This report is a synthesis of work by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. It focuses on the observed changes in climate, their causes, and their effects, as well as predicting probable future climate change and its effects. It states that 'Warming of the climate system is unequivocal.' It goes on to say that 'Most of the observed increase in global average temperatures since the mid-20th century is very likely due to the observed increase in anthropogenic GHG [greenhouse gas] concentrations.'
This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change:Greenhouse effect,
Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:History and evolution of Earth's climate,
Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change:Climate feedbacks,
Recent climate data,
Greenhouse gas emissions,
Global change modeling,
Public policy ,
Mitigation of climate change,
Impacts of climate change,
History and evolution of Earth's climate,
Anthropogenic causes,
Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Greenhouse effect,
Anthropogenic causes,
Climate feedbacks,
Environmental Science:Policy,
Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Greenhouse gas emissions,
Recent climate data,
Global change modeling,
Mitigation of climate change,
Public policy,
Impacts of climate change
Resource Type:
Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Policy Resources,
Scientific Resources:Research Results
Special Interest: Complex Systems, Global/National Issue
Theme:
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science,
Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Public Policy,
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Science,
Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change