general texts related to global warming (causes, effects, mitigation)
«Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.»This is probably the most broadly accepted definition… Read More »Definition of sustainability – what is sustainable?
As a result of the current discussion how further global warming could be prevented or at least mitigated, the revival of nuclear power seems to be in everybody's – or… Read More »Pros and cons of nuclear power
Almost 100% of the observed temperature increase over the last 50 years has been due to the increase in the atmosphere of greenhouse gas concentrations like water vapour, carbon dioxide… Read More »Cause and effect for global warming
Definition of global warming: Global warming is the observed and projected increases in the average temperature of Earth’s atmosphere and oceans. The Earth’s average temperature rose about 0.6° Celsius (1.1°… Read More »Definition for global warming – what is global warming?
Does it do any good for Africans suffering from drought if I reduce my personal water consumption? Why should I reduce the CO2 emissions and save energy? Does it reduce… Read More »The benefits of modesty
Global warming is a typical global phenomena, where the causer of the emission does not automatically suffer from it himself. Cause and effect are separated both in time as well… Read More »Global warming – it’s about you
The need for electricity has constantly risen world-wide over the last years. This is not only true for the so-called developing countries but also and in particular for all well-developed… Read More »Nuclear power for you – nuclear waste for the others?