Consequences of a hypothetical world climate change produced by increased atmospheric carbon dioxide. Progress report, 1 September 1979-31 April 1980

Progress is reported on a research program seeking to understand the effects of increased global levels of atmospheric CO/sub 2/ as a result of human activities. An outline of the major social, economic, geopolitical and ethical issues to be faced as a result of global warming is being attempted. Groundwork is being laid for a longer-term effort to delineate possible strategies to meet the predicted challenges. (ACR)