Global Climate Change: Research Explorer President Bush may not believe it, but many scientists have connected the warming of the Earth over the last century to the burning of fossil fuels. Presented in a lively and entertaining manner, the data on the site explores the issue of climate and how human activity affects it. Start with a primer on what we currently know about global climate change, then explore the Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and areas covered by ice and snow. You'll find data and analysis on everything from anomalies in near-surface temperatures between 1961 and 2002, to case studies on climate change and animal populations. Wonder where global warming will take us? The global effects section offers various scenarios of how climate change may affect our world. (in Environment & Nature)
