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On the magnitude of the CO2 greenhouse effect
Author
Idso, Sherwood B
Publisher
Applied Energy
Publication Year
1983
Body

Empirical evidence indicates that the magnitude of global warming to be expected from the relase of CO2 into the atmosphere by the burning of fossil fuels has been greatly overestimated by scientists employing general circulation models of the atmosphere. Indeed, real-world data suggest that increasing levels of atmospheric CO2 are actually to be desired, as they have no significant climatic ramifications but tend to promote greater water use efficiency and productivity in the world's natural and managed forests, crops and rangelands.

Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Journal Issue/Article
Journal Volume
14
Journal Number
3
Journal Pages
227-232
Collection
Southern Africa Collection
Journal Name
Applied Energy
Keywords
management
carbon dioxide
climate change
greenhouse gases
plant production
grasslands
global warming
Africa