U.S. POLICY



Web Sites Are Ordered By Degree Of Complexity


ALL AGES

1. Solcomhouse
A good descripition of global warming and the greenhouse effect accompanied by nice graphs and effective charts. Links are provided into other related categories such as recycling, icebergs, oceans, alternative energy, etc. All Ages Category: Science, Global and Local Policies
2. UK Rivers Network
A comprehensive collection of web links and references to articles and books to help students find out about global warming and climate change. A collection of research resources, including links, articles and books for students and teachers. All Ages Categories: Science & Both Policies
3. Global Climate Change Briefing Book Congressional Research
Addresses various aspects of global warming, where countries stand on the climate change issue and about the Climate Conference in Kyoto. All Ages Category: Science, Policy, Economics


HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL

4. Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
Provides a closer look at climate change in the pacific northwest, discusses ways to reduce energy consumption and ways to reduce greenhouse gases from transportation. Gives a comparison of their recommendations to programs in other cities and states. High School & Up Category: Science, Local Policy
5. Pew Center on Global Climate Change
Provides links to reports on global warming, climate change and reduction programs. Media Centerlink provides an assessment of scientific facts and impacts as well as the effects of business and the economics of global warming and the politics behind it. High School & Up Categories: All
6. New Scientist
The world's leaders and scientists discuss climate change and global climate trends. A guide to recent and archived articles, provides a global warming science FAQ, global warming politics FAQ. High School & Up Categories: Science & Policy
7. Science and Technology Sources on the Internet
Global Warming and Climate Change sources on the internet grouped into categories. High School & Up Category: All
8. Surviving Climate Change
A litany of web sites, books and information discussing everything from climate change to policy politics. A "recent news" section keeps you abreast of any new developments. High School & Up Category: All
9. Global Climate Change: Selective List of Online Resource
Links to other web sites discussing climate change science, laws and policies, active organizations, articles, skeptics, educational materials, etc. High School & Up Category: All
10. European Commision
This site provides a list of links to other web sites from countries across the globe and businesses discussing climate change and their methods of resolve. High School & Up Category: All
11. Environmental Justice and Climate Change Initiative
Up to date information on the global climate change debate. Archives are also available. Find out who said what and how it was said. High School & Up Category: All
12. CNN - Our Changing climate
Informational site on the scientific facts of global warming, the debate surrounding global warming and the economic concerns. Links are provided to other countries responses and view points on the debate. High School & Up Category: All
13. Climate Change - Office of International Information Programs
A US Government site on Climate Change, Global Warming, policy, conventions and forums. Also provides a list of non-governmental organizations and links to media web sites covering global warming and climate change. High School & Up Category: Science & Policy 14. Open Directory Project - dmoz
An almanac of policy issues, news, background information and links on global warming, climate change, and the 1997 Kyoto Protocol. High School & Up Category: All
15. Climate Ark Provides climate vital statistacs as well as an archive on past publications. Climate Ark focuses on promoting public policy in preventing the production of greenhouse gases. High School & Up Category: Science and Policy
16. Climate Search
Discusses current research on climate change and provides commentary on energy, economic, and environmental issues. High School & Up Category: All
17. Global Climate Change Briefing Book
A table listing different categories associated with global warming and climate change. Categories like legislative issues, science, kyoto protocol and background are discussed. High School & Up Category: All
18. US Global Change Research Information Office
Provides access to data and information on climate change research, adaptation/mitigation strategies and technologies, and global warming related educational High School & Up Category: Science, Both Policies
19. Playing With Fire: Climate Change in Minnesota
A report on the impacts of climate change in Minnesota. Sections describe polices to fight climate change and ways citizens can take action. High School & Up Category: Science and Policy
20. Environmental Defense
Scientists make predictions about future climate change, includes a fact sheet. They explore the problem of global warming, its present and future ramifications, and its possible solutions. Also explored are related issues such as global and regional air quality, energy efficiency and data on industry compliance with current environmental laws. High School & Up Categories: Science, Global and Local policies
21. Grist Magazine
A proactive approach to the detrimental effects of climate change and global warming. This website lays out the steps one can take to infuence global and local policies. High School & Up Category: Both Policy Sections
22. John Daly--Still Waiting For GLobal Warming
A skeptical analysis of global warming and climate change. Links to recent articles, summaries and scientific facts regarding climate change, global warming, the greenhouse effect and global as well as local policies. High School & Up Category: Science, Global and Local Policy
23. Skepticism.net"
A skeptics approach to the climate change debate. Healthy dialogue stimulated by need to question everything. Links are available covering topics such as the scientific and the political controversies. High School & Up Category: Science, Both Policy Sections & Skeptics Corner
24. Global Climate Coalition
This web site focuses on the science and economic impacts of global warming and climate change. An anti-global warming site, they intend to refute much of the scientific data and believe the U.S. should not be involved in the Kyoto Protocol. High School & Up Category: All
25. Changing Climate.org
This site tackles different aspects of climate change by addressing recycling, renewable energy, carbon emissions, sustainable ecosystems, etc. The site encourages user participation and feedback. High School & Up Category: Science, Global and Local Policy
26. Academic Info., Environmental Studies, Global Warming & Climate Change Global Warming
Provides the annual review of the earth's climate and information on the summit meeting of 2002 in Johansberg. Many links to related information is provided. High School & Up Category: All
27. GlobalWarming.org
A list of websites covering scientific information as well as the economics of global warming and policy debates. It also explores alternative energy sources as a means to decrease carbon emission. High School & Up Category: All
28. CLIMGRAPH
This site uses graphs, diagrams and even cartoon comic strips to convey global warming and climate change. High School & Up Category: All
29. STAPPA/ALAPCO: Climate Change Links
Links to US government, state, local, university, regional, international and publication links all dealing with global warming and climate change. High School & Up Category: All
30. History of Climate Change as a Political Issue
The political arena has changed much over the last 20-30 years and this web site reports those shifts and changes providing a historicl timeline of climate change politics since its beginning. High School & Up Category: Global and Local Policy


