Resources
For deeper, primary information, these widely respected public organizations are excellent starting points. Descriptions are our own; the linked sites belong to their respective organizations.
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) →
The U.S. federal agency for environmental protection, with data and guidance on air, water, and waste.
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) →
Authoritative science on the oceans, atmosphere, weather, and climate.
- UN Environment Programme (UNEP) →
The United Nations body coordinating global environmental action and assessment.
- International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) →
Maintains the Red List of Threatened Species and leads on global conservation science.
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) →
The UN body that assesses the science related to climate change for policymakers worldwide.
- NASA — Global Climate Change →
Clear visualizations and data on the vital signs of the planet from NASA.