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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
Dec 9, 2013
Energy

Federal Agencies to Use 20% Renewable Energy by 2020

In the latest step under his Climate Action Plan, President Obama signed a Memorandum on December 5th directing the Federal Government to consume 20% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020—more than double the current level.
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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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