Critical Action Lab Resources

Be a part of the solution!

These resources have been compiled by the Critical Action Lab team to help you gain a basic understanding of climate change; its causes and effects around the world and here in Utah. There are also sections on what you can do to be part of the solution in your community. At the end of this page there are additional resources for educators and parents in helping youth understand climate change.

Learn About Climate Science

• What is Climate Change This article from BBC simply explores what is climate change, the science behind what we know, and how it impacts the world around us.
• Causes and Effects of Climate Change This short video from National Geographic explains what we mean by greenhouse gases and how those emissions contribute to a changing climate.
• Greenhouse Gas Emission Sources This report from the United States Environmental Protection Agency outlines what sources contribute the most to greenhouse gas emissions and how emissions have changed over time.
• Data Science and Climate Change A look into how data collection and analysis help us better understand and combat climate change around the world.
• Health and the Environment Learn from the Environmental Health Sciences Center at the University of California Davis about how the changing climate is affecting our health. 

Climate Change in Utah

• Understanding Climate Change in Utah An insightful look from the experts who helped design NHMU’s own Climate of Hope exhibit. The article explores how Utah’s climate has changed over time and the effects it has on the environment and our health.
• Will We Choose to Save the Great Salt Lake A deep dive from The Nature Conservancy into how human activity and climate change have shaped the Great Salt Lake. The article, also, looks at past and current efforts to advocate for Great Salt Lake conservation.

Climate Justice

• What is Climate Justice In this article from the University of California, we learn how climate change can disproportionately affect certain areas or groups of people more than others and what we can do to work towards solutions.
• Native Nations and Climate Change Explore how many Native American tribes are coming together to share knowledge and find support in combating climate change.

How You Can Get Involved in Solutions

Working together we can make a difference in our communities! Join one of these climate action organizations or others:

• Sierra Club
• Utah Climate Action Network
• Utah Youth Environmental Solutions
• School and university clubs - See if your school has an environmental club. If not, look at this article about how to start an environmental club!

Advocacy - Become informed about current legislation on climate change in your area and how you can join others to advocate for solutions.

• HEAL Utah Bill Tracker
• Citizens' Climate Lobby

Check out these simple sustainability tips - small ways you can take action.

For Educators and Parents

• Our Climate, Our Future  Simple videos and other educational resources for helping youth understand climate change and the struggle to find solutions.
• CLEAN Network Tools for teaching students about climate change.

Current Climate Change News:

BBC Climate Change News News about climate change and its effects across the globe, including inspiring stories of people taking action.

KSL Environment News News related to the environment and climate change here in Utah.

Great Salt Lake News Updates about the Great Salt Lake and how climate change is affecting it, from the Great Salt Lake Collaborative.

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