Policy options for stabilizing global climate

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Policy options for stabilizing global climate

editors, Daniel A. Lashof and Dennis A. Tirpak

Hemisphere Pub. Corp., c1990

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Description

This book discusses climate change and its long-term global effects. It includes extensive coverage of the greenhouse effect, including analyses of the different gases emitted into the atmosphere, trends, previous studies, and concentration and geographical distribution of individual gases. Provided is a thorough analysis of the human activities that contribute to global warming. Also included is a report on national and international efforts in the field and a forecast for the future.

Table of Contents

  • Greenhouse gas trends
  • climatic changes
  • human activities affecting trace gases and climate
  • thinking about the future
  • sensitivity analyses
  • technical options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
  • policy options
  • international co-operation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
  • appendices.

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