Tampering with the Earth's Thermostat

This brochure provides an overview of the basic science of the natural and enhanced greenhouse effect. We are confronting the reality that human activities have been changing our atmosphere and have altered the balance of Earth's natural climate system. This fact sheet explains how the Earth's climate functions and describes the growing impact of human activities on climate.

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Author: Environment Canada

Language of Document: Separate English/French

Document Type: Fact sheet

ISBN: 978-0-662-45066-5

Pages: 4

Year: 2007