Modification, adaptation, and prevention (MAP): a task of the DOE carbon dioxide research program

Conference · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:5235479

Bomkamp, D H; Payne, B A; Valentino, A R

Concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO/sub 2/) in the atmosphere have been increasing since the mid-1800s. Although there is a great deal of uncertainty, it is felt that at the rate fossil fuel is currently being used throughout the world for energy and transportation, the atmospheric concentration of CO/sub 2/ may double between 2030 and 2080. This could cause changes in the earth's climate, particularly in temperature and precipitation. The Department of Energy's Carbon Dioxide Research Division manages a research program with the objectives of understanding the global carbon cycle, predicting direct effects of CO/sub 2/ buildup on climate and vegetation, and estimating indirect effects. The MAP area of the DOE program has been organized to obtain the scientific information needed to respond to the problem of increasing atmospheric CO/sub 2/, through Modification, Adaptation, or Prevention. The MAP program is being managed by Argonne National Laboratory. The scope of the program includes investigation of ways to prevent CO/sub 2/ emissions and dispose of captured carbon, modify the greenhouse effect, and adapt to effects on human health, agriculture, water resources, fisheries, and forests. Emphasis is placed on research opportunities to be pursued. 9 references, 3 figures.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 5235479
• Report Number(s): CONF-840469-3; ON: DE84007297
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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