For Global Warming we have terms and definitions in 10 topics. The topics are Atmospheric Chemistry, Biodiversity, Energy, Environment, Forestry, Global Warming, Oceanography, Ozone Protection, Physical Geography and Science.

Global Warming (Atmospheric Chemistry)

The overall increase of atmospheric temperature due to a buildup of greenhouse gases. [The economics of global warming; William Cline; 1992; Institute for International Economics; Washington D.C.] [Global Warming and biological diversity; Robert Peters; 1992; Yale University Press; New Haven.]
Glycolic Aldehyde- (C2H4O2), also called hydroxyacetaldehyde, is formed during the oxidation of ethane and isoprene, and also by the emission of biomass fires. It is the simplest form of sugar. Glycol aldehydes have also been found in trace amounts in dust clouds near the Milky Way of outer space. [Journal of Geophysical Research; v.D13, page 8469. 2003] [JGR-Atmospheres; V.104, No D17, pages 21, 237.1999]

Global Warming (Biodiversity)

The process by which the Earth’s atmosphere is warming because of the release of “greenhouse gases,” such as carbon dioxide. These gases are released into the air from burning gas, oil, coal, wood, and other resources and trap heat in an action similar to that of the walls of a greenhouse.

Global Warming (Energy)

An increase in the near surface temperature of the Earth. Global warming has occurred in the distant past as the result of natural influences, but the term is today most often used to refer to the warming some scientists predict will occur as a result of increased anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases.

Global Warming (Environment)

An increase in the near surface temperature of the Earth. Global warming has occurred in the distant past as the result of natural influences, but the term is most often used to refer to the warming predicted to occur as a result of increased emissions of greenhouse gases. Scientists generally agree that the Earth's surface has warmed by about 1 degree Fahrenheit in the past 140 years. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently concluded that increased concentrations of greenhouse gases are causing an increase in the Earth's surface temperature and that increased concentrations of sulfate aerosols have led to relative cooling in some regions, generally over and downwind of heavily industrialized areas. (See

Global Warming (Forestry)

Increased levels of gases such as carbon dioxide that trap heat in the earth's lower atmosphere potentially causing global warming

Global Warming (Global Warming)

An increase in the average temperature of the Earth's surface. Global warming is one of the consequences of the enhanced greenhouse effect and will cause worldwide changes to climate patterns.

Global Warming (Oceanography)

An increase in the Earth's average temperature, caused either through natural factors or by human activity.

Global Warming (Ozone Protection)

The warming of the earth due to the heat-trapping action of natural and man-made greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gases emitted by human activities including CFCs and HCFCs, are believed to warm the Earth's atmosphere, leading to climate change.

Global Warming (Physical Geography)

Warming of the Earth's average global temperature because of an increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases. A greater concentration in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is believed to result in an enhancement of the greenhouse effect.

Global Warming (Science)

The current increase in the Earth's average temperature due to the effect of increased CO2 (greenhouse gas) levels in the atmosphere. These increased levels enhance the greenhouse effect

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