Climate Change Science

Climate Change / Global Warming Explained

Climate Change Science Tool Kit

  • The US EPA offers Basic Information about climate change, including a Climate Change 101 video, climate change indicators, Fact Sheets, and FAQ. [Click here.]
  • The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. UCS combines independent scientific research and citizen action to develop innovative, practical solutions and to secure responsible changes in government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices. The Union of Concerned Scientists’ website offers Global Warming 101. Put simply, they pose three questions:
    • What is global warming? Think of a blanket, covering the Earth…
    • What causes global warming? We do.
    • Who can reduce global warming? We can.
  • The Pew Center on Global Climate Change (now known as the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)). C2ES provides independent analysis and innovative solutions to address the climate and energy challenge. [Click here] for a good overview of Climate Change
  • Environmental Defense Fund offers a good overview of Global Warming Facts.
  • Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
    is the leading international body for the assessment of climate change. It was established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to provide the world with a clear scientific view on the current state of knowledge in climate change and its potential environmental and socio-economic impacts
  • Heating the Earth: A Guide to Global Warming  Offers a good overview with additional links. (submitted by an interested youth! Thank you.)

In OHIO

Evidence of climate change right here in Ohio?
Watch this video to find out and see how we can take steps to become more aware of our energy use and more knowledgeable about the changes we observe.

By the end of the century, Ohio summers may feel like those of current-day Arkansas.

See the map here!

Economic Impacts of Climate Change on Ohio report from University of Maryland, Center for Integrative Environmental Research, July 2008

The Conclusion of the Report states:

  1. The state of Ohio’s greatest challenge is likely to be in adapting to climate change along its waterways and on Lake Erie, as this is where the most significant economic and ecological impacts will occur.Building and maintaining an alternative transportation infrastructure would allow Ohio to maintain its vibrant manufacturing industry amidst sea-shipping uncertainty, but the costs of the sort of adaptation needs to first be researched.Natural areas such as forests and lakes will suffer from climate change. The ecological integrity of Ohio’s natural landscape will be threatened in the coming century and it is recommended that management of resources be carefully monitored to ensure the well being of the economic and cultural functions that depend on them.Lastly, because flooding events are likely to occur more often, preparations to prevent and mitigate floods and flood related disasters could be made ahead of time.