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Climate change is a change in the statistical distribution of weather over periods of time that range from decades to millions of years. It can be a change in the average weather or a change in the distribution of weather events around an average (for example, greater or fewer extreme weather events). Climate change may be limited to a specific region, or may occur across the whole earth. In recent usage, especially in the context of environmental policy, climate change usually refers to changes in modern climate.


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Posted by: jpmajors | 17-12-09 | Report Abuse

I'm just wondering what the effect of Nobel laureate Al Gores statements at the climate-change conference might be for the impetus of the environmental movement and future climate-change discussions.

Stating incorrect facts, or facts out of context, seems to be a major thorn in the side of scientists who are trying to provide compelling data as evidence of global warming and its impending consequences (whether it is 5 years from now or 15 doesn't really matter), especially in such a turbulent political climate (pardon the pun!). It seems to be another symptom of a much larger political problem, which is also highlighted by the deadlock between all the interested groups and international blocs that are attending the conference. I hope some kind of resolution ultimately comes out of these talks.

The New York Times has a great section that is currently covering the Conference, both inside and outside the venue:
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/business/energy-environme nt/index.html

Also, here is the official website of the UN Climate Change Conference 2009:
http://en.cop15.dk/




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