I. Is climate change for real?

Down To Earth asked its readers if they were noticing any changes in climate. The report on local perceptions shows some interesting trends. DTE has also put together information from across the world on what scientists are finding in terms of climate change. The review is fascinating as it shows that trends from across the world point to a frightening and real change.

Please do read the story in our January 15, 2005 issue; we are sure you will find it important enough to highlight in your articles.

Appeared in Media Alert 1, January 5, 2005

II. Strange Weather

News about strange weather phenomena continues to envelop us this winter - such as the snowfall in Ras-al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. The Indian Met office continues to deny that anything is changing in global climate. See our website (LINK) for our Down To Earth cover story on what scientists say about changing weather and its relationship to global warming.

Some key resource people who could help:

a. Dr J Srinivasan, chairperson, Centre for Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, IIS-Bangalore,
Ph: 080-2932505

b. Dr Sulochana Gadgil, professor, Centre for Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, IIS-Bangalore,
Ph: 080-2932505

c. Dr K Roopa Kumar, deputy director and head, Climatology and Hydrometeorology Division, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune,
Ph: 0202-25893600, Fax: 020-25893825, E-mail: kolli@tropmet.res.in

Appeared in Media Alert 2, January 24, 2005