Climate Core

When you are planning a trip to Florida six months from now, do you look for weather or climate information? 

Let's find out the difference between weather and climate, and how they are each measured.

We will also find out how scientists learn about our Earth's past climate when dinosaurs roamed our planet, as well as how they project into the future.

When you are sick, the doctor takes your vital signs such as temperature and blood pressure, and examines your lungs or ear-nose-throat for changes. 

Similarly, scientists constantly monitor and track different indicators of our Earth's health to understand the changes. 

Let’s look at the indicators, how they are measured, and what the results show.

Climate scientists have been collecting data for more than 150 years and the message is clear that something unusual is happening on Earth.

What is the science that best explains what we are observing and how can we predict the future?

The search for an answer led scientists to an unexpected finding - we humans are responsible! Let's find out more.

We are seeing the impact of climate change already, with colorful corals in our oceans turning colorless, and polar bears struggling on thin ice.

But it is not just plant and animal species that are affected. We, humans, are experiencing the impact as well with heatwaves, floods, and extremely cold spells becoming common.

Let's look at the impact today and what the future holds!

“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” - Albert Einstein

Now that we know the culprits are greenhouse gases, we need to find ways to reduce emissions.

Let's look at solutions in different sectors from the energy industry, to transportation, farming, buildings, and some cool futuristic innovations!

To address the impacts of climate change and create a sustainable future, all it takes is desire and willpower to change. 

In this section, we look at what mitigation and adaptation mean, and how countries, companies, non-government organizations, and individuals like you and me, can take meaningful actions.