It Started with The Weather Channel
Growing up, I was captivated by The Weather Channel: storms rolling across the plains, hurricanes churning in the Atlantic, the sudden jolt of a California earthquake. After each event, I found myself wondering: how does this compare to the bigger picture? Are these patterns changing?
The Weather Channel showed me the drama. I wanted to understand the long-term story. What do rising global temperatures actually mean? How do today's CO2 levels compare to the past? Is Arctic ice really disappearing as fast as they say? That curiosity became TWOCLICKS.
The Problem We're Solving
Climate data from NASA, NOAA, NSIDC, USGS, EPA, EIA, and ENTSO-E is freely available, but gathering it takes hours most people don't have.
A journalist on deadline needs current wildfire statistics, not a 2-hour research project.
An insurance analyst needs drought trends for Texas, not scattered government PDFs.
A city planner needs renewable energy adoption rates, not raw data tables.
The Time Problem
Traditional Research
- Navigate multiple government websites
- Download and process raw data files
- Cross-reference sources for accuracy
- Create visualizations and format data
- Verify data freshness and reliability
TWOCLICKS
- First click: Current climate overview
- Second click: Historical trends and context
- Autonomously updated from verified sources
Accessibility as a Core Value
Climate data should be usable by everyone, not just data scientists.
- Visual Clarity: Color-coded indicators show data quality at a glance
- Plain Language: No jargon or complex statistical terminology
- Transparent Sources: Always know exactly where data comes from
- Keyboard Navigation: Full accessibility for screen readers and assistive technology
- Mobile-First Design: Access critical climate data from any device
- Honest Timestamps: Clear indicators when data is fresh, aging, or using fallback systems
The Two-Click Goal
First Click: All twelve climate indicators at a glance.
Second Click: Historical context with interactive charts and trend analysis.
The Intelligence Behind Simplicity
Smart Data Management
NASA updates monthly, NOAA updates weekly, NSIDC updates daily. Our system knows these cadences and fetches new data exactly when it's available. Not before, not after.
Transparent Fallbacks: When a source is temporarily unavailable, clearly labeled backup data keeps the dashboard current while honest timestamps tell you exactly what you're looking at.
Who This Serves
Risk & Investment
Assess climate exposure and transition risk for underwriting, ESG reporting, or real estate due diligence.
Energy & Resources
Track renewable adoption, monitor drought conditions, and plan water resource allocation.
Government & Emergency Planning
Incorporate current climate data into policy decisions, infrastructure planning, and emergency response.
Media & Research
Get authoritative, properly attributed climate data on deadline. No data wrangling required.