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The Changing Climate Issue:
Reporting Ahead of the Curve
Sourcebook
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ABOUT THIS SOURCEBOOK
The Climate Leadership Initiative compiled this collection of expert sources to give participants in “The Changing Climate Issue: Reporting Ahead of the Curve” a place to begin as they refine their reporting of climate change stories for their readers, listeners, and viewers. Our Sourcebook emphasizes institutions and experts on the West Coast and in the Pacific Northwest; these are the people and organizations best equipped to help reporters add a local angle to the climate change story.
If you’d like us to add a source, or want to comment on one of the links or experts we have recommended, please email climlead@uoregon.edu. We plan to improve this Sourcebook over time, and your feedback is vital.
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Climate Change Institutions
Key International and National Sources
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Organized in 1988 under the auspices of the World Meteorological Organization and the United Nations Environment Programme, the IPCC produces the most authoritative global synthesis of climate science and climate change scenarios.
US Environmental Protection Agency, Climate Change Homepage
The US government’s main climate change information site, maintained by the EPA’s Climate Change Division within the Office of Atmospheric Programs. Good access to climate science and federal policy.
National Climatic Data Center
A program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the NCDC is the world’s largest actively updated archive of weather data. Excellent source of historical data on climate variability and weather extremes.
The Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research
This UK-based research center brings together scientists, economists, engineers and social scientists to develop sustainable responses to climate change. A consortium of six leading British research universities, the Tyndall Centre is a source of authoritative perspective on the latest climate science and policy initiatives.
National Center for Atmospheric Research
Based in Colorado, NCAR is a key center for collaborative research on climate and the earth system, supported by the National Science Foundation. Access to scientists involved in all aspects of climate science research.
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
This independent nonpartisan center brings together business leaders, policy makers, scientists, and other experts to analyze climate issues, inform decision makers, and engage the business community including more than 40 major corporations in the search for sound policy and effective solutions.
World Resources Institute, Climate, Energy and Transport Program
Independent source of data and analysis on climate and energy trends worldwide.
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Key Regional and State-level Sources
California State Climatologist
This office in the Department of Water Resources collects, interprets, and disseminates climate data for the State of California. Includes links to state information relating to climate change policies and impacts
Idaho State Climate Services
Housed at the University of Idaho, this site includes links to weather and climate data for the state and the Western region.
Montana Climate Office
Up-to-date and easy-to-access climate records and information on snow, drought, fire, hydrology and other topics, with links to many related sources.
Nevada State Climate Office
Data and analysis for Nevada and the Great Basin. Access to research publications on climate topics of concern to Nevada businesses, farmers, ranchers, and residents.
American Association of State Climatologists
National professional organization of state climatologists and the 6 Regional Climate Centers, with links to all member state climate offices.
Western Regional Climate Center (+ links page)
Administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the WRCC is one of six regional climate centers in the U.S. The center disseminates high-quality data and information pertaining to the climate of 11 western states plus Alaska and Hawaii. The WRCC’s “Additional Sources” page includes links to relevant basic data and other key regional institutions.
Oregon Climate Service
Housed at Oregon State University, the OCS is the state’s main repository of weather and climate data including both historical records and analyses of current trends, phenomena, and extreme events.
Washington State Climatologist
The Office of State Climatologist serves Washington as a credible and expert source of climate and weather information for state and local decision makers and agencies working on drought, flooding, climate change, and other related issues.
National Interagency Fire Center
Based in Boise, Idaho, the NIFC is the best source for current wildland fire information throughout the United States.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratories
Operated by Battelle for the US Department of Energy, the Pacific Northwest Laboratory conducts a wide range of research on economic and social impacts of climate change within its portfolio of Environmental Science research activities.
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University-based Resources
Climate-Friendly Farming (Washington State University)
A university-based project designed to help farmers in the Pacific Northwest develop and implement farming systems and practices that mitigate climate change. Emphasis on biofuels, carbon capture and storage in soils, high-efficiency irrigation, etc.
Climate Impacts Group (University of Washington)
An interdisciplinary research group established by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the University of Washington to provide authoritative analysis of natural climate variability and the impacts of global climate change in a 4-state region of the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and western Montana). Unique in its focus on the intersection of climate science and public policy.
