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For an easy-to-understand breakdown of the science behind climate change, and its human and societal impacts, visit Climate Communication Science and Outreach.
	The 2009 Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States full report This report summarizes the science of climate change and the impacts of climate change on the United States, now and in the future. It is largely based on results of the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP), and integrates those results with related research from around the world. This report discusses climate-related impacts for various societal and environmental sectors and regions across the nation. It is an authoritative scientific report written in plain language, with the goal of better informing public and private decision making at all levels.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) UCAR is a nonprofit cosortium of more than 75 universities that manages the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), with headquarters in Boulder, CO. They offer many resources for educators and students of all levels, including learning modules, hands-on activities, and internship programs. UCAR and NCAR Links Spark UCAR Science Education For general public, educators, and students Educator's Bridge For K-12 Educators Kid's Crossing For kids, parents, and teachers Fun and easy hands-on experiments and handouts MetED Teaching and Training Resources for the Geoscience Community For anyone age 13 up In-depth learning modules and courses on a variety of meteorology topics NCAR Earth Observing Laboratory (EOL) For higher education students and educators High Altitude Observatory (HAO) For higher education students NCAR Programs: RETI Research Experience for Teachers Institute For pre-service secondary teacers, 12 mo. program GLOBE Global Learning and Observations to Benefit Environment Worldwide hands-on, primary and secondary school-based science and education program EOL Opportunities For higher education students and post-doctoral fellows NCAR offers many student opportunities, including the Undergraduate Leadership Workshop, attended by Brandi Clark of the climate research group in June 2011.
Sea surface temperatures from a Community Climate System Model simulation of 20th century climate at NCAR
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) NOAA is an agency that keeps the public informed through daily weather forecasts and severe weather warnings, and provides scientists with a wide variety of climate data. NOAA also oversees the National Weather Service NWS, which provides national forecast information, as well as past weather data. NOAA and NWS Links: NWS Weather Safety Provides information to keep the public safe during extreme weather events, and every-day situations NOAA Watch All Hazard Monitor Monitors hazardous weather conditions across the country NOAA El Nino Page Information and educational links on El Nino and La Nina NOAA Education Resources For students and educators
Hurricane Katrina as seen from NOAA satellite on August 25, 2005
National Aeronautics and and Space Administration (NASA) NASA utilizes satellite data to monitor Earth's climate and solar weather, including ocean temperatures, ice melt, and solar flares. Other research areas include climate and radiation, atmospheric chemistry and dynamics, and mesoscale atmospheric processes. NASA Links: NASA Education For students and educators NASA Earth Observatory For general public Earth Observatory El Nino Page Information on El Nino and its impacts Goddard Spce Flight Center For general public, students, and educators SeaWiFS Project For research and educational purposes
Acquired August 24, 2012, this natural-color image shows a profusion of peacock hues created by a phytoplankton bloom in the Barents Sea. NASA image courtesy Jeff Schmaltz, LANCE MODIS Rapid Response Team at NASA GSFC. Caption by Michon Scott.
Other Links: Windows to the Universe For educators and students The National Science Digital Library (NDSL) For K-12 teachers Oceans Alive For general public, tstudents, and teachers See other research links on the courses page