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Global Warming
Frequently Asked Questions (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA))
This web-site answers common questions about global warming such as: Are greenhouse
gases increasing? Is the sea level rising? Can the observed changes
be explained by natural variability? The answers are based on the scientific
studies sponsored by NOAA and the reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change. Information is concise and easy to read. (JL)
Glossary of Climate
Change Terms (Environmental Protection Agency (EPA))
This web-site provides an extensive glossary of terms used in discussing global
warming. From "abiotic" to "wood energy", this site
provides complete definitions for words used in understanding climate and
climate change. (JL)
Global warming
is real and underway (Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS))
This web-site by the Union of Concerned Scientists non-profit organization provides
the mainstream scientific consensus on global warming. It has an extensive data
base of articles and links to scientific studies on causes and effects
of global warming. Also contains recommendations on changes needed
to governmental policy and laws to reduce the adverse effects of global
warming. (JL)
Global Warming:
Fact vs. Myth (Environmental Defense Fund (EDF))
This web-site by the Environmental Defense Fund non-profit organization provides
scientific based answers to common myths about global warming pushed by people
and organizations opposed to governmental regulations and actions taken
to deal with global warming and other environmental issues. (JL)
Environmental News Network
This web-site has an extensive data base of articles and news releases
by organizations concerned about environmental issues. Separate section
dealing with global warming articles and issues. Many articles are written for
mass market, non-scientific audience. Daily news clip section/service. (JL)
Last Updated January 11, 2002