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Subject(s)

• National Research Council (U.S.). Panel on Aerosol Radiative Forcing and Climate Change [Browse]
• Climatic changes—Government policy—United States [Browse]

Related name

National Research Council (U.S.). Panel on Aerosol Radiative Forcing and Climate Change [Browse]

Summary note

This book recommends the initiation of an "integrated" research program to study the role of aerosols in the predicted global climate change. Current understanding suggest that, even now, aerosols, primarily from anthropogenic sources, may be reducing the rate of warming caused by greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to specific research recommendations, this book forcefully argues for two kinds of research program integration: integration of the individual laboratory, field, and theoretical research activities and an integrated management structure that involves all of the concerned federal agencies.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references.

Source of description

Description based on print version record.

Contents

• Climate forcing by aerosols
• Elements of a research program for aerosol forcing of climate
• Sensitivity/uncertainty analysis and the setting of priorities
• The proposed Icarus program and recommended research.

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Other title(s)

Aerosol radiative forcing and climate change

ISBN

• 0585026084 (electronic bk.)
• 9780585026084 (electronic bk.)

OCLC

42329205

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