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Global Warming
Most climatologists agree that the Earth’s atmosphere has warmed substantially over the last century, and that such warming is likely to continue. What are the causes of global warming? What are the consequences, present and future? What steps have been taken to slow global warming? What are the obstacles to international agreements?
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Global warning: the White House may be dragging its heels on The Greatest Environmental Threat facing the planet today. But across the political spectrum, Republicans, Democrats, governors, senators, and industry leaders agree that climate change is for real and must be dealt with--now. Introduction David Malakoff.
Audubon Dec 2003 v105 i4 p44(5) (1676 words)
Playing it cool: stop the finger pointing and start the problem solving. Here's what you, and the government, can do to stop global warming. Solutions Kelly Turner.
Audubon Dec 2003 v105 i4 p73(3) (1216 words)
Putting Carbon Dioxide in Its Place; "Sequestering"emissions may be the best way to fight global warming.
Business Week Oct 20, 2003 i3854 p82 (866 words)
Vins d'Angleterre? Mac Margolis, Eric Pape, William Underhill, Jimmy Langman, Melissa Roberts.
Newsweek International Oct 6, 2003 p52 (1354 words)
The world's water crisis. Brian Howard.
E Sept-Oct 2003 v14 i5 p32(2) (1268 words)
Thousands die: mustn't grumble. (global warming and the media)(Column) David Edwards.
New Statesman (1996) Sept 1, 2003 v132 i4653 p10(1) (571 words)
It's later than you think: Mark Lynas has seen the results of man-made climate change across five continents. Only urgent action can now prevent a catastrophe, he argues. (Global Warming). Mark Lynas. New Statesman (1996) June 30, 2003 v132 i4644 p16(2) (1797 words)
The hottest century? (Science, Technology & Environment). The Wilson Quarterly Summer 2003 v27 i3 p103(3) (451 words)
Against The Current. (effects of ocean currents on global weather) Robert Kunzig. U.S. News & World Report June 2, 2003 p34 (1043 words)
Rising temperatures spur biological chaos. (Climate). USA Today (Magazine) June 2003 v131 i2697 p14(2) (627 words)
Trade: a look to the future; global warming may open up new trade routes in the arctic. Richard F. Schmitz. Alaska Business Monthly May 2003 v19 i5 p42(4)
Environmentalists sue EPA for global warming. (News). (Sierra Club, Our Children's Earth)(Brief Article) Natural Life May-June 2003 p28(1)
Rain forests may slow their growth in warmer world. (Feel the Heat). S. Perkins. Science News April 26, 2003 v163 i17 p260(1)
A change of climate: despite a lack of leaders hip from the federal government, a ground swell of activity to cut emissions of greenhouse gases is emerging throughout the United States. Susan Joy Hassol, Randy Udall. Issues in Science and Technology Spring 2003 v19 i3 p39(8)
Spring forward: warmer climates accelerate life cycles of plants, animals. Sid Perkins. Science News March 8, 2003 v163 i10 p152(3) Mag.Coll.: 113C0121.
2002 was the second warmest year since records began in 1860. (Global). (United Nations World Meteorological Organization)(Brief Article) Christian Amodes. Geographical March 2003 v75 i3 p15(1)
As the world burns: when it comes to global warming, the president is a man with a plan--about planning to plan. (The Slant). Ian Frazier. Mother Jones March-April 2003 v28 i2 p36(3)
Long-range forecast. (world climate change)(Interview) World Watch March-April 2003 v16 i2 p10(6)
Swallowed by the Sea: Threatened by global warming, Shishmaref's Eskimos are losing their island home. (Earth) Christina Cheakalos, Johnny Dodd. People Weekly Feb 24, 2003 v59 i7 p101+
Cracking The Ice: Antarctica is a vast, frozen mystery. Is it thawing, threatening coastal cities? Or is it, in fact, freezing? What scientists have learned. (Science)(a visit to a team of scientists attempting to determine whether Antarctica is warming or cooling) J. Madeleine Nash. Time Feb 3, 2003 v161 i5 p50+
Enviros temperature rising. (The Front). Jim Lobe. Multinational Monitor Jan-Feb 2003 p8(2)
Seeking agreement on international climate policymaking. (Ecology). Seth Dunn. USA Today (Magazine) Jan 2003 v131 i2692 p52(4) Mag.Coll.: 112L0337.
