| Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming: Mitigation, Adaptation, and the Science Base Contributor(s): National Academy of Engineering (Author), National Academy of Sciences (Author), Policy and Global Affairs (Author) |
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ISBN: 0309043867 ISBN-13: 9780309043861 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $95.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 1992 Annotation: Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming is the first comprehensive book to lay the groundwork for informed decision-making about global warming. It gives specific advice for U.S. policy while addressing the need for an international response to the potential warming of the planet. The authors analyze the scientific understanding of greenhouse warming; prospects for human, animal, and plant adaptation to rising global temperatures; and options for mitigating the effects of greenhouse gas emmissions. Index. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Political Science | Public Policy - Environmental Policy |
| Dewey: 363.738 |
| LCCN: 92011583 |
| Physical Information: 2.33" H x 6.36" W x 9.22" (3.59 lbs) 944 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Global warming continues to gain importance on the international agenda and calls for action are heightening. Yet, there is still controversy over what must be done and what is needed to proceed. Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming describes the information necessary to make decisions about global warming resulting from atmospheric releases of radiatively active trace gases. The conclusions and recommendations include some unexpected results. The distinguished authoring committee provides specific advice for U.S. policy and addresses the need for an international response to potential greenhouse warming. It offers a realistic view of gaps in the scientific understanding of greenhouse warming and how much effort and expense might be required to produce definitive answers. The book presents methods for assessing options to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, offset emissions, and assist humans and unmanaged systems of plants and animals to adjust to the consequences of global warming. |