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BackgroundNational Academies A consortium of scientists that provide expert
advice pro bono to the federal government and the public on critical
scientific matters. Pew Center on Global Climate Change A nonprofit group
formed to provide independent nonpartisan advice on polarized issues. Koshland Science Museum A science museum in Washington D.C. funded by the
National Academies. NOAA The U.S. National
Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. Scientific Consensus
International Panel on Climate Change An international group of
experts formed by WMO and UNEP to assess scientific, technical and socio- economic
information on climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation. The National Academies- A joint statement by the
National Academies of Science from all G8 countries plus China, India and
Brazil. American Geophysical Union- A statement issued by a professional
society of American geophysicists and earth scientists. American Meteorological Society- A statement issued by a
professional society of American meteorologists. Policy Actions Internationally The Kyoto Protocol
Information on the United Nations Framework on Climate Change and current
events on the Kyoto Protocol: an international effort to mitigate greenhouse
gases. DEFRA The U.K.s position on
climate change. Nationally The Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2005
The updated version of the Senate bill sponsored by Sen. McCain and Sen.
Lieberman that includes a focus on innovation and research. The Climate Stewardship Act
A bill sponsored by Senator Lieberman currently in the Senate. National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Act of 2005 A
House bill sponsored by Rep. Olver. Climate Change Technology Tax Incentives Act of 2005
A bill sponsored by Sen. Hagel to
amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide tax incentives for the investment
in greenhouse gas intensity reduction projects. West
Coast Governors' Global Warming Initiative A series of recommendations from the governors of
California, Oregon and Washington for state initiatives. California Legislation
Governor Schwarzeneggers establishment of GHG limits for the state of
California. Massachusetts Legislation- Current actions by the Massachusetts state
government. The U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement- A call by many U.S. mayors to reduce GHG
nationally and an agreement to meet Kyoto targets on a city-wide scale. Advocacy Groups and Individuals Global
Warming Mitigation Advocates Union of Concerned Scientists
A nonprofit organization of scientists and the general public who advocate
rigorous scientific analysis of policy actions. National
Research Defense Council A national environmental
action organization with a focus on both science and law. World
Wildlife Fund- A nonprofit
international conservation organization. Global Warming CriticsCato Institute -A
conservative think tank. Dr.
Christy A scientist
frequently cited by global warming policy critics. Emissions and Emission TradingEnergy Information Administration Energy statistics from
the U.S. Department of Energy. NOAA
Climate Monitoring and Diagnostics Laboratory- An interactive atmospheric
data visualization tool with atmospheric gas measurements from multiple
global sites. Chicago
Climate Exchange A
multinational and multisector market for trading greenhouse gas emissions. The European Union Greenhouse Gas Emission Trading Scheme
(EU ETS)- An emission
trading scheme formed to meet the needs of the Kyoto Protocol. Australasian
Emissions Trading Forum
Emission trading organization for Australia, New Zealand, and Asia-Pacific. Real
Climate A website
maintained by scientists to address current climate change issues. Nature
A science magazine with Climate Change In Focus New Scientist A popular science magazine with article archives and a suggested
reading book list. Climate Services Clearinghouse A list of resources of global measurements and
models of carbon dioxide concentration maintained by the Center for Science
and Technology Policy Research group at UC, Boulder. Prometheus
A discussion board dedicated to the science and policy, focusing on weather,
global warming, and natural disasters.
