Carbon dioxide climatic effects

The current debate over controversial global warming theories will continue. The impact of carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, whether they are increasing or not over time, and the effect on climate and economics will continue to he discussed. A solution, if it is needed, may evolve—or not. 

Carbon Balance in Northern Ecosystems and the Potential Effect of Carbon Dioxide Induced Climate Change Miller, P. C., Ed. CONF-8003118. National Technical Information Service Springfield, VA, 1981. 

A full understanding will be needed of the complex chemistry by which the atmosphere and the earth interact, including the dependence of global climate on carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere. Is there a way to deal with the carbon dioxide produced by burning coal and other hydrocarbon fuels so that it causes no problem Chemical scientists will need to investigate effective ways to trap C02 that would otherwise build up in the atmosphere. Alternatively, it will be necessary to find ways to reduce the generation of carbon dioxide. As human... 

The chemistry of carbon, and radiocarbon, in the atmosphere represents one of the most important areas of environmental research today. The primary practical reason for this is the increasing attention which must be paid to the critical balance between energy and the environment, especially from the viewpoint of man s perturbations of natural processes and his need to maintain control. Probably more than other species, carbonaceous molecules play a central role in this balance. Some of the deleterious effects of carbonaceous gases and particles in the atmosphere are set down in Table 3. The potential effects of increased local or global concentrations of these species on health and climate have led to renewed interest in the carbon cycle and the "C02 Problem". It should be evident from the table, however, that carbon dioxide is not the only problem. In fact, the so-called "trace gases and particles" in the atmosphere present an important challenge to our interpretation of the climatic effects of carbon dioxide, itself [20]. 

The Climate Change Levy, which takes effect in the UK on 1 st April, 2001, is considered. The Levy was conceived as a measure to encourage industry to cut carbon dioxide emissions. Industry claims that the measure is ill-thought out, unfair and could even be counterproductive. The opposing views are discussed. Data are presented on the effect of the Levy on the costs of the worst-hit sectors, including plastic products, recycling (non-metal), rubber products, automotive, fabricated metal products and aeronautics. 

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