Web Links - Chapter 14
Atmospheric Hazards and Change
Website Description
Very good information on Acid Rain and Global Warming
World climatic zones, rain, pressure, weather hazards.
A very good Australian jumpsite for information on many aspects of climate change.
A 164 KB pdf file on using satellite images to interpret the weather.
ELDIS website with many links to up-to-material on climate change and its impact.
Up to the minute information on worldwide weather and many databases including hazard information.
Hong Kong Observatory - in addition to the weather forecasts for Hong Kong and many Chinese cities, the website has many useful links to understanding the weather (through the links bar at the left of the page).
This is another worldwide weather service, it is not as extensive i.e. it only does major towns and cities however it has 10 day forecasts.
A very well constructed website with online weather activities for schools.
The US Global Change Research Information Office (GCRIO) provides access to data and information on climate change research, adaptation/mitigation strategies and technologies, and global change related educational resources.
This website is rather large with good explanations of processes, reports and data.
A website that provides scientific, technical and socio- economic advice to the world community. It has reports, data and links.
A website with current weather related news, information and articles. Very comprehensive website offering a lot in the way of the various sub-topics of the Atmosphere.
A website offering articles related to the current climatic issues and problems. It also offers much information, explanations, maps and data.
A CNN article looking at Greenhouse Gases, research into them and possible solutions to the problem.
A CNN article looking at some of the benefits of greenhouse gas emission reductions.
A CNN article which looks at the effects of a rise in temperature of the water in the tropics.
Another CNN article looking at the rising temperatures of tropical waters.
The website of the David Suzuki Foundation. The DSF uses science and education to promote solutions that help conserve nature.
An article in pdf format (872 KB) raising the main issues for debate in the process for geosequestration.
A recent report on various aspects of global climate change, focusing on the USA and Canadian policies. Includes comments on Kyoto protocol, and an article questioning whether hurricane Katrina was the result of global warming.
A Report prepared for the US Congress giving some detailed information on global climate change and the various actions that have been taken by nations around the world.
Global warming at the extremes of the earth - a =n extensive website with lots of information on the causes and impact of global warming.
An excellent six-part special website devoted to providing an in-depth look into global warming.
Six very dramatic ‘before-and-after’ images showing the impact of global warming and climatic change.
Website Name
Internet Geography - Environmental Problems
Internet Geography - Weather and Climate
Climate Action Network Australia
Using satellites to interpret weather
Intellicast - World Local Weather
Project Atmosphere Australia Online
US Global Change Research Information Office
National Center for Atmospheric Research
IPCC - Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Environmental Protection Agency
Warm tropical water & climate change
N Hemisphere Ocean Temperature
Geosequestration Policy Issues
