The Infrared Herring?; 1989
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- Identifier
- MS1133-0418
- Title
- The Infrared Herring?; 1989
- Description
- John H. MacMillan's lecture "The Infrared Herring?" delves into the complexities and misconceptions surrounding the greenhouse effect and its impact on global warming. MacMillan challenges the accuracy and consensus of scientific findings related to greenhouse gases, particularly CO2, methane, chlorofluorocarbons, and nitrous oxide, and their roles in climate change. He critically examines the predictions made by computer models and highlights the significant uncertainties involved, especially the effects of clouds and ocean currents on climate. The lecture also explores potential responses to mitigate the impact of greenhouse gases, including energy conservation, alternative energy sources, and adaptation strategies. MacMillan emphasizes the political and economic challenges of implementing global solutions to combat the augmented greenhouse effect.
- Date
- 30 November 1989
- Creator
- MacMillan, John H.
- topic
- talk
- lecture
- SPHEX Club
- John H. MacMillan
- MacMillan
- 1989
- greenhouse effect
- global warming
- CO2
- carbon dioxide
- methane
- chlorofluorocarbons
- nitrous oxide
- climate change
- computer models
- energy conservation
- alternative energy
- adaptation strategies
- political challenges
- economic challenges
- Type
- Text
- Genre
- lectures
- Digital Format
- application/pdf
- Language
- English
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- Rights Holder
- John H. MacMillan
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