Bridge the Gap

...And Not Everyone is Happy about the Report's Contents

Seems that the American Enterprise Institute was offering scientists $10,000 apiece to discredit the IPCC report mentioned below...

Article from the Guardian:
Download scientists_offered_cash_to_dispute_climate_study_the_guardian_guardian_unlimited.pdf

Intergovernmental Global Warming Reports Coming Out...

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change came out with a new draft report today.  This is not a government body, but is sponsored by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

The "Summary for Policymakers" focuses on presenting statistics on historical changes in gas levels in the atmosphere, snow cover, temperatures, and sea level.  At the end, it presents scenarios for change in precipitation patterns, surface warming, and temperatures.  Notably, the report for the first time directly links the rise in global warming to human activity.  Worth a read.

Download SPM2feb07.pdf

Coverage from the New York Times:
Download climate_panel_issues_urgent_warning_to_curb_gases_new_york_times.pdf

Coverage from the Wall Street Journal:
Download u.N. Report Adds Pressure To Global-Warming Fight - WSJ.com.pdf