Aerosol Radiative Forcing and Climate Change

by National Research Council, Panel on Aerosol Radiative Forcing and Climate Change, Division on Earth and Life Studies, et al.

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 030905429X
• ISBN13: 9780309054294
• Release Date: May 1996
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 180 Pages
• Dimensions: 6.0" x 9.0"