COLLEGE LEVEL

31. Global Climate Change, U.S. Department of State
Key speeches, reports, fact sheets, comments and documents on climate change. Related web sites provides additional information. College & Up Category: Science & Policy
32. Climate Change/Global Warming
Global warming and climate change news listed by topics. These topics include articles relating to politics of the Kyoto Protocol, oxygen depleted coast lines and other topics specifically called "problems with the solution", "green trees for greenhouse gases", etc. College & Up Category: All
33. Global Warming and the Kyoto Protocol
A central loction of various web sites providing information in relation to global warming, greenhouse gases and climate change. College & Up Category: Science, Global and Local Policy
34. Kyoto Conference
Takes a look at the politics behind the Kyoto Protocol and how big business is involved. Also offers links to sites that discuss scientific information. College & Up Category: All
35. Energy Crossroads: Global Climate Change
An analysis on carbon storage, sources, mitigation and impacts of climate change. Studies were performed at Lawerence Berkely National Laboratory and additional information is provided via website links. College & Up Category: All
36. Global Warming Links
An extensive list of global warming links discussing topics like, CO2, greenhouse gases, ocean circulation, economics and the Kyoto Protocol, climate models, etc. College & Up Category: Science, Economics, Global and Local Policies
37. Climate Change: Media Kit
A news wire providing up to date information on climate change and related reports, materials and news releases. College & Up Category: All
38. Government Resources
A list of government resources on global warming and climate change. Other related information is also available. College & Up Category: All
39. Public Affairs Office, United States Mission to the European Union
Provides a list of US government sites, White House: Clear Skies Policy Book and Global Climate Change Policy Book. A list of international climate change talks, climate change science and the US position on climate change. College & Up Category: Science, Global Policies, Local Policies
40. German Advisory Council on Global Change
Recommendations for research and further action to combat global problems in the field of environment and development. Numerous publications on global policy concerns, energy, global risks, biosphere concerns, and climate protection. College & Up Category: Science, Global and Local Policy
41. What Should We Do About Global Warming?
A step by step tutorial in helping you understand global warming, greenhouse gases, how you contribute to those gases and things you can do to prevent the emission of those gases. College & Up Category: Science, Global and Local Policy
42. Global Warming
Focuses on New England's greenhouse gas emissions, provides a link to calculate greenhouse gas emissions and has sections dedicated to actions individuals can take to reduce emissions and actions businesses can take to reduce emissions. College & Up Category: Science, Local Policy
43. Center for International and Environmental Law (CIEL)
Provides a list of climate change publications discussing international law and global policies such as the Kyoto protocol. College & Up Category: Global and Local Policies, Economics
44. Global Change Electronic Edition
A bi-monthly compendium of peer-reviewed and selected "gray" climate change literature. Online news source, updated monthly, on the scientific and policy aspects of global climate change. College & Up Categories: All