PSD Conference - April 12, 2008 B2: Understanding Global Warming Issues http://edu-observatory.org/psd/2008/Global_Warming_Workshop.html Andrew Hanft, Erv Klaas and Sam Wormley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Ames, IA Thomas Jefferson placed education as the foundation of a democracy. Unfortunately sometimes our government gets in the way of educating the public. Issues about global warming are excellent examples. Emeritus Professor of Chemistry Fritz Franzen and Adjunct Professor of Astronomy Sam Wormley will provide you with background about the cause and effect of global warming and provide you with tools to help you sort through scientific facts and political propaganda. UU principles four, six, and seven in particular apply. Global Climate Change Resources http://www.ipcc.ch/pdf/assessment-report/ar4/syr/ar4_syr_spm.pdf Some Data http://www.ipcc.ch/graphics/graphics.htm http://www.ipcc.ch/ipccreports/index.htm http://www.ipcc.ch/graphics/graphics/syr/fig2-3.jpg Welcome to the IPCC Data Distribution Centre http://www.ipcc-data.org/