The Paleontological Research Institution and its Museum of the Earth recognize, based on scientific research, that humans are responsible for a large proportion of current climate change. Throughout this website you will see scientific support for this hypothesis.

The goal of this website is to collect and synthesize available information on global change and present it in a straightforward, unbiased, easily-accessed format for scientists, educators, students, and members of the public. Much information is available on the internet and in the media about the important subject of global change, and it can be difficult to sift through. This site is a resource for those wishing to educate themselves and others so that as individuals and citizens we can make informed choices and learn to live more lightly on the planet.