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Communicates the latest climate change science to policymakers and the public, and analyzes the environmental consequences of national and international climate legislation.

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Cap on Carbon is in Reach

House vote brings historic chance to stabilize our climate.

CLIMATE 411

Clean Energy Takes Big Step in Senate

Species endangered by climate change

Science of Global Warming

Warming and Wildlife

Meet seven of the countless species whose habitat is already changing as a result of global warming.

Map: Global Emissions

See how the level of global warming pollution changes depending whether we act or do nothing.

Global Warming Myths

Despite overwhelming scientific evidence, popular myths abound.

Steelworkers Support a Carbon Cap

Clean Energy Economy

Carbon Caps = Hard Hats

Why do the mayor of Braddock, Pa., and the United Steelworkers back a carbon cap? In a word: Jobs.

Less Carbon, More Jobs

Our interactive maps highlight companies poised to create jobs with a carbon cap.

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Leading entrepreneurs on the cutting edge of the clean energy revolution.

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Fight Against Global Warming

Global Warming: The Numbers

Ten startling climate change facts underscore what's at stake and why we need national policy now.

Extreme Weather Worldwide

More frequent and more intense storms, wildfires and heatwaves.

The Greenhouse Effect

Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, are building up in the atmosphere, creating a thick heat blanket around the Earth.

Asthma and Air Pollution

More hot days mean better conditions for creating smog that can trigger asthma and other breathing problems.

Rising Sea Levels Threaten Coastal Property

Rising sea levels are a double whammy for the coastline. Not only do they flood the land, but higher ocean waves also erode more coastline.

Coral Reefs: In Hot Water

Warmer waters, more acidic oceans and stronger storms are taking their combined toll on coral reefs.

Are Humans Responsible for Global Warming? [PDF]

A review of the facts on the impact of human activities on global warming.