The Climate Economy - A Primer
Thursday, October 29, 2009
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In the new NBR feature The Climate Economy, Darren Gersh takes an in-depth look at the implications of climate change for business and the economy. Tonight's report -- the first -- establishes some basics of climate change. You can learn even more about the topic here.
Getting Warmer
In his report, Darren Gersh details these facts about the Earth's temperature:
| GETTING WARMER Facts about the Earth's Temperature |
- Average Temperature is 58 degrees Farenheit. |
- Earth is one degree warmer since the 1850's. |
- Earth will be 4 to 8 degrees warmer by 2100. |
Share Your Thoughts on The Climate Economy
Post a comment on Darren Gersh's blog: Sources on Climate Change.
Related NBR Stories & Links
External Links/Articles*
- The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI)
The CEI is "a public interest group dedicated to free enterprise and limited government." As Darren Gersh explains in his report, CEI is one group that believe global warming is not a big risk. - Congressional Budget Office (CBO) (PDF document)
This links to a May 2009 report published by the U.S. Congressional Budget Office titled, "Potential Impacts of Climate Change in the United States." - Energy Information Agency (EIA)
The EIA is an agency of the U.S. Government that tracks energy statistics. This links to the "Energy and the Environment Explained" section of the EIA website. EIA Director Richard Newell is interviewed in Darren Gersh's report. - Pew Center on Global Climate Change
The Pew Center analyzes climate issues, keeps policy makers informed, and works with the business community to find solutions. The center's president, Eileen Claussen, is interviewed in Darren Gersh's report.
*Clicking these external links will take you off the NBR web site on PBS.org. NBR has no affiliation with these sites.
