Wikipedia appears to take the position that global warming is an environmental issue caused by people. Wikipedia indicates that global warming will cause catastrophic problems by the rise in temperature that will affect the melting of glaciers and sea ice. In addition, it will cause extreme weather, the extinctions of some species and sea levels will rise.
Extreme weather
The Environmental Defense Fund attributes extreme weather to the warming of the atmosphere. It claims that hurricanes are more likely, wild fires will occur due to the hot conditions. Droughts, floods and heat waves will be more prevalent.
Life’s Little Mysteries is another website that studies these kinds of facts. They think that probably the most likely explanation is the natural atmospheric variability; random chance.
http://www.lifeslittlemysteries.com/wild-weather-connected-global-warming-la-nina-1775/
Environmental Defense Fund
6/13/2011
Google search
.org
I do feel that the domain type helps add to the page’s credibility.
The author is not identified but the organization is clearly identified.
The organization does have a reputation for credibility.
The organization does explain its purpose.
The organization does provide contact information.
I do think this organization is qualified to present the information found on its web page.
The purpose of the page is clearly stated.
The purpose is to find practical environmental solutions.
The page does not contain advertisements.
The audience for this page would be environmentalists.
The page was copyrighted in 2011 and has been well maintained.
The page is authenticated by experts.
The page gives links to favorable site reviews.
This source seems very reliable to me.
Life’s Little Mysteries
6/13/2011
Google search
.com
I don’t feel that the domain lessons the page’s credibility.
The author of the page is identified.
The author is a staff writer.
The author links to many other sites that display evidence to support her theory.
The author does not display bias.
The author is the original creator.
The author provides contact information.
The author probably is no more qualified to provide this information than I am.
Informational page
The page does contain advertisements and they are distracting.
The intended audience appears to be the general public.
The article was dated May 13, 2011.
The page appears to be well maintained and current.
It doesn’t appear the content is peer reviewed.
After answering all of these questions, I don’t feel this page is as reliable as my first source.
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