PLCY 110 UNC Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Anthropogenic global warming - correct answer - caused by human activity: - a layer of greenhouse gases- primarily water vapor, including much smaller amounts of carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide- acts as a thermal blanket for the earth, absorbing heat and warming the surface to a life supporting average to 59 degrees F - The idea that man is causing the earth to undergo a rapid rise in temperature Asymmetric distribution of costs - correct answer the costs are spread and not all ...

Anthropogenic global warming - Answer-- caused by human activity: - a layer of greenhouse gases- primarily water vapor, including much smaller amounts of carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide- acts as a thermal blanket for the earth, absorbing heat and warming the surface to a life supporting average to 59 degrees F - The idea that man is causing the earth to undergo a rapid rise in temperature Asymmetric distribution of costs - Answer-the costs are spread and not all places are impact...