Research shows that sea levels have been climbing at an increased rate (3cm per decade since 1990) due to human caused climate change. This does and will continue to pose serious challenges to coastal regions, increase the likelihood of devastating storms and endanger marine wildlife. By October 6, 2020, 25 named storms had formed since January—more than double the yearly average of 12. Additionally, over 44,000 wildfires have burned nearly 7.7 million acres in 2020. With human ingenuity and the technological advances available to us, action is possible to mitigate the effects of climate change, and to keep our planet strong for future generations.
- Climate Literacy & Energy Awareness Network: A high-quality and rigorously reviewed collection of climate and energy educational resources.
- Climate.gov Web Archive captured and preserved in the Webrecorder US Government Web Archive prior to its removal by the Trump Administration.
- edX Online Courses: Free online climate change related classes.
- NASA Climate Change: Dig into the science of climate change, including facts, articles, and discussion of the scientific consensus.
- NOAA Climate: NOAA Climate.gov is a source of timely and authoritative scientific data and information about climate.
- Pew Research Climate, Energy and Environment: Opinions and other people-focused data on environmental and climate topics.
- Slow Factory: Educational resources, programs, and ideas from an award-winning organization creatively addressing the intersecting crises of climate justice & human rights through cultural change, science and design.
- US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Web Archive captured and preserved in the Webrecorder US Government Web Archive prior to its removal by the Trump Administration.
- US Global Change Research Program Web Archive captured and preserved in the Webrecorder US Government Web Archive prior to its removal by the Trump Administration. A former federal program mandated by Congress to coordinate federal research and investments in understanding the forces shaping the global environment, both human and natural, and their impacts on society.
- US Sea Level Change Web Archive captured and preserved in the Webrecorder US Government Web Archive prior to its removal by the Trump Administration.
- Chelmsford Climate Action Team: A local group dedicated to advocacy and education in the Chelmsford community. Includes useful resources for clean energy access, home solar power, composting, advocacy and more.
- Chelmsford Local: Support the Chelmsford Land Conservation Trust to preserve land treasures for everyone's use and enjoyment.
- Citizens’ Climate Lobby: A national organization aimed at growing political support for positive climate issues. The group has several chapters in Massachusetts.
- Elder Climate Action (MA Chapter): The local chapter of an organization of seniors with a focus on taking actions to positively affect climate change.
- 350.org: An international movement of ordinary people working to end the age of fossil fuels and build a world of community-led renewable energy for all.
- Environmental Defense Fund: Environmental Defense Fund’s mission is to preserve the natural systems on which all life depends. Guided by science and economics, they find practical and lasting solutions to the most serious environmental problems.
- Green America: Green America harnesses economic power—the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace—to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.
- Greenpeace: Since 1971, Greenpeace has been at the forefront of activism and research on environmental issues.
- World Wildlife Fund: WWF is an independent conservation organization active in nearly 100 countries. They are working to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife.