Research Guides: ENVI 305w Topics in Environmental Science and Society: Key online resources

Key resources on climate change

Government Resources (U.S. and MI)

NOAA: Climate.gov
Climate-related news and science, from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Organization
U.S. Global Change Research Program
News and data sources for understanding climate and global environmental change.
U.S. Energy Information Administration
Information and data products covering energy production, stocks, demand, imports, exports, and prices.
EPA: Climate Change Adaptation Resource Center (ARC-X)
Resources to help local policy makers anticipate and prepare for the impacts of climate change.
EPA: Michigan
Resources to aid compliance with environmental regulations in Michigan and the Great Lakes region.
GLISA: climate change in the great lakes region
Resources and analyses to assist in problem-solving related to regional climate change.
Michigan Climate and Health Adaptation Program
Resources related to public-health aspects of climate change.

NGOs, nonprofits and organizations

United Nations: climate change
International assessments and agreements regarding climate change.
UN Environment Programme
Brief descriptions of efforts to minimize the impact of climate change.
UN: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Assessments of the science related to climate change.
World Bank: climate change knowledge portal
A central hub for accessing climate-related data.
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
An independent organization devoted to crafting policies and solution for climate-related issues.
Union of Concerned Scientists: global warming
Advocacy for scientific solutions to global problems.
More websites (hosted by MSU)
A collection of more websites devoted to climate issues.

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