Climate change from fossil fuel generated CO2 and energy policy

Projections of the magnitude of global climatic change from combustion generated CO₂ are both uncertain and controversial, due in large measure to ignorance of the physical mechanisms involved. Analysis indicates that the uncertainties can be considerably narrowed by considering only the most immediate time frame of possible climatic impact, thereby leading to the possibility of rationally assessing the scope of the threat and the need for remedial action.