Extreme Weather Events

Jeni Miller

Submitted by Jeni Miller on Wed, 2011-07-20 20:20

Chicago Climate Action Plan

Submitted by admin on Tue, 2011-07-19 18:23

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

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

Harvey Eder

Submitted by Harvey Eder on Mon, 2011-07-18 21:58

Persistent El Niño–Southern Oscillation variation during the Pliocene Epoch

Submitted by admin on Thu, 2011-07-14 19:39

Source URL:

http://www.agu.org/pubs/crossref/2011/2010PA002097.shtml

Non-technical summary available here.

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

Josh

Submitted by Josh Karliner on Wed, 2011-07-13 18:59

Solange Gould

Submitted by solangegould on Wed, 2011-07-06 17:52

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

Submitted by admin on Tue, 2011-06-28 19:48

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

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A Warming Planet Struggles to Feed Itself

Submitted by admin on Tue, 2011-06-28 18:27

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

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Cal-Adapt

Submitted by admin on Tue, 2011-06-28 16:57

Source URL:

http://cal-adapt.org/

Cal-Adapt has been designed to provide access the wealth of data and information that has been, and continues to be, produced by the State's scientific and research community. The data available in this site offer a view of how climate change might affect California at the local level. Here you can work with visualization tools, access data, and participate in community sharing to contribute your own knowledge.

Cal-Adapt's development is a key recommendation of the 2009 California Climate Adaptation Strategy [...].

Resource Author:

California Energy Commission

Publication Date:

Jun 1 2011

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