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Chapter 17: Consequences of Rising Atmospheric CO2
Pages 125-128

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... However, as stated above, the Committee finds a chapter solely on CO2 consequences for ocean chemistry and terrestrial vegetation -- without considering the inevitable broader consequences of climate change, sea level rise, changes in ecosystem structure etc. -- to be not very useful for policy makers. • Does the report accurately reflect the scientific literature?
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From page 126...
... Are statistical methods applied appropriately? The authors appropriately summarize and cite published analyses.
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... been well in excess of … P697, Line 3 Add something like "Human civilization (which developed approximately X thousand years ago) during a time..." P697, Line 34 Replace "rapid rise …" with "Solution of atmospheric CO2 in sea water forms carbon acid..." P697, Line 1-5 The decrease in atmospheric oxygen confirms the combustion.
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... 128 Review of the Draft Second State of the Carbon Cycle Report (SOCCR2) P707, Line 1-3 Add references to Burke et al.
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