Steven Kolpan says the immediate effect of climate change in some areas has been helpful.

VOA: special.2010.10.20

"It was the ability to effect change and impact the lives of the people.

VOA: special.2009.06.29

He dedicated this climb to the effect of climate change on the Himalayan Mountains.

VOA: special.2010.06.30

Both King and Hooks wanted to effect social change through a combination of moral force and legislation.

VOA: standard.2010.04.16

(Test) The U.N.Secretary-General says he is "optimistic" a climate-change agreement can be reached in Copenhagen that will include specific recommendations on key elements that will take effect immediately.

VOA: standard.2009.12.09

Other issues rights groups want to raise with leaders include the impact of climate change on communities and the effect investment projects would have in Burma and other countries.

VOA: standard.2009.10.09