More Ways You Can Help

Here are a few things you can do to help stop anthropogenic climate change, which is caused by emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide.

Write Your Congressperson

Many Web sites have pre-written letters you can send to voice your support of legislation that reduces carbon emissions. Here's an example of one.

New York Times writer Andrew Postman discovered some easy ways to reduce his carbon output when he put his family on an energy diet.

One of the biggest things you can do is stay informed. Many news outlets such as BBC News have special sections that explain climate change.

Information is also available on the politics of climate change at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.