Resources
Fighting Climate Change: Human Solidarity in a Divided World (Report)
This 2007 Human Development Report from UNDP explains why the US is key to achieving a balanced global carbon budget, and its social and moral responsibility to other nations to 'carbon proof' its growth.
WMO 2007 GHG Bulletin (Report)
This 4-page bulletin from the World Meterological Organization reports on GHG levels in 2006, the highest on record.
California Green Innovation Index (Report)
This report from Next 10 explains how and why California has grown its robust economy for three decades AND is still greener than any other state. Contains big lessons for federal climate policy.
Citizen's Guide to Carbon Capping (Report)
This guide explains carbon capping so that citizens can understand and shape it. The easy-to-read guide describes three different ways to cap carbon: cap-and-giveaway, cap-and-auction, and cap-and-rebate. It explains how if done right, a carbon cap is the single best tool to fight climate change, but if done wrong, will transfer hundreds of billions of dollars from families to corporate polluters. Mandatory reading for every American.
Fueling the Fire (Report)
This report explains why the burning coal, oil and gas, the driving force behind global warming, will dramatically alter the fish, wildlife and landscape of the American West if left unchecked.
Waterfowler's Guide to Global Warming (Report)
A report on Ducks, geese and other migratory waterfowl which face substantial population declines during this century in North America from a warmer climate and shrinking wetlands habitat caused by global warming.
An Unfavorable Tide (Report)
This report explains why global warming will make Florida’s coastal bays and estuaries uninhabitable by some of Florida’s most prized game fish.
Global Climate Change and Wildlife in North America (Report)
This first comprehensive assessment from the National Wildlife Federation warns of possible major shifts in the ranges and the restructuring of entire plant and animal communities, and the disappearance of some forest types in the United States.
Birdwatchers Guide to Global Warming (Report)
This new report, jointly produced by American Bird Conservancy and National Wildlife Federation,gives an in-depth analysis of how global climate change may affect populations of some bird species, with supplements for each of the lower 48 states.
Evangelical Call to Action on Climate Change (Report)
The Evangelical Climate Initiative is a group of senior evangelical leaders in the United States who are convinced it is time to help solve the problem of global warming. Commitment to the command to love our neighbors, care for “the least of these,” and be proper stewards of creation compels action. This document explains.
