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In November 2011, the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report that confirmed a link between extreme weather-related disasters like hurricanes, floods, tsunamis and other storms, to climate change. This was the first time that the IPCC emphasized … Continue reading

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It is a good news~bad news week for wetlands and climate change following the close of the Durban Climate Change Summit.  The good news is that for the first time there is an incentive for restoring and protecting peatlands included … Continue reading

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It’s hot out there.  It’s in the news.  It’s right outside the door.  A dome of hot air has covered most of the lower 48 states over the past week. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/post/massive-heat-wave-scorches-us-as-drought-continues-in-south/2011/07/17/gIQAaYOnLI_blog.html Heat waves kill more people in the U.S. in … Continue reading

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Coastal Wetlands Under Threat By Tom Schueneman – Planet Save – December 3, 2010 New modeling research  helps scientists, planners, and resource managers better understand threats to wetlands from sea level rise. The conclusion of an international research effort is … Continue reading

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  Nationwide beaches are eroding.  Ocean storms, hurricanes, sea level rise,  sea walls, jetties, and other natural occurrences and manmade practices result in the erosion of  portions of 95,000 miles of coastline in the United States every year.  As a … Continue reading

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Spatial Planning & Governance for Climate Change Earth Casts (webcasts) – September 1, 2010 Learn about role that spatial planning can play in climate change mitigation and adaptation. Discover the different development strategies available for sustainable place-making. Explore potential governance … Continue reading

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 “We basically have three choices: mitigation, adaptation, and suffering. We’re going to do some of each. The question is what the mix is going to be. The more mitigation we do, the less adaptation will be required and the less suffering … Continue reading

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Climate Risks:  Lessons from 2010’s Extreme Weather http://www.pewclimate.org/blog/gulledgej/ climate-risks-lessons-from-2010%E2%80%99s-extreme-weather

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Modeling Effects of Sea Level Rise in Northern Gulf of Mexico WaterLink International -  August 11, 2010 NOAA has awarded $750,000 for the first year of an anticipated US$3 million research investment to develop the information and tools critically needed … Continue reading

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When I picture a template, I think of one I made for “Wetland Breaking News,” where there are categories for the news, such as legislative and state news. I can save that template and work with it each month even … Continue reading

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