The goal of this website is to examine Houston’s climate through a scientific, data-driven lens and to communicate how climate patterns directly affect the city and its residents. Houston sits at the intersection of extreme heat, intense rainfall, hurricanes, rapid urban development, and coastal vulnerability, making it one of the most climate-impacted major cities in the United States. This project aims to bring clarity to those challenges by analyzing local climate data, trends, and environmental impacts in a way that is accurate, accessible, and grounded in evidence.

This website focuses on understanding how factors such as rising temperatures, increased flooding, severe storms, and long-term climate change influence Houston’s environment and infrastructure. Rather than relying on abstract global statistics, the project emphasizes local conditions and real-world data to show how climate change is experienced at the city and community level. By connecting scientific research with Houston-specific examples, the site highlights why climate change is not a distant or theoretical issue, but a present and measurable reality.

Another key goal of this website is education. Many discussions about climate change lack local context, which can make the issue feel disconnected from everyday life. This project seeks to bridge that gap by presenting climate information in a clear and organized manner that students, educators, and community members can understand. Visuals, explanations, and data interpretations are designed to support learning while maintaining scientific accuracy.

Ultimately, this website aims to encourage informed awareness rather than fear. By understanding how Houston’s climate is changing and why those changes matter, visitors can better appreciate the importance of environmental research, urban planning, and climate resilience. The project also demonstrates how local data collection and analysis can be used to study broader environmental issues, showing that meaningful climate research can begin at the community level.

Through research, analysis, and clear communication, this website aspires to serve as a resource for understanding Houston’s climate today and the challenges it may face in the future.

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Laith Bachari Manna
High School Student, Houston, Texas