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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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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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AAAS Kicks Off Initiative to Recognize Climate Change Risks
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AAAS is announcing the launch of a new initiative to expand the dialogue on the risks of climate change.
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Executive Order -- Preparing the United States for the Impacts of Climate Change
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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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Fracking Components Affect Thyroid Hormone Receptors
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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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Monthly carbon dioxide levels hit new milestone
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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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USGS-NOAA: Climate Change Impacts to U.S. Coasts Threaten Public Health, Safety and Economy
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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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Wetlands clean water, provide homes for wildlife across the nation
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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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