The sinking feeling: their island nation on the verge of disappearing due to sea level rise, citizens of Tuvalu prepare for repatriation. Piers Moore Ede. Earth Island Journal Winter 2002 v17 i4 p39(2)
The State of the Planet: The good news: population growth is slowing, life expectancy is rising, and hole in the ozone layer, which shields us from ultraviolet rays, is expected to shrink. But our climate and biodiversity are in peril, and food and water supplies will be tight. (Special Report: Green Century) Time August 26, 2002 v160 i9 pA15+
Greenhouse follies: Prosperity and fertility lie at the root of global warming, but no one agrees on the best fix. (By the Numbers). (Brief Article) Rodger Doyle. Scientific American April 2002 v286 i4 p29(1)
Adapting to climate change. Peter S. Heller, Muthukumara Mani. Finance & Development March 2002 v39 i1 p29(3) Bus.Coll.: 139P1060.
2001 -- One for the record books. (Focus Report). (global warming) Global Environmental Change Report Jan 11, 2002 v14 i1 p1(3)
Tales from the ice: each year scientists venture south to Antarctica, Earth's most desolate continent. They bore deep into glaciers to draw out long rods of ice. Why? Clues to the mysteries of global warming are frozen within. (Earth Science: Global Warming. Ice). Patricia Janes. Science World Nov 12, 2001 v58 i5 p20(5) Mag.Coll.: 109B0141.
GRAPH EXERCISE. (greenhouse gases charted)(Brief Article) New York Times Upfront April 30, 2001 v133 i17 pS5 Mag.Coll.: 107D2424.
Climate Change and Its Consequences: Issues for the New U.S. Administration. F. Sherwood Rowland. Environment March 2001 v43 i2 p28 Bus.Coll.: 130X0147.
Climate Change and Its Consequences: Issues for the New U.S. Administration. F. Sherwood Rowland. Environment March 2001 v43 i2 p28 Bus.Coll.: 130X0147.
Problems With Current U.S. Policy. (Brief Article) Jessica Vallette Revere. Foreign Policy in Focus April 2000 v5 i8 p2
Physical world: how will the planet change? (climatic and geophysical changes) Joel L. Swerdlow. National Geographic May 1998 v193 n5 p2(4)
Global Warming: Species' Habitats Risk Major Changes. National Wildlife June-July 2002 pNA
NORTH AMERICA S FISH FEEL THE HEAT - How will climate change affect fish? New studies from across the continent provide some dramatic and troublesome answers. T. Edward Nickens. National Wildlife June-July 2002 pNA
Effects will continue for a century, even if emissions are curbed now. (Global Warming). (Brief Article) USA Today (Magazine) June 2002 v130 i2685 p4(2)
Antarctic meltdown? (Earth News). (Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included) Nicole Dyer. Science World May 6, 2002 v58 i14 p4(1) Mag.Coll.: 111B0043.
Calling Robinson Crusoe: the Maldive islands are renowned for their pristine beaches and spectacular diving. But global warming is a dark cloud on their horizon. (Responsible travel). Kamin Mohammadi. Geographical May 2002 v74 i5 p88(5)
Time and Tide: How Afraid Should Tuvalu Be? (Notebook/Pacific Beat)(country fears global warming is leading to flooding that threatens its existence)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included) Elizabeth Feizkhah. Time International April 29, 2002 v159 i16 p16
Massive ice loss in Antarctic. (Science Update). (Brief Article) Global Environmental Change Report April 12, 2002 v14 i7 p5(1)
The Eurasian Arctic during the Last Ice Age: A vast ice sheet once covered the Barents Sea. Its sudden disappearance 100 centuries ago provides a lesson about western Antarctica today. Martin J. Siegert, Julian A. Dowdeswell, John-Inge Svendsen, Anders Elverhoi. American Scientist Jan-Feb 2002 v90 i1 p32(8)
Arctic Heat Wave. (effects of global warming on the environment in the Arctic) Bruce E. Johansen, Robert T. Reilly. The Progressive Oct 2001 v65 i10 p18 Mag.Coll.: 108G2667.
