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Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet

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The Tibetan Plateau, home to tens of thousands of glaciers, is very sensitive to climate change. Water from melting glaciers has created hundreds of new lakes and enlarged existing ones, such as those shown here.

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To learn how ocean water is melting glaciers, NASA’s Oceans Melting Greenland mission extensively surveyed the coastline of the world’s largest island.

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The year 2021 tied with 2018 as the sixth warmest year on record, continuing a long-term upward trend since 1880.

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Over 35 years, a southeast Alaskan glacier's arms that flow to the northwest and southwest shortened substantially.

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Watch this 'Earth Minute' whiteboard series for an easy introduction to NASA Earth science.

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Play and Learn: Climate Kids

NASA’s Climate Kids website brings the exciting science of climate change and sustainability to life, providing clear explanations for the big questions in climate science. Targeting upper-elementary-aged children, the site includes interactive games, hands-on activities, and engaging articles that make climate science accessible and fun. With a special section for educators, Climate Kids is great for parents and teachers as well.

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Climate Resource Center

NASA’s Global Climate Change website hosts an extensive collection of global warming resources for media, educators, weathercasters and public speakers. Browse by topic and by media type, including videos, social media shareables, infographics, quizzes and interactives.

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