Reducing abrupt climate change risk using the Montreal Protocol and other regulatory actions to complement cuts in CO2 emissions.

Author(s) : MOLINA M., ZAELKE D., MADHAVA SARMA K., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The article defines "fast-action" to include regulatory measures that can begin within 2-3 years, be substantially implemented in 5-10 years, and produces a climate response within decades. It also discusses strategies for short-lived non-CO2 GHGs and particles, where existing agreements can be used to accomplish mitigation objectives.

Details

  • Original title: Reducing abrupt climate change risk using the Montreal Protocol and other regulatory actions to complement cuts in CO2 emissions.
  • Record ID : 2010-1685
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Regulation, Environment, HFCs alternatives
  • Source: PNAS - vol. 106 - n. 49
  • Publication date: 2009/12/08
  • DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0902568106

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