NASA analyses indicate that two key climate change indicators broke multiple records in the first half of 2016. Each of the first six months of 2016 was the warmest globally since modern temperature records began in 1880.

Furthermore, five of these months recorded the smallest Arctic sea ice extent since consistent satellite records started in 1979. NASA researchers are currently collecting additional data to better understand our changing climate.

Published on Jan 20, 2016, this visualization illustrates Earth’s long-term warming trend from 1880 to 2015, using a rolling five-year average. Orange colors represent temperatures warmer than the 1951-80 baseline, while blues indicate cooler temperatures.

Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center's Scientific Visualization Studio. This public domain video is available for download here.

On July 20, 2015, NASA's EPIC camera on NOAA's DSCOVR satellite captured its first image of Earth's sunlit side. From its orbit one million miles away, EPIC has now completed a full year of observations, taking a new picture every two hours. These images reveal our planet's ever-changing clouds, weather systems, and fixed features like deserts, forests, and seas, while also allowing scientists to monitor atmospheric ozone, aerosols, and vegetation properties.

DSCOVR, a partnership between NASA, NOAA, and the U.S. Air Force, primarily maintains real-time solar wind monitoring capabilities. This is crucial for accurate space weather alerts and forecasts. For more information about DSCOVR, visit: http://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/DSCOVR/

Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center/Kayvon Sharghi

Many conservatives believe government's core purpose is to protect rights to life, liberty, and property. If greenhouse gas emissions threaten these fundamental rights, then government has a clear duty to act against such a threat.

Niskanen Center President Jerry Taylor will discuss the conservative and moral imperative for addressing climate change, outlining how effective solutions can be implemented.

Published May 4, 2016, this content provides a 30-second overview of publications essential for building a comprehensive business climate risk library.

The library was compiled by consultant and expert, Mark Trexler.

This video features Dr. Mark Trexler, an expert with over 30 years of regulatory and energy policy experience, discussing scenario planning, climate risk tools for businesses, and the interplay of risk and opportunity. He has advised clients globally on climate change risk management for over 25 years.

With attorney Laura H. Kosloff, Dr. Trexler co-created The Climate Web, a vital tool for finding "actionable climate knowledge" amidst overwhelming climate information.

This interview with Mark Trexler was conducted by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability, and filmed in Portland, Oregon, on April 23, 2016.

Dr. Mark Trexler, a climate change expert, was interviewed on April 23, 2016, by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability. Barry Heidt provided camera work for the interview, which was published on April 27, 2016.

Dr. Trexler, with business partner Laura Kosloff, co-founded The Climate Web™. This knowledge solution helps users identify and track critical climate risk issues by organizing thousands of reports, news stories, and other materials, often extracting and linking key information for easy access.

Dr. Mark C. Trexler, an expert with over 30 years in regulatory and energy policy and 25 years advising on global climate change risk, co-founded The Climate Web.

With attorney Laura H. Kosloff, Trexler developed The Climate Web to deliver "actionable climate knowledge," addressing the overwhelming volume of raw information related to climate change and risk.

This interview, conducted by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv and filmed by Barry Heidt, occurred in Portland, Oregon, on April 23, 2016, and was published on April 27, 2016.

This interview, conducted on April 23, 2016, features climate change expert Dr. Mark Trexler. He discusses climate risk analysis, scenario planning, and introduces The Climate Web™.

The Climate Web™ is a knowledge solution developed by Dr. Trexler and Laura Kosloff. It helps users identify and track critical climate risk issues by organizing and linking thousands of reports, news stories, and other materials. Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv conducted the interview, with camera work by Barry Heidt. It was published on April 27, 2016.

Arctic sea ice has reached a record low wintertime maximum extent for the second consecutive year. Scientists from the National Snow and Ice Data Center and NASA reported this finding, noting the extent reached 5.607 million square miles on March 24. This represents the lowest maximum extent recorded in the satellite era.

An accompanying animation illustrates the Arctic sea ice freeze cycle, from its previous summertime minimum to this new wintertime maximum. (Credit: NASA Goddard's Scientific Visualization Studio/C. Starr)

Climate One interviewed Dr. Renee Lertzman on February 10, 2016, to discuss the presence of heroes and villains within the climate narrative.

Dr. Lertzman, whose work can be explored further at reneelertzman.com, is the author of *Environmental Melancholia: Psychoanalytic dimensions of engagement*. The book is available on Amazon and at local bookstores.

Hector De La Torre from the Air Resources Board discussed with Climate One how evolving generations are changing their vehicle use.

This discussion was published by Climate One on January 14, 2016.

The RSA was thrilled to host Sir David Attenborough and explorer/conservationist Tim Flannery.

They spoke passionately about the era-defining issue of climate change.

We spoke with guest editors Stephan Lewandowsky, Chair in Cognitive Psychology at the University of Bristol, and Richard Pancost, Professor of Biochemistry. They discussed their contributions to *Philosophical Transactions*.

Their work explores the complex relationship between scientific uncertainty regarding climate change and knowledge drawn from physical, economic, and social perspectives. This interdisciplinary examination offers valuable insights into a critical global issue.

Shell is preparing another attempt to extract an estimated 400 billion barrels of oil and gas from the Arctic. However, drilling in this region is expensive and dangerous.

Falling oil prices and potential government action could jeopardize Shell's ambitions in the face of these significant challenges.

For further reading, see This Changes Everything by Naomi Klein here. Published by The Guardian on July 16, 2015.

Governments from over 190 nations will convene at the UN 2015 Paris Climate Conference (November 30 – December 11) to forge a new global agreement on climate change.

This year's summit holds greater promise than the unsuccessful 2009 Copenhagen meeting. Optimism stems from the growth of renewable energy and evolving stances among major polluters, including the US.

For further reading, visit the Guardian website. Explore related videos: "Could Arctic oil drilling save the climate?" Watch here and "Naomi Klein: This Changes Everything" Watch here.

CarbFix, a pilot program at Iceland's Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Station, addresses climate change by injecting greenhouse gases into the ground for permanent storage.

This initiative, highlighted as "Fixing Climate in Iceland," was published by The New York Times on February 12, 2015.

NASA climate scientist Ben Cook discusses his research on past and future drought risks. He and his colleagues used tree rings to understand historical droughts. For future projections in the 21st century, they incorporated soil moisture data into climate models.

This research was published on February 12, 2015.

This excerpt summarizes findings from the "What do Oregonians Value and Believe?" survey, presented by Adam Davis of DHM Research with Dave Miller at the City Club of Portland on October 4, 2013.

A key finding indicates Oregonians believe the nation must consume less to address climate change. This content was curated and annotated by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability, and published on January 28, 2015.

Access the full interview here.

Comedian Marcus Brigstocke explores the role of humor in addressing climate change. While a serious issue, humor has long been a powerful tool for social change. The question is whether it can genuinely transform public perspective or merely serve as an evasion.

With the climate clock ticking, traditional talks and debates often reinforce existing knowledge and fears. To spark new dialogue and enduring change, the RSA is launching a series of unique climate events, beginning with a comedy night. This initiative aims to break through the static and foster fresh perspectives.