Perspectives on climate change science, economics, politics, ethics /

• Other Authors: Sinnott-Armstrong, Walter, 1955-, Howarth, Richard B.
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald, 2005.
• Series: Advances in the economics of environmental resources ; v. 5.
• Subjects: Business & Economics > Economics > General.; Science > General.; Meteorology & climatology.; Environmental economics.; Natural resources.

This book explores the interplay between science, economics, politics, and ethics in understanding the challenge that climate change poses to the international community. A central theme is that climate change involves core issues of scientific uncertainty and intergenerational fairness that must be...