Hardly a day goes by when we don’t see, feel, or read about the effects of global warming and climate change. Facing and dealing with climate change is one of today’s greatest challenges, and how we respond will have a direct impact on the reality of tomorrow.

The first step toward positive action is to be informed, says Bert Drake, emeritus scientist and plant physiologist with the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. His 40 years of tracking how plants respond to changes in temperature, water, and carbon dioxide—in longest-running field experiment of its type in the world—has given him a wide perspective on this important issue. He draws on that experience in a three-part series in which he lays out the foundational pillars of understanding global warming and climate change.

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The Challenge

Can we control global warming? Find out how much carbon dioxide humans are producing and the various ideas for reducing it, from renewable energy to geo-engineering. 

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