An introductory chapter about the scope & physics of global warming
Got 14 seconds? This map shows the long-term trend of rising global temperatures, from 1950-2013 [0:14]
| NASA Climate
Explore additional modules, graphics and links that relate to the atmosphere, the carbon cycle, global warming, and more, including “a real-time data visualization of NASA’s Earth-orbiting satellites and the data they collect about climate change."
Physicist and author Jeffrey Bennett outlines the basic science behind global warming in this approachable overview. “Is global warming real or imagined? Although the news media make this sound like a difficult and contentious question, the basic science is actually quite easy to understand. So for anyone who wonders what to believe, this primer should help you understand the truth behind the headlines.”
Jeffrey Bennett gives a talk covering the key elements in his book linked previously. [1:05:19]
“An IPCC special report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 ° above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways, in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate poverty."
“A new study from the U.S. Geological Survey says the predicted damage from sea level rise in California triples once tides, storms and erosion are taken into account.” Author: , published Mar 13, 2019
| USGS
“New U.S. Geological Survey-led coastal modeling research presents state, federal, and commercial entities with varying storm and sea level-rise scenarios to assist with planning for future infrastructure and mitigation needs along the California coast.” Published March 13, 2019
| Scientific American
“Rising temperatures and more frequent wildfires are taking a grim toll on human health.” Author: , published July 13, 2022
| TechCrunch
“From Alaska to Europe, the world has spent the past few weeks roasting under temperatures never before seen in recorded history.” Author: , published July 5, 2019
| The Weather Channel
“All-time record highs for June have been topped in eight European nations; France set a new all-time record high for any month.” Published June 30, 2019
| Grist
Grist uses information from the National Climate Assessment to reveal how U.S regions will need to adapt to new climates and modes of living. Published November 29, 2018