 |
 |
|
 |
 |
 |
LinksExplore climate change information using the media or method you most prefer!
(Note this list does not include all of the links that are on the site. We welcome your suggestions for other valuable website links, please contact us.) Websites A Journey through Climate History - This timeline has been developed to show key events in the climatic history of the planet, alongside events in human history. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada offers numerous links to agriculture and farm related sites to support adaptation to climate change. ATCO Group. SEARCH tool to locate all of ATCO's co-generation initiatives. Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Education Centre AuroraMAX Project - Canadian Space Agency BIOCAP brings together Canada's leading researchers and decision-makers to find ways to capture Canada's Green Advantage in the fight against climate change. Canada's Action on Climate Change, provides info on: Prairie Impacts, Water and Climate, Metoerology, and the Ecoaction Community Funding Program, among other topics. C-PAWS Protecting Canada's Boreal Forest can actually slow the rate of climate change. C-PAWS Manitoba's goal is to protect the ecological health of our province's biodiversity and wilderness. C-PAWS Saskatchewan is a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to keeping our natural world healthy. Canadian Diabetes Association has recycling programs for used cell phones, laser and inkjet cartiges and a donation program for used vehicles. Canadian Encyclopedia houses Canada's foremost encyclopedia. Search for "Climate" and obtain Canadian information on temperature, moisture, regional differences, and links to other sites Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency - Government of Canada NEW Canadian Geographic’s Interactive site on Climate Prosperity - an interactive map showing impacts and actions for climate change. Canadian GHG Challenge Registry is Canada's only voluntary publicly accessible national registry of greenhouse gas baselines, targets, and reductions. Canadian Institute for Climate Studies - a mission to further the understanding of the climate system, its variability and potential for change and to further the application of that understanding to decision making in both the public and private sectors. Canadian International Development Agency - Government of Canada Canadian Plains Research Centre - has a broad mandate to improve understanding and appreciation of the Canadian Plains region, its people, and its resources. Canadian Polar Commission essay contest and excellent Residential Energy Efficiency program and grants Canadian Space Agency offers resources for students and educators. Canadian Standards Association Climate Change is a specialized team within CSA - a knowledgeable and experienced asset for government and industry as they help Canada adapt to a changing climate and manage greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. They offer a unique, multi-functional perspective and resources needed for practical and effective climate change solutions. Canadian Wildlife Federation - Five fun classroom activities on climate change CanChange - Canadian Wildlife Federation Climate Change Education Resources for Teachers CCS101 - The Canadian Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Network was created under the direction of the Council of Energy Ministers (CEM) in September 2008. It is a federal/provincial/territorial government-based network whereby government officials work collaboratively to address key CCS issues of common interest across Canada. NEW Centre for Climate Change Communication - Our mission is to conduct unbiased public engagement research - and to help government agencies, non-profit organizations, and companies apply the results of this research - so that collectively, we can stabilize our planet's life sustaining climate. NewsLetter City of Regina - Information on climate change initiatives within the city's administration. Clean Air Foundation is dedicated to developing, implementing, and managing public engagement programs and other strategic approaches that lead to measurable emission reductions. Climate Action Network is composed of member organizations committed to preventing dangerous levels of human interference with the global climate system, protecting environmental sustainability and public health, while upholding principles of just transition, equity and social justice. Climate Ark is a climate change portal and Internet search tool with a huge news archive and daily news headlines on climate change. Climate Central is a nonprofit, collaborative group of scientists and communicators who's mission is to create a bridge between the scientific community and the public, providing clear, honest, nonpartisan, and up-to-date information to help people make sound decisions about climate and energy. Climate Change in Google Earth offers a series of short YouTube videos exploring a variety of climate change issues around the globe. Climate Change in our World - an interactive animation showing how climate change and global temperature rises could affect our world. Google Earth Outreach Showcase has a variety of maps to choose from exploring water rise, temperature changes, and other environmental effects and thier impacts. NEW Climate Change Trends: Carbon Emissions Giants - (NPR) Right now, 10 countries are responsible for 80 percent of the world's carbon dioxide emissions. NEW Climate Connections: A Global Journey - Join NPR on a year-long expedition around the world to explore how climate changes people and how people change climate. Click on a topic to explore a global warming issue, or click on a map region to see what they are reporting. Climatexchange lets people from around the globe share stories and videos about how climate change has effected their lives. Send them a story and they'll add it to the site! Climate Program Office - NOAA's research laboratories, Climate Program Office, and research partners conduct a wide range of research into complex climate systems and how they work. NEW Carbon Footprint Atlas - World carbon emissions by country data is out. Co-generation general information and links. Common Questions about Climate Change from United Nations Environment Programme, World Meteorological Organization Commuter Connections provides assistance to individuals who are considering carpooling as an alternate means of commuting. COP15 