Climate Central
Climate Central provides detailed information on sea level rise and coastal flood risks globally, and supports media professionals with resources to report on climate impacts.
Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flood Hazards Information
Climate Central provides accurate, clear, and granular information about sea level rise and coastal flood hazards both locally and globally. The organization offers global GIS map layers that illustrate the extent of sea level rise and coastal flooding, allowing users to explore and understand the risks. This data is crucial for communities to prepare for and mitigate the impacts of rising sea levels and increased coastal flooding events.
Journalism and Climate Reporting Resources
Climate Central offers a reporting resource program to assist meteorologists and journalists in reporting on climate impacts and solutions. The resources are designed to make climate change information local, immediate, and personal for news audiences. The organization collaborates with local newsrooms nationwide through its Partnership Journalism program, reaching audiences via print, radio, digital, and TV outlets. This collaboration ensures that the critical story of climate change and its impacts are communicated effectively.
Climate Attribution and Fingerprints Program
Through its Attribution Science and Climate Fingerprints program, Climate Central reveals the influence of climate change on local weather. This initiative helps in understanding how specific weather conditions and events are affected by broader climate trends. By highlighting the connections between everyday weather and long-term climate changes, Climate Central aids in educating the public and policymakers about the ongoing impacts of climate change.
CoastalDEM Digital Elevation Model
Climate Central developed CoastalDEM, a digital elevation model used to evaluate coastal flood risk, accounting for factors such as storms and sea level rise. This tool provides high-accuracy elevation data, which is essential for forecasting and planning for future coastal flooding events. CoastalDEM is a critical resource for scientists, planners, and policymakers who need precise information to manage and mitigate risks associated with coastal flooding.
Climate Shift Index and Weather Power Tool
The Climate Shift Index provided by Climate Central demonstrates the immediate impacts of climate change on local weather conditions. Additionally, the organization offers the Weather Power tool, which creates and downloads forecasts of daily wind or solar electricity generation for any U.S. media market, county, or congressional district. These tools are designed to highlight how climate change and renewable energy sources interact on a day-to-day basis, helping to inform and optimize renewable energy strategies.
Risk Finder Tool for U.S. Communities
Climate Central's Risk Finder tool explores the risks of sea level rise and coastal flooding in any U.S. community. The tool provides downloadable tables and figures, maps, local projections, and potential impacts to populations, land, property values, and more. This comprehensive data helps communities understand and prepare for the specific risks they face from climate change-induced sea level rise and coastal flooding.