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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
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowGood starting point for research on "hot topics" in the news including science, education, politics and economics.
- 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.