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INTRODUCTORY PAPER ON PARADIGM SHIFT SHOULD WE CHANGE EMPHASIS IN GREENHOUSEEFFECT RESEARCH?
- Source :
- Energy & Environment; 2010, Vol. 21 Issue 4, p165-169, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- A paradigm is a set of scientific and metaphysical beliefs that provide a theoretical framework within which scientific theories can be tested. Replacement of an existing paradigm by another is called a paradigm shift. Most of the following papers in this issue argue that an alternative paradigm is needed for the functioning of the so-called greenhouse effect of the Earth and hence for the explanation of observed climatic change. Some others contest it. The observed coincidence between global warming and rise of CO<subscript>2</subscript> in the atmosphere over the last century - more accurately measured over the last 30 years of it - need not indicate a causal relationship, and it certainly need not give rise to global catastrophe. An assumed correlation is based on the expectation that the infrared radiation from CO<subscript>2</subscript> contributes significantly to the greenhouse effect of the Earth. However, irregularities in the trends raise doubts of such a simple causal relationship and, at least, considerable doubt about the magnitude of such an expected effect. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0958305X
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Energy & Environment
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 51841293
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1260/0958-305X.21.4.165