Global energy futures and the carbon dioxide problem

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980 · Boston Coll. Environ. Aff. Law Rev.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6299262

Speth, G

The continued rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide, most of which originates as a result of fossil fuel combustion, poses potentially serious long-term risks to the global climate and biological systems. The potential risks associated with moderate increases in the burning of fossil fuels are discussed. The CO2 issue must be incorporated into the development of U.S. and global energy policies.

• Research Organization: CEQ
• OSTI ID: 6299262
• Journal Information: Boston Coll. Environ. Aff. Law Rev.; (United States), Journal Name: Boston Coll. Environ. Aff. Law Rev.; (United States) Vol. 9:1; ISSN BCERD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CARBON COMPOUNDS
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CHALCOGENIDES
CLIMATES
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
EARTH ATMOSPHERE
ECOLOGICAL CONCENTRATION
ECOSYSTEMS
ENERGY POLICY
ENERGY SOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
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GOVERNMENT POLICIES
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
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