Subjective judgments by climate experts

Article Abstract:

Climate experts agree that water vapor feedback and cloud optical properties are the key factors determining climate variability. Using the 'expert elicitation' approach, a study revealed that there is a great uncertainty about the geophysics of climate change based on the responses of 16 leading climate experts because of their biases. It also showed that a strong disagreement of opinions about the nature of the climate system exists among climate experts.

Analysis, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Scientists, Climatic changes, Climate change

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Energy technology R&D essential to curb global warming

Article Abstract:

Energy technology research and development programs should always be integrated into the legislative agendas of politicians to guarantee the development of technologies that would curb global warming brought about by incessant energy misuse. New technology research fundings, which are crucial to environmental protection efforts, can always be generated through innovative means such as emissions tax or a system of tradable emissions permits.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Industrial Gas Manufacturing, Industrial gases, Pollution Control R&D, Carbon Dioxide, Research, Economic aspects, Environmental aspects, Global warming, Environmental policy, Pollution control research, Atmospheric carbon dioxide

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The neglected art of bounding analysis

Article Abstract:

Bounding analysis is a simple technique that relies on broad general knowledge about the world may be an alternative to risk analyses in the evaluation of health and environmental problems.

United States, Methods, Risk assessment, Column

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