Although scientific uncertainties exist with regard to magnitude of climate change, there is ample scientific evidence to suggest that climate change is now having and will have significant impacts
Coastal areas along much of the Gulf of Mexico are exceptionally susceptible to changes due to relative sea-level rise and storm damage because the land is relatively lowlying and is subject to hig
Chris Swanston, Linda Parker, and Maria Janowiak Published: May 11, 2010
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Identifying stategies and approaches to climate change adaptation and mitigation relevant to ecosystems in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (CNNF) and northern Wisconsin and bridging the gap bet
Brian Needelman, Stephen Crooks, Janet E. Hawkes, Caroly Shumway, James G. Titus, and Rich Takacs Published: April 19, 2012
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Climate change projections paint a dismal picture in which coastal habitats are degraded and lost over the coming decades—along with the coastal communities they support.
Lambourne and Chowdhury Published: November 11, 2011
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The aim of this conference is to present research by leading international academics and officials from affected countries on climate change and migration/displacement to an Australian audience, wi
Increasing focus on assessment of vulnerability to climate change has highlighted the need for tools that integrate a vast scientific literature into accessible approaches.
Suzanne M. Prober, Kevin R. Thiele, Philip W. Rundel, Colin J. Yates, Sandra L. Berry, Margaret Byrne, Les Christidis, Carl R. Gosper, and Pauline F. Grierson and Kristina Lemson Published: June 21, 2011
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The importance of ecological management for reducing the vulnerability of biodiversity to climate change is increasingly recognized, yet frameworks to facilitate a structured approach to climate ad
The Government of Ontario Published: April 30, 2011
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We know that extreme weather is becoming more frequent. Across the province we have seen an increase in prolonged heat waves, torrential rain storms, windstorms, even drought.
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario Published: March 20, 2012
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The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario has released this commentary on the government’s recent report, Climate Ready, Ontario’s Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan, 2011-2014.