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Since the Industrial Revolution, human activity has led to a buildup of greenhouse gases which are warming the planet. Large, wealthy nations have caused the change in climate. But it's the people of smaller, less industrialized nations that are already feeling the effects.
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Videos
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Websites
- Population Reference Bureau - Climate ChangeA selection of writings on the effects of climate change on various populations
- Understanding Why Climate Change Impacts Women More Than MenClimate change deepens existing inequalities. See also the links to several related articles.
- Union of Concerned Scientists - Climate Change and PopulationThe idea that global warming is primarily a function of population growth is one that comes up regularly and has a long history. It’s also deeply wrong.
- Why Climate Change and Poverty Are Inextricably LinkedFighting one problem helps mitigate the other. See also the links to several related articles.
Articles
- Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new window
Academic Search Complete provides both popular and scholarly journal coverage and video clips for nearly all academic areas of study including: social sciences, humanities, education, technology, engineering, physics, chemistry, language & linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences and ethnic studies. Academic Search Complete is a great starting point for most general research.
- JSTOR
JSTOR provides electronic access to major journal titles, eBooks, and images. Subjects covered by this database include art, biology, business, ecology, botany, general science, language, literature, mathematics, sustainability, security, music, and more. JSTOR is a great resource for general research. A personal account can be created to store and organize resources.
- Science Direct
Science Direct provides indexing and full-text journal articles in the sciences and social sciences, including chemistry, medicine, computer science, earth science, economics, business, engineering, energy, environmental science, life science, materials science, mathematics, physics, and astronomy. This is a good source for scholarly research in those subjects.