Long-term Stabilization Of Carbon Dioxide In Atmosphere Will Require Major Cuts In Emissions
Monday, November 3, 2008 - 12:21
in Earth & Climate
Carbon dioxide, the greenhouse gas that has had the largest impact on our climate, will continue to rise even if current national and international targets for reducing emissions are met, scientists warn. But, they say, strong action taken now – such as the 80% target recently announced by the UK government – will continue to have benefits a long time into the future.