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OSS - Global Warming. This section is dedicated to assessing empirical science and reasonable questions as well as expectations based on the current state of knowledge and understanding of the effects of anthropogenic global warming. Myths vs. Facts: Global Warming Myths vs. Facts in Global Warming: This news and analysis section addresses substance of arguments such as "global warming is a hoax", "global warming is a fiction", "global warming is created to make money for Al Gore". The main fallacy noted is that most arguments are facts out of context while others are simply false representations. Summary Reports Summarizing for policy makers current understanding of climate related science and potential impacts for risk assessment.

Books Understanding science and economics are key to our standards of living. Links 1958 - Frank Capra warns of Global Warming In 1958, Director Frank Capra made a movie for Bell Labs to explain the expected effects of 'Global Warming'. 1989 - Margaret Thatcher Atmospheric Aerosols Solar. Jim Prall. James W Prall Senior Systems Programmer The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Toronto Office: GB254D Campus tel.: x65760 I am a system administrator and tech support contact for all research computing within ECE, along with our support group of Eugenia, Jay, Norman, Yong and Matthew.

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Quick links X11 server for Windows We've recently reviewed several X11 servers for MS Windows. Firefox: New Choice for Web Browsing Product information. Process Trends Website. NSDLWiki. Skeptical Science: Examining Global Warming Skepticism. State of the Climate | Global Analysis | February 2010. Contents of this Section: Global Highlights The combined global land and ocean average surface temperature for February 2010 was 0.60°C (1.08°F) above the 20th century average of 12.1°C (53.9°F).

This is the sixth warmest such value on record. The combined global land and ocean average surface temperature for December 2009 - February 2010 was the fifth warmest on record for the season, 0.57°C (1.03°F) above the 20th century average of 12.1°C (53.8°F). Please Note: The data presented in this report are preliminary. ==global-temps-errata== Introduction Temperature anomalies for February 2010 and December 2009 - February 2010 are shown on the dot maps below. February The combined global land and ocean surface temperature for February 2010 was the sixth warmest February since records began in 1880.

Across the equatorial Pacific Ocean, a moderate-to-strong El Niño continued during February 2010. Season (December-February) Year-to-date (January-February) The [ top ] February 2010 map and Precipitation. Wood for Trees: Home. Worldwatch Institute | Vision for a Sustainable World. World Resources Institute | Global Warming, Climate Change, Ecosystems, Sustainable Markets, Good Governance & the Environment. The Yale Forum on Climate Change & The Media.