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See how climate change influences daily temperatures around the world: Learn about the Climate Shift Index

Researching and communicating climate change impacts and solutions

We use science and technology to generate thousands of local storylines and compelling visuals that make climate change personal and show what can be done about it.

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Science made clear

Helping journalists bring climate science into reporting

Climate Matters

Exploration made easy

Powerful tools to understand impacts and solutions

Global CSI map - 10/27/2022

Global Climate Shift Index

See the daily influence of climate change on local temperatures around the world.

Realtime reporting resources

Production-ready, localized visuals just a click away

Explore all Climate Matters materials in our resource library

Winter Warming 2022 (EN)

Climate Matters

2022 Winter Package

Since 1970, winters have warmed by 3.3°F on average across 238 U.S. locations. Warmer, shorter winters have lingering effects on health, water supplies, and agriculture throughout the year.

High-impact news collaborations

Partnerships supporting local newsrooms with world-class resources

After Ian and Nicole, experts warn of health risks from blue-green algae

By Raina DeFonza (Climate Central), John Upton (Climate Central) and Brendan Rivers (ADAPT/WJCT)

Partnership JournalismNovember 22, 2022

As rising seas flood Charleston's fairways, its municipal golf course leads in adapting

By Elizabeth Miller (Climate Central) and Sonya Stevens (ABC4 Charleston)

Partnership JournalismNovember 17, 2022

How climate change could sink NJ’s tax base — and not just at the Shore

(with NJ Spotlight News)

Partnership JournalismOctober 10, 2022

Historic Harriet Tubman Sites at Risk of Rising Seas on Eastern Shore

(with NBC4 Washington)

Partnership JournalismApril 12, 2021

Data may be Colorado’s best bet to mitigate increasing wildfire risk on the Front Range

(with The Colorado Sun)

Partnership JournalismJanuary 23, 2022

Still rare in Iowa, electric car powers Des Moines family’s home during blackouts

(with NBC WHO 13 Des Moines)

Partnership JournalismApril 8, 2022

Small businesses hit as climate change floods Charleston's historic district

(with ABC News 4 Charleston)

Partnership JournalismAugust 26, 2022

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A world made safer for all

Critical work in support of socially and economically disadvantaged groups