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IPCC (UN INTERGOVERNMENTAL PANEL ON CLIMATE CHANGE)
The IPCC has been established by the World Meteorological Association (WMO) and United Nations Environment Program (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. The Fourth Assessment Report has recently been released. The reports by the three Working Groups provide a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the current state of knowledge on climate change.
THE MET OFFICE, HADLEY CENTRE
Leading international research into what could happen under climate change, and the impacts on current and future generations.
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.
THE PEMBINA INSTITUTE
The Pembina Institute envisions a world in which our immediate and future needs are met in a manner that protects the earth's living systems; ensures clean air, land and water;prevents dangerous climate change,and provides security, justice and equal opportunity for all. This organization's mission is to advance sustainable energy solutions
through innovative research, education,consulting and advocacy.
REAL CLIMATE
is a commentary site on climate science by working climate scientists. Real Climate’s aim is to provide a quick response to developing stories and provide the context sometimes missing in mainstream commentary. The discussion on Real Climate is restricted to scientific topics and will not get involved in any political or economic implications of the science.
JOINT SCIENCE ACADAMIE'S STATEMENT: GLOBAL RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE
It's Real, Reduce the Causes, Prepare for the Consequences.
CLIMATE ARK
Climate change and global warming portal and search engine that promotes public policy that addresses global climate change through reductions in carbon dioxide and other emissions, renewable energy, energy conservation and ending deforestation.
BC SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION
The BC Sustainable Energy Association is a non-profit society of citizens, professionals and practitioners committed to promoting the understanding, development and adoption of sustainable energy, energy efficiency and conservation in British Columbia.
A guide to environmental directories, portals and networks in Canada and beyond. A great starting point to find environmental groups, organizations, people, places, activities, news, information and opportunity.
THE EVANGELICAL CLIMATE INITIATIVE
Sir John Houghton is one of the world's leading climate scientists. He is also a devout evangelical Christian. This site contains his March 2005 presentation to the National Association of Evangelicals. Please note, under "Presentations on the Science", on page 21 of Sir John's slide show presentation that policies should work to "stabilize CO2 concentrations in the range 500-550 ppm". The current estimation (2007) is that concentrations should not be allowed to rise above 450 ppm CO2 in order to avoid a runaway feedback effect.
Climate change isn't limited to climate volatility. It is an all encompassing subject with causes inclusive to many aspects of the state of humanity and populations' responses to poverty and economic inequality, and limited education. The Clinton Global Iniative addresses many of these social problems in addition to climate change directly. Although this link will take you directly to initiatives related to climate change, take the time to explore the site for a broader perspective.
THE BRUNDTLAND REPORT - "OUR COMMON FUTURE"
Climate change is nothing new. What is new is the undeniable proof of anthropogenic causation and the rate at which climate change and its effects are occuring. There is clearly no debate in 2007 although there is still evidence in the media of mass confusion and denial (see "Be Aware of Planned Deception on the right side of this web page). Denial is also an emotional and very human response to deny something so horrific as the possibility of mass extinction. What matters is to acknowledge what is true, so that we can start working on human change as soon as possible. As recent 1987 it was clear that something had to be done. It is just taking some time to filter down to the lay person, and through all the blocks to that truth. "Climate change" isn't a subject unto itself - it is weaved within a web of human behaviour, morality and, some would point out, is the consquence of such. It stems from an all encompassing reality of humanity and causes inclusive of the state of populations' responses to poverty, economic inequality, consumption, and limited education and understanding among both the "impoverished" and the "wealthy" nations. For a primer encompassing more than just the narrow focus of climate change see this report in easty to read format for the lay person. The report was developed by the "World Commission on Environment and Development" . The Commission itself was established in 1983 by the United Nations.
The Report in Easy To Read Format: http://ringofpeace.org/environment/brundtland.html
Background:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Common_Future
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brundtland_Commission
