Very well documented article, with plenty of references to support the claims, put together by people from the Union of Concerned Scientists and from the University of Washington. It briefly synthesizes the human factors (or drivers) of climate change, among which heat-trapping emissions are identified as the most important one. Quite rich, but easy to digest, and mostly educational piece, especially for the citizens, helping them to shape a more informed public opinion on the matter.

solid story. not very easy to read. not human or emotionally engaging.

The Union of Concerned Scientists is always a good source of well-researched info. (How could it not be?) In terms of journalism, I also appreciate that they link to their nay-sayers, though they do not quote them in the article. I wouldn't either, since my journalism prof always insisted that no piece of info go into an article unless it had been corroborated by no less than 3 independent, reliable (!) sources. I think his favorite line was Jack Webb's "Just the facts, Ma'am!" This ... More »

I'm relieved to read that "science dectives" are "quantifying the impact activities on climate." The data, called human fingerprints, being uncovered by meterologists and oceangraphers suggest that humans are to blame in part for untoward changes in our oceans and atmsosphere. Since humans are the "main drivers" of global warming emissions released in the air that sustains our existence and all living things this report ends with several recommendations to slow down the rising levels ... More »