Climate change



Climate change - do you know what this is?

Is the rise in temperatures from winter to summer a sign of climate change? No, the climate varies naturally from summer to winter and from country to country.
 
Climate change refers to the state where, in a given area, the climate changes over a number of years. This is normally seen over a period of 30 years however, changes in temperature, precipitation, sun and wind may happen sooner. 

Man-made climate change refers to changes that are the result of our greenhouse gas emissions. At international level, the UN Climate Panel (IPCC) assesses whether climate change can be ascribed to human activities.

The causes of climate change are being discussed at all levels.

Links regarding climate change

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  1. Assessment Reports from the UN Climate Panel (www.ipcc.ch)
    The website of the UN Climate Panel where you can find the panel’s Assessment Reports concerning the scientific basis for adapting to and preventing climate change, etc.

  2. Extreme Climate Events (www.epa.gov)
    An overview of the changes in extreme climate events as assessed by the UN Climate Panel, including how such changes will affect different sectors e.g. health and agriculture.

  3. Extreme weather conditions (lwf.ncdc.noaa.gov)
    A number of extreme weather and climate conditions, such as climate change and huricanes, are explained here. You can also access satelite images.

  4. International discussions (realclimate.org)
    International climate discussions in English where you can see contributions to the debate and find links to a number of interesting  sources aimed at both the layman and the professional.


  5. United Nations Climate Change Conference COP15

    (en.cop15.dk)
    Denmark is hosting the United Nations Climate Change Conference this December in Copehagen. This website presents the conference itself and the Danish efforts.