Climate Change - Debating America's Policy Options - A Council Policy Initiative (Paperback)

Climate change is one of the most complex issues facing policymakers today. Controlling the emissions that cause global warming will require societies to incur costs now while uncertain benefits accrue in the distant future. These conditions make it hard to created successful policy, yet they longer we wait the more greenhouse gasses accumulate in the atmosphere. Even as a consensus grows that something must be done, there is no agreement on the best course of action. This book takes a fresh look at the issue. It offers three contrasting perspectives, each cast as a presidential speech. One emphasizes the ability of modern, wealthy societies to adapt to the changing climate. A second speech urges reengagement with the Kyoto Protocol while demanding reforms that would make Kyoto more effective. A third speech urges unilateral action that would create a market for low-carbon emission technologies from the bottom up, in contrast with the top-down international treaties such as Kyoto. A memorandum to the president explains the multidimensional nature of this critical issue and an extensive appendix includes scientific reports, government speeches, legislative proposals, and further readings.

General

Imprint:	Council on Foreign Relations Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2004
First published:	April 2004
Authors:	David G. Victor
Dimensions:	140 x 216 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	180
ISBN-13:	978-0-87609-343-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > Central government policies Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Meteorology > General Promotions
LSN:	0-87609-343-8
Barcode:	9780876093436

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