Reliable climate science information can be found from many national scientific agencies, academies and associations. CUSP recommends the following to learn more about the basic mechanisms of human-caused climate change, how scientists know that climate change is happening, the associated risks and potential responses.
U.S. global change research program
2014 National Climate Assessment report
Explore the climate risks to people and places here in the Northeast and across the US, now and in the future, with this interactive report.
Explore the climate risks to people and places here in the Northeast and across the US, now and in the future, with this interactive report.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
What We Know initiative
Based on the evidence, about 97% of climate scientists have concluded that human-caused climate change is happening. What We Know explores the science behind the realities, risks and response to the climate challenge.
Based on the evidence, about 97% of climate scientists have concluded that human-caused climate change is happening. What We Know explores the science behind the realities, risks and response to the climate challenge.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Global Climate Change website
Learn about the role of human activity in thickening a heat-trapping blanket of gases around the Earth and explore key indicators and evidence of change through interactive graphics.
Learn about the role of human activity in thickening a heat-trapping blanket of gases around the Earth and explore key indicators and evidence of change through interactive graphics.
U.S. National Academies of Science and The u.k. Royal Society
Climate Change: Evidence and Causes booklet
A reference document for decision makers, educators, and other individuals seeking reliable scientific information on the some of the most common questions that continue to be asked.
A reference document for decision makers, educators, and other individuals seeking reliable scientific information on the some of the most common questions that continue to be asked.
Consortium for Climate Risk in the Urban Northeast (CCRUN)
Climate Change Information website
Explore questions related to global climate change, changes in the urban northeast, and future adaptation and mitigation options.
Explore questions related to global climate change, changes in the urban northeast, and future adaptation and mitigation options.