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Climate Change -
It Changes Everything


The science is in: the climate is changing and human beings are largely responsible. Now the questions are: how will we minimize future harm to societies and the planet, and how will we adapt to what can't be undone?


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Plan B: cutting emissions drastically. Image credit: Earth Policy Institute
18.07.2008 How much of a cut is necessary to avoid the most dangerous effects of climate change? Lester Brown puts our leaders on the spot.
Image: Plan B: cutting emissions drastically. Image credit: Earth Policy Institute
Anuradha Vittachi
OneWorld's founder explains how climate change is not just an environmental issue – it's an issue of poverty and social justice, and it's already affecting every single one of us.
Image: Anuradha Vittachi
Lockey White, Board Member, SustainUS
Young people and innovating organizations discuss what's being done -- and what should be done -- to secure a bright and safe future for the planet.
Image: Lockey White, Board Member, SustainUS
Worldwatch's Zoë Chafe
Is it for real? (Yes!) What can we expect? (Serious changes!) What can individuals do? (A lot!) OneWorld brought together a panel of climate experts to answer readers' questions ahead of Earth Day. Find out what they had to say, and join the ongoing climate talk.
Image: Worldwatch's Zoë Chafe
George Monbiot has a lot to say about climate change. How about you?
Tell us your favorite ideas to protect against climate change and help build an action guide for families and individuals!
Image: George Monbiot has a lot to say about climate change. How about you? © Gabrielle Hamm

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U.S. electricity needs could be satisfied entirely by the wind energy available in Kansas, North Dakota, and Texas.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Energy via the Earth Policy Institute