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Does human activity cause global warming? A data analysis

Does the data available about the earth's average temperatures support the contention that the earth is getting warmer? Do the temperature data and data about carbon dioxide and fossil fuel emissions suggest that the warming trend is due to greenhouse gases, and is related to human activities?

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Human activity's contribution to rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels

CO2: Global Carbon Dioxide Levels Linked to Human Activity (http://zfacts.com/p/194.html): Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere can be linked directly to the release of the gas by human beings since the rise of industrialization (zfacts 2007).

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Remote sensing technologies for monitoring coral reef health and conservation

Remote sensing can be utilized in order to give succinct information regarding the arrangement and the constituents of coral reef materials. The biological and physical attributes of the water bodies in which the coral reefs exist are monitored over a period of time and the changes note.

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The United States carbon cap and trade bill: policy mechanisms and implementation challenges

On June 26, 2009, the Carbon Cap and Trade bill was passed by a narrow margin through the U.S. House of Representatives. Currently, the bill is waiting to be voted on by the U.S. senate and if it becomes law, it would be the first law to mandate greenhouse gas emissions in the United States.

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Atmospheric circulation cells and global weather pattern regulation

We know so little about the place that has been our home for thousands of years. There are so many unseen functions of the planet Earth that have such strong influences on all aspects of the creatures which walk upon it.

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How my political beliefs formed and aligned with Democratic values

One of the best things about our country is the fact that, despite our differences, we can hold differing opinions and belong to different political parties. I am free to hold my particular political beliefs, and that is a very great thing.

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How scientific journalism shapes public understanding of global warming

Although academics, politicians, and those who work in a scientific career are often very connected to the world of science, the public is also rather interested in scientific findings. Science has an impact on the day-to-day lives of many.

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An inconvenient truth: evaluating Al Gore's documentary claims

Director Davis Guggenheim's (2006) documentary featuring former Vice President, Al Gore, an Inconvenient Truth, documents the former vice president's campaign against global warming.

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Global warming as fact: evidence and human causes

Global warming - Fact or Fiction? Alongside with globalization, global warming has been the most popular concept discussed in news broadcasts, specialized and unspecialized articles as well as special international conferences.

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Tropical deforestation causes, environmental impacts, and prevention strategies

Deforestation is occurring around the world today, and it is permanently killing forests and woodlands in many countries, but especially in the tropical areas of the world.

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