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Helpful Links & Resources

Information About Climate Change

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Climate Change Information
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Climate Information
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Climate Change Information for Kids
• NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) - Climate Change FAQ's
• Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change - The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has been established by WMO and 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. It is open to all Members of the UN and of WMO.
• National Level - U.S. Global Change Research
• US Climate Action Report (U.S. Department of State, May 2002)
• World level - United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
• Union of Concerned Scientists
• U.S. EPA Websites for Global Cimate Change: Non-Governmental
• Information for Coastal Residents (U.S. EPA)

Taking Action Against Climate Change

• Stop Climate Change (Virtual March)
• Charity Guide - How to make a difference in the greenhouse effect in 15 minutes
• Charity Guide - How to make a difference in climate change in a few hours
• Climate Crisis

Legislative Involvement

• Legislative Initiatives
• Contact Your Senator
• Contact Your Representative

Educators

• Information for Educators (U.S. EPA)
• Information for Public Officials (U.S. EPA)

Related Climate Change Information

• Kyoto Protocol - What it means
• Climate Change and Waste (EPA)
• Conservation International - Climate Change
• The Green Power Network (U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy)
• U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Photovoltaics and Climate Change
• More from the U.S. Department of Energy on Climate Change

Climate Change information in print, on television, and in scientific articles

• Books about Climate and Climate Change
• PBS - Information/Shows About Climate Change

Popular Press Articles About Climate Change

• Time Magazine April 3, 2006 Vol. 167 No. 14
• Newsweek Magazine

Scientific Journal Articles About Climate Change

• Scientific articles about Climate Change from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (Science)

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculators

• Calculators from EPA (but some non-EPA sites) - Greenhouse gas emissions calculators are available online from EPA and other organizations. These interactive calculators help estimate the greenhouse gas emissions of human activities, convert carbon emissions to equivalent units, and identify and compare emissions reduction options. The calculators vary greatly in complexity, scope, and intent. A brief description of each is provided to help you choose one or more that best meets your needs.

Business Resources For Climate Management

• Small Business (U.S. EPA)
• Industry (U.S. EPA)
• Energy Star
• ClimateBiz