in the trenches

 

CLIMATE
CHANGE

Science and Politics of the Atmosphere

Researched and Reported
by Leonie Haimson

 

Updated 2 April 1998

 

Contents:

1. In Twelve Hundred Words or Less...

Summary of the issues.

2. Web Resources

Descriptions of, and links to, pertinent informational Websites.

3. Activist Groups

Descriptions of, and links to, the main combatants.

4. Voices

Quotes from scientists, analysts, activists, politicians, and opinionated amateurs.

5. New in the Literature

Summaries of, and links to, some key recent articles.

6. Hotspots

a. History of Climate Negotiations

b. Glossary of Negotiator Terms

7. On the Other Hand

Bill Hare, Greenpeace, and Annie Petsonk, EDF, exchange views on Joint Implementation.

8. Policy Options

What governments and markets can do.

9. Technological Breakthroughs?

Promising developments.

10. Want to Get Involved?

Information on how to become more active.

11. Real Time

1997 -- the hottest year on record!
And we're keeping track of 1998!