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Scientists Offer Policy Proposals

-- Adam -- 02/28/2007

Yet another scientific report was released today by a group of scientists supporting quick action on climate change, both Reuters and the LA Times report. The group, funded by the United Nations Foundation and Sigma Xi, proposes a ban on construction along beachs, no new construction of coal-fired power plants, higher efficiency standards, and carbon taxes, among other things. Still, even with these actions, some warming is inevitable. The report suggests that the key is getting started now. This development is particularly positive because it provides several policy recommendations with scientific backing following the IPCC report.