Students for a Just and Stable Future
If you’re just starting to follow politics, you probably are new to the climate change issues. If you’re not, you’ve probably heard a lot of different things about global warming and are wondering where you can go for good information. To help you build an informed opinion and learn about the issues we’ve developed a list of some of our favorite resources. Enjoy.
Amongst other things, Grist provides engaging news on climate issues of the day.
More on the technical side, this blog by Dr. Joseph Romm is very good at linking to all its sources and giving a thorough critique of the positions of global warming denialists. It also gives a good overview of the science of behind rapid climate change.
Good general information. Doesn’t link to sources the way Climate Progress does.
Republicans for Environmental Protection
Their presentation on global warming is pretty good.
Skeptical Science: Getting Skeptical about Global Warming Skepticism
Ever had wondered what’s behind all the skepticism? This site has rebuttals to just about every skeptical argument you’ve ever heard. Plus it’s written in many languages. If you don’t find the answer here to be thorough enough, check Climate Progress.
Published by the Better Future Project, a non-profit directed in part by SJSF alumni, this report details the ways in which burning fossil fuels leads directly to human deaths, making a strong case for a rapid and responsible transition to safe renewable energy.
TED Talks
TED is a conference that videotapes really interesting lectures on all sorts of topics and puts them online. Some of our favorites related to global warming are noted below.
David Keith – An unusual climate change idea
James Balog – Time-lapse proof of extreme ice loss
Martin Rees – Is this our final century
Rachel Pike – The science behind a climate headline
Stewart Brand – 4 environmental ‘heresies’
A video series on the science of climate change:
Peter Hadfield – simple explanations of the science of climate change (and a piece in the Guardian about his work)
Inspiring TED talks on political action:
Omar Ahmad – political change with pen and paper
DerekSivers – How to start a movement
YouTube
A short, emotional film on the consequences of global warming development by Faithful America
Climate Central
A scientist takes on climate skeptics
Beds Are Burning – ‘TckTckTck – Time for Climate Justice’ Campaign
Founded by well-know author Bill McKibben, 350.org is credited with organizing the largest day of environmental action on climate change on Earth. Their work has inspired millions, including SJSF.
Franke James’ visual climate essay does a beautiful job of capturing the hopelessness many feel when confronting a problem as big as global warming and offers an inspiring, action-oriented outlook for those trying to make a difference.