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The United States will be a much hotter place, precipitation patterns will shift, and climate extremes will increase by the end of the 21st century, according to reports released in January 2013 by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in support of the National Climate Assessment (NCA).

This issue of EPA's Science Matters features stories on how Agency researchers and their partners are helping decision makers, communities, and individuals incorporate the latest science into strategies and actions designed to protect public human health and the environment in the face of a changing climate.

The U.S. Energy Sector Vulnerabilities to Climate Change and Extreme Weather report examines current and potential future impacts of these climate trends on the U.S. energy sector.

Two recently released animated NASA visualizations developed to support the forthcoming third US National Climate Assessment show projections of Earths temperature and precipitation patterns from today through the year 2100, revealing how low versus high emission scenarios would impact the planets climate.

Fourteen interns hailing from colleges and universities around the country are making essential contributions to the work of USGCRP this summer.

On Tuesday, June 25, in a speech at Georgetown University, President Obama announced his comprehensive plan for steady, responsible action to cut carbon pollution, prepare the Nation for the impacts of climate change, and lead international efforts to address climate change as a global challenge.

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New Reports Explore How A Shifting Climate May Impact Eight U.S. Regions

EPA’s Science Matters Newsletter Puts Spotlight on Climate Change

Energy Sector Vulnerable to Climate Change, U.S. Department of Energy Report Says

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Training the Next Generation of the Climate Science Workforce

President Obama Announces His Climate Action Plan