Burning fossil fuels is causing the planet to heat up, causing weather patterns to change, sea levels to rise and diseases to spread. Scientists are concerned with the rising temps of Earth.

This site from the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research offers information on drought and global climate conditions, with an explanation of the trade winds.

This site offers definitions for terms related to El Nino, including information on southern oscillation and its relationship to the trade winds.

Check out this site for global climate animations. "Get a feel for why we have seasonal weather changes or why other regions have different weather than you do."

Learn what clouds are made of and how they form. Read reports from several different cloud observations and how the clouds effect climate.

Martin Hoffert, professor of physics at New York University, discusses global warming and alternative energies in this interview from the NOVA/FRONTLINE: "What's Up with the Weather?"

Observe the Nisqually Glacier at Mount Rainier in this video segment from NatureScene. [4:07]

A discussion from the Oklahoma Climatological Survey of the thermal factors effecting the movement of air masses in the atmosphere. Numerous topics such as methods of heat transfer, latent heat, phase changes (including sublimation and...

Discusses research done in the American Midwest showing that farming practices that increase humidity levels possibly could have an impact on the weather, causing a reduction in the average temperature and an increase in the amount of...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This spring unit is targeted for kindergarteners to learn about climate and environment changes in the spring. An assessment is included at the end by means of Activotes.

This article discusses New England's developing hybrid power grid, a network that relies on a variety of energy resources, including fuels and alternative energy sources and technologies. The ongoing transformation to renewable energy is...

Information on the climate, permafrost, vegetation, wildlife, environmental concerns, and ocean in the Arctic Region of the world.

Do you know what happens during a typical El Nino? This overview provides a description, characteristics, and animated maps showing sea surface temperature changes during past El Nino events.

3rd grade students in Rochester, New York, created this historical/environmental guide to the City of Rochester as part of a learning expedition on local history. The guiding questions were: How did Rochester become the Flower City? How...