Helpful Links & Resources for Climate Change
Information About Climate Change
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Climate Change Information
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Climate Change Information for Kids
- NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)—Climate Change FAQ’s
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change—The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has been established by WMO and UNEP to assess scientific, technical and socio-economic information relevant for the understanding of climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation. It is open to all Members of the UN and of WMO.
- National Level—U.S. Global Change Research
- Fifth U.S. Climate Action Report
- World level—United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
- Union of Concerned Scientists
- Regional, National and International Climate Change Information
Taking Action Against Climate Change
- Stop Climate Change (Virtual March)
- Charity Guide—How to make a difference in the greenhouse effect in 15 minutes
- Charity Guide—How to make a difference in climate change in a few hours
- Climate Crisis
Legislative Involvement
U.S. Government Information about Climate Change
- Information for Educators (U.S. EPA)
- Health and Environmental Effects
- Transportation and Climate
- Climate Change and Waste
- The Green Power Network (U.S. Department of Energy—Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy)
- More from the U.S. Department of Energy on Climate Change
Related Climate Change Information
- Kyoto Protocol—What it means
- Conservation International — Climate Change
- Climate Change Resources from Biomedical Engineering Schools
Climate Change information in print, on television, and in scientific articles
Scientific Journal Articles About Climate Change
Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator
- Calculators from EPA—Greenhouse gas emissions calculators are available online from EPA and other organizations. These interactive calculators help estimate the greenhouse gas emissions of human activities, convert carbon emissions to equivalent units, and identify and compare emissions reduction options. The calculators vary greatly in complexity, scope, and intent. A brief description of each is provided to help you choose one or more that best meets your needs.
