Scientific Integrity and Public Trust: The Science Behind Federal Policies and Mandates : Case Study 2--climate Models and Projections of Potential Impacts of Global Climate Change : Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment of the Committee on Science, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourth Congress, First Session, November 16, 1995, Volume 4U.S. Government Printing Office, 1996 - 1190 pages |
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... greenhouse gases , such as CO2 , absorb and readmit infrared radiation ; that atmospheric con- centrations of CO2 ... gas emissions . They do however limit scientists ' ability to predict with certainty how the climate will respond , how ...
... greenhouse gases , such as CO2 , absorb and readmit infrared radiation ; that atmospheric con- centrations of CO2 ... gas emissions . They do however limit scientists ' ability to predict with certainty how the climate will respond , how ...
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... greenhouse gas emissions in order to avoid potential catastrophic effects of global warming could have significant economic consequences , and must be based on a sound understanding of the issues . One such major issue that should be ...
... greenhouse gas emissions in order to avoid potential catastrophic effects of global warming could have significant economic consequences , and must be based on a sound understanding of the issues . One such major issue that should be ...
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... greenhouse gas emissions before 1985. As a result , these models do not adequately account for the oceans ' reduced capacity to absorb these emissions in the future . In fact , the oceans will reach their capacity possibly decades ...
... greenhouse gas emissions before 1985. As a result , these models do not adequately account for the oceans ' reduced capacity to absorb these emissions in the future . In fact , the oceans will reach their capacity possibly decades ...
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... Emissions and Enhance Sinks of Greenhouse Gases Significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are technically possible and can be economically feasible . These reductions can be achieved by utilizing an extensive array of ...
... Emissions and Enhance Sinks of Greenhouse Gases Significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are technically possible and can be economically feasible . These reductions can be achieved by utilizing an extensive array of ...
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... emissions permits ; ( iv ) energy pricing strategies - for example , carbon or energy taxes , and reduced energy ... greenhouse gas emissions ; ( viii ) regulatory programs including minimum energy - efficiency standards , such as for ...
... emissions permits ; ( iv ) energy pricing strategies - for example , carbon or energy taxes , and reduced energy ... greenhouse gas emissions ; ( viii ) regulatory programs including minimum energy - efficiency standards , such as for ...
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