Climate Crossroads

The climate is changing in ways that pose increasing risks to people and ecosystems. We are in a crucial window for taking steps to protect the planet and its people. Climate Crossroads harnesses the breadth of the National Academies’ expertise, resources, and advice to catalyze actions to meet the climate crisis.

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Climate Conversations: Pathways to Action

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Tune in to this monthly webinar series for high-level, cross-cutting, nonpartisan conversations about issues relevant to national policy action on climate change.

Nov 20, 2025

Day and Night Frontier. The image is a 'digital enhancement' recreating the artist view. The bland original image from NASA was transformed using digital software. Focus, texture, details were added. Also the white and black points were determined. In addition, creative color interpretation of the scene was applied. Sensor dust removed and AI noise reduction software used. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Climate Crossroads Congressional Fellowship

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The Climate Crossroads Congressional Fellowship is intended to provide current Congressional staff with a solid grounding in the science, engineering, and health dimensions of climate change.

Nov 19, 2025