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Posted
Nov 3, 2014
Physical Climate

IPCC Confirms: Climate Change is an Urgent Threat, Solutions Exist

A coastal wind farm
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its Synthesis Report on Sunday, confirming that warming in the climate system is unequivocal and, if left unaddressed, will increase the likelihood of pervasive, irreversible damage to the environment and society. However, options to limit climate change and adapt to its impacts are available.
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Posted
Nov 3, 2014
Mitigation

Federal Agencies Detail Their Risks From, Responses to Climate Change

Flooding from an extreme rainfall event damaged infrastructure at DOD’s Fort Irwin in 2013.
On Friday, Federal agencies released their annual plans for reducing their greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for the impacts of climate change. Agencies cited climate impacts like rising sea levels, increased storm intensity, and more extreme temperatures as threats to Federal facilities, operations, and resources.
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Posted
Oct 24, 2014

Remembering Rick Piltz

Rick Piltz
Rick Piltz, a former USGCRP staff member known for his commitment to scientific integrity, passed away on Saturday, October 18. He was 71.
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Posted
Oct 22, 2014
Physical Climate

Our Changing Planet: The Year in Global Change Research

Cover of Our Changing Planet FY 2015
The latest edition of Our Changing Planet, USGCRP's annual report to Congress, gives an overview of the Federal global change research enterprise, with plain-language highlights spotlighting recent efforts to advance science and support societal needs.
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Posted
Oct 17, 2014
International

IPCC Launches Full Report on Climate Impacts, Responses

A green roof at the EPA Region 8 building
Working Group II of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its full contribution to the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report (AR5). The Working Group II report provides the most comprehensive look to date at the worldwide impacts of climate change and the opportunities for response.
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Posted
Sep 18, 2014
Oceans

Seeking Expert Reviewers for the World Ocean Assessment

Humpback whale
In coordination with the National Ocean Council, the Department of State is requesting expert reviewers for the draft United Nations World Ocean Assessment (WOA). The WOA assesses the ocean's role in the Earth system, food security and food safety, human activities, and biological diversity.
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Posted
Sep 10, 2014
Oceans

Greenhouse Gases Reach Record Levels

Greenhouse gases reach record levels
According to the UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a surge in carbon dioxide levels drove the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere to a record high in 2013. Greenhouse gas levels rose more between 2012 and 2013 than at any time in the last 30 years.
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