Realistic Mitigation Options for Global Warming

A framework is outlined for evaluating mitigation options in the face of current uncertainties during the present danger of global warming. It is suggested that cost-effectiveness be an essential guideline in evaluating and comparing alternative mitigation strategies.

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Published inScience (American Association for the Advancement of Science) Vol. 257; no. 5067; pp. 148 - 266
Main Authors Rubin, Edward S., Cooper, Richard N., Frosch, Robert A., Lee, Thomas H., Marland, Gregg, Rosenfeld, Arthur H., Stine, Deborah D.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States American Society for the Advancement of Science 10.07.1992
American Association for the Advancement of Science
The American Association for the Advancement of Science
Subjects
Buildings
Carbon dioxide emissions
Climate Control
Cost efficiency
Cost estimates
Electricity
Emissions reduction
Energy Conservation
Energy efficiency
Environmental policy
Feedback (Response)
Fuel efficiency
Global warming
Greenhouse effect
Greenhouse gas emissions
Greenhouse gases
Heat
Interpersonal Relationship
Management
Planning
Policy Forum
Politics
Pollutant emissions
Prevention
Science
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Summary:A framework is outlined for evaluating mitigation options in the face of current uncertainties during the present danger of global warming. It is suggested that cost-effectiveness be an essential guideline in evaluating and comparing alternative mitigation strategies.
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ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.257.5067.148