Climate Change Education Program

Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall establish a Climate Change Education Program within the Office of Education of the Administration to— (1) increase the climate literacy of the United States by broadening the understanding of climate change, including possible long-term and short-term consequences, disproportionate impacts of those consequences, and potential solutions; (2) apply the latest scientific and technological discoveries, including through the use of the scientific assets of the Administration, to provide formal and nonformal learning opportunities to individuals of all ages, including individuals of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds; and (3) emphasize actionable information to help people understand and promote implementation of new technologies, jobs, career training, programs, and incentives related to climate change, climate adaptation and mitigation, climate resilience, climate justice, and environmental justice.