The following are just a few select websites that we found to provide easy to understand scientific explanations and background information on climate change.

Natural Resources Defense Council - "Global Warming In Brief” page includes fact sheets and articles exploring the basic science of climate change, what local governments are doing to fight it, and ways in which individuals and organizations can reduce their carbon footprint.

Pew Center on Global Climate Change - "Global Warming Basics” page contains FAQs, scientific background, and a glossary of terms. Includes a link to the “Global Warming In-Depth” section, which explores economics, environmental impacts, and solutions to climate change.

Union of Concerned Scientists - “Global Warming 101” page provides a concise description of the science of global climate change. It also offers several fact sheets and analyzes the impact of climate change on different regions in the United States.