information from the Ocean and Climate Change Institute regarding the potential for the Earth's climate to shift dramatically in a short time frame - concluding that such changes may be more likely in the future

a new report from the National Academies' National Research Council that shows periods of gradual change in Earth's past were punctuated by episodes of abrupt change

a stakeholder forum of leaders from industry, governments and NGOs, set up to discuss and explore areas of potential consensus regarding core scientific, technological, and economic issues critical to shaping sound public policies on climate change

presentation suggesting that Earth’s climate has passed a “tipping point” beyond which the extinction of humanity is possible if climate change is not managed (pdf)

highlights arguments that support the idea that we need to respond to the impacts of climate change immediately; includes blog