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The Nature Conservancy Releases Country-Level Temperature and Precipitation Data for Climate Resilience and Adaptation Planning
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The Nature Conservancy
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published
Nov 20, 2013
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last modified
Nov 24, 2013 10:34 PM
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filed under:
Models,
Climate Change,
Database,
Climate Adaptation,
News
The Nature Conservancy has released a new country-level dataset for its online Climate Wizard mapping tool that enables users to visualize future climate conditions using the most recent modeled data from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
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NRCS and Forest Service Partner to Improve Forest Health
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NRCS
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published
Feb 12, 2014
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last modified
Feb 12, 2014 04:11 PM
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filed under:
Climate Adaptation,
Climate Change,
Forests,
Water,
News,
Resilience
Agriculture Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Robert Bonnie announced today a multi-year partnership between the U.S. Forest Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to improve the health and resiliency of forest ecosystems where public and private lands meet across the nation.
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'Climate Hubs' Will Provide Regional Networks on Climate Science, Forecasting Impacts as Part of President's Climate Action Plan
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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published
Feb 12, 2014
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last modified
Feb 12, 2014 04:10 PM
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filed under:
Working Lands,
Climate Adaptation,
Climate Change,
Hazards,
Forests,
Wildland Fire,
Agriculture,
Resilience
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the creation of the first ever Regional Hubs for Risk Adaptation and Mitigation to Climate Change at seven locations around the country. "Climate Hubs" will address increasing risks such as fires, invasive pests, devastating floods, and crippling droughts on a regional basis, aiming to translate science and research into information to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners on ways to adapt and adjust their resource management.
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IPCC Working Group II Report Released
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IPCC
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published
Apr 02, 2014
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filed under:
Report,
Climate Change,
Climate Adaptation,
News
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued a report today that says the effects of climate change are already occurring on all continents and across the oceans. The world, in many cases, is ill-prepared for risks from a changing climate. The report also concludes that there are opportunities to respond to such risks, though the risks will be difficult to manage with high levels of warming.
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Our Changing Climate – Third National Assessment Released
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USDA
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published
May 06, 2014
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filed under:
Report,
Climate Change,
Agriculture,
Climate Adaptation,
News
The Third National Assessment Release (NCA) report was released today. The report was written by 240 authors who worked in author teams reflecting their expertise, who also selected additional contributing authors, including several scientists and experts from USDA.
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Scientists Locate Natural “Strongholds” across Southeast US that Could Protect Nature in the Face of Climate Change
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by
The Nature Conservancy
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published
Jun 03, 2014
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filed under:
Climate Change,
Climate Adaptation,
News
A new study by The Nature Conservancy has identified a series of natural “strongholds” across the Southeastern United States that are predicted to withstand the growing impacts of climate change and help ensure nature’s survival.
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Obama Administration dedicates nearly $10 million to help tribes prepare for climate change
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DOI
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published
Jul 16, 2014
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filed under:
Climate Change,
Tribal,
Climate Adaptation,
News
As part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan and continued commitment to support Native American leaders in building strong, resilient communities, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs Kevin Washburn today announced the Administration has dedicated nearly $10 million this year to help tribes prepare for climate change through adaptation and mitigation.
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Video: Climate Change The Cost of Inaction
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by
EPA
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published
Sep 23, 2014
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filed under:
Water,
Climate Change,
Energy,
Climate Adaptation,
News
The Earth's climate is changing at an unprecedented rate. Climate change is already having impacts on people's lives across the country.
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Regional Science Efforts Highlighted in National Climate Adaptation Strategy Progress Report
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USFWS
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published
Sep 23, 2014
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filed under:
Report,
Climate Change,
Climate Adaptation,
News
Report includes several projects in the northeast and the Chesapeake Bay among 50 nationwide examples that illustrate a long-term vision for adaptive management in the face of climate change.
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Building community resilience by strengthening America’s natural resources and supporting green infrastructure
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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published
Oct 09, 2014
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filed under:
Report,
Climate Change,
Federal,
Climate Adaptation,
News
President Obama has made it clear that we have a moral obligation to our children and future generations to leave behind a planet that is not polluted and damaged. That is why, as part of his effort to combat climate change, the President launched a Climate Action Plan last year to cut carbon pollution, prepare communities for the impacts of climate change, and lead international efforts to address this global challenge.
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