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Latest TipSheet Items
February 14, 2007
FED Report Assesses Western Water Deficits, Makes Recommendations
February 14, 2007–An extensive report on the growing threats posed to the Colorado River system by climate change, drought, and increasing population is scheduled to be released Feb. 21, 2007.Human Development and Climate Change Suspected in Waterbird Declines
February 14, 2007–Although the evidence is not yet ironclad, two recent reports support fears that populations of hundreds of bird species strongly dependent on water bodies are declining in much of the world.Scientists Evaluating U.S. Climate Change Efforts
February 14, 2007–The direction of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) likely will become clearer at the end of February 2007.January 31, 2007
Climate: "Smoking Gun" is Laid on the Table-With a Thump
January 31, 2007–The latest update of scientific consensus on climate change - to be released Friday, Feb. 2, 2007, is said to present "smoking gun" evidence that global warming is happening now and that human emissions of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) are causing it.Crop Pollinators Very Important, and in Trouble
January 31, 2007–Emerging evidence suggests another nemesis should be on the priority list of agricultural production threats - a significant decline in the animals that pollinate crops (bees, insects, birds, bats, etc.).Homeowners Facing Financial Pressure to Reduce Wildfire Risk
January 31, 2007–The combination of tree-killing droughts, dense forests, and continued sprawl of residential areas into forests has captured the attention of insurance companies.SEJ Puts "Ultimate Rolodex," Other Climate Coverage Tools, on Web
January 31, 2007–As the climate change story heats up, environmental reporters across the country (not merely at national media) may find themselves writing about global warming.Temperature Forecasts Get More Detailed
January 31, 2007–With audiences paying more attention to the often-unusual weather these days, a new tool offered by NOAA may be of interest.January 17, 2007
"Wonder" Helps Speed Pattern Recognition
January 17, 2007–When assessing an environmental issue, it may be useful and appropriate to evaluate its links with human deaths and illnesses.Climate Change Info Emerges in Advance of IPCC Release
January 17, 2007–With climate change continuing to grow in news prominence, it'll be helpful to have access to the latest developments.
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