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Climate
A Global Climate Science Leader
USGS Delivering Climate Science
Explore Climate Science Capabilities
What is "Climate Change"?
Learn the facts about climate change, its causes, and the evidence supporting it.
Learn More
Blue Carbon
The USGS blue carbon science helps you make decisions regarding climate change mitigation and adaptation, wetland restoration, land management, and coastal resilience.
Explore Blue Carbon Science
Science that Matters
USGS develops science to help solve on-the-ground challenges created by climate change.
National Climate Change Viewer
See how climate change is affecting your area using the USGS National Climate Change Viewer.
Explore
Meet Our Scientists!
USGS scientists combine passion and ingenuity to help people understand and adapt to climate change.
Watch Videos
Want to Stay Up-To-Date on USGS Climate News?
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @usgs_climate!
Science
Science Explorer
Biology
Climate
Coasts
Energy
Environmental Health
Geology
Information Systems
Maps and Mapping
Methods and Analysis
Minerals
Natural Hazards
Ocean
Planetary Science
Science Technology
Water
Mission Areas
Programs
Regions
Science Centers
Observatories
Laboratories
Frequently Asked Questions
Educational Resources
Special Topics
Climate plays an important role in where plants, animals, and humans can thrive. As the global climate changes, it threatens the safety and well-being of our communities, our economy, and our natural heritage. The USGS investigates the causes and consequences of climate change and helps people create strategies to navigate this global crisis.
USGS Climate Science Capabilities
The USGS investigates the causes and consequences of climate change. This science is used by decision makers to develop more informed adaptation and mitigation strategies.
Learn More
USGS Delivering Climate Science
Reducing Risk from Extreme Events
Impacts on Ecosystems
Carbon Emissions and Sequestration
Water Availability
Energy and Minerals for the Future
Remote Sensing
Powerhouse of Paleo
Climate Science in Action
Climate Change: A Defining Challenge of the 21st Century
The Earth
has warmed
1.9° Fahrenheit (1.1° Celsius) since the Industrial Revolution. While that doesn't sound like much, this has had a profound impact on landscapes and communities across the United States.
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A Leader in Climate Change Science
USGS science helps communities and ecosystems adapt to a changing climate, focusing on science-based decisions today to create a better tomorrow.
As the climate changes, our world is not the same as it was fifty years ago. But challenges breed innovation. The USGS is at the forefront of climate solutions. From artificial intelligence and machine learning to real-time monitoring, we are leading advancements in science and technology that can help people understand, mitigate, and adapt to new conditions. The environment is changing for everyone, in big ways and small, but we are here to help find a way forward.
With internationally recognized research programs, widespread monitoring efforts, and state-of-the-art computer modeling capabilities, the USGS studies how a changing climate is altering our world. As the science arm of the U.S. Department of the Interior, USGS provides credible scientific information to policymakers, resource managers, and the public to help guide better decisions for building sustainable resource stewardship across America’s public lands.
We bring together a diverse group of scientists, from climate modelers and ecologists to geologists and social scientists, to build a broader understanding of climate change impacts across the globe. We study pre-historic climate conditions and compare them to the changes occurring today, conduct assessments of greenhouse gas sources and sinks, and predict how future climate conditions could impact the Nation’s lands, waters, and wildlife.
Want to learn more about climate change, its impacts, and USGS climate science? Check out our topical pages below!
Blue Carbon
Blue Carbon
Climate 101
Climate 101
Climate Impacts on Plants and Animals
Climate Impacts on Plants and Animals
Coasts, Storms, and Sea Level Rise
Coasts, Storms, and Sea Level Rise
Droughts and Climate Change
Droughts and Climate Change
Greenhouse Gases and Carbon Storage
Greenhouse Gases and Carbon Storage
Ocean and Climate Change
Ocean and Climate Change
Paleoclimate
Paleoclimate
Snow, Ice, and Permafrost
Snow, Ice, and Permafrost
Wildfire and Climate Change
Wildfire and Climate Change
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Climate
A Global Climate Science Leader
USGS Delivering Climate Science
Explore Climate Science Capabilities
What is "Climate Change"?
