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Climate Change
Learn more about the factors that can cause the planet to warm or cool and how they affect our health and the environment
Weather and Climate
The weather makes a big difference in our daily lives and it often factors into many decisions we make. Weather reflects the day-to-day state of the atmosphere while climate is the average daily weather for an extended period of time at a certain location, usually a minimum of 30 years according to NASA. Changes in both weather and climate can affect our health, environment, and livelihoods.
Understanding Climate Change
More than 97% of climate scientists have concluded human-caused climate change is happening. Get answers to...
Understanding the New Normal: Extreme Weather and Climate Change
Learn more about the new normal and how can we prepare for the future impacts of climate change from, Kenneth...
El Niño and La Niña: What’s the Difference?
You have probably heard the terms El Niño and La Niña before but it can be difficult to know the difference...
Climate Superstars is an online environmental challenge that gets middle school students excited about the environment and how they can take an active role in caring for its future.
CLIMATE CHANGE and Animals
Climate change can affect animal habitat, migration patterns, food availability, disease risk, and behavior.
How Climate Change is Changing Animal Habits
The fall migration season illustrates how many North American mammals, birds, amphibians, and marine life are impacted by climate change.
Climate Change, Migratory Birds, and the Future of America’s Flyways
Learn bird conservation success stories from the past that can be applied today to help protect migratory...
Birds on the Move
Over 50% of North American bird species are considered to be seriously threatened by a changing climate.
US Wildlife on the Move
Changes in fish and wildlife populations and their habitats in response to a changing climate have been...
The California Condor: A Lesson in Wildfire Resilience
The California Condor has an inspiring conservation story, but now the species in facing a new and growing...
Sensitive Cephalopods
Squids, cuttlefish, octopi—these sea creatures, known as cephalopods, are famous for their association with...
Climate Change and Infrastructure
Climate change can have significant impacts on infrastructure, which includes buildings, transportation systems, energy grids, and water supply systems. Increased heat, sea level rise, extreme weather events, increased demand for energy, and water supply issues will require that communities prepare for and invest in resilient infrastructure that can withstand the effects of climate change.
How Cities Are Adapting to the Challenges of Climate Change
Florida's Miami-Dade County is a stark example of how climate change is currently impacting communities and...
Transportation Disruptions
Did you know? The US transportation sector accounts for approximately 28% of total US greenhouse gas emissions...
The Future of US Agriculture
Did you know? The US agriculture sector produces over $300 billion per year in commodities. Weeds cause the...
Understand the important steps that people in affected areas need to take to help protect themselves and their families—that includes before, during, and after the storm.
Climate Change and Your Health
Climate change can directly affect our health and wellbeing, resulting in heat-related illnesses, air quality degradation, vector and water-borne diseases, and mental health challenges. These impacts are far-reaching and can have significant consequences for individuals and communities alike.
Children's Health in a Changing Climate
Children are more vulnerable to risks like asthma associated with climate change due to several factors. Help protect your family by understanding and preparing for these weather and climate-related risks.
Warmer Winters and Your Health: Five Ways That Climate Change Impacts You
Discover the effects of climate change and warmer winters on human health.
Extreme Weather and Mental Health
Extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods, drought, extreme heat, and wildfires are occurring at...
Addressing the Public Health Impacts of Climate Change
People are impacted by climate change in different ways. While some may not notice a difference in their...
Human Health in a Changing Climate
Global climate change is projected to have profound effects on human health, especially for vulnerable groups...
Climate Change and Water
Rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events are causing changes in the quantity, quality, and distribution of water in rivers, lakes, and other water bodies.
A River Ran Through It: How a Changing Climate is Impacting US River Systems
A changing climate impacts the quality and quantity of water in US rivers. Observed and projected changes in...
Sea Level Rise
Did you know? Since 1880, global sea level has risen about eight inches. Scientists expect global sea level to...
Groundwater and the Rising Seas
Over 50% of the US lives near coasts. Groundwater, vital for public water supply, faces risks from climate...
Meaningful, lasting change is possible when we work together. NEEF leverages its National Environmental Education Act (NEEA) appropriation to raise public and private matching funds at a ratio of 3:1, creating value and amplifying the impact of our partners
Plants, protista, and Produce
Changes in temperature, rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events like droughts, floods, and heat waves can all impact plant growth and crop yields.
The Early Blooms of Spring: How Climate Change Impacts Growing Seasons and You
Today, many plants and trees are blooming earlier than they did over the past century due to milder winters and earlier spring thaws.
Weather and Summer Produce
Before you head to the market this week, check the weather! Weather and climate conditions play a big role in...
Give Thanks to the Weather This Holiday Season
Does weather affect your Thanksgiving meal? You bet! From wild turkey survival to the life cycle of the apples...
The Leaves They Are a Changing
Learn how fall foliage tourism across the country is a highly profitable industry and is affected by extreme...
Five Things You Can Do to Prevent Harmful Algal Blooms
In 2019, Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), including blue-green algae closed all of Mississippi's beaches. Much of...
