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Transportation and Climate Change Clearinghouse

About Transportation and Climate Change

Within the United States, transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions after electricity generation. With scientific recognition that GHG emissions are contributing to a long-term warming trend of the earth, there is an increasing realization that transportation, as a significant contributor of GHGs, plays an important role in climate change policy and program decisions.

Overview of Climate Change

Overview of Climate Change

The science of climate change and greenhouse gases and an overview of the impacts of climate change.

Transportation's Role in Climate Change

Transportation's role in climate change

An overview of the linkage between transportation and greenhouse gases.

General Resources about Transportation and Climate Change

General Resources about Transportation and Climate Change

Resources about transportation and climate change.