Chapter 7, Problem 15TYK

Summary Introduction

To explain: Whether more evidence is required or not before taking action.

Concept introduction: Global warming is the effects of the increase in the average temperature of the climate system of the earth. The global warming is predominantly due to man-made causes. Emission of greenhouse gases and burning of fossil fuel have added to the rise in average temperature. Several effects of global warming are disastrous, which is of great concern as the actions to curtail global warming are getting delayed.

Summary Introduction

To explain: Whether it is better to reduce CO₂ emissions.

Concept introduction: Global warming is the effects of the increase in the average temperature of the climate system of the earth. The global warming is predominantly due to man-made causes. Emission of greenhouse gases such as CO₂ and burning of fossil fuel have added to the rise in average temperature. Several effects of global warming are disastrous, which is of great concern as the actions to curtail global warming are getting delayed.

Summary Introduction

To explain: The possible costs and benefits of the two strategies to wait until more evidences are gathered or act right now to reduce CO₂ emissions

Concept introduction: Emission of greenhouse gases and burning of fossil fuel have added to the rise in average temperature. This causes global warming. It is predominantly due to man-made causes. Several effects of global warming are disastrous, which is of great concern as the actions to curtail global warming are getting delayed.