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The Climate Change Collection project website has not been significantly updated since 2005. We are preserving the content here for historical purposes and because it may still contain useful ideas and content. But be aware that it may have out of date information and links to external resources that are no longer available.

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Initial Publication Date: December 12, 2005

Name of Resource: United Nations Vital Climate Graphics
Climate Change Theme: General Information
Sponsoring Organization: United Nations
Intended use: Background information
Intended audience:Educator and Learners
URL: http://www.grida.no/publications/79
Average Review Ratings (Poor to Excellent, 1-5 scale): 5 stars

Description: This site provides 40 high quality graphics related to climate and climate change grouped into three sections: intro to climate change, observed climate trends, and potential impacts of climate change. The images are well-designed, accessible to a wide range of audiences, and cover the gamut from climate basics to impacts on human health. Each graphic has a narrative summary and is referenced to the original source. Links to additional climate graphics on the web are included. I highly recommend this site for both teachers and students. (JG)

Summary of Reviews

Reviewer: Carrie Morrill 5 stars
Comments: Background information about climate change, observed trends, and possible impacts. Contains visually-appealing graphics and, for the most part, accurate information. See full review for details on inaccuracies.
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Reviewer:Jack Ganse 5 stars
Comments: This site would be an excellent resource for background knowledge, as a way to interpret graphics and images, and aid in developing a research question, and even preparation for standardized tests.
Read entire review: link text (Acrobat (PDF) 54kB Jun20 05)