Global Climate Change: Hearing Before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, United States Senate, One Hundred Fourth Congress, Second Session ... September 17, 1996, Volume 4U.S. Government Printing Office, 1997 - 139 pages |
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... present and the future , and bring the computer forecasts e with the recent global temperatures . ( However , allowing for the theo- ng effect of aerosols cannot explain the observed warming prior to 1940. ) d effect of aerosols does ...
... present and the future , and bring the computer forecasts e with the recent global temperatures . ( However , allowing for the theo- ng effect of aerosols cannot explain the observed warming prior to 1940. ) d effect of aerosols does ...
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... present . SATELLITE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS NOAA satellites have been measuring the temperature at a height of meters in the atmosphere essentially over the entire earth since 19 records have smaller systematic errors than the surface ...
... present . SATELLITE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS NOAA satellites have been measuring the temperature at a height of meters in the atmosphere essentially over the entire earth since 19 records have smaller systematic errors than the surface ...
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... present both sides of the issue I would irectly like to go to the issue which was raised here , which e theory wrong , and I believe the question should be more , he theory is wrong , but the issue is , have we exaggerated ct , number 1 ...
... present both sides of the issue I would irectly like to go to the issue which was raised here , which e theory wrong , and I believe the question should be more , he theory is wrong , but the issue is , have we exaggerated ct , number 1 ...
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... term surface , in - situ and space- serving systems ; and documentation of present and past climate changes . spect to the policy related question , I offer the following opinions . Heat Balance : A major traction of the incoming solar.
... term surface , in - situ and space- serving systems ; and documentation of present and past climate changes . spect to the policy related question , I offer the following opinions . Heat Balance : A major traction of the incoming solar.
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... present climate ( Kiehl et al , J. Climate , 1995 ) . The impact th would have on climate change predictions is unknown at the pre In view of the importance of the problem to climate models , Energy has assembled a team of scientists ...
... present climate ( Kiehl et al , J. Climate , 1995 ) . The impact th would have on climate change predictions is unknown at the pre In view of the importance of the problem to climate models , Energy has assembled a team of scientists ...
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Page 89 - If we can be of further assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Page 130 - the balance of evidence suggests a discernible human influence on global climate...
Page 105 - Such review shall be carried out in the light of the best available scientific information and assessment on climate change and Its impacts, as well as relevant technical, social and economic information.
Page 105 - Summit, its ultimate objective is the "stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic (human-made) interference with the climate system.
Page 75 - ... where there are threats of serious or irreversible damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing such measures, taking into account that policies and measures to deal with climate change should be cost-effective so as to ensure global benefits at the lowest possible cost.
Page 16 - Parties shall adopt national' policies and take corresponding measures on the mitigation of climate change, by limiting its anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases and protecting and enhancing its greenhouse gas sinks and reservoirs.
Page 92 - ... be met through maximum flexibility in the selection of implementation measures, including the use of reliable activities implemented jointly, and trading mechanisms around the world.
Page 9 - Geneva that future negotiations focus on an agreement that sets a realistic, verifiable and binding medium-term emissions target. We believe that the medium-term target must be met through maximum flexibility in the selection of implementation measures, including the use of measures such as reliable joint implementation and trading mechanisms.
Page 93 - I nations favored, and which resisted or expressed skepticism about, inclusion of the words "legally-binding" in the phrase "quantified legally-binding objectives for emission limitations and significant overall reductions within specified timeframes"?