Research Guides: Climate Change and Rutgers New Brunswick: Agency Resources

National

Department of Energy
The mission of the Energy Department is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.
EPA - Climate Research
EPA's website on Climate Change research.
National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center (NCCWSC)
The National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center (NCCWSC) is a part of the U.S. Geological Survey’s Climate and Land Use Change Mission Area (CLU) and acts as the managing entity for the eight Department of the Interior (DOI) Climate Science Centers (CSCs).

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The NCCWSC and CSCs partner closely with natural and cultural resource managers and scientists from inside and outside of government to gather the information and build the tools needed to help fish and wildlife and their habitats and ecosystems adapt to the impacts of climate change. The NCCWSC and CSCs prioritize the delivery of science, research data products, and decision-support tools that are usable and focused on key priorities -- as defined by managers -- and are delivered to users effectively.
NOAA - Climate.gov
NOAA Climate.gov provides science and information for a climate-smart nation. Americans’ health, security, and economic well-being are closely linked to climate and weather. People want and need information to help them make decisions on how to manage climate-related risks and opportunities they face.
NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Climate
NOAA Climate.gov provides timely and authoritative information about climate. We promote public understanding of climate science and climate-related events through videos, stories, images, and data visualizations; we make common data products and services easy to access and use; and we provide tools and resources that help people make informed decisions about climate risks, vulnerability, and resilience.
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) collects, analyzes, and disseminates independent and impartial energy information to promote sound policymaking, efficient markets, and public understanding of energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment.
U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP)
The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) was established by Presidential Initiative in 1989 and mandated by Congress in the Global Change Research Act (GCRA) of 1990 to “assist the Nation and the world to understand, assess, predict, and respond to human-induced and natural processes of global change.”

State

Climate Change Impacts in New Jersey - The Nature Conservancy
A summary of the threats that climate change poses to the people, businesses and ecosystems of New Jersey
Climate Change in New Jersey: Temperature, Precipitation, Extreme Events and Sea Level
In July 2007, the Northeast Climate Impacts Assessment (NECIA) released a report detailing the projected impacts of climate change on the Northeast Region of the United States.
Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) - Climate Change
Local climate change impacts for the Delaware River Basin include increased temperature, changes in precipitation patterns, and sea level rise.
FACT SHEET: What Climate Change Means for New Jersey and the Northeast
The findings in this National Climate Assessment underscore the need for urgent action to combat the threats from climate change, protect American citizens and communities today, and build a sustainable future.
How is New Jersey’s Climate Changing and What Should We Expect?
Sustainable Jersey - Climate Change and Flooding Forum

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Dr. David A. Robinson
Professor, Department of Geography
& New Jersey State Climatologist
Rutgers University
January 2013
New Jersey Climate Change Trends and Projections Summary
This document is intended to provide New Jersey communities with a clear picture of the observed trends and projected future changes in the climate system. It also provides an introductory set of planning resources for adapting to climate change impacts.
Office of the New Jersey State Climatologist
The Office of the New Jersey State Climatologist serves as the State focal point for activities pertaining to the climate of New Jersey.
Sustainable Jersey
Sustainable Jersey is a nonprofit organization that provides tools, training and financial incentives to support communities as they pursue sustainability programs. By supporting community efforts to reduce waste, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and improve environmental equity, Sustainable Jersey is empowering communities to build a better world for future generations.