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Title:Climate Change, from the BBC Weather Centre
Metadata Description:

This site provides an overview of climate change and how it may impact the world over the coming century. Topics include a description of climate change and the greenhouse effect, potential consequences, and ways to adapt to changes to the climate (e.g., use of renewable energy sources). There is also a discussion of some international policy initiatives (Kyoto Treaty, Bonn conference, Johannesburg Summit)) to alleviate global warming. Other materials include a message board, a collection of audio interviews, and an interactive game ("I'm Alright Jack") in which players make decisions about lifestyle and observe how their decisions affect the environment.

Resource Best Passage:BBC - Climate Change - from the BBC Weather Centre Skip to main content Text Only version of this page Access keys help Home Explore the BBC 28 May 2008 Accessibility help Text only BBC Homepage Weather Home UK World Sports Coast and Sea Climate Change Evidence Impacts Adaptation Policies Links and C
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Grade LevelGeneral Public
High School
Middle School
Intended AudienceEducator
Learner
Publisher / Resource ProviderBritish Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Resource TypeAudio/Visual
Collection
Community
Forum
Instructional Material
InteractiveResource
Interactive Simulation
Nonfiction Reference
Reference Material
Sound
Text
Voice Recording
Subject Keyword(s)Atmospheric Science
Climatology
Geoscience
Policy Issues