Defines roles of basic and applied research in solving problems of the global age, i.e., energy production, population, food production, etc. Discussed are values in supporting basic research; providing research funds for young scientists; encouraging multi-disciplinary, problem-oriented research; improving communications between basic and applied…

Discusses many of the scientific questions surrounding the greenhouse effect debate and the issue of plausible responses. Discussion includes topics concerning projecting emissions and greenhouse gas concentrations, estimating global climatic response, economic, social, and political impacts, and policy responses. (RT)