What is Global Warming?
One way of understanding what global warming is would be to understand what it is not. It is not that this summer seemed to have more hot days than last. It is not that winters are milder now than in the past. What is Global Warming then?

Global Warming Affects Us Now
Most scientists are now in agreement that increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere caused by the burning of fossil fuels is the number one cause of global warming. While not a new idea, it is important for everyone to understand that the effect is accelerating at alarming rates and time to do something about it is long overdue.

Key Facts About Global Warming
The term "global warming" is heard frequently in the media. Everyone knows it is a subject of great concern, but what are the facts behind the words? Is it really happening?

Causes of Global Warming
What’s happening to our planet? The glaciers are melting causing the ocean levels to rise, the world’s tropical forests are drying up and greenhouse gases are escaping into our atmosphere. All of this adds up to global warming.

Effects of Global Warming
The harmful increase in the average temperature that climates around the world have been experiencing is known as global warming. This temperature includes that of the air and oceans and is actually impacted by our atmosphere.

A Changing World Equals a Changing Climate
Since the dawn of time, the earth has constantly undergone dynamic alterations such as changes in landmass and climate. Climate change can be defined as a long-term pattern of increases or decreases to either the temperature or precipitation levels.

Global Study to Benchmark Current Perceptions on Climate Change and Carbon Markets for Project Developers and CDM Stakeholders
Carbon markets & climate change stakeholders are participating in an online survey as part of the ongoing Global Perception Study 2010: Climate Change & Carbon Markets, which will analyze and benchmark current perceptions on climate change & the carbon markets. The study aims to analyze perceptions on key carbon market issues including COP15, the dissonance amongst key climate change stakeholders, as well as market opportunities and barriers.

University of Michigan and the Association of Climate Change Officers Educate Executives on Business Impacts of Climate Change
Partners create hybrid course featuring lectures from thought leaders at the University of Michigan, FedEx, Bayer and Applied Materials

Planning For Climate Change In The West Must Focus On Economic Savings, Efficiency, New Report Says
Planning for Climate Change in the West (http://www.lincolninst.edu/pubs/1744_Planning-for-Climate-Change-in-the-West), new Policy Focus Report published by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy in partnership with the Sonoran Institute, details ways to link land use planning and climate change mitigation in political and cultural context of Intermountain West.