Scientific uncertainties and policy controversies over global warming.(National Affairs)

From: USA Today (Magazine) | Date: July 1, 2005| Author: Weidenbaum, Murray L. | Copyright information

HOW SHOULD WE develop public policy on global warming? In view of the scientific uncertainties and the policy controversies, it would be sensible to go one step at a time. First, let us try to understand the issues, then army the policy alternatives, before finally examining the range of possible responses.

It is useful to realize that the public debate on climate change tends to be dominated by the extremes. The most visible players cry alarm at the impending environmen...

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