99%
of cities recorded significant temperature increases over the past 50 years.
$1T+
in U.S. climate disaster costs over the past decade.
2 in 5
adults report climate change impacts their mental health.
What is it like to live with climate change?
Take a moment to imagine what life is like for those already impacted by climate change: The community rebuilding after a hurricane. The farmer in a drought. The low-income mother choosing between food and air conditioning. The fishing family forced inland by flooding. Or the child wondering what kind of world they will inherit.
Every year, millions of Americans face these issues. For them, climate change is not an abstract concept. It is shaping where people live, how they feel, and what they need. At the same time, funding to study and address these issues is drastically limited. I-CARE exists to help fill that gap.
The numbers tell us what’s happening. The stories tell us why it matters.
What We Do
We fund external grants and conduct internal scientific research to understand how climate change impacts people's lives.
Internal Research
Our studies focus on understanding climate change's emotional, social, and physical impact on people. We conduct scientific studies that combine data with firsthand accounts, so findings reflect people's lived experiences, their true needs, and how to craft solutions to their real problems.
