The book addresses the vital and interwoven areas of energy, environment, and the economy within the field of sustainability research. Fundamental technical details, empirical data, and case studies taking into account local and international perspectives are included. Issues such as energy security, depleting fossil fuel reserves, global warming and climate change, as well as novel energy technologies are covered. The dynamic global response will be discussed from the perspective of policy, technology, and economics. Vital details in the form of text boxes, illustrations, graphs, tables and appendices are included. The book will serve as reference book for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, academics, policy makers, NGOs and developmental sector professionals within the field.

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Prologue - Professor John Sterman (MIT) (or someone with similar knowledge and reputation)PART I: Dynamics of Energy, Environment and Economy: An Introduction (1 chapter)(Provides an overview of the dynamics of energy, environment, and economy in thecontext of sustainability and presents the preview of this book)PART II: Climate Change, Energy and Economic Dynamics: Trends, Issues, and Perspectives:(7 chapters)(Primarily consists of 7 chapters providing the state-of-the-art integrative view ofcurrent energy transition trends, critical issues surrounding energy policy decisions, andinnovative perspectives on sustainability. Here, the expected scholarly contributionswill have a clear focus on the interactive and dynamic nature of socio-economic andenvironment impacts of energy related actions and decisions taken by the relevantstakeholders.)PART III: Climate Change, Energy and Economic Dynamics: Towards Sustainable Solutions (7chapters)(In this part of the book, we will showcase some unique and innovative solutionscapturing the dynamics of energy, environment, and economy and proving a wayforward for sustainable consumption and productions of energy. Both empirical andtheoretical studies, covering global regions and encompassing various methodologies,will constitute this section of the book.)PART IV: Conclusion and Future Directions (1 chapter)(Presents conclusions and proposes future directions for the sustainable energy researchin the light of various chapters of this book)Index of authorsIndex of subjects and topics