Screw the Earth Readings

Screw the Earth Readings....

Climate Change

Climate Change 2001- The Climate System: An Overview
- Read sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3
- How Much is the World Warming? Read sections 2.2 through 2.2.2.4
Experts cite strong evidence of global warming.
Dead on Arrival: Positive Feedback and Catastrophic Change
See also EPA Global Warming Site for Additional Information and Resources

Effects on the Inhabitants of Ecosystems

Ecosystems and Their Goods and Services
- Effects of Global Change on the Terrestrial Biosphere. Read sections 5.2-5.2.4.4
- Responses of Wildlife and Impacts on Goods and Services. Read sections 5.4.3-5.4.3.1.4
- Impacts of Goods and Services with Market Values. Read sections 5.4.3.3 - 5.4.3.3.7
Climate Change and Distribution of Birds. Listen
Our Friends, the Frogs
- Climate Change and Amphibian Decline. A little more from the lab is here.
- Premature Frog Calls
- Amphibian declines and malformations
- Amphibian Count Database
USGS Research on climate change and effect on species distributions (current research)

Impact on Humans

Human Health
- Thermal Stress. Read 9.4-9.4.2
- Extreme Weather Read 9.5 - 9.5.3
- Infectious Diseases Read 9.7 - 9.7.11
- 20,000 Dead (Global Warming)
- Nature Malaria Update
- Changing Climate Affects Cholera Outbreaks. Read the paper here
Changes in Sea Level
- Factors Contributing to Sea Level Change Read 11.2
- Future Sea Level Changes Read 11.5
- See also Water World

Hormones in the Environment

Hormonally Active Agents in the Environment (Full Text; a quick outline is here)

Invasive Species

Quick Resources