Students and teachers from more than 6,000 schools in more than 70 countries are working with research scientists to learn more about our planet. This site encourages interaction between students and NASA working professionals. Students are encouraged to read files and to ask questions. Some specific media broadcasts are transcribed and provided with teacher guides for classroom use. Not specifically devoted to a single topic.
Much pictorial backup is provided.
The purpose of this site is to inform and educate readers about renewable energy and the environment, and challenge all of us to get more involved in promoting a clean energy future in federal, state and community forums. The research combines analysis of comprehensive global datasets with global models of atmospheric, land surface, and oceanic processes and includes study of past events on Earth such as paleoclimate change and the study of other planets as an aid to prediction of future evolution of Earth on a planetary scale. NCDC produces numerous climate publications and responds to data requests from all over the world. The National Weather Service provides weather and flood warnings, public forecasts and advisories for all of the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, primarily for the protection of life and property. NWS data and products are provided to private meteorologists for the provision of all specialized services.