How Does Climate Change Raise Sea Level?
Climate change raises global sea level mainly because seawater expands as it warms and because melting glaciers and ice sheets on land add water to the…
The Greenhouse Effect Explained Without the Fog
The greenhouse effect is the process by which gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor absorb and re-emit some infrared energy leaving…
Climate Impacts
Climate Change and Extreme Weather: What We Know
Human-caused climate change changes the likelihood or intensity of many extremes rather than acting as the sole cause of every event.
Climate ActionClimate Mitigation vs. Adaptation: Why We Need Both
Climate mitigation limits future change by reducing greenhouse-gas emissions or increasing durable removals.
Essays
Weather vs. Climate: The Difference That Matters
Weather is the short-term state of the atmosphere at a particular time and place, including rain, wind, and temperature.