Suggested websites for reputable/reliable information on Climate Change
Al Gore’s site linked to the film, with information on the science, suggestions for action etc.
http://www.climatecrisis.net
The study guide for Australian teachers, (it’s free but you have to sign on) can be obtained from
http://www.enhancetv.com.au
New Scientist magazine environment section for constantly updated information.
http://environment.newscientist.com/home.ns
New Scientist magazine special report on climate change for a list of recent articles.
http://environment.newscientist.com/channel/earth/climate-change
George Monbiot’s articles on climate change.
http://www.monbiot.com/archives/category/climate-change
George Monbiot’s site exposing “spin” or “greenwash”.
http://www.turnuptheheat.org
Australian Bureau of Meteorology, includes a downloadable booklet on Climate Change, based on the IPCC’s 2001 report as well as annual reports on climate and lots more.
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/change
World first Victorian emissions indicator, which you can sign up to receive weekly.
http://beta.theclimategroup.org/special_projects/the_greenhouse_indicator
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
http://www.ipcc.ch/
And here are a few designed for younger people
http://www.greenhouse.gov.au/education/factsheets/index.html
http://www.coolkidsforacoolclimate.com/
http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/climate/intro/index.cfm
http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/
http://tiki.oneworld.net/global_warming/climate_home.html
http://www.pewclimate.org/global-warming-basics/kidspage.cfm
Some links suggested by New Scientist
Climate myths special, New Scientist
http://environment.newscientist.com/climatemyths
FAQs, IPCC (pdf)
http://ipcc-wg1.ucar.edu/wg1/Report/AR4WG1_FAQs.pdf
RealClimate.org
How to talk to a climate skeptic, Grist
http://gristmill.grist.org/skeptics
Common arguments by climate sceptics, Logical Science
http://www.logicalscience.com/skeptic_arguments/skeptic-arguments.html