Should the U.S. sign the Kyoto Protocol? It was supposed to commit nations to solving global warming. But opponents question whether the treaty would even help. (opinion). (Brief Article) David Hawkins, Jerry Taylor. New York Times Upfront March 25, 2002 v134 i12 p22(1) Mag.Coll.: 110J3037.
The lessons of Kyoto: The longer the United States, other industrialized nations and the developing world head down different policy tracks on global warming, the harder it will be to achieve the coordination necessary for effective action. (Opinion). (Brief Article) Richard Schmalensee. MIT Sloan Management Review Wntr 2002 v43 i2 p96(1) Bus.Coll.: 137T2683.
Is Consensus Necessary for Effective Environmental Treaties? KARRIN SCAPPLE. Journal of Environment & Development Dec 1998 p364(1)
Global CO2 agreements: a cost-effective approach. (carbon dioxide) Snorre Kverndokk. The Energy Journal April 1993 v14 n2 p91(22)
Atmosphere Key to Climate Regulation. (Brief Article) Global Environmental Change Report Oct 12, 2001 v13 i19 p6
Glaciers That Speak in Tongues and other tales of global warming. Wallace S. Broecker. Natural History Oct 2001 v110 i8 p60 Mag.Coll.: 109D0497.
Devil in the Detail. (global warming's effects on Antarctic regions) David G. Vaughan, Gareth J. Marshall, Willam M. Connolley, John C. King, Robert Mulvaney. Science Sept 7, 2001 v293 i5536 p1777
Sahara to get hotter, drier, smaller. (Brief Article) Science News August 25, 2001 v160 i8 p127 Mag.Coll.: 108G0016.
Potential changes in rainfall erosivity in the U.S. with climate change during the 21st century. (Statistical Data Included) M.A. Nearing. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation Summer 2001 v56 i3 p229(4)
Vegetation Part of Climate Equation. (Brief Article) Global Environmental Change Report June 8, 2001 v13 i11 p5
THE CLIMATE DOMINO. (melting permafrost affects climate)(Brief Article) The Ecologist April 2001 v31 i3 p10
Blame El Nino; Climate and history; Climate and political upheaval. (Books and Arts)(Brief Article) Mike Davis. The Economist (US) March 31, 2001 p3
Ancient tree rings reveal past climate. (Brief Article) L. Wang. Science News March 31, 2001 v159 i13 p197 Mag.Coll.: 107D0006.
Ground Water and Climate. (Brief Article) William M. Alley. Ground Water March 2001 v39 i2 p161
From Tree Rings to Ice Cores. (global warming) Constanza Villalba. Weatherwise Sept 2000 v53 i5 p20
Climate Change: Putting the "Good News" in Context. (Brief Article) World Watch Sept 2000 v13 i5 p2
THE SCIENCE. HENRY G. HENGEVELD. Alternatives Journal Spring 2000 v26 i2 p15 Mag.Coll.: 103B2466.
Proof or Consequences. LYDIA DOTTO. Alternatives Journal Spring 2000 v26 i2 p8 Mag.Coll.: 103B2459.
WARPED TABLES. DAVID W. GILLEN, WILLIAM G. MORRISON. Alternatives Journal Spring 2000 v26 i2 p17 Mag.Coll.: 103B2468.
What's Up With the Weather? It's hot, it's cold, it's wet, it's dry. Scientists say: get used to it. (CLIMATE)(Science and Technology)(Brief Article) Thomas Hayden. Newsweek Jan 31, 2000 p58 Mag.Coll.: 102F1301. |
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