Learn the facts about climate change, its causes, and the evidence supporting it.
Learn More
Blue Carbon
The USGS blue carbon science helps you make decisions regarding climate change mitigation and adaptation, wetland restoration, land management, and coastal resilience.
Explore Blue Carbon Science
Science that Matters
USGS develops science to help solve on-the-ground challenges created by climate change.
National Climate Change Viewer
See how climate change is affecting your area using the USGS National Climate Change Viewer.
Explore
Meet Our Scientists!
USGS scientists combine passion and ingenuity to help people understand and adapt to climate change.
Watch Videos
Want to Stay Up-To-Date on USGS Climate News?
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @usgs_climate!
Science
Science Explorer
Biology
Climate
Coasts
Energy
Environmental Health
Geology
Information Systems
Maps and Mapping
Methods and Analysis
Minerals
Natural Hazards
Ocean
Planetary Science
Science Technology
Water
Mission Areas
Programs
Regions
Science Centers
Observatories
Laboratories
Frequently Asked Questions
Educational Resources
Special Topics
Climate plays an important role in where plants, animals, and humans can thrive. As the global climate changes, it threatens the safety and well-being of our communities, our economy, and our natural heritage. The USGS investigates the causes and consequences of climate change and helps people create strategies to navigate this global crisis.
USGS Climate Science Capabilities
The USGS investigates the causes and consequences of climate change. This science is used by decision makers to develop more informed adaptation and mitigation strategies.
Learn More
USGS Delivering Climate Science
Reducing Risk from Extreme Events
Impacts on Ecosystems
Carbon Emissions and Sequestration
Water Availability
Energy and Minerals for the Future
Remote Sensing
Powerhouse of Paleo
Climate Science in Action
Climate Change: A Defining Challenge of the 21st Century
The Earth
has warmed
1.9° Fahrenheit (1.1° Celsius) since the Industrial Revolution. While that doesn't sound like much, this has had a profound impact on landscapes and communities across the United States.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
View Media Details
A Leader in Climate Change Science
USGS science helps communities and ecosystems adapt to a changing climate, focusing on science-based decisions today to create a better tomorrow.
As the climate changes, our world is not the same as it was fifty years ago. But challenges breed innovation. The USGS is at the forefront of climate solutions. From artificial intelligence and machine learning to real-time monitoring, we are leading advancements in science and technology that can help people understand, mitigate, and adapt to new conditions. The environment is changing for everyone, in big ways and small, but we are here to help find a way forward.
With internationally recognized research programs, widespread monitoring efforts, and state-of-the-art computer modeling capabilities, the USGS studies how a changing climate is altering our world. As the science arm of the U.S. Department of the Interior, USGS provides credible scientific information to policymakers, resource managers, and the public to help guide better decisions for building sustainable resource stewardship across America’s public lands.
We bring together a diverse group of scientists, from climate modelers and ecologists to geologists and social scientists, to build a broader understanding of climate change impacts across the globe. We study pre-historic climate conditions and compare them to the changes occurring today, conduct assessments of greenhouse gas sources and sinks, and predict how future climate conditions could impact the Nation’s lands, waters, and wildlife.
Want to learn more about climate change, its impacts, and USGS climate science? Check out our topical pages below!
Blue Carbon
Blue Carbon
Climate 101
Climate 101
Climate Impacts on Plants and Animals
Climate Impacts on Plants and Animals
Coasts, Storms, and Sea Level Rise
Coasts, Storms, and Sea Level Rise
Droughts and Climate Change
Droughts and Climate Change
Greenhouse Gases and Carbon Storage
Greenhouse Gases and Carbon Storage
Ocean and Climate Change
Ocean and Climate Change
Paleoclimate
Paleoclimate
Snow, Ice, and Permafrost
Snow, Ice, and Permafrost
Wildfire and Climate Change
Wildfire and Climate Change
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