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Houghton, Richard A.; Woodwell, George M. – Scientific American, 1989
Cites some of the evidence which suggests that the production of carbon dioxide and methane from human activities has begun to change the climate. Describes some measures which should be taken to stop or slow this progression. (RT)
Descriptors: Climate, Climate Control, College Science, Earth Science
Schneider, Stephen H. – Scientific American, 1989
Discusses the global change of climate. Presents the trend of climate change with graphs. Describes mathematical climate models including expressions for the interacting components of the ocean-atmosphere system and equations representing the basic physical laws governing their behavior. Provides three possible responses on the change. (YP)
Descriptors: Climate, Climate Control, Environmental Influences, Higher Education