Climate Leadership Initiative (University of Oregon)
An educational, research, and technical assistance consortium aimed at increasing public understanding of the risks and opportunities posed by global warming and enhancing climate protection policy and program development. Special emphasis on the economics of climate change, and how municipalities and local government decision makers can address the challenges of climate change.
Institute of Natural Resources (Oregon State University)
The Institute’s Climate Change program works closely with the Oregon Governor’s climate change activities, on a broad range of public policy and natural resource management topics.
Oregon Sea Grant
The Oregon Sea Grant program supports research, education, and public outreach to help people understand, responsibly use, and conserve coastal and ocean resources. Sea Grant experts can explain potential climate change impacts on coastal resources.
California Climate Change Center (UC Berkeley)
Clearinghouse for research on climate change mitigation and adaptation in California, conducted by scientists and academics at the University of California, Berkeley.
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State Government Resources
California Climate Change Portal (State of California)
Comprehensive information on climate change research and climate-related policy initiatives in the state of California.
Climate Change in Washington State (State of Washington, Department of Ecology):
Climate change information, resources, and state policy initiatives aligned with Governor Christine Gregoire’s Climate Advisory Team.
Governor’s Initiative on Global Warming (State of Oregon)
Information and resources aligned with recommendations of Governor Ted Kulongoski’s Global Warming Advisory Group (“Oregon Strategy for Greenhouse Gas Reductions,” 2004) and the on-going work of the Climate Change Integration Group (established May 2006).
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Nonprofit Advocacy Organizations
Climate Solutions (nonprofit advocacy organization)
Nonpartisan advocacy organization created to “accelerate practical and profitable solutions to global warming by galvanizing leadership, growing investment and bridging divides.” Emphasis on business solutions, biofuels, and renewable energy.
Union of Concerned Scientists (national advocacy organization, West Coast office)
National nonpartisan advocacy organization with a strong California presence and active participation in development of that state’s policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Maintains Website with special focus on California initiatives.
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Visual Resources
Climate-related Maps and Graphics from Sightline Institute
Seattle-based Sightline Institute maintains an on-line collection of thematic maps, charts and tables, and Flash-animated maps displaying a number of regional resource and environmental themes. See the Institute’s free use policy for reprinting information: http://www.sightline.org/site/free-use-policy
Climate Impacts Group
Region-specific graphics, powerpoint slides, charts and the data they are based on.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
The working group reports contain worldwide data reviewed by hundreds of scientists, much of it presented in charts, tables and figures.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center Climate Change Resource Reel
NASA's remote sensing capabilities provide for fantastic visual resources. This page provides a “best of” NASA’s climate change visuals.
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Climate Change News Archive
Tidepool.org’s Climate Archives
Managed by Seattle-based Sightline Institute, the Tidepool environmental news portal includes a searchable archive of climate change-related news stories from regional and national news organizations.
The Climate Crisis Coalition News Archive
Maintained by the advocacy-oriented Climate Crisis Coalition, this archive offers a good daily round-up of U.S. and international climate change news, including both climate science and policy initiatives. Summaries with links to original sources. Good place to get a sense of top stories.
Conference News
Here is a link to "Global warming: The race is on in our state," by Joe Copeland published in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, August 19, 2007. It is a great survey of global warming challenges to WA state, based largely on our June 9
conference in Portland and also drawn from our earlier economic impacts
report.
The Daily Planet: Why the Media Stumble Over the Environment
This is by Andrew C. Revkin, a Chapter from "A Field Guide for
Science Writers," second edition. Revkin gives suggestions for
providing accurate coverage of complex issues such
as climate change.
Media Coverage of Climate Science: Broader Lessons for Science Journalism?
Proceedings from a seminar run by the Woodrow Wilson Center.
http://www.wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.event_summary&event_id=187421 |
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Media Favorites
RealClimate
Climate change blog maintained by climate scientists, including Gavin Schmidt and Mike Mann (author of the "hockey stick" graph). You can search by topic for the latest climate science and debunking of climate change myths.
http://www.realclimate.org/
The Yale Forum on Climate Change and the Media
This useful resource on climate change causes, consequences, and solutions analyzes and discuss the process by which climate change is communicated through traditional and new media.
http://www.yaleclimatemediaforum.org/index.htm
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