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Global Warming: Emission Reductions Possible as Scientific Uncertainties Are Resolved

RCED-90-58 Published: Sep 28, 1990. Publicly Released: Nov 30, 1990.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO examined global warming research and policy issues, focusing on: (1) the increase in greenhouse gases; (2) the strengths and limitations of enhanced global warming estimates; and (3) possible policy responses to address global climate change.

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