Earth Gauge® is a free information service designed to make it easy to talk about links between weather and environment. Originally developed for weathercasters, the information is also available to the general public, educators, parents and students.

Climate Communication Resource

Climate Concepts: Analogies and Useful Descriptions is a new tool for weathercasters and others who communicate about climate with the public.

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Earth Gauge Podcasts

Listen to and download Earth Gauge tips and Climate Facts on iTunes and online. New tips are added each month.


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Have Shell, Will Travel

May 14th, 2012

Depending on your latitude (how far north or south you live), you may spot young painted turtles emerging from nests sometime between late May and mid-June. These turtles have been overwintering underground where they may have even been partially frozen! As turtles emerge from their nests, they will likely head for the closest body of [...]

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Climate Trivia: How do clouds affect Earth’s temperature?

May 2nd, 2012

As Earth’s temperature rises the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere increases. This increase in water vapor causes changes in how, where and when clouds form and these changes influence the general state of Earth’s climate. Trivia Question: How do clouds impact Earth’s climate? a)    They cool the planet by reflecting sunlight. b)    They [...]

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Meteorologist Profile

Sean Sublette

Sean Sublette, chief meteorologist at WSET-TV in Lynchburg, VA, talks about his role as station scientist on-air and in social media.

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Información ambiental para meteorólogos y el público está ahora disponible en español.