The increase in global temperature over the last 200 years is an abnormal and alarming phenomenon, which has been very likely caused by human activities, our habits and the organisation of our societies. This presentation, aiming at clarifying sometimes complex ideas,is an overview on global warming, on the dramatic consequences of temperature rise and the main causes of this scientific phenomenon. It also explores the role of governments and the recent political debate before Copenaghen's Conference on Climate.
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We would like to thank Laura Bartoluzzi for the translation and Emanuele Campiglio (Università di Pavia), Eric Ezechieli (Natural Step Italia), Carlo Giupponi (Eni Enrico Mattei Foundation - FEEM- and Università Ca' Foscary, Venice) and Marco Vighi (Università Bicocca, Milan) for their precious comments. ------------------------------------------------
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