| Main Title |
Direct Biological Effects of Increased Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Levels. |
| Author |
Bland, Marilyn K. ;
Baley, Howard C. ;
Lipsett, Michael J. ;
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| CORP Author |
SRI International, Menlo Park, CA.;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Exploratory Research. |
| Year Published |
1983 |
| Report Number |
EPA-68-02-3716; EPA-600/6-83-001; |
| Stock Number |
PB83-224360 |
| Additional Subjects |
Carbon dioxide ;
Toxicology ;
Hazardous materials ;
Policies ;
Biological effects ;
Air pollution effects(Humans) ;
Ecosystems ;
Environmental health
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB83-224360 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
136p |
| Abstract |
This report assesses the likely biological nonclimatic, direct effects of carbon dioxide (CO2) on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and on human health. It summarizes the current literature on the direct effects of rising CO2 levels on the biosphere and identifies technical information needs about direct biological effects of rising CO2 levels. The environmental and human health implications of these effects were evaluated in the context of four scenarios describing possible future carbon dioxide levels to the year 2100. The report discusses six categories of CO2 control options: (1) increasing the rate of carbon fixation or mass transfer, (2) changing the fuel use strategy, (3) changing energy use patterns, (4) using emission source controls (5) using institutional controls to adapt society, and (6) implementing exotic strategies. |
