| New Index for Climate Change | 14 December 09 |
 A new measure for climate change impacts has been developed by the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP). IGBP Climate-Change Index looks at indicators of global change: carbon dioxide, temperature, sea level and sea ice. The index condenses that data into a single figure. This figure is calculated yearly to give a global snapshot of how systems are responding to climate change.The IGBP Climate-Change Index has been calculated from 1980 to 2007. It shows a steady increase over 27 years indicating significant global change. The index also has the ability to show major events that affect global climate change, such as volcanic eruptions. This index was developed by scientists to make a comprehensive visual tool compared to climate change information sets that are difficult for people to understand. The Index can also be modified to include other variables in the future. The IGBP Climate Change Index was launched at the United Nations Climate change negotiations in Copenhagen by the International Geosphere-Biosphere programme. View December 12, 2009 Science Daily press releaseView December 9, 2009 IGBP press release Sources: Science Daily, International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme |
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