Abstract
Most of the concern about potential effects of greenhouse gases on the future state of climate has been related to the growing atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide. The combined effects of these other greenhouse gases on climate could be cumulatively as large as those-estimated for CO2. Besides the direct radiative effects that these gases can have on climate, there are also potential indirect effects on climate through their chemical interactions with other greenhouse gases, such as ozone and water vapor. Evidence is mounting that such indirect effects are occurring. This paper describes what is known regarding these changing greenhouse gas concentrations and their budgets, and examines the uncertainties affecting their influence on climate. It also attempts to establish criteria for determining their potential effects on climate in relation to CO2.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| State | Published - 1989 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Proceedings - 82nd A&WMA Annual Meeting - Anaheim, CA, USA Duration: Jun 25 1989 → Jun 30 1989 |
Other
| Other | Proceedings - 82nd A&WMA Annual Meeting |
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| City | Anaheim, CA, USA |
| Period | 6/25/89 → 6/30/89 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering