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Climate Statistics and Public Policy

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  • Guttorp Peter

    (University of Washington and Norwegian Computing Center)

Abstract
The main lines of evidence for climate change are outlined. Alternative explanations to increased greenhouse gas concentrations are described. After discussing some statistical issues, attribution approaches are briefly described. Policy issues dealing with mitigation and adaptation are mentioned.

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  • Guttorp Peter, 2012. "Climate Statistics and Public Policy," Statistics, Politics and Policy, De Gruyter, vol. 3(1), pages 1-17, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:statpp:v:3:y:2012:i:1:p:17:n:7
    DOI: 10.1515/2151-7509.1055
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