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Peer reviewedLanouette, William – Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 1990
Summarizes the history of the study of global warming and includes a discussion of the role of gases, like carbon dioxide, methane, and chlorofluorocarbon (CFC). Discusses modern research on the global warming, including computer modelling and the super-greenhouse effect. (YP)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Climate, Environment, Environmental Influences
Van Vranken, Nancy S., Ed. – 1988
To the casual observer, it seems improbable that human beings could produce a global environmental change. However, collective human activities have taxed the Earth's recuperative powers to their limit. The conflict of a global economy and the ecological support system make it difficult to change current conditions. Students should be made aware…
Descriptors: Acid Rain, Air Pollution, Climate, Conservation (Environment)
Greenhouse Gas-ette, 1990
This newsletter is for educators interested in developing lessons related to global climate change. The newsletter contains sample lessons, news items involving global climate change on an international scale, and background information on issues related to global climate change. (CW)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Climate, Earth Science, Environmental Education
Stolarski, Richard S. – Scientific American, 1988
Discusses the Airborne Antarctic Ozone Experiment (1987) and the findings of the British Antarctic Survey (1985). Proposes two theories for the appearance of the hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica which appears each spring; air pollution and natural atmospheric shifts. Illustrates the mechanics of both. Supports worldwide chlorofluorocarbon…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Chemistry, Climate, Earth Science
