4th U.S. National Climate Assessment Vol. I: Notable Findings
Below are selected highlights and excerpts from Volume 1 of the 4th U.S. National …
Science
News
Broken Records of Irma and Harvey a Sign of Climate Change
Don’t be Deceived by Backwards-Looking Hurricane Apologism
Communication Basics
Best Practices for Talking About Climate Change & Hurricanes
In this season of never-ending storms, talking about climate change is becoming increasingly important. Here are the main points to consider.
Science
Harvey & Climate Change: A Comprehensive Guide
The science of attributing extreme weather to climate change is complicated and developing every …
Paris Agreement, Politics and Policy
Paris Agreement: What Experts Say vs. What the White House Says
In June, President Trump announced that the US will withdraw from the Paris Agreement. In …
Energy
Integrating Reliable Renewable Energy into the U.S. Electrical Grid
Even as renewables provide increased diversity and reliability, there are some uncommon challenges associated with integrating them onto the grid.
International Cooperation
Undeterred by Trump, US and Global Players Move Forward on Climate Action
Despite Trump’s rhetoric and the uncertainty over whether the US will remain part of the Paris Agreement, climate action continues at the subnational level in the US and other countries around the world.
Basics, Communication Basics
So You’re Interviewing a Climate Change Denier…
In recent years, it had become less and less necessary to treat climate change …
Politics and Policy
Fact-Checking Clean Power Plan Claims
Now that it is finalized, the Clean Power Plan will be an important part of the public discussion on climate change. Unfortunately, some claims may stray from the truth, so we’ve compiled some resources to make fact-checking easier.