Maintained by the Center for Science and Technology Policy Research
group at UC, Boulder. This page created and maintained by Katie Crahan and Rob Elleman, FOSEP members and |
Recent News about the Politics Call for openness at NASA adds to reports of pressure
NY Times 2/16/06 Evangelical leaders join global warming initiative
NY Times 2/8/06 A young Bush appointee resigns his post at NASA NY Times 2/8/06 Climate change demands action, says U.K. report
Science
2/3/06 Christian group won't take stand on warming Seattle Times 2/2/06 Climate expert says NASA tried to silence him NY Times 1/29/06 Debate on climate shifts to issue of irreparable change
Washington
Post 1/29/06 Studies support emissions plans LA Times 1/23/05 6 ex-chiefs of E.P.A. urge action on greenhouse gases
NY
Times 1/19/06 US and Austria pledge $128m for climate accord Financial Times
1/12/06 Sweeping change reshapes the Arctic Seattle Times 1/3/06 Developing nations offer hope in climate talks Nature 12/13/05 U.S. rejects new talks on climate change Washington Post
12/7/05 US resists climate change pressure at UN conference
The
Guardian 11/29/05 How the Prince who talks to his plants tried to turn Bush
green The Times 11/4/05 Blair signals shift over climate change The Guardian 11/2/05 New close-up on Arctic's climate changes Christian Science Monitor 10/31/05 Climate change hits home Seattle Times 10/28/05 No escape: Thaw gains momentum NY Times 10/25/05 The truth about global warming Seattle Times 10/09/05 As polar ice turns to water, dreams of treasure abound
NY Times 10/10/05 Climate change and pollution are killing millions, says
study The Guardian 10/06/05 Beliefs about climate change hold steady Washington Post 10/02/05 Michael Crichton, novelist, becomes Senate witness
NY Times 9/29/05 Judge dismisses utility lawsuit brought by states Boston Globe
9/15/05 Aging nuclear power plants may affect emissions pact
NY Times 9/14/15 Global warming: adapting to a
new reality International Herald
Tribune 9/13/05 China mulls raising renewable energy commitment Reuters 9/05/05 Christians draw sword on climate BBC News 9/01/05 New climate plan 'to rival Kyoto' BBC News 7/27/05 Senators struggle to act on global warming Washington Post 7/21/05 Scientist testifies on global warming SF Gate 7/20/05 GOP chairmen face off on global warming Washington Post 7/18/05 Senate reject greenhouse gas limits Washington Post 6/23/05 Senate passes amendment to combat climate change NY Times 6/22/05 Former Bush aide who edited reports is hired by Exxon NY Times 6/15/05 An odd couple and the energy bill Christian Science Monitor 6/14/05 The debate's over: Globe is warming USA Today 6/13/05 White House downplays climate report edits SF Gate 6/06/05 Bush aide softened greenhouse gas links to global warming NY Times 6/08/05 Sweden shuts
nuclear plant in shift to wind
Reuters 6/01/05 Plane speaking The Observer 5/29/05 Request for forest carbon credits BBC News 5/17/05 Old foes soften to new reactors NY Times 5/15/05 Rebuffing Bush, 132 mayors embrace Kyoto rules NY Times 5/14/05 Junk science
The Guardian 5/10/05 The climate of man III The New Yorker 05/09/05 The climate of man-II The New Yorker 5/02/05 The climate of man -I The New Yorker 4/25/05 'Smoking gun' on humans and global warming
claimed MSNBC 4/08/05 Recent News about the Science Changes in the velocity structure of the Greenland ice
sheet Science 2/17/06 Global
temperature trends: 2005 summation NASA Frog killer is linked to global warming NY
Times 1/12/06 Plants exhale methane, contribute to warming, study says
National Geographic News 1/11/05 With findings on storms, centrist recasts warming debate
NY Times 1/10/06 Hurricanes
intensify global warming debate Discover
Magazine 1/06 Scientists say slower Atlantic currents could mean a
colder Europe NY Times 12/1/05 Greenhouse-gas levels highest for 650,000 years
Nature 11/24/05 Heatwaves spell bad news for carbon sinks Nature 9/21/05 Europe study shows climate risks BBC News 10/27/05 Fine-scale processes regulate the response of extreme
events to global climate change PNAS 10/19/05 In a melting trend, less Arctic ice to go around
NY Times 9/29/05 Burying CO2 may curb global warming, but cost high
Reuters 9/26/05 Severe hurricanes increasing, study finds Washington Post 9/19/05 Errors cited in assessing climate data NY Times 8/12/05 Climate argument solved? Nature
8/11/05 Climate warning as Siberia melts New Scientist 8/11/05 NASA able to pinpoint changes in sea level Washington Post 7/08/05 Experts predict polar bear decline Washington Post 7/07/05 Does dirty air cool the climate? Christian Science Monitor 6/30/05 Changing climate, melting mountains News Tribune, 6/02/05 Hurricane
season fuels warming debate
Reuters 5/31/05 Cleaner skies leave global warming forecasts uncertain Nature 5/12/05 Data show Earth's surface is brighter and scientists study climate link-NY Times 5/05/05 Recent
News about the Business The greening of General Electric The Economist 12/8/05 Global
meltdown hits skiing Denver
Post 10/16/05 Weather changing business climate, too Dallas Morning News 9/28/05 Aircraft emissions to double by 2030 despite hi-tech jets Times 6/21/05 Climate change fears prompt CIS rebellion at Exxon The Guardian 5/24/05 Investors at UN talk about climate change-San Francisco Gate 05/11/05 GE determined to show more 'ecomagination'-Washington Post 5/10/05 U.S. businesses beginning to see need for action on global
warming Scripps Howard
News Service 4/26/05 Big biz warms up to climate change-CNN Money 4/22/05 Greenhouse gas market to slow global warming CNN 4/08/05 Global Warming Business Week 8/16/04
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