The International Institute for Sustainable Development, or IISD, provides information on all aspects of sustainable development. Here one can find more information on how the IISD is helping Canada deal with climate change. Find climate...

Describes what the Kyoto Protocol is and the greenhouse gases that it commits to reducing, whether it has been a success, and the importance of individual efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

An exhaustive set of "lecture notes" on various topics in thermal physics (including thermal expansion). Explanations are well done and more interesting than most. Includes both a mathematical and conceptual treatment of topics. Humor,...

Learn about the properties of the thin layer of gas that surrounds the Earth. Understand the mixture of gases that make up the atmosphere as well as the different layers. Also explained are issues that affect the atmosphere like the...

Air pollution occurs both inside and outside and is dangerous to individuals as well as to the planet. The Environmental Protection Agency oversees laws and regulations related to air quality and has gathered a wealth of information to...

This page gives a complete explanation of climate. Learn the factors that affect the climate.

Lesson plan examines the potential impacts of the warming of the atmosphere.

This lab uses a robust model of the carbon cycle to give students an intuitive sense for how carbon circulates through the atmosphere, biosphere, oceans, and crust. It allows them to experiment with how human input to the cycle might...

Learn about the history of oil and its consumption through the ages, beginning with Bertha Benz and the creation of the first automobile.

This slideshow presents a number of issues, including global warming vs. global dimming and the causes and possible solutions for both issues.

This 2-part resource details how the Earth absorbs just enough energy from the Sun to sustain life. Content explores incoming solar radiation and outgoing terrestrial radiation.

Homepage of a nonprofit think tank dedicated to climate and air quality policy issues.

This article examines the European Union's decision to join the Kyoto Treaty and the the scientific evidence that supports global warming.

An all purpose site with something for everyone. Learn about global warming and climate change, ask a scientist, take a quiz, or get a lesson plan!

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The atmosphere provides many important functions for Earth.

This ClimateGateway.com site provides information on what climate change is as well as the factors that affect global climate.

Learn all about Carbon Dioxide, an important constituent of our planet's air playing an important role in Earth's carbon cycle and photosynthesis.

Using this map from NASA you can calculate the concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Solve the four problems and you will see how concentrations are spread across the globe and where there are regional differences.

Students analyze the energy consumption of a hypothetical household to determine the amount of carbon dioxide they are adding to the atmosphere each year.

Do you ever wonder where electricity comes from? Discover the process of how power plants create energy and it ends up at the touch of your fingertips.

Find out how the production of natural gas and oil can result in the release of hydrocarbons and other emissions into the air.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart that provides information about global warming, and the issues associated with green energy production and usage.

Designed by the Open University and the BBC, this website from Open2.net explores ecosystems. Included is a lengthy discussion on closed ecosystems and their importance to research, as well as a virtual ecosystem, an interactive showcase...

Learn what aspects of our planet have an impact on climate. Links to related materials.