The scientific consensus on climate change's origins in human activities has begun to affect international law and corporate policies. Suited to MBA and undergraduate students, this technical note is a compilation that replaces a three-part series of the same name (UVA ENT 0036, -0037, and -0038)International concern over global climate change commenced in the late 20th century, when scientists saw a correlation among growing atmospheric concentrations of specific gases, human activities emitting those gases, and an unusual increase in international ambient temperature readings.
The scientific community was attached by international strategy makers who had grown concerned about reports of climate change impacts ranging from melting polar icecaps to regional floods, drought, and extreme-weather events. Most researchers suggest that prudence demands action to reduce human contributions while a few scientists disagree.
PUBLICATION DATE: August 31, 2010 PRODUCT #: UV5320-PDF-ENG
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