Rio Environment Meeting Focuses on 'Energy for All' http://www.npr.org/2012/06/19/155294726/rio-environment-meeting-focuses-on-energy-for-all Rio+20 Summit Overshadowed by Global Economy http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/19/world/americas/rio20-summit-overshadowed-by-global-economy.html Major cities tackle climate change while Rio summit's outcome remains...

While the Internet offers dozens of excellent sites dedicated to the science of climate change, few can compete with NASA’s Global Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet. In addition to the walkthrough provided in the original writeup (see below), readers may want to explore the menu bar in the top right hand corner. From there, a page of resources opens up, including Facts, Articles, and...

Started in 2007, PlaNYC was an effort spearheaded by Mayor Michael Bloomberg to strengthen the economy, enhance the quality of life for all New Yorkers, and combat climate change. This ambitious initiative brought together 25 different city agencies, and the fruits of their labors can be seen on this website. The sections of the site include The Plan, Outreach, News and Events, and Publications....

With more than half of the current congress skeptical about climate change despite overwhelming scientific evidence for rising temperatures, sea levels, and severe weather patterns, it's nice to know that at least the Environmental Protection Agency still has a head on its shoulders. This website offers clear indications of how global warming will impact our food supply, water resources,...