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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
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 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/
BBC Science - Climate Change 
Key points, articles, pros and cons, and resources regarding climate change.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/hottopics/climatechange/
Bush's CO2 Emissions Flip-Flop 
Cartoons about President Bush's reversal of stance on carbon dioxide emissions.
http://cagle.slate.msn.com/news/CO2/main.asp
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
Carnegie Council - Environmental Ethics 
Providing resources on cross-cultural environmental policy, local communities and the environment, and transnational environmental activism.
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/environment.php
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 Belgium 
Official climate change web pages of the Belgian federal environment administration: publications, links, addresses, national and international official documents, legislation.
http://www.environment.fgov.be/Root/tasks/atmosphere/klim/set_en.htm
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 Levy 
Broad summary of the new carbon tax imposed on the citizens and business of the United Kingdom, with descriptions of the business and global impact.
http://www.climate-change-levy.info/
Climate Change Research at WRI 
WRI identifies opportunities to reduce the risk of global climate change in ways that drive sustainable economic development worldwide.
http://www.wri.org/climate/index.html
Climate Change Solutions 
Success stories, tools and resources on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
http://www.climatechangesolutions.com
Climate Change and Sustainable Transport 
Challenge is the integration of climate policy objectives into other sectoral policy areas such as transport, energy and agriculture.
http://www.oecd.org/env/cc/index.htm
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 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/
Datum-Line 
Examines coastal erosion, artificial reef, sea defence, coastal and inland flooding, rising sea levels, global warming, marine tyre structures and designs.
http://www.datum-line.co.uk
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's Global Warming Site 
Comprehensive information from the USA's Environmental Protection Agency.
http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/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
Environmental Protection Agency Global Warming Site 
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. The site also features climate change related news, events, publications, reports
http://www.epa.gov/oppeoee1/globalwarming/index.html
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/web/gcos/gcoshome.html
Global Warming 
Article by A. E. Brain discussing how cyclic climatic changes are indicated, and the possible causes and historical effects.
http://pages.zoom.co.uk/cosmicelk/GlobalWarming.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/
Global Warming links 
An extensive list of links from the Junk Science Home Page.
http://www.junkscience.com/links/gwlinks.htm
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
Heating Efficiencies and Greenhouse 
A tabled comparison between different ways of home heating, and their individual effects on greenhouse gases and environmental decline.
http://www.geocities.com/daveclarkecb/HeatEfic.html
Humanity in the Hothouse 
Christian Science Monitor mini-site, including reports from Nov. 2000's Hague conference on climate change and links to other sources.
http://www.csmonitor.com/atcsmonitor/specials/climatechange/index.html
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://www.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/
National Climate Change Secretariat 
Created to inform Canadians about the process of developing a national implementation strategy on climate change. Provides information, news and resources.
http://www.nccp.ca/
Plant Trees to Reduce Global Warming 
Calculations of carbon dioxide emissions are offered for various modes of travel and energy use (1 tree per 1000 kilowatt-hours, for example).
http://www.angelfire.com/fl4/globalcooling/
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/a/aa090402a.htm
Proposals to Reforest the Earth 
A series of white papers on deforestation and the need to reverse this destructive process, by Gabriel Penno Saraiva.
http://www.geocities.com/prajna75/
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.org/
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
Stop Esso 
A Greenpeace and Friends of Nature sponsored campaign against Esso. Includes an overview of the campaign, information on the company, archives, press releases, and papers on global warming.
http://www.stopesso.com
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
Tata Energy and Resources Institute: Climate Change 
Features position papers and viewpoints on climate change in India, including analysis of opportunities for clean development and carbon emissions reduction projects and programs.
http://www.teriin.org/climate/climate.htm
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
World Climate Report 
A biweekly, online research review with breaking news on the science and politics of global climate change from Greening Earth Society.
http://www.greeningearthsociety.org/climate/
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