How to limit risk of climate catastrophe

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Comprehensive analysis of the odds of climate outcomes under different policy scenarios shows significant benefits from early actions.

A new analysis shows that even moderate carbon-reduction policies now can substantially lower the risk of future climate change. But without prompt action, extreme changes could soon become much more difficult, if not impossible, to control.

Date: 

Friday, October 2, 2009

Associated Joint Program People: 

Prinn, Ronald
Webster, Mort

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