Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons: Environmental Engineering: Climate Change: Boston & United States

Climate Change: Boston

Building Resilience in Boston
Describes measures that can be taken by property owners and government officials to meet the challenges posed by rising sea levels in Boston.
City of Boston: Climate Ready Boston
Reports on Boston's plans to deal with rising sea levels and urban flooding.
Massachusetts: Climate Action
A guide to climate change mitigation efforts being taken by the Mass. state government.
PRI: If Thwaites Glacier Collapses, It Would Change Global Coastlines Forever
This Public Radio International report examines the likely outcome of the collapse of this massive glacier, and uses Boston as a case study in sea level rise.
Climate Vulnerability in Greater Boston
A regional climate vulnerability index that shows which neighborhoods in Metro Boston are more vulnerable to climate hazards than others.

Climate Change: United States

Adaptation Clearinghouse (Georgetown U.)
Publications for policymakers on agriculture and food, business, coastal, ecosystems, emergency preparedness, energy, land use, public health, transportation, water, and more.
APA Policy Guide on Planning & Climate Change
Strategies for planners, engaged citizens and elected officials to slow the pace of climate change and to adapt to its impacts.
CDC: Climate Change and Human Health
Examines the impact that climate change would likely have on the health of US residents and the world population in general.
Center for Climate & Energy Solutions (C2ES)
Information on sustainable energy policy and climate change.
Climate Central
Climate Central conducts scientific research on climate change and informs the public of key findings.
The Daily Climate
Reports on climate change science, effects, and design solutions.
First Street Foundation: Flood Factor
Allows uses to discover the flood risk for properties across the United States based on historical flooding events and future climate modeling.
GlobalChange.gov
Reports, data and multimedia on global climate change and its impact upon the United States.
This Is New York in the Not-so-distant Future
A 2016 article from New York Magazine about the potential for flooding in New York City from storms and rising sea levels.
Transportation Research Board (TRB): Climate Change
A portal to TRB activities and products addressing transportation and climate change.
US EPA: Climate Change
Research on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States, and their effect on global climate.
US Forest Service Climate Change Resource Center
Extensive coverage of climate change and its effects on the nation's forests, water, and biodiversity.