Inside Global Warming Basics
Global Warming Basics
The scientific community has reached a strong consensus regarding the science of global climate change. The world is undoubtedly warming, and the warming is largely the result of emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from human activities.
Climate Change 101
Updated Briefs
The Climate Change 101 series provides a reliable and understandable introduction to global climate change, giving policy makers the basic information they need as they face decisions about climate policy. The new 2009 edition incorporates the most recent information on climate change and major developments in the climate field since the first edition of the series was published in 2006. The series begins with an overview report which serves as a summary and introduction to the series and consists of nine briefs covering climate science and impacts, adaptation, technological solutions, cap and trade, business solutions, international action, action in the U.S. states, and efforts by local governments.
Publications & Reports
Fact Sheets
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October 2007
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September 2007
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May 2007