Climate Change Policy by Catrinus J. Jepma, Mohan Munasinghe,... - 9780521593144

Climate Change PolicyFacts, Issues and Analyses\nAuthor(s): Catrinus J. Jepma, Mohan Munasinghe, Bert Bolin, Robert Watson, James P. Bruce\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9780521593144, 978-0521593144\nSynopsis\nThere is increasing scientific evidence to suggest that humans are gradually but certainly changing the Earth's climate. In an effort to prevent further damage to the fragile atmosphere, and with the belief that action is required now, the scientific community has been prolific in its dissemination of information on climate change. Inspired by the results of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Second Assessment Report, Jepma and Munasinghe set out to create a concise, practical, and compelling approach to climate change issues. They deftly explain the implications of global warming, and the risks involved in attempting to mitigate climate change. They look at how and where to s.