(2009) Climate crunch: A burden beyond bearing
Authors |
Monastersky R. |
Source |
Nature (284) |
Type |
A - News article or press release (322) |
Peer Review |
2 - Medium (2288) |
Audience |
S - Specialist (3514) |
Pages |
1091-1094 |
Journal Number |
458 |
Notes |
Abstract. In 2007, environmental writer Bill McKibben approached climate scientist James Hansen and asked him what atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide could be considered safe. Hansen’s reaction: "I don’t know, but I’ll get back to you. |
Resources online
Categories
Critical Thresholds, Abrupt Change and Tipping Points
Carbon Dioxide
Physical Processes of Climate Change and Associated Impacts
Greenhouse Gases and Aerosols
Data Availability
Keywords
CO2 concentration
threshold
Entered by: Susana Fernandez, 6/2009