are the "X" factor;carbon neutrality likely to become the norm; and,the industry must be positioned for the era ofcarbon trading and a carbon constrained world. Includes table, figures.

Product Details

Edition:

Vol. - No.

Published:

11/01/2008

Number of Pages:

37

File Size:

1 file , 12 MB