Intro to Climate Change
What it is, why it matters, and how to prevent it
Resources
To learn more about climate change and how you can help, read these useful resources.
Books
An Inconvenient Truth by Al Gore: Al Gore's book of scientific information about climate change, now a classic introduction to climate change.
The Climate Book by Greta Thunberg et al: A collection of knowledge from several climate experts, edited and assembled by the famous activist.
This Book will (Help) Cool the Planet by Isabel Thomas: A book about ways we can all help fight climate change, intended for children ages 8-12.
Websites
https://www.ipcc.ch/report/sixth-assessment-report-cycle/ The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's most recent report about the climate crisis. (The IPCC is the United Nations body for assessing climate change.) The report's Summary for Policymakers provides a helpful (if lengthy) overview.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_statements_by_major_scientific_organizations_about_climate_change The Wikipedia list of the scientific organizations that have agreed with (or have stated noncommittal or dissenting views about) the IPCC's views on the climate crisis.
https://www.sunrisemovement.org/ A climate activism movement by and for people under 35 (older supporters welcome) in the US that helps young people fight for their future.
https://climatenetwork.org/ A website with links to many climate action groups around the world.
https://www.goodgoodgood.co/ A website that writes about good news in the realm of social change.