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Climate Crisis

Bold action to tackle the climate crisis is more urgent than ever. The record-breaking heat, floods, storms, drought, and wildfires devastating

Basics of Climate Change

See answers to common questions on climate change on the Frequently Asked Questions page. Observations across the United States are showing how climate change is happening now.

Climate change in the U.S.

The United States is already facing the impacts of climate change. Raging wildfires, rising temperatures, and stronger and more frequent storms

The Effects of Climate Change

Climate change is having an uneven effect on precipitation (rain and snow) in the United States, with some locations experiencing increased

U.S Has Officially Withdrawn From the Paris Climate Accord

The United States is the only country to pull out of the global agreement among nations to fight climate change. European diplomats say the U.S. reputation is suffering.

Climate Change Indicators in the United States Fifth Edition

Climate Change Indicators in the United States Fifth Edition

Climate Change Regulatory Actions and Initiatives | US EPA

Climate Change Regulatory Actions and Initiatives EPA is taking action to address some of our nation''s largest sources of both climate- and health-harming pollution, such as the

Climate Change Statistics in the U.S 2025 | Facts

As we progress through 2025, federal agencies including NOAA, EPA, and NASA have documented significant climate indicators that paint a clear picture of our

Climate Change Science | US EPA

Climate change has significant impacts on the natural environment, people, and infrastructure. Learn about the risks to different sectors and actions we can take.

EPA Releases Updated Climate Indicators Report Showing How

Since publishing the first edition in 2010, EPA has maintained an up-to-date online resource of climate change indicators and regularly released updated publications that present the

Climate change in the United States

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Climate change has led to the United States warming up by 2.6 °F (1.4 °C) since 1970. In 2023, the global average near-surface temperature reached 1.45 °C above pre-industrial levels, making it the warmest year on record. The climate of the United States is shifting in ways that are widespread and varied between regions. From 2010 to 2019, the United States experienced its hottest decade on record. Extreme weather events,

National Climate Assessments | U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

Published in 2023 by the U.S. Global Change Research Program, the Fifth National Climate Assessment is the U.S. Government''s preeminent report on climate change impacts, risks, and

How climate change is affecting every U.S. region

Climate change is making the weather weird in every region of the United States. That''s a key takeaway of the new fifth National Climate

Causes of Climate Change | US EPA

Natural processes are always influencing the earth''s climate and can explain climate changes prior to the Industrial Revolution in the 1700s. However, recent climate changes cannot be

Climate change impacts are increasing for Americans

Climate change is harming physical, mental, spiritual and community health and well-being. The impacts of extreme

What EPA Is Doing About Climate Change | US EPA

Climate change is real and happening all around us. Taking action to fight the urgent threat of climate change offers an opportunity to build more resilient infrastructure, protect public

Climate Change | US EPA

Comprehensive information from U.S. EPA on issues of climate change, global warming, including climate change science, greenhouse gas emissions data, frequently asked questions,

Climate Change Research | US EPA

EPA conducts research to understand the environmental and health impacts of climate change and to provide sustainable solutions for adapting to and reducing the impact from a changing

Climate Change Resources for Educators and Students

Explore this interactive website with activities, articles, videos, and more about climate change, why it is happening, how it is impacting the earth, and how and why NASA studies the planet.