YouTube Channel - The "Raise your voice" channel is part of a collaboration between the Government of Denmark and Google/YouTube to focus on increasing awareness of climate change. COP16 Virtual Participation - Find UNFCCC Live and On-demand webcasts, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, 'Negotiator' iPhone and iPad Applications, Flickr, Greenhouse gas data on Google maps, and United Nations Gateway to Climate Change from COP 16 / CMP 6. Craik Sustainable Living Project Crown Shred & Recycling is a local recycling company. Doc Zone - Playing God with Planet Earth a documentary on GeoEngineering. Doc Zone - Carbon Hunters a documentary on carbon credit trading. Earth Easy offers a wealth of information on energy efficient lighting technology Earthweek - collection of recent reports. Ecokids Online is sponsored by EarthDay Canada and offers weather activity for Elementary or Middle Level students. Education for Sustainable Development Toolkit is an easy-to-use manual for individuals and organizations from both the education and community sectors. This resource addresses the potentially powerful alliance of school systems and communities working together to reach local sustainability goals. Together they can reorient existing curriculums to create locally relevant and culturally appropriate education.The ESD Toolkit will be helpful as ministries of education, non-profit organizations, school system, communities, and other organizations prepare for United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development 2005 - 2014." The Environmental Choice site helps you buy and sell 'green' products. Factor 9 Home: A New Prairie Approach, presented by the Saskatchewan Research Council. Fate of the World - Video Game Trailer Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the national voice of municipal government since 1901and offers a number of resources for communities. Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Government of Canada Flick Off is a movement to fight global warming. It is a unique partnership among a national environmental group, companies, media and government: Environmental Defence, Virgin Mobile Canada, Roots Canada, MuchMusic and the Government of Ontario. Foreign Affairs and International Trade - Government of Canada Franklin Institute Online has weather, climate, activity and information areas. Girl Guides of Canada - Explore Water booklet. The Globe Program site search accesses 100's of web sites on Climate Change with "best match" ratings. and has a strong Science Education area. Google Earth Outreach Showcase has a variety of maps to choose from exploring water rise, temperature changes, and other environmental effects and thier impacts. Government of Nova Scotia's Environment Department. Government of Saskatchewan site. Links to all government departments. Grassroots Recycling Network is working towards a zero-waste environment. Green Lane - Environment Canada's Internet resource for weather and environmental information. Green Teacher, Canada's foremost enviro-education periodical with resources such as "Teaching about Climate Change: Cool Schools Tackle Global Warming." Habitat Restore has previously used building materials available to the public. Health Canada - Government of Canada Husky Oil Company. Information on the Meridian Co-generation Project. The Impact of a Global Temperature Rise of 4°C - an interactive site that explores some of the possible impacts of climate change. Google Earth Outreach Showcase has a variety of maps to choose from exploring water rise, temperature changes, and other environmental effects and thier impacts. Indigenous Peoples and Sustainable Development in the Canadian Arctic site addresses the changing Arctic and has links to aboriginal/first nations web sites. Industry Canada site provides a one-stop centre for information and services for all Canadian industries to improve environmental performance. The TPC is a technology investment fund established to invest in research, development and innovation with interest in Environmental technologies. International Council of Local Environmental Initiatives International Dark-Sky Association - provides information on conserving energy while limiting light pollution. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change International Institute for Sustainable Development site has areas on Climate Change such as a knowledge network, Inuit observations, "A Guide to Kyoto", emissions trading, agriculture, youth strategy, etc. Learner.org posts weather related resources for educators Learning for a Sustainable Future promotes, through education, the knowledge, skills, perspectives and practices essential to a sustainable future Meteorological Service of Canada - Government of Canada Melting Mountain Awareness Program Met Office - weather and climate change information and resources. National Research Council Canada - Government of Canada Natural Resources Canada provides an excellent list of publications on home energy production and conservation Negotiator - iPhone and iPad app by the UN climate change secretariat (UNFCCC) to provide quick and easy access to essential information about the UN Climate Change Conferences taking place during the year and to allow virtual participation in the events. North American Association for Environmental Education Northern Climate Exchange offers information on Yukon environmental studies. NOVA - Dimming the Sun New evidence that air pollution masked the full impact of global warming suggests the world may soon face a hieghtened climate crisis. Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development focuses on Transportation efficiency. Office of Energy Efficiency (Canada) is a one-stop service for energy efficiency. The OEE has everything you need to save energy, save money and help protect the environment Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium - The Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium (PCIC) is a regional climate service centre at the University of Victoria that provides practical information on the physical impacts of climate variability and change in the Pacific and Yukon Region of Canada Pembina Institute YouTube Channel - various series of short videos on carbon capture, wind power and other topics related to climate change and the environment. Petroleum Technology Research Centre Pew Climate Centre focuses on climate change providing reports and projects. Of particular interest was the corporate commitment/statements from members on their Business Environmental Leadership Council. Planet Ark is an environmental news service site that has search features and archives on many environmental topics including Climate Change. Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration - Government of Canada Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative researches the potential impacts of climate change on the Canadian Prairie Provinces to help develop appropriate adaptation strategies. Extensive mapping and bibliography services. real insurance - taking action on climate change Recycler's World is a trading site for recyclable items. Riverdale Net Zero Project will be Edmonton Alberta's first Net Zero Energy home. Rocky Mountain Institute - is an independent, entrepreneurial, nonprofit think-and-do tank, transforming design, busting barriers and spreading innovation. Royal Saskatchewan Museum - Youth Forum on Sustainability. Saskatchewan Conservation Data Centre. Information on the eco-regions of Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Eco-Network is committed to improved communications and facilitating joint initiatives among organizations with interested in environmental issues. Electronic newsletter is available. Saskatchewan Building Standards Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Saskatchewan Energy Management Task Forces Saskatchewan Homebuilders Association Saskatchewan Instructional Development Unit at the University of Regina Saskatchewan Outdoor Environmental Education Association Saskatchewan School Boards Association is a portal for web sites correlated to the Saskatchewan Core Curriculum. Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association promotes conservation production systems that improve the land for future generations. Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council has information on the benefits of reducing waste. Saskatchewan Watershed Authority (SWA) - leads management of the province's water resources to ensure safe drinking water sources and reliable water supplies for economic, environmental and social benefits for Saskatchewan people. SaskEnergy is Saskatchewan's Natural gas utility company. SaskPower is Saskatchewan's electrical power utility SaskWater manages, protect, and develops the provinces water and related land resources. Science Alberta Foundation presents a "Real Life. Real Science" area covering "What is Climate Change?" Sierra Club Prairie Chapter offers membership and volunteer details and information on activities and outings. Sierra Youth Coalition, a Canadian organization run by youth for youth, serving as the youth arm of the Sierra Club of Canada. Soil Conservation Council of Canada promotes conservation and enrichment of Canada's soil and related resources. Solar Access lets you subscribe to a free weekly newsletter to keep you informed about the rapid growth of renewable energy applications, technologies, and actions around the world, including Canada. Taking it Global North America is an impressive site for Youth action! Target Zero Canada is aiming for zero waste. The Climate Desk is a journalistic collaboration dedicated to exploring the impact—human, environmental, economic, political—of a changing climate. Tools of Change workbook to promote health and environmental citizenship in communities Toronto Environmental Alliance has basic information about Climate Change. Tree Foundation provides education, technical assistance, resources and financial to encourage Canadians to plant and care for trees. Connect to other Canadian sites dealing with trees. Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research has data and reports from around the work including country by country summaries of climate. Union of Concerned Scientists site lets you explore "Enviroline" for information about global warming, IPCC, Kyoto, call for action, etc. Try their interactive game. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change web site provides the text of the Kyoto protocol and is the official site for the international parties to the agreement. University of British Columbia. This site is listed as an example of a university site with some interesting links on global warming. University of Regina has posted a research report entitled "Sustainable Agriculture in Western Canada: Planning for drought using the past" by Peter Levitt of the University of Regina. U.S. Environmental Agency site has extensive information that covers all sectors including kids. US Geological Survey has Global Change Lesson Plans. U.S. Natural Resources Defense Council site on Global Warming Virtual Science Fairs lists several Saskatchewan schools and has a "Resource Centre" portal. Weather Network. Weather forecasts and weather related information. Weather Office of Canada has provincial and national climate data and weather forecasts. Weather Resources, an all inclusive links page to everything you need to know about weather. Western Climate Initiative - is a collaboration of independent jurisdictions working together to identify, evaluate, and implement policies to tackle climate change at a regional level. Why Files - Use their search engine to locate 100's of scientific articles about "Climate Change". World Bank site has a List of Environmental Conferences and Events World Meteorological Organization, United Nations Specialized Agency, addresses weather, climate, water, and atmosphere. Video Game - Climate Challenge - A game where you are president of the European Nations. You must tackle climate change and stay popular enough with the voters to remain in office. Video Game - Fate of the World - the sequel to Climate Challenge. A dramatic global strategy game that puts all our futures in your hands. The game features a dramatic set of scenarios based on the latest science covering the next 200 years. You must manage a balancing act of protecting the Earth’s resources and climate versus the needs of an ever-growing world population, who are demanding ever more food, power, and living space. Will you help the whole planet or will you be an agent of destruction? Order Here Youth.gc.ca provides information on everything from government programs and services, to information on education, employment, travel, health and much more. Best of all, these services are specific to the community in which the user lives. By simply clicking on "In Your Community" you'll find information and events which relate to your community!
|
