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Posted
May 19, 2015
Physical Climate, Scenarios, Observations, Modeling, Water Resources, International, Carbon Cycle, Arctic, Agriculture & Food, Education, Energy, Human Health, Extreme Events, Adaptation

Annual Report Highlights Scientific Progress, Societal Value

Our Changing Planet FY 2016
The latest edition of Our Changing Planet, USGCRP's annual report to Congress, highlights progress in advancing science, informing decisions, conducting assessments, and engaging with diverse audiences. The report also spotlights interagency priority areas, including climate predictions, global change in the Arctic, water extremes, and actionable science.
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May 6, 2015
Oceans, Physical Climate, Observations, Mitigation, Land Use & Land Cover, Coasts, Ecosystems & Biodiversity, Carbon Cycle, Arctic, Agriculture & Food, Energy, Cities & Infrastructure, Indicators, Human Health, Adaptation

New on GlobalChange.gov: Climate Change Indicators

Indicators
A new section of GlobalChange.gov features indicators that visually communicate some of the key aspects and effects of climate change . Users can provide feedback to help shape a broader indicators system that will inform the next National Climate Assessment.
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May 5, 2015
National Climate Assessment, Physical Climate, Scenarios, Modeling, Mitigation, Carbon Cycle, Adaptation

USGCRP Selects Scenarios for Next National Climate Assessment

USGCRP has selected a set of emissions scenarios and climate projections to focus on for the next quadrennial National Climate Assessment. These scenarios and projections will provide a consistent basis to assess the potential future impacts of climate change and related policy choices.
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Jan 31, 2015
Physical Climate, Observations, Water Resources, Carbon Cycle, Agriculture & Food, Extreme Events, Adaptation

SMAP Into Action: Satellite to Measure Soil Moisture From Space

Artist's rendering of the SMAP satellite in orbit
Although the amount of moisture stored in soil is just a small fraction of Earth’s water, it plays a big role in the Earth system. NASA’s Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite, launched into orbit this morning, will collect unprecedented measurements of soil moisture around the globe.
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