Environment Information

Global Warming

January 18, 2007 on 7:39 pm | In Main |

Climate Change  U.S. EPA: The EPA Climate Change site provides comprehensive information on the issue of climate change and global warming in a way that is accessible and meaningful to all parts of society - communities, individuals, business, states and localities, and governments.  The site explains climate change science, U.S. climate policy, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental effects, and what you can do.

Global Warming: Early Warning Signs: The Earth is heating up. The early warning signs of global climate change are in — heat waves and warmer weather, spreading disease, earlier spring arrival, plant and animal range shifts and population declines, sea level rise and coastal flooding, coral reef bleaching, glaciers melting, Arctic and Antarctic warming, downpours, heavy snowfalls, and flooding, droughts and fires.

Union of Concerned Scientists: The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. UCS combines independent scientific research and citizen action to develop innovative, practical solutions and to secure responsible changes in government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices.

Global Warming International Center: The Global Warming International Center (GWIC) is the international body disseminating information on global warming science and policy, serving both governamental, non-governamental organizations, and industries in more than 145 countries. It sponsors unbiased research supporting the understanding of global warming and its mitigation.

nrdc Global Warming: NRDC’s global warming site provides information on the causes and effects of global climate change, and offers solutions to the problem. It includes fact sheets, reports and links to other global warming sites. Frequently Asked Questions about Global Warming