Research Guides: Climate Change: Web Resources

Climate Change

Websites

All Sides.com - Topics and Issues
AllSides strengthens our democracy with balanced news, diverse perspectives, and real conversation.
BBC- What is Climate Change
Beyond Carbon.org
Moving the United States toward a 100% clean energy economy
Climate.Nasa.gov
What is Climate Change
Climate Nasa. gov
Climate Change: How Do We Know?
Environmental Protection Agency- Global Warming
Global Change.gov
NY Times
Climate and Environment
World Wildlife.com
Effects of Climate Change
Water Data and Tools
Discover how data and tools help EPA protect and restore our waters to ensure that they are drinkable, fishable and swimmable. Learn about the following categories of water data tools:
Department of Energy
The mission of the Energy Department is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.

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How to Evaluate Websites

This infographic illustrates the questions you may need to ask yourself in order to determine if a web resource can be a trusted source. 5 W's for Evaluating Web Resources

Who - ►Authority?

Who is the author?

Are they an expert in this field?

Is a biography of the author included?

Does the author list references?

What - ►Reliability?

Is the information supported by evidence?

Can you find this information by other sources?

When? - ►Currency?

How recently was the information published?

Is this site updated and how often?

Where?

Where does the information come from?

Is it a reputable site- .org .edu .gov?

Where can I find out more about the sponsors?

Why? - ►Purpose/ Point of View?

Why was it written?

Is there a bias to try to sway opinion?

Is the author selling something?

Pew Research Center

Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research. We do not take policy positions.

Weather and Climate

Climate Reality Project
Our mission is to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every sector of society
Extreme Weather Sourcebook
Presents a synthesis of economic costs and injuries/deaths across the US resulting from natural disasters, with a specific focus on tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, and floods. Includes historical data through 2001
Nasa Earth Observatory
Satellite images focusing on weather and environmental factors.
National Centers for Environmental Information
NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) is responsible for preserving, monitoring, assessing, and providing public access to the Nation's treasure of climate and historical weather data and information.
National Weather Service
news about weather in the United States
Weather and Climate Data
Serious science from the Center for Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Studies. Forecasts and information on hurricanes.
World Meteorological Organization
From the United Nations. Huge amount of weather-related information from around the world. Coverage ranges from major topics, such as climate change, to today's forecasts.