Table of Contents

1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 1 Introduction; 4 2 State of Scientific Understanding; 5 3 Radiative Forcing Over Earths History; 6 4 Rethinking the Global Radiative Forcing Concept; 7 5 Uncertainties Associated with Future Climate Forcings; 8 6 Research Approaches to Furthering Understanding; 9 7 Recommendations; 10 References; 11 Appendix A: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff; 12 Appendix B: Statement of Task; 13 Appendix C: Glossary and Acronyms

About the Author

Committee on Radiative Forcing Effects on Climate, Climate Research Committee, National Research Council