A great video to explain climate basics through several good analogies. Climate Adam (Dr. Adam Levy) and Dr. Katharine Hayhoe are climate scientists with a gift for communicating accurate information in winsome ways. A charming and funny introduction to the very, very basics. 

Marine biologist and policy expert Ayana Elizabeth Johnson goes beyond the usual answers to the question “what can I do” and offers advice about finding a joyful way forward.

Data scientist Hannah Ritchie makes the case–using loads of data on what is already happening–that we can create a livable, thriving future if we address the climate crisis head-on, strategically. The subtitle is “How We Can Be the First Generation to Build a Sustainable Planet.” This book is a good antidote to the doom spiral that can result from only reading climate headlines in the news.

Katherine Hayhoe is a world-renowned climate scientist, a Christian, and a consummate communicator. This indispensable book covers the facts of climate change, but it focuses on communicating wisely and effectively with others about the climate crisis. (See also Hayhoe’s TED Talk and YouTube channel.)

The New York Times does excellent reporting on climate. Their handy crash course website is organized and accessible, providing recent statistics and information and answering common questions.