ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability
ICLEI is an international association of local governments, as well as national and regional local government organizations that have made a commitment to sustainable development. The organization provides useful resources for local governments working to address climate change.
www.iclei.org
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
The IPCC, established by the United National Environment Programme and the World Meteorological Organization, is the leading body for the assessment of climate change. The website features the Fourth Assessment Report (AR4), as well as other reports from IPCC working groups. The “Summary for Policymakers” sections are written with nontechnical language.
www.ipcc.ch
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
Learn about climate change basics, technological solutions, economics, and current events.
www.pewclimate.org
RealClimate: Climate Science from Climate Scientists
A commentary site on climate science by working climate scientists for the interested public and journalists.
www.realclimate.org
If you’re new to climate science, check out www.realclimate.org/index.php/archives/2007/05/start-here
U.S. Global Change Research Program
The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) coordinates and integrates federal research on changes in the global environment and their implications for society.
www.globalchange.gov
Act on CO2: What You Can Do
Great ideas for carbon-reducing actions and information on how much they cost (if anything) from a UK Governmental Initiative to address climate change.
http://actonco2.direct.gov.uk/actonco2/home/what-you-can-do/Reduce-your-CO2-emissions
Aspen ZGreen Program
Aspen ZGreen is a multi-pronged certification program designed to reduce the environmental impacts of Aspen's citizens, visitors, businesses, and events.
www.aspenzgreen.com
Exploratorium, National Science Foundation
Investigate scientific data relating to the effects of climate change on the atmosphere, the oceans, the areas covered by ice and snow, and the living organisms in all these systems.
www.exploratorium.edu/climate/index
Google Earth Climate Change Feature
Explore climate change scenarios, investigate potential deforestation, dive into the depths of the oceans, and learn about solutions for adaptation and mitigation, in the context of decisions made at the United Nation's Climate Conference (COP15) in Copenhagen in December 2009.
www.google.com/landing/cop15
InfoSmart Energy Saving Calculators from Xcel Energy
These online calculators will show you how much energy you can save by installing new, energy-efficient appliances and how you can operate them efficiently. Please note that calculations are based on Xcel Energy data and exact calculations for Aspen residents may vary.
www.energyguide.com/ha/calclaunch.asp?referrerid=164&sid=472&bid=xcel&zipcode=80201
NASA: Global Climate Change
Learn about vital signs that our planet is changing, measured by NASA. This site also includes current events related to climate change, information on evidence and solutions, and kids' pages.
http://climate.nasa.gov
World Wildlife Federation: Climate Tipping Points
An interactive website about climate tipping points.
http://knowledge.allianz.com/climate_tipping_points/climate_en
Energy Basics
Explanations of different types of energy.
http://www.easyapplianceparts.com/resources/Facts-And-Information-All-About-Energy.aspx
Hippoworks
Cartoons on climate change.
www.hippoworks.com/hippoHELP
Big Green Help
Nickelodeon’s website with information and games on a variety of environmental issues, including climate change.
www.biggreenhelp.com
Pew Center for Climate Change for Kids
A collaborative project between the Pew Center and Nickelodeon to help kids understand climate change. www.pewclimate.org/global-warming-basics/kidspage.cfm
U.S. EPA Climate Change Website for Kids
Learn about climate change, the greenhouse effect, and steps we can take to protect our climate.
www.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/index.html
Zero Footprint Kids
A fun footprint calculator for kids.
calc.zerofootprint.net/youth/
Global Warming Basics
Basic definitions plus links to climate change lesson plans, games, quizzes and more.
www.wholesalecentral.com/n-global-warming.html