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Subjects: Astronomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science and Software Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Science, Marine and Conservation Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Physics
Background and Contextual Information
Climate change is a large and complex topic. The resources on this page cover some of the major themes and issues. These types of resources are useful for understanding the larger issues before you begin researching a particular aspect in depth!
Encyclopedias and other background information
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CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowReporting on "hot topics" in the news including science, education, politics, and economics. Useful starting point for research into contemporary issues.
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)The IPCC is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change. The Assessment Reports are comprehensive overviews of the topic in a given year.