Global Warming and Climate Change
The global warming debate is mired in conflicting opinions and scientific data, leaving the public awash in confusion and struggling to piece together information gleaned from television, the Internet and politicians. This Web guide untangles global warming and climate change, providing a basic introduction to the topic, before delving into more advanced scientific research, news and analysis.
Expand All Guide SectionsIntroduction to Global Warming and Climate Change
An introduction to global warming and climate change can help you understand the greenhouse effect, discover what causes the earth to warm and learn about climate change throughout history.
Top Sites for an Introduction to Global Warming and Climate Change
Marian Koshland Science Museum
of the National Academy of Sciences has an illustrated guide to global warming that covers the greenhouse effect and carbon cycle, and their impacts and changes.
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
has several reports covering the basics of global warming and climate change, with scientific evidence and tools for local and global response.
Encyclopedia Britannica
covers long-term and abrupt climate changes throughout history, showing alterations since the advent of humans and through geologic time.
The History Channel
explains what global warming is and describes its impact. See the global warming timeline for major climatic events and legislative landmarks.
The Science of Global Warming and Climate Change
There’s an overwhelming amount of research on global warming, but it’s difficult to know which sources to trust. The organizations below provide unbiased information on the science of global warming and climate change.
Top Sites for the Science of Global Warming and Climate Change
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
is affiliated with the United Nations and functions to provide an objective source of climate change information. Full reports on global warming and climate change are available on the homepage.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
covers the science of climate change and greenhouse gases, health and environmental impacts, U.S. climate policy and more.
RealClimate
offers commentary from working climate scientists who give context to recently released reports and news stories, without political or economic implications.
Global Warming and Climate Change in the Media
Keep abreast of the constant stream of information on global warming and climate change in the media with the trusted Web sites and blogs below.
Top Sites for Global Warming and Climate Change in the Media
The Yale Forum on Climate Change & The Media
aims to fill a journalistic void in climate reporting and examines the role of climate coverage in modern media.
Mother Nature Network
posts “environmental news and information that makes sense” from various sources. Visit the “Climate Change” section for specific coverage.
The Observatory
is a blog of the Columbia Journalism Review that tracks press coverage of science, including climate change.
Knight Science Journalism Tracker
is affiliated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and presents a daily roundup of science news and science publishing industry updates. Choose the “Environment & Energy Stories” category on the right to narrow your search.
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