Climate 101

Want to learn more about climate problems and solutions? Here are some favorite resources:

(NEW!) NOAA Climate Literacy Guide

52-page guide for educators, communicators and decision-makers.

Project Drawdown

A leading global site for climate solutions

The 4th California Climate Assessment

A series of reports on how a hotter planet is impacting people, ecosystems, infrastructure in California. Includes a Bay Area Regional Report produced by UC Berkeley experts.

The Fifth National Climate Assessment

The federal government’s preeminent report on climate change impacts, risks and responses.

The Latest IPCC Report: What is it and why does it matter?

NRDC reporting and commentary on the 6th Assessment Report from the IPCC

2023 California Green Innovation Index (NEXT 10)

Latest report on a series of climate and energy indicators for California.

What is Climate Justice?

Report by the UC Center for Climate Justice, headquartered at UC Merced.

Justice40 Initiative

A whole-government initiative developed by the Biden administration with the goal that 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain Federal climate, clean energy, affordable and sustainable housing, and other investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.