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 in:	Science (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
Language:	English
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