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Posted
May 1, 2015
Physical Climate

Modeling Summit Bridges Weather & Climate, Research & Operations

The U.S. Climate Modeling Summit brought together representatives from the Nation’s major research and operational climate modeling programs
A new white paper highlights outcomes from the first annual U.S. Climate Modeling Summit. The Summit brought together leadership from the country’s six premier climate modeling centers to strategize around priorities of national interest—from experimental efforts that move science forward to forecasts and projections that inform on-the-ground decisions.
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Posted
Apr 12, 2015
Physical Climate

From Thawing Permafrost, Slow but Steady Emissions Likely

Thawing permafrost releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere
A new synthesis published in Nature suggests that thawing Arctic permafrost will release greenhouse gases gradually, rather than in a sudden "bomb". The gradual rate of these natural emissions may give society more time to adapt to their effects, but they remain a challenge for climate mitigation.
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Posted
Dec 4, 2014
Education

Toward A More Climate-Literate America

Earth from space
A new Administration initiative aims to “lift America’s game” in climate education, literacy, and training. USGCRP agencies will play a central part in this effort to connect students and citizens with the best-available scientific information about climate change.
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Posted
Nov 10, 2014
Scenarios

Preparing Energy Systems for Rising Sea Levels

Miami by night, showing sea levels very close to roads and buildings
A new pilot study by the Department of Energy (DOE) presents an approach communities can use to assess the impacts of sea level rise on energy infrastructure. Among other data sources, the study uses global sea level rise scenarios from the 2014 National Climate Assessment.
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Posted
Dec 9, 2013
Oceans

US CLIVAR Releases New Science Plan

US CLIVAR (Climate Variability and Predictability Program) has released a new Science Plan outlining its research goals and strategies for the next 15 years.
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Posted
Nov 26, 2013
Adaptation

New Federal Partnership to Help Communities Prepare for Drought

As part of President Obama's Climate Action Plan, the Administration recently announced an interagency National Drought Resilience Partnership to help communities better prepare for future droughts and reduce the impact of drought events on livelihoods and the economy.
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