Future levels of carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are an important determinant of the severity and timing of global warming due to elevated levels of radiatively active (greenhouse) gases in the atmosphere. Many studies have addressed this issue,. These include Rotty (1977), Keeling...

Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Introduction -- ch. 2 Background -- A.The Development of the Report -- 1).Overview -- 2).Approach -- 3).NCA guidance -- 4).Assessment findings -- B.The Scope of the Report -- C.Emerging Trends and Contexts for Climate Change Implications for Energy Systems...