Hi all,
Can anyone tell me or direct me to a source that can tell me unequivocally
and quantitatively what the direct and indirect effects of human influence
are and are projected to be compared to the "background" or "natural"
influences with respect to global temperature changes and predicted states?
Is there any information on the conditions of life in the past which match
those states and their probable causes?
WT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sudhir Raj Shrestha" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 11:35 AM
Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Climate Change Data
Hi Steve,
In addition to Ben's comprehensive list, I will suggest you to look at
NOAA's new (still prototype, we are working on it) climate portal.
www.climate.gov
Thanks,
Sudhir Shrestha
--- On Tue, 3/15/11, Benjamin White <[email protected]> wrote:
From: Benjamin White <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Climate Change Data
To: [email protected]
Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 6:17 PM
Steve,
Contrary to adopting the approach of utilizing dumbed-down on-line climate
tutorials, I find that the easiest way to initially engage interested
parties is to refer them to "summaries for decision makers" and to
content-rich web sites. Here you will often find scientific or policy
organizations' bottom line ref. findings, data and methods.
Consider, perhaps, some climate findings, reports and resources from:
- a summary of global environment, including climate:
http://www.unep.org/geo/geo4/media/GEO4%20SDM_launch.pdf (GEO5 will soon be
out and it is my personal expectation that climate change will be cast in a
slightly different light)
-
http://www.ipcc.ch/publications_and_data/publications_and_data_reports.shtml#1
and
http://www.ipcc.ch/publications_and_data/publications_ipcc_fourth_assessment_report_synthesis_report.htm
- Geenhouse gas, etc. data: http://unfccc.int/ghg_data/items/3800.php
- CCSP provides an umbrella for US data data on climate change:
http://www.climatescience.gov/default.php
(e.g.
http://www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/sap4-2/final-report/default..htm)
- CIESIN and SEDAC provide a wealth of material, particular on the human
dimensions of climate change e.g. the Geographic Distribution of Climate
Change Vulnerability. A review of their site is will definitely stimulate
discussion:
http://www.ciesin.columbia.edu/index.html
Some selected readings from the IPCC4 report, along with figures, etc.
should be a good place to start. There are always developments in the realm
of climate science that are worth consideration (for example, modeling the
influence of grassroots climate change mitigation efforts). A review of the
some of the contemporary articles in Nature, Science, New Scientist (their
"ask a climate scientist" blog is really "cool":
http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/shortsharpscience/2010/12/ask-a-climate-scientist.html)
etc. will likely provide material for a significantly enriched discussion.
You are correct to be wary of data or findings from organizations which lack
scientific objectivity.
***I am sure other people on the list will be able to add to the suggested
sites above.
Cheers,
--Ben White
---- Original message ----
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:01:40 -0400
From: Steven Roes <[email protected]>
Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Climate Change Data
To: <[email protected]>
Hi All,
I'm preparing to teach few days on climate change to my high school living
environment students. We are nearing the conclusion of our ecology unit,
and they've been soaking up the material like sponges--I've been incredibly
happy to see thier progress as an entire group.
I'm working on researching for these few days climate change, and I'm in
need of trustworthy data with some discussion that, ideally, my students
can
understand. If necessary, I can work to translate any discussion to more
appropriate language.
Could any of you point me in the direction of where to find non-biased
information on the issue of climate change and rising CO2 levels that is
worthy of presenting?
Thanks in advance for your help,
Steve Roes
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