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The State of Marine and Coastal Adaptation in North America: A Synthesis of Emerging Ideas

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http://www.cakex.org/virtual-library/1615

Abstract

Climate change is now widely acknowledged as a global problem that threatens the success of marine and coastal conservation, management, and policy. Mitigation and adaptation are the two approaches commonly used to address actual and projected climate change impacts.

Resource Author: 
Rachel M. Gregg, Lara Hansen, Kirsten Feifel, et al
Publication Date: 
Jan 15 2011

Chicago Climate Action Plan

Submitted by admin on Tue, 2011-07-19 18:23
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Source URL: 
http://www.chicagoclimateaction.org/

The results of the research are both serious and encouraging.

They clearly demonstrate that our current trajectory poses risks to our economy and health. Every Chicago resident and business has a role to play in implementing the Chicago Climate Action Plan, which will not only ensure a more liveable climate for the world, but also for the city. The economy and quality of life could improve. Jobs could be created. New technologies will emerge.

The Chicago Climate Action Plan Outlines Five Strategies:

Resource Author: 
Chicago Climate Task Force
Publication Date: 
May 1 2011

Extreme Weather and Climate Change Understanding the Link, Managing the Risk

Submitted by admin on Tue, 2011-07-19 17:54
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Source URL: 
http://www.pewclimate.org/publications/extreme-weather-and-climate-change

from Introduction

Resource Author: 
Daniel G. Huber and Jay Gulledge, Ph.D.
Publication Date: 
Jun 1 2011

Persistent El Niño–Southern Oscillation variation during the Pliocene Epoch

Submitted by admin on Thu, 2011-07-14 19:39
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Source URL: 
http://www.agu.org/pubs/crossref/2011/2010PA002097.shtml
Abstract

There is an urgent requirement to understand how large fluctuations in tropical heat distribution associated with the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) will respond to anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases.

Resource Author: 
N. Scroxton, S. G. Bonham, R. E. M. Rickaby et al
Publication Date: 
May 26 2011

Doctors Prepare Their Professions to Explain and Treat Climate-Related Symptoms

Submitted by admin on Tue, 2011-06-28 19:48
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Source URL: 
http://www.nytimes.com/cwire/2011/06/15/15climatewire-doctors-prepare-their-professions-to-explain-8660.html
Resource Author: 
Dina Fine Maron
Publication Date: 
Jun 15 2011

A Warming Planet Struggles to Feed Itself

Submitted by admin on Tue, 2011-06-28 18:27
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Source URL: 
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/05/science/earth/05harvest.html?_r=2&pagewanted=1&ref=temperaturerising
Resource Author: 
Justin Gillis
Publication Date: 
Jun 4 2011

The U.S. Commitment to Cookstoves in Africa

Submitted by admin on Thu, 2011-06-16 17:33
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Source URL: 
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2011/06/166281.htm

In September 2010, U.S. Secretary of State Clinton announced the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, a public-private partnership led by the United Nations Foundation to save lives, improve livelihoods, empower women, and combat climate change by creating a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions. The Alliance’s 100 by 20 goal calls for 100 million homes to adopt clean and efficient stoves and fuels by 2020.

Resource Author: 
Hillary Clinton, U.S. State Department
Publication Date: 
Jun 16 2011

Children in disasters: Understanding impact and enabling agency

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2011-06-08 23:38
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Source URL: 
http://www.unicef.org.uk/Latest/Publications/children-and-disasters/
Resource Author: 
UNICEF
Publication Date: 
May 8 2011

Feeling the Heat: Child Survival in a Changing Climate

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2011-06-08 23:35
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http://www.childreninachangingclimate.org/library_page.htm?metadata_value=Feeling%20the%20Heat:%20Child%20Survival%20in%20a%20Changing%20Climate&wildmeta_value=

Overview

Resource Author: 
Save the Children
Publication Date: 
Jun 8 2011
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