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Basic Science of Climate Change

The Physical Science Basis (2007)

With the longer title, "Contribution of Working Group I to the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 2007," this report is the latest scientific literature review of pretty much everything known by science on climate change. A new series of assessment reports is expected in 2013 and 2014.
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Climate Change
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Simple Introductions to Climate Change

Reporting on Climate Change: Understanding the Science

A layperson's explanation of many of the key concepts and findings from IPCC reports. Written and produced by the Environmental Law Institute and the Environmental Health Center with funding from the Energy Dept's research office.
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Climate Change
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Toolbox: NOAA Upgrades Weather and Climate Data

Get detailed flood data that is almost real-time, provided by 4,260 monitors on waterways throughout the US, and the latest information on temperature, precipitation, wind, El Nino and La Nina, Pacific sea level, events in the stratosphere, and more.
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TipSheet
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Climate Change
Government
Science
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National (U.S.)
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Public
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Toolbox: USDA Releases New Census of Agriculture

Data range from the very big picture, such as the total acreage devoted to agriculture in the country, and each state and county, to myriad details.
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TipSheet
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Agriculture
Government
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National (U.S.)
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Public Comment Open for Renewable Energy Zones

The Western Governors' Association and the US DOE begin Phase 1 of a 4-phase process, with initial designation of suitable zones for renewable power generation in the western US, Canada, and Mexico.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
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Planning & Growth
Energy & Fuel
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International
National (U.S.)
Northwest (OR WA)
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY)
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX)
California
Mexico
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Food Deserts: Where The Food Isn't

Areas lacking easy access to affordable staple foods can signal larger long-term problems, including environmental ones. Simple interactive maps can play a key role in engaging your community.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
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Consumer
Food
People & Population
Technology
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National (U.S.)
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Cement Kiln Rule Proposal Possible in March

EPA proposes a new rule addressing emissions of toxic chemicals from kilns that are fueled by coal or other typical fuels, or allegedly nonhazardous waste. You'll find this, as well as other environmental story ideas, in the latest issue of TipSheet.
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TipSheet
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Air
Chemicals
Energy & Fuel
Laws & Regulations
Pollution
Government
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National (U.S.)
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Following Burrowers is a Big Project

A significant number of Bush administration political appointees have converted to career civil service jobs in recent months — many in areas covered by environment, energy, resource, science, and health journalists.
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WatchDog TipSheet
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Government
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National (U.S.)
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EPA Reports on Info Access 'Listening' Sessions

Results of EPA's 2008 "National Dialogue" to develop an "Information Access Strategy" are now online.
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WatchDog TipSheet
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Government
Journalism & Media
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National (U.S.)
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Google Opens Ocean Depths, VP Crib To View

Now journalists can explore the ocean deeps with Google Earth's newest tool.
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WatchDog TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Water & Oceans
Technology
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International
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Public
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