A Beginner's Guide to Global Warming 
Written by a scientist at The Woods Hole Research Center, these pages describe the scientific evidence, the culprits, the skeptics and the probable outcome of a world signicantly changed by human-induced climate change.
http://whrc.org/resources/online_publications/warming_earth/index.htm
AOL: Earth Focus on Global Warming 
Information about global warming and climate change and what individuals can do to help the environment.
http://reference.aol.com/planet-earth/global-warming
Almanac of Policy Issues: Global Warming 
News, background information and links on global warming, climate change, and the 1997 Kyoto Protocol.
http://www.policyalmanac.org/environment/global_warming.shtml
Asia Pacific Network on Climate Change 
A clearing house for climate change issues sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment. Highlighting articles, conference schedules, and related resources.
http://www.ap-net.org/
BBC Climate Change Portal 
Starting point for current news items and discussions on the topic of climate change.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/portal/climate_change/
BBC News: Global Climate Change 
An analysis of the science and other issues behind the climate change debate, from BBC News Online.
http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/in_depth/sci_tech/2000/climate_change/
Bush's CO2 Emissions Flip-Flop 
Cartoons about President Bush's reversal of stance on carbon dioxide emissions.
http://cagle.msnbc.com/news/CO2/main.asp
CO2 Clock 
Counter showing current concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere with a description of their methodology.
http://www.co2clock.org
Capacity for Climate Protection 
Project focussing on climate protection and funding environmental NGOs in Central and Eastern Europe. Includes a profile, calendar of events, publications, and information on monitoring and mechanisms.
http://www.rec.org/Climate/index.html
Civilization - Use It or Lose It 
Audio conversation with William Calvin about rapid global climate changes. Includes related links.
http://www.paulagordon.com/shows/calvin/
Climate Action Network Australia 
Non-profit environmental group dedicated to fighting climate change and finding solutions to the problem. Includes news and current programs.
http://www.cana.net.au/
Climate Action Network South Asia 
A global network of over Non-Governmental Organizations working to promote government and individual action to limit human induced climate change to ecologically sustainable levels.
http://www.can-sa.net/
Climate Ark 
Climate change news & information portal and archive dedicated to promoting policy that addresses Global Climate Change through reductions in carbon emissions, energy conservation, alternative energy sources and ending deforestation.
http://www.climateark.org/
Climate Change 
An overview of climate change, theories and perspectives, and notable weather patterns.
http://www.euronet.nl/users/e_wesker/climate.html
Climate Change Debate 
Climate change and global warming science, government policy, energy technology, cost and benefits debated via an unmoderated, uncensored listserve, plus research aides.
http://www.climatechangedebate.org
Climate Change Solutions 
Success stories, tools and resources on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
http://www.climatechangesolutions.com
Climate Change: An Overview 
A discussion of the certainties and uncertainties behind the science of climate change and the impact of greenhouse gasses.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/oar/globalwarming.nsf/content/Climate.html
Climate Counts 
A nonprofit organization rating corporations on their efforts towards mitigating climate change. News items, a score card, and a message forum.
http://www.climatecounts.org/
Climate Effects on Human Health 
A white paper on the potential effects of future climate changes on forests and vegetation, agriculture, water resources, and human health.
http://www.ciesin.org/docs/001-338/001-338.html
Climate Institute 
works to protect the balance between climate and life on earth by facilitating the dialogue among scientists, policy makers, business executives and citizens.
http://www.climate.org/
Climate Policy 
An Elsevier journal which aims to address the broad spectrum of policy issues raised by the prospect of changes in the global climate. Includes articles, extracts, information on authors and bibliographies.
http://www.climatepolicy.com
Climate Trend 
Interactive plotting tool for historical global temperature data.
http://www.climatetrend.com/
Conservation for the Oceans Foundation 
Dedicated to building awareness about the oceans and climate change through the support of scientists, educators, community leaders, and local environmental organizations in over 80 countries.
http://www.cfto.org/
David Suzuki Foundation: Climate Change 
Highlights recent reports and projects, suggested solutions, and background information, focusing on British Columbia and the US Pacific Northwest.
http://www.davidsuzuki.org/Climate_Change/
EPA: Climate Change 
Comprehensive information from the USA's Environmental Protection Agency.
http://epa.gov/climatechange/index.html
Earth's Unruly Tenant 
An essay by Jane Lubchenco about climate change and public perceptions of environmental issues.
http://www.open-spaces.com/article-v2n1-lubchenco.php
Earthshots: Satellite Images of Environmental Change 
A global collection of Landsat images and text, designed to show environmental changes and to introduce remote sensing. Images and explanatory from every continent.
http://edcwww.cr.usgs.gov/earthshots/slow/tableofcontents
Fossil-of-the-Day.org 
A daily award Presented to the "worst" countries at UN climate change conferences.
