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References & Sources - August 8, 1998

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U.N. calls for action on climate change

The United Nations advocates immediate enactment of programs to curb the buildup of greenhouse gases, actions that would be beneficial even in the absence of global warming.

References:

Toepfer, K. 1998. UNEP calls for urgent action on climate change. UNEP News Release. July 22.

Further Readings:

Monastersky, R. 1998. Sizzling June fires up greenhouse debate. Science News 154(July 25):52.

Raloff, J. 1997. Nations draft Kyoto climate treaty. Science News 152(Dec. 20&27):388.

______. 1997. Climate protection saves lives now. Science News 152(Nov. 8):292.

______. 1997. Clinton’s stand on climate. Science News 152(Nov. 1):277

______. 1997. Must we pull the plug? Science News 152(Oct. 25):266.

Sources:

United Nations Environmental Protection Agency Phone: (+41-22) 917-8242
E-mail: mwilliams@unep.ch
Website: http://www.unep.org

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