Climate change refers to changes in long-term trends in the average climate conditions, such as changes in average temperatures, often attributed directly or indirectly to human activities.
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Relates the account of two brothers who bicycled 3,800 miles from Vancouver, Washington to the Arctic Ocean, to call attention to climate change, between June 29th and September 20th, 2007. Biographical details are provided, along with a description of the project, the route they chose, and a blog.
http://www.arctic2007.org/
This site approaches the topics of fossil fuels and other issues facing the United States of America with skepticism over the fears of global warming, its attribution to human activities, and the solutions proposed by the environmental lobbies, and also makes economic arguments for another approach. The arguments made here are further supported by flash videos, and links to several other resources.
http://www.dieoff.org/
CAN is a worldwide network of non-governmental organizations engaged in promoting government and individual action to limit human-induced climate change to levels that are ecologically sustainable. A profile of the organization is available here, along with policy information and contact data.
http://www.climatenetwork.org/
PCAP develops goals for reducing greenhouse gases within the United States, develops actions that the President can take during the first one hundred days in office, during the first thousand days, and which can be included in the first budget and legislative package. The PCAP plan is described here, along with transition resource and climate action briefs.
http://www.climateactionproject.com/
This Yahoo Group list is an unmoderated or peer-reviewed discussion on the subject of climate change. A registration area is included, along with one for donations and suggested readings.
http://www.climatechangedebate.org/
CCI researches and reports on the potential consequences of climate variability and change, in an effort to understand what climate change means in the United States of America.
http://www.gcrio.org/NationalAssessment/
The institute's climate research and monitoring programs are identified and described, including its programs in Mexico, Latin America and island programs, as well as its leadership, tribal protection, and outreach programs. Internship opportunities are presented, along with its publications and outreach efforts.
http://www.climate.org/
Climate Solutions works to stop global warming by supporting the rapid acceleration of clean energy technologies and more livable, less auto-centered community development.
http://www.climatesolutions.org/
The mission of Computare is to improve the understanding of greenhouse gases and climate change through processes, technology and policy related to the use of energy and the management of greenhouse gases. Its services and publications are described here, along with information about GHG emissions, contact data, and commentary.
http://www.computare.org/
Nova presents a discussion on the subject of global dimming, based on a television program produced by the company in 2006. A description of the television program is included, along with a teacher's guide, program transcript, articles on the topic, a timeline and slideshow. The video may also be purchased through the site.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sun/
Sponsored by the European Project on Ocean Acidification, regularly updated news articles and discussions on the subject are posted here, and archived for further research.
http://oceanacidification.wordpress.com/
Utilizing data derived from the Weather Channel, Forecast Earth seeks to present a balanced dialogue around the science of global climate change, as well as a forum where all points of view can be questioned. Included are news items, articles on science and living smart, and a discussion forum.
http://www.climate.weather.com/
A description of the problem is offered, including its enablers, inhibitors, paradigms, and other details. Web resources are appended, and the site's wiki format permits others to add to make corrections to the data.
http://scenariothinking.org/wiki/index.php/Global_Dimming
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
The IPCC was organized by the World Meteorological Organization and the United Nations Environment Programme to assess scientific, technical and socio-economic data relevant to understanding human-induced climate change, the potential impacts of such change, and options for mitigation and adaptation. IPCC's organizational structure, technical support unit, presentations, meetings, and publications are discussed here. Access to various databases is available from the site.
http://www.ipcc-nggip.iges.or.jp/
Hosted by the International Research Institute for Climate and Society, the CDL presentss more than three hundred data-sets from a number of earth science disciplines and climate-related topics. Without fee, users can access any number of data-sets, create analyses of data, monitor current climate conditions, create visual representations of data, and download data in a number of formats.
http://ingrid.ldgo.columbia.edu/
National Center for Atmospheric Research
NCAR provides tools, facilities and support to the science and teaching professions, for the purpose of innovative research, including access to high-performance computational and observational facilities, such as supercomputers, aircraft and radar. Information about its staff, facilities, and various offices, libraries and departments are presented here.
http://ncar.ucar.edu/
NCDC features an archive of weather data, produces a variety of climate publications, and responds to data requests from all over the world. Included here are current events, a description of its data and products, climate information, and an online store.
http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/
Natural Resources Canada: Climate Change
Web site provides climate change information related to energy, forestry, earth sciences, and minerals and metals; complete with additional links throughout Natural Resources Canada.
http://www.climatechange.nrcan.gc.ca/
As part of an international science symposium series, a variety of resources are available, including research priorities reports, special issues, the text of articles on the subject, a summary for policymakers, the text of the Monaco Declaration in PDF format, symposia abstract books and presentations, fact sheets, and other educational materials.
http://www.ocean-acidification.net/
The product of a group of parents concerned about the impact of global climate change on the quality of life for their children, opinions are offered here on why people should worry, and how they might make a difference.
http://www.theirfuture.org/