http://www.fossil-of-the-day.org/
Global Climate Observing System 
An organization ensuring that observations and information needed to address climate-related issues are obtained and made available to all potential users. Contains a profile, structure, publications and calendar of events.
http://www.wmo.ch/pages/prog/gcos/index.php
Global Warming 
Discussing facts about global warming, basic steps to take to stop its progress, and links to other pages on climate change.
http://www.satglobal.com/global_warming.htm
Global Warming International Center 
GWIC is an international body disseminating information on global warming science and policy, serving both governmental, non-governmental organizations, and industries in more than 120 countries. It sponsors unbiased research supporting the understanding
http://www.globalwarming.net/
Green House Network 
Non-profit organization focusing on building a grassroots movement to stop global warming pollution. Contains a profile, event calendar, information on speakers, and news archive.
http://www.greenhousenet.org
Interfaith Climate Change Network 
Describes ways individuals and congregations can act on the issues of climate change and energy use. Joint project of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA and the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life.
http://www.protectingcreation.org/
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 
The IPCC assesses the scientific, technical and socio-economic information relevant for the understanding of the risk of human-induced climate change.
http://www.ipcc.ch/
International Climate Change Partnership 
Global coalition of companies and trade associations committed to constructive and responsible participation in the international policy process concerning global climate change. Includes objectives, a list of members, and literature.
http://www.iccp.net
International Human Dimensions 
An international, interdisciplinary, non-governmental social science programme aimed at improving understanding of human responses to global change. Contains a profile, projects, news, publications and calendar of events.
http://www.uni-bonn.de/ihdp/
Many scientists believe runaway greenhouse effect possible 
A Greenpeace poll (in 1992) shows that a worryingly high proportion of climate scientists believe it possible that continuing emissions of greenhouse gases can awaken synergistic feedbacks capable of generating a runaway greenhouse effect.
http://archive.greenpeace.org/climate/database/records/zgpz0638.html
Massachusetts Climate Action Network 
A network of local and statewide groups dedicated to halting the threat of global climate change. Contains a profile, legislations, information on local chapters, and calendar of events.
http://www.massclimateaction.org
Natcom India 
Information about greenhouse gas emissions, inventory estimations, vulnerability assessments, and adapting to global climate changes from the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India.
http://www.natcomindia.org/
Primer on the Kyoto Protocol 
Article about this international agreement and how it will be used to combat global warming.
http://environment.about.com/od/kyotoprotocol/
Responding to Climate Change 
Practical guide to support the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol. Profiles the business community's response with services and resources for greenhouse gas mitigation.
http://www.entico.com/
Rising Waters 
Companion web site to the documentary "Rising Waters", which includes personal stories of Pacific Islanders and puts a human face on the international climate change debate. Includes archives, stories, white papers and information on filmmakers.
http://www.itvs.org/risingwaters
Stormy Weather: 101 Solutions to Global Climate Change 
Companion site to the book of the same name. Offers information on climate change, and tips for individuals, companies, municipilaties, governments and developing nations to counter this issue.
http://www.earthfuture.com/stormyweather
The Alliance for Climate Protection 
Campaign group which aims to cut emissions and reduce global warming. Information about the challenge and how people can help.
http://www.climateprotect.org/
The California Climate Action Registry 
Organization created by the State of California to encourage companies, government agencies and other organizations to voluntarily measure and report their Green House Gas emissions. Provides information about the program.
http://www.climateregistry.org/
The Climate Trust 
Promotes climate change and global warming solutions by providing carbon dioxide offset projects and advancing offset policies.
http://www.climatetrust.org/
The Great Climate Flip-flop 
Could Global Warming lead to Global Cooling? Warming could lead, paradoxically, to drastic cooling -- a catastrophe that could threaten the survival of civilization. Atlantic Monthly.
http://www.theatlantic.com/issues/98jan/climate.htm
The Politics of Climate Change 
An online guide to the politics and science leading up to and following the signing of the Kyoto Protocol.
http://greennature.com/article628.html
U.S. Global Change Research Program 
Provides the foundation for increasing the skill of predictions of seasonal-to-interannual climate fluctuations (which can bring excessively wet and dry periods) and long-term climate change.
http://www.usgcrp.gov
US Global Change Research Information Office 
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
Union of Concerned Scientists Global Warming 
Climate scientists have linked the increased levels of heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere to human activities, in particular the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas for heating and electricity; gasoline for transportation), deforestatio
http://www.ucsusa.org/global_warming/
United States Climate Action Partnership 
A group of businesses and organizations encouraging the federal government to enact legislation for significant reduction in greenhouse gases.
http://www.us-cap.org/
WWF - Climate Change 
Features information and breaking news on climate change, with a focus on resources and actions you can take to help stop global warming.
http://www.worldwildlife.org/climate/
myclimate 
The Climate Protection Partnership discusses the pollution and climactic effects of air traffic, and environmentally sustainable alternatives.
http://www.myclimate.org/index.php?lang=en
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