Atmosphere & Climate

Earth can support life because of its fragile but protective atmosphere. But human activities have the potential to affect our atmosphere making it less able to protect us. The atmosphere protects the Earth. We must protect the atmosphere.

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The Big Picture ... All Around
What Is Climate?
The Greenhouse Effect
What Is Acid Rain?
What Is Global Warming?
Tell Me About Ozone
Smog Alert! Let's Clean The Air
UV Radiation

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Environment Canada Fact Sheets

 Fact Sheet - Humidity

 Fact Sheet - Winter Weather Warnings

 Fact Sheet - Summer Severe Weather Warnings

 Fact Sheet - El Niño

 Fact Sheet - La Niña

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	Environment Canada's Global Climate Change Website
	Green House Gases (GHG) Web Site from Environment Canada's Pollution Data Branch
	The Atmospheric Environment Service is Canada's source for meteorological information. They are also a source of research and advice on climate, atmospheric science, air quality, ice, water quantity and other environmental issues.
	Kids site for Environment Canada's Stratospheric Ozone Site
	Environment Canada's "Check-up For Clean Air"

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