16 February,2021 12:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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The glacier burst in Uttarakhand has claimed over 50 lives since February 7. Rescue operations are underway as hundreds continue to be missing. The disaster is one in a long list of natural calamities that have wreaked havoc in the region. Climate change has been contributing to natural calamities such as hurricanes, floods, and forest fires around the globe, and has captured the public's attention owing to the widespread damage caused. While there are multiple resources on the internet offering opposing views that might confuse the everyday reader, reliable and accurate information is the key to empowering oneself and taking action at an individual level. We've curated a list of trustworthy resources for you to read about climate change.
Straight out of NASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) global climate change website provides its readers accurate information and timely news about climate change. Among the world's leading climate research agencies, NASA provides current data and visualisations from its perspective. The website offers analysis and insight unique to the extensive resources at NASA's disposal. Plenty of educational resources catering to educators and students of all ages are available on their website as well. The content is designed in a way that brings climate science to life with interactive features, exciting articles, and fun games.
Log onto https://climate.nasa.gov/
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) publishes stories, videos, data visualizations, and images to promote understanding of climate science and climate-related events by the public. The ânews and features' section covers the latest news; âmaps and data' provides datasets and climate maps, while âteaching climate' provides educational material. Aimed at delivering authoritative information, the website's content emphasises the link between health and economic well-being to the impact of climate change. It's a great resource for students with its repository of curriculum materials, learning activities, and multi-media resources.
Log onto https://www.climate.gov/
Contextualising news
An independent news organisation, the Environment Health News (EHN) aims to contextualise world news for its readers. The Pittsburgh-based non-profit is dedicated to pushing science into public discussion and policymaking. Their news stories, opinions, and editorials cover a wide range of environmental health topics. Some of the most popular categories covered include population, food and agriculture, pollution, and biodiversity. Readers can also subscribe to their newsletter to keep themselves updated.
Log onto https://www.ehn.org/
Collaborative coverage
A journalistic collaboration across multi-media, Climate Desk is a website dedicated to exploring the impact of climate change. The extensive climate coverage spans environmental, human, political, and economic impact. Their prominent partners include respected publications including The Guardian, The Atlantic and National Observer. With a readership of over 300 million globally, Climate Desk is a balanced platform to read the best opinion pieces across diverse media.
Log onto https://www.climatedesk.org/
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