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The greenhouse effect.

L'effet de serre.

Author(s) : MARTIN Y.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The following are examined: 1) the nature of the greenhouse effect since the earth's origins, taking into account CO2-, methane- and CFC-producing systems, the acceleration noted since the beginning of the industrial era, and the "cushioning" and regulating role of the oceans, as well as the difficulty to make predictions; 2) the consequences of the resulting climate change: slight increase in the level of the oceans, particular incidence on semi-arid zones requiring preventive actions; 3) the increasing number of sources of greenhouse-gases emissions; 4) the means for reducing emissions: the author suggests that a tax be imposed on fossil-fuel consumption, which would be the same in all countries. Y.G.

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  • Original title: L'effet de serre.
  • Record ID : 1994-2157
  • Languages: French
  • Subject: Environment, General information
  • Source: Rev. gén. Froid - vol. 83 - n. 930
  • Publication date: 1993/01
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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