A scientific panel convened at the request of the United Nations called recently for drastic reductions in fossil-fuel emissions around the world and rapid increases in spending on clean-energy research to head off the worst effects of global warming.
In a 166-page report, 18 scientists from 11 nations forecast a turbulent century of rising seas, spreading drought and disease and weather extremes. The group concluded for the first time that global warming was “unequivocal”. If nothing is done, it said, global temperatures could rise 11 degrees by 2100. But it avoided recommending courses of action.
The scientists urged governments to discourage new building on land less than one meter above sea level as well as immediately ban the construction of coal-fired power plants, except for those designed to capture carbon dioxide and store it underground or under water.
(Resource: Article---http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/28/science/earth/28climate.html?ex=1173675600&en=38e3524e5759c59f&ei=5070
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Author: Jin Yanni
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