Collected by the blog’s team 

A collection of sources to get basic information about climate change and its related issues 

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Climate change is a major human-induced problem, rooted in extractivism and exploitation of land, animals, and other humans. Being an inherently human-caused problem, it requires human-derived solutions. Like the climate problem itself, these solutions must also sit at the intersection between physical, biogeochemical, and social systems. To solve such a deep-rooted issue, it’s important that we understand the intricacies and nuances of the climate problem and how we got here.

In order to do so, it’s best to start with the basics. Here is a list of resources that we’ve compiled to introduce the topic. These cover not only the science of why and how the climate is changing, but also on the evolution of climate solutions, policy measures, and mitigation and adaptation strategies.

What is climate change?

What Is Climate Change? | United Nations

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver, primarily due to burning fossil fuels.

The Climate Dictionary: An everyday guide to climate change | UNDP

Clear definitions of key climate terms — useful for anyone new to the topic.

What causes climate change?

Causes and Effects of Climate Change | United Nations

An overview of what drives climate change and what the consequences are.

Fast Facts | United Nations

Check here for regularly updated facts and findings on climate and its links to the economy, social issues, nature and more.

Climate Change: Causes | NASA

NASA's breakdown of the scientific causes of climate change, with clear visualisations.

CO₂ and Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Our World in Data

A data-based overview showing where emissions come from (energy, agriculture, industry, land use) and how they have changed over time.

Explorer: Avoidable Emissions | Project Drawdown

An interactive tool from a research nonprofit which displays popular and barely-discussed climate solutions based on their emissions reduction potential and other factors.

What is the scientific evidence?

IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) | Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

A global scientific report on climate change, combining the latest evidence on its causes, impacts, risks and possible solutions.

State of the Global Climate 2025 | World Meteorological Organization

Annual updates on observed changes in the climate system, based on global measurements of temperature, greenhouse gases, sea level and extreme weather events.

Climate Change Evidence | NASA

Visualisations of key climate indicators and scientific evidence.

Rapid Weather Attribution | ClimaMeter

An experimental framework hosted by the Institut Pierre Simon Laplace which allows meteorologists to rapidly determine how much human-driven climate change fuels specific extreme weather events.

How does it impact our health?

Climate Change and Health | World Health Organization

Explains how climate change affects heat stress, disease risks, air quality, nutrition and health systems.

How do we adapt?

Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change | United Nations

An overview of adaptation strategies, from individual actions to international frameworks.

What are the policies and international agreements?

The Paris Agreement | United Nations

Climate change is a global emergency that goes beyond national borders. It requires international cooperation and coordinated solutions at all levels.

European Climate Law | European Commission

The EU's legally binding commitment to climate neutrality by 2050, with targets and governance measures.

17 Goals to Transform Our World | United Nations

The UN Sustainable Development Goals.

How do we follow the news on climate change?

Inside Climate News

Nonprofit news organisation providing essential reporting and analysis on climate change, energy and the environment.

The Daily Climate

We push good journalism and science into public discussion and public policy on environmental health issues, including climate change.

Climate Beat — Covering Climate Now

Highlighting the week's best climate stories, announce collaborations, and share insights on how best to cover the climate emergency.

Carbon Brief

Regular coverage of the science and politics of climate change, with a notable newsletter.

Talking Climate

A hope-centered weekly climate change newsletter from climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe.

Quick video introduction

Climate Change - We are the PROBLEM & the SOLUTION

If you prefer to start with a short video, this animated explainer is a great entry point:

A short 5-part series explores ‘how we got here’, the role of fossil fuel companies, why there’s such an urgent need for action, how climate change is related to social justice and what we can do about it. The episodes are easy to watch, just under 10 minutes long, and incredibly inspiring:

The Breakdown | Earthrise

In this series, we explore climate change: how we got here, where we’re headed, and what we can all do to make a difference.

• Episode 1: Climate Change: How We Got Here
• Episode 2: Climate Denial: 50 Years of Lies & Misinformation
• Episode 3: Climate Crisis: Nine Years Left to Avoid Disaster
• Episode 4: Climate Justice: An Unequal World
• Episode 5: Climate Solutions: What You Can Do

Recommended TED Talks:

• The most important thing you can do to fight climate change: talk about it 
• How to transform apocalypse fatigue into action on global warming

Deutsche Quellen

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Was die Klimakrise wirklich für uns bedeutet | Süddeutsche Zeitung

Alle reden über den Klimawandel, aber die wenigsten verstehen ihn. Was mit unserem Planeten passiert und was auf uns zukommt - ein visueller Erklärversuch.

Klimawandel - ein Überblick | Deutsches Klimaportal

Informationen zum Klimawandel im Überblick

So trifft der Klimawandel Ihre Gegend | Berliner Morgenpost

Hitze, tropische Nächte, Starkregen: Die interaktive Karte zeigt Klima-Änderungen bis zum Ende des Jahrhunderts für die Kreise und kreisfreien Städte Deutschlands.

RiffReporter

Berichte zu Themen aus Wissen, Wissenschaft, Technologie, Gesellschaft und Klimathemen.

Häufige Fragen zum Klimawandel | Umweltbundesamt

Antworten auf häufig gestellte Fragen zu den grundsätzlichen Hintergründen des Klimawandels und seinen Folgen.

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