Climate Change

Climate Change is considered by many scientists to be the most serious threat facing the world today. The terms "climate change" and "global warming" can be used interchangeably.

For some interesting discussions and information on climate change, check out the following websites:

– David Suzuki Foundation:
www.davidsuzuki.org/issues/climate-change

– Greenpeace International (How to stop climate change):
www.greenpeace.org/international/en/campaigns/climate-change/

Global Dimming is related to climate change. It is the gradual reduction in the amount of global direct irradiance at the Earth's Surface. Global dimming is hiding the true power of global warming.

To learn more about global dimming, please visit the following sites:

– Global Issues: www.globalissues.org/article/529/global-dimming

– Global Dimming: climatechange.110mb.com/intro-global-dimming.htm

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