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http://www.agu.org/eos_elec/99148e.html
Editor's Pick Climate Change and Greenhouse Gases Open in a new browser window Editor's Pick
   Article reviews scientific understanding of the issue of greenhouse gases and climate change, as presented in peer-reviewed publications. This understanding serves as the underlying basis of the American Geophysical Union's position statement of December
   http://www.agu.org/eos_elec/99148e.html
http://www.ipcc.ch/
Editor's Pick Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Open in a new browser window Editor's Pick
   Established by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to assess available scientific, technical, and socio-economic information in the field of climate change.
   http://www.ipcc.ch/

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http://www.ace.mmu.ac.uk/
Atmosphere, Climate and Environment Information Programme Open in a new browser window
   Monthly air quality measurements from from 2000 until 2004, from about a dozen UK monitoring stations. Support for programme and website withdrawn in 2005.
   http://www.ace.mmu.ac.uk/
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/change/
Australian Bureau of Meteorology: Climate Change Open in a new browser window
   Fact sheets and information on climate change, with an Australian perspective. Also provides annual statements on Australia's climate.
   http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/change/
http://cdiac.ornl.gov/
Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center (CDIAC) Open in a new browser window
   Responds to data and information concerning greenhouse effect and global climate change. Includes research reports, news and articles.
   http://cdiac.ornl.gov/
http://www.environmentandresources.ca/default.asp?lang=En&nav=l1-5-0xl2-0-0xl3-0-0&xsl=MainHomeCat,03&xml=EEF6792A-D4C0-43B0-8D71-9AFA1FEE7450&po=&
Climate/Weather: Sustaining the Environment and Resources for Canadians Open in a new browser window
   Portal to information about climate and weather; how the atmosphere is affected by greenhouse gases and transport and industry emissions; issues of climate change (global warming), severe weather and smog. Provided by the Canadian government.
   http://www.environmentandresources.ca/default.asp?lang=En&nav=l1-5-0xl2-0-0xl3-0-0&xsl=MainHomeCat,03&xml=EEF6792A-D4C0-43B0-8D71-9AFA1FEE7450&po=&
http://corpwatch.org/article.php?list=type&type=100
CorpWatch - Climate Justice Initiative Open in a new browser window
   News links and background information from an organization that reports the effects on climate of actions by multinational corporations.
   http://corpwatch.org/article.php?list=type&type=100
http://www.aip.org/history/climate/
Discovery of Global Warming (Weart) Open in a new browser window
   The history of scientific work on climate change from the 19th century to 2001, told in a set of hyperlinked essays
   http://www.aip.org/history/climate/
http://www.ace.mmu.ac.uk/eae/
Encyclopedia of the Atmospheric Environment Open in a new browser window
   A one-stop source of information, for younger and older users alike, on a range of atmospheric issues, including air quality, acid rain, global warming and ozone depletion. Provided by the UK Government Department of the Environment, Transport and the Reg
   http://www.ace.mmu.ac.uk/eae/
http://eelink.net/~asilwildlife/bib.shtml
Environmental Change and its Impact on Species/Ecosystems/Agriculture Open in a new browser window
   Searchable bibliography on the impacts of environmental change on flora and fauna. Citations include peer-reviewed and selected gray literature. Hyperlinks are provided to the source where available.
   http://eelink.net/~asilwildlife/bib.shtml
http://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/climate
European Environment Agency - Climate Change Open in a new browser window
   Reports on the science of climate change, its impacts and possible mitigation strategies. Collection of indicators, reports, links, data sets and targets on climate change.
   http://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/climate
http://www.gsnz.org.nz/gs_archive/gsprpb.htm
Geological Society of New Zealand: a Statement on Global Warming Open in a new browser window
   A statement by Professor Peter Barrett (Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand) on the reality of global warming from the viewpoint of an earth scientist.
   http://www.gsnz.org.nz/gs_archive/gsprpb.htm
http://www.wbgu.de/wbgu_home_engl.html
German Advisory Council on Global Change Open in a new browser window
   Provides, for the German government, recommendations for research and further action to combat global problems in the field of environment and development
   http://www.wbgu.de/wbgu_home_engl.html
http://www.balance-eu.info
Global Change Vulnerabilities in the Barents Region: Linking Several Resources Open in a new browser window
   BALANCE is an EU funded project (2003-2005) that follows on from BASIS (1997-1999). Its aim is to assess the vulnerabilities of the Barents Sea system to climate change based on a common modelling framework for major environmental and societal components.
   http://www.balance-eu.info
http://www.exploratorium.edu/climate
Global Climate Change: Research Explorer Open in a new browser window
   Discover how researchers study climate change; examine the latest scientific data on this global problem. From the US National Science Foundation.
   http://www.exploratorium.edu/climate
http://www.globalwarming.net/
Global Warming International Center (GWIC) Open in a new browser window
   International body disseminating information on global warming science and policy, sponsoring research. Serving governmental, non-governmental organizations, and industries in more than 120 countries. Conducts the Global Warming International Conference a
   http://www.globalwarming.net/
http://reference.aol.com/global_warming/quiz
Global Warming Quiz Open in a new browser window
   Test your knowledge of global warming with a fun and informative quiz.
   http://reference.aol.com/global_warming/quiz
http://sedac.ciesin.org/home-page/hdgec.html
Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change Discussion List Open in a new browser window
   Mailing list subscription information and link to archives.
   http://sedac.ciesin.org/home-page/hdgec.html
http://www.agu.org/sci_soc/policy/climate_change_position.html
Human Impacts on Climate Open in a new browser window
   The updated Position Statement of the American Geophysical Union.
   http://www.agu.org/sci_soc/policy/climate_change_position.html
http://www.ieagreen.org.uk/
IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme Open in a new browser window
   International Energy Agency. Introduction to climate change, information on technical solutions. Reports and a regular newsletter, details of forthcoming conferences, links to other sites.
   http://www.ieagreen.org.uk/
http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/
NASA's Global Change Master Directory Open in a new browser window
   A comprehensive directory of descriptions of data sets of relevance to global change research. The GCMD database covers climate change, agriculture, the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere & oceans, geology, geography, and human dimensions of global ch
   http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/
NASA: Earth Observatory Open in a new browser window
   News, feature articles, data and reference reviews on many aspects of our changing world.
   http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9657621
NPR : Climate Connections Open in a new browser window
   NPR and National Geographic are taking a yearlong global voyage, exploring how the Earth's climate shapes people and how people are shaping the Earth's climate.
   http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9657621
http://www.whoi.edu/institutes/occi/topicIndex.do?o=read&id=464
Ocean and Climate Change Institute (OCCI) Open in a new browser window
   Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute group researching climate processes in ocean and atmosphere. Describes research and includes articles and news on current topics in global warming and ocean monitoring.
   http://www.whoi.edu/institutes/occi/topicIndex.do?o=read&id=464
http://wrgis.wr.usgs.gov/wgmt/deserts/paclim/
Pacific Climate Conference Open in a new browser window
   Annual Convergence of an eclectic community of empirical climate change scientists, from climatologists, to paleoscientists, to applied sciences.
   http://wrgis.wr.usgs.gov/wgmt/deserts/paclim/
http://www.start.org/
START - SysTem for Analysis Research and Training Open in a new browser window
   Aims to evaluate the impact of global change and enhance scientific capacity in developing countries.
   http://www.start.org/
http://www.cru.uea.ac.uk/tiempo/
Tiempo Climate Cyberlibrary Open in a new browser window
   Electronic information source covering global warming, climate change and sea level rise with particular reference to developing nations. Maintained at University of East Anglia, England.
   http://www.cru.uea.ac.uk/tiempo/
http://www.usgcrp.gov/
U.S. Global Change Research Program Open in a new browser window
   Scientific research, links, educational resources, U.S. national assessment of the potential consequences of climate variability and change
   http://www.usgcrp.gov/
http://www.grida.no/climate/
UNEP Climate Change (GRID-Arendal) Open in a new browser window
   Climate change information from GRID-Arendal, the United Nations Environment Programme information office.
   http://www.grida.no/climate/
http://www.climatescience.gov/
US Climate Change Science Program Open in a new browser window
   Integrates federal research on climate and global change, as sponsored by thirteen federal agencies. Site provides information on US Federal policy.
   http://www.climatescience.gov/
http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/
US EPA - Global Warming Site Open in a new browser window
   Focuses on the science and impacts of global warming or climate change, and on actions by governments, corporations, and individuals that help address global warming issues. Features include climate change related news, events, publications, reports, pres
   http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/
http://www.gcrio.org
US Global Change Research Information Office (global warming) Open in a new browser window
   Provides access to data and information on climate change research, adaptation/mitigation strategies and technologies, and global warming related educational resources for users worldwide.
   http://www.gcrio.org
http://dels.nas.edu/globalchange/
US NAS: A Closer Look at Global Warming Open in a new browser window
   A summary of reports from the US National Academies of Science, as well as full reports, simple background information and links to related web-based material.
   http://dels.nas.edu/globalchange/
http://www.nap.edu/books/0309068916/html/
US NAS: Reconciling Observations of Global Temperature Change Open in a new browser window
   A detailed investigation into the relationship and differences between the surface temperature record (provided by weather stations) and that of the lower troposphere (provided by satellites and weather balloons).
   http://www.nap.edu/books/0309068916/html/
http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/globalwarming.html
US National Climate Data Center Open in a new browser window
   Answers to frequently asked questions about climate change.
   http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/globalwarming.html
http://yosemite.epa.gov/oar/globalwarming.nsf/content/ResourceCenterPublicationsUSClimateActionReport.html
USA: Climate Action Report 2002 Open in a new browser window
   The USA's Third National Communication under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Contains an assessment of the likely impact of climate change on the US, and projections of future greenhouse gas emissions.
   http://yosemite.epa.gov/oar/globalwarming.nsf/content/ResourceCenterPublicationsUSClimateActionReport.html
http://unfccc.int/2860.php
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Open in a new browser window
   Online newsletter concerning issues on and about the UN's convention on long term weather change. Page includes list of meetings and the background behind the Kyoto Protocol.
   http://unfccc.int/2860.php
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/sci/climate-change/basics/
Usenet Global Change Basics Open in a new browser window
   An archived Usenet FAQ.
   http://www.faqs.org/faqs/sci/climate-change/basics/
http://www.wmo.ch/wmo50/e/world/climate_e.html
World Meteorological Organisation - Global Climate Open in a new browser window
   Statements from the WMO on a range of climate change issues.
   http://www.wmo.ch/wmo50/e/world/climate_e.html

Last Updated: 2007-10-26 15:57:01