Overview of EPA's Climate Change Indicators

This one-hour webinar explored EPA's Climate Change Indicators in the United States, which is a comprehensive and accessible resource that includes 54 indicators (140 figures). The indicators show clear evidence of changes to our climate reflected in rising temperatures and sea level, increases in drought conditions, heat waves, and wildfires, among many other climate-related changes. The presentation provided key findings, highlighted several indicators, and described ways to explore, share and use the information including interactive data tools and story maps.

Speakers:

• Mike Kolian, Physical Scientist/Climate Analyst, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Lisa Bacanskas, Environmental Scientist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Overview of EPA's Climate Change Indicators (pdf) (4.69 MB, June 2021)

View the other webinar in the two-part series: Climate and Heat: Trends, Health Impacts, and Risks.