Climate Change: The Political Situation

The overwhelming majority of scientific experts and governments acknowledge that there is a strong scientific evidence demonstrating that human activities are changing the Earth's climate, and these changes are projected to adversely affect socioeconomic systems and human health. Watson discuss...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 2003-12, Vol.302 (5652), p.1925-1926
1. Verfasser:	Watson, Robert T.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Air pollution Climate Climate change Climate change policy Developed countries Developed Nations Developing countries Economic factors Economic uncertainty Emissions reduction Energy Energy consumption Environmental conditions Environmental impact statements Environmental policy Global temperature changes Greenhouse effect Greenhouse gas emissions Greenhouse gases Industrial development Industrial policy International environmental cooperation Land Use Political aspects Politics Pollutant emissions Research and Development Social aspects Social factors Socioeconomic factors Viewpoints
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Zusammenfassung:	The overwhelming majority of scientific experts and governments acknowledge that there is a strong scientific evidence demonstrating that human activities are changing the Earth's climate, and these changes are projected to adversely affect socioeconomic systems and human health. Watson discusses the alarming issue of climate change and the climate protection measures and initiatives being undertaken by industrialized countries, particularly highlighting the issues underlying the 1997 Kyoto Protocol.
ISSN:	0036-8075 1095-9203
DOI:	10.1126/science.1093160