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Grayback Forestry
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Rosanne Hessmiller
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filed under:
Forest restoration,
Fire,
Prescribed Fire,
Hazards,
Prescribed Burning,
Forest Management,
Wildland Fire,
Landscapes
What began with a smokejumper and a portable sawmill in 1979 has evolved into one of the largest and most diverse wildfire suppression and forest restoration companies in the United States. Mission: To be a good steward of our nation’s forests and to protect life and property from the risk of wildfire and other disasters through prevention, protection and risk management.
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Monthly carbon dioxide levels hit new milestone
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NOAA
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May 27, 2015
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Hazards,
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NOAA scientists reported that in March 2015 the monthly average global carbon dioxide level went above 400 parts per million for the first time.
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Fracking Components Affect Thyroid Hormone Receptors
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Clinical Oncology News
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Aug 11, 2014
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last modified
Aug 11, 2014 09:34 AM
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A subset of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing can interfere with thyroid hormone receptors, according to a study presented at the joint meeting of the International Society of Endocrinology and the Endocrine Society.
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AAAS Kicks Off Initiative to Recognize Climate Change Risks
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AAAS
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Mar 21, 2014
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last modified
Mar 25, 2014 02:54 PM
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News
AAAS is announcing the launch of a new initiative to expand the dialogue on the risks of climate change.
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'Climate Hubs' Will Provide Regional Networks on Climate Science, Forecasting Impacts as Part of President's Climate Action Plan
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Feb 12, 2014
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Feb 12, 2014 04:10 PM
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Working Lands,
Climate Adaptation,
Climate Change,
Hazards,
Forests,
Wildland Fire,
Agriculture,
Resilience
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the creation of the first ever Regional Hubs for Risk Adaptation and Mitigation to Climate Change at seven locations around the country. "Climate Hubs" will address increasing risks such as fires, invasive pests, devastating floods, and crippling droughts on a regional basis, aiming to translate science and research into information to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners on ways to adapt and adjust their resource management.
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Executive Order -- Preparing the United States for the Impacts of Climate Change
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The White House, Office of the Press Secretary
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Nov 06, 2013
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Nov 12, 2013 03:46 PM
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President Obama signed an executive order that will begin to prepare the Nation for the impacts of climate change by undertaking actions to enhance climate preparedness and resilience.
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Wetlands clean water, provide homes for wildlife across the nation
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Michelle Banks, NRCS
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May 09, 2013
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Wetlands,
Habitat,
Hazards,
Water,
News
Wetlands play a crucial role in the world’s ecosystem by protecting and improving water quality, filtering surface water, storing floodwater and creating or enhancing wildlife habitat.
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USGS-NOAA: Climate Change Impacts to U.S. Coasts Threaten Public Health, Safety and Economy
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USGS-NOAA
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Jan 30, 2013
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According to a new technical report, the effects of climate change will continue to threaten the health and vitality of U.S. coastal communities' social, economic and natural systems.
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