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Resource Title:The Discovery of Global Warming: A Hypertext History of How Scientists Came to (Partly) Understand W
Description:This extensive website provides "a hypertext history of how scientists came to (partly) understand what people are doing to change the Earth's climate." Students and researchers can learn about climate trends -- both modern and past cycles -- the various factors and chemicals influencing the climate, and much more. Visitors will find a concise timeline describing the major discoveries throughout the years. The website is supplemented with various links where interested users can find more information. Those who would like a copy of the website can download the file onto their hard drive.

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Grade Level College
College (13 - 14)
College (15 - 16)
College - Graduate Level
Intended Audience Higher Education
Secondary Education
Secondary School Teachers
Students
Teachers
Technical School First Cycle
University First Cycle
Language En
Publisher / Resource Provider Center For History Of Physics (American Institute Of Physics)
Resource Format Text
Zip
Resource Type Book
Charts and Diagrams
Orientation Materials
Overviews
Reading Materials
Science Materials
StillImage
Text
Rights Information Spencer Weart and The American Institute Of Physics.
Subject Keyword(s) Climate
Climate and Meteorology -- Climate Change
Climatic Changes
Climatic Changes--Research
Climatic Changes--Study and Teaching
Climatic Changes--Terminology
Environmental Sciences -- History.
Global Warming -- Environmental Aspects
Global Warming -- Study and Teaching
Global Warming, Climate Change, History, Research, Science, Climatology, Geophysics, Meteorology, Oceanography, Computer Model
Health
Health -- Environmental Health
Science
Science -- Earth Science
Science -- History
Science -- Instructional Issues
Science -- Meteorology
Science -- Technology
Social Studies
Social Studies -- Geography