The Annual Greenhouse Gas Index (AGGI) is a measure of the capacity of Earth’s atmosphere to trap heat as a result of long-lived greenhouse gases.

Thank to NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory for the data used in the USGCRP Indicator – find out more: globalchange.gov/indicators/ann…

ART x CLIMATE explores thoughts on the importance of art in advancing the climate conversation. Three artists are joining -- Laura Tanner, Michael Snyder, and Ian Van Coller. Join us for this #NCA5 webinar, April 1, 2024 at 3PM EST.

Register here: globalchange.gov/events/nca5-we…

The concentration of chlorophyll is an indicator for the amount of photosynthetic plankton, or phytoplankton, present in the ocean.

Thank to NOAA Fisheries and NASA for the data used in the USGCRP Ocean Chlorophyll Concentrations – find out more: globalchange.gov/indicators/oce…

ART x CLIMATE explores thoughts on the importance of art in advancing the climate conversation. Three artists are joining -- Laura Tanner, Michael Snyder, and Ian Van Coller.

Join us for this #NCA5 webinar, April 1, 2024 at 3PM EST. Register here: globalchange.gov/events/nca5-we…

Check out this new opinion article by USGCRP staff in PNAS: To be policy-relevant, future climate research must include the noncontiguous United States: pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pn…

ART x CLIMATE is a new addition to #NCA5 . Three artists will join us to discuss their larger body of work as it relates to climate change.

Join us for this #NCA5 webinar, April 1, 2024 at 3PM EST. Register here: globalchange.gov/events/nca5-we…

The start of spring occurs on the date when enough heat has accumulated to initiate growth (leafing and flowering) in temperature-sensitive plants.

Thank to USGS NOAA NCEI Oak Ridge Lab & USANPN data used in the USGCRP Start of Spring Indicator – find out more: globalchange.gov/indicators/sta…

Northeast Climate Hub Deputy Directory, Erin Lane, shares her experience being an author on #NCA5 . Listen in to learn more about #cliamteaction and key messages from the Northeast Chapter. #Climatehubs climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/northeast…

Exciting new science position now open working with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).  USGCRP is hiring a Staff Scientist for the IPCC Working Group III Technical Support Unit. The deadline for applications is April 16, 2024. #IPCC

careers.icf.com/us/en/job/R240…

Measures in the relative amount of annual rainfall delivered by large, single-day precipitation events shows change over time.

Thank to NOAA NCEI and NCICS
for data that informs the USGCRP Heavy Precipitation Indicator – find out more: globalchange.gov/indicators/hea…

ART x CLIMATE is a new addition to #NCA5 . A topic of discussion is the importance of art in advancing the climate conversation. One of the artists joining us is Laura Tanner.

Join us for this #NCA5 webinar, April 1, 2024 at 3PM EST. Register here: globalchange.gov/events/nca5-we…

ART x CLIMATE is a new and unique addition to #NCA5 . We will be discussing how this project was imagined and implemented. Special guests include 3 of our artists.

Join us for the final webinar in the NCA5 series, April 1, 2024 at 3PM EST. Register here: globalchange.gov/events/nca5-we…

The future of land use will depend on how the climate changes, how agriculture and energy technologies evolve, and how mitigation and adaptation are prioritized in land-use decisions.

Join us for this #NCA5 webinar, on March 15th at 11am EST. globalchange.gov/events/

Degree days reflect changes in climate and are used as a proxy for the energy demand for heating or cooling buildings.

Thank to NOAA NCEI and U.S. Census Bureau for data that informs the USGCRP Heating and Cooling Degree Days Indicator – find out more: globalchange.gov/indicators/hea…

To evaluate the impacts of climate change, it is essential to first understand the many ways in which our climate is changing.

Join us for this #NCA5 webinar, on March 12th at 3pm EST. globalchange.gov/events/

JUST ANNOUNCED! Very exciting news from us at USGCRP. Art × Climate is the first art gallery to be featured in the National Climate Assessment.

Join us for this new and exciting #NCA5 webinar, on April 1st at 3pm EST. globalchange.gov/events/
The Climate Museum Smithsonian NMNH

#Heat can strain healthcare systems by increasing the risk of heat-related illness and death. In 2021, the Northwest heat dome event increased heat-related emergency room visits.

Visit this #NCA5 chapter to learn about other heat impacts in the Northwest: bit.ly/3OFqVjM

'Transformative adaptation... will be necessary in many cases to adequately address the risks of current and future climate change.' -NCA5

Join the conversation on March 7:

mwcasc.umn.edu/innovation-ada…