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The
Nobel Peace Prize 2007
Intergovenrmental Panel on Climate Change
(IPCC) - 1/2 of the prize
"for their efforts to build up and disseminate greater knowledge about man-made
climate change, and to lay the foundations for the measures that are needed to
counteract such change"
The Fourth IPCC Assessment Report -
more
information
The AR4 Synthesis Report
Working Group I Report - The Physical Science Basis|
Working Group II Report - Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
Working Group III Report - Mitigation of Climate Change
What is global warming?
Global warming refers to the increase in the average temperature of the
Earth's near-surface air and oceans in recent decades and its projected
continuation. This is a specific example of the broader term "climate change."
For general information, visit wikipedia through the following links.
Climate change in
wikipedia
Global warming in
wikipedia
Historical Channel is airing
"A
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past in the hope of preventing climate catastrophe in the future. Packed with
breathtaking locations, dynamic special effects and exciting accounts, watch as
a vision of the earth's violent past and uncertain future is revealed.
Causes of global warming
Mitigation of global warming
Role of agriculture
** Carbon sequestration
Carbon sequestration refers to the
provision of long-term storage of carbon in the terrestrial biosphere,
underground, or the oceans so that the buildup of carbon dioxide (the principal
greenhouse gas) concentration in the atmosphere will reduce or slow. In some
cases, this is accomplished by maintaining or enhancing natural processes; in
other cases, novel techniques are developed to dispose of carbon. For more
information, go to here
Biofuel
Useful links
1. Interogovernmental Panel on Climate Change
(IPCC)
The IPCC has been
established by WMO and UNEP to assess scientific, technical and socio- economic
information relevant for the understanding of climate change, its potential
impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation. There are tons of
reports related to climate change.
2. U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Climate Change Site
EPA's Climate Change Site offers comprehensive information on the issue of
climate change in a way that is accessible and meaningful to all parts of
society – communities, individuals, business, states and localities, and
governments.
3.
Joint Global Change Research Institute (JGCRI) at University of Maryland
The JGCRI houses an interdisciplinary team dedicated to understanding the
problems of global climate change and their potential solutions. Joint Institute
staff bring decades of experience and expertise to bear in science, technology,
economics, and policy. One of the strengths of the Joint Institute is a network
of domestic and international collaborators that encourages the development of
global and equitable solutions to the climate change problem.
4. PEW
Center on Global Climate Change
The Pew Center on Global Climate Change brings together business leaders,
policy makers, scientists, and other experts to bring a new approach to a
complex and often controversial issue. Our approach is based on sound science,
straight talk, and a belief that we can work together to protect the climate
while sustaining economic growth.
5. Consortium for
Agricultural Soils Mitigation of Greenhouse Gases (CASMGS)
The Consortium for Agricultural Soil Mitigation of Greenhouse Gases (CASMGS-
pronounced like chasms) will provide the information and technology necessary to
develop, analyze and implement carbon sequestration strategies
6.
Global Warming Graphics
The set of graphics for the 5th Conference of the Parties (COP-5) to the UNFCCC
held in Bonn, Germany 1999
7.
New York Times: Global Warming
The Natural World: Global Warming