The world's climates are changing, thought to be related to global warming. The world appears to be warming because of human emissions, is the consensus, but many scientists disagree. This large chapter views all issues from a wide perspective, to foster understanding. (140 pages) | ||
Oceans can absorb large amounts of CO2 but in doing so, can become more acidic. How serious is this and should we be alarmed? What do we know for sure? (50 pages) | ||
ozone holes
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Not long ago scientists discovered an ozone hole in the atmosphere above Antarctica. It immediately became a problem. What is the story, the science and the doubt? (later) | |
El Niño
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At regular intervals, the climate around the Pacific Ocean changes, and fisheries collapse. It is called El Niño, and its cycle ENSO. But there is also the Decadal Pacific Oscillation PDO. What's going on and what is the science? (later) | |
In the global warming debate, too many scientists have traded their objectivity for firmly held beliefs, causing confusion while steering society in the wrong direction. Some have been corrupted by the flow of research funds, but on this page they are held accountable, together with their academic institutions and laboratories. (20 pages) The statement rebutting 'skeptics', published by the Royal Society UK, is a good example. (